Experience

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  Indiana Landmarks

  • Eastern Regional Director

    • Dec 2021 - Present

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  Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites

  • Site Manager

    • Feb 2020 - Nov 2021

    Managed daily operations and tours of 5 structures on the property. Facilitated site facility rentals including schedules, tours, and contracts. Created social media content and scheduled posts two times a week. Scheduled and coordinated field trips for 1,500 students each year. Oversaw public programming creation and execution.

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  KMAC Museum

  • Collections Manager

    • Dec 2018 - Feb 2020

    Monitored and mitigated risks to the Museum’s collection. Managed collection records in PastPerfect Museum Software. Coordinated incoming and outgoing object loans, including documentation, photography, reports, and shipping. Handled, stored, and packed pieces for storage in the museum/off-site storage and for transport. Communicated with artists and galleries regarding exhibition logistics.

  • Development Associate

    • May 2017 - Feb 2020

    Coordinated the American Alliance of Museums Accreditation process by creating a museum disaster plan and collaborating on a code of ethics, strategic plan, and collections plan. Managed donor and member records in PastPerfect and fostered partnerships with local institutions. Assisted with Development events and fundraisers. Wrote grant applications and generated reports and statistics on museum visitors, programs, events, and finances. Supervised volunteer scheduling and training.

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  Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

  • Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Admissions/Gallery Assistant

    • Nov 2016 - Apr 2017
    • Indianapolis, Indiana

    Attended to galleries and admissions desk to ensure quality visitor experience. Experienced in running cash register and point of sale system.

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  Indiana State Senate

  • Legislative Assistant

    • May 2015 - Apr 2017

    Managed office of two State Senators by scheduling meetings and answering correspondence from constituents. Managed staff to ensure the Senators had the necessary material to adequately represent their districts. Facilitated issues of statewide importance with constituents, state agency personnel, and special interest groups.

  • Legislative Intern

    • Dec 2014 - May 2015

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  Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians amd Western Art

  • Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Festivals and Markets Intern

    • Apr 2016 - Aug 2016
    • Indianapolis, Indiana

    Oversaw operations and troubleshot Indian Market and Festival by managing over 175 staff, volunteers, and artists. Produced the artist booth layout and design and managed artist files. Produced educational programming for WestFest.

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  Ball State University

  • Muncie, Indiana

  • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

    • Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
    • Muncie, Indiana

    Assisted two History professors in everyday classroom activities. Kept accurate notes of class lectures and held study sessions and office hours to help students as needed.

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  Reitz Home Museum

  • United States
  • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Weekend Coordinator

    • May 2013 - Aug 2014

    Led tours of up to 10 people interested in learning about Victorian homes and history, the Reitz family, and Evansville history. Managed museum and gift shop and acted as security.

  • Staff Assistant

    • May 2013 - Aug 2013

    Managed social media by creating Facebook posts and events and updating website. Designed exhibits on Victorian glassware and led tours of up to 10 people. Mastered Email Brain to write and distribute newsletters to 1,500 readers.

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  Building Better Communities

  • Muncie, Indiana

  • Fellow

    • Jan 2014 - May 2014
    • Muncie, Indiana

    Researched the history of the National Mall for an app about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Utilized research to write app text. Acquired photographs to correspond with the text.

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  Library of Congress

  • Washington DC

  • Publishing Office Intern

    • Sep 2013 - Dec 2013
    • Washington DC

    Verified historical accuracy for new Library of Congress publications by analyzing primary resources in archives and researching topics, including Influenza of 1918 and Mark Twain’s America. Copyedited book proposals and publications, including Chinese atlas translation before submission to publisher for approval.

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  Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science

  • Evansville, Indiana

  • Curatorial Intern

    • May 2013 - Aug 2013
    • Evansville, Indiana

    Researched for future exhibits on Evansville breweries and hotels. Facilitated installation and design of two exhibits about Abraham Lincoln and the early history of Evansville. Managed museum collection using Past Perfect cataloging software.

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  Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg Automobile Museum

  • Auburn, Indiana

  • Curatorial Intern

    • Jan 2013 - May 2013
    • Auburn, Indiana

    Designed exhibits, assisted in moving and care of cars, recorded humidity and temperature data to ensure integrity of collection. Handled original photos and organized and labeled small artifacts. Researched and recommended information for 20 new interactive touchscreen installations.

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  Barn-Find Productions

  • Muncie, Indiana

  • Historian and Script Writer

    • Aug 2012 - Dec 2012
    • Muncie, Indiana

    Gathered information and photos from museum archives for documentary Legacies of Perfection: Auburn Cord Duesenberg and assisted with script writing. Verified historical accuracy of footage in documentary and facilitated in post-production. Aired on PBS affiliate, WIPB, in Northeastern Indiana. Won a Lower Great Lakes Region Emmy and nominated in 5 other categories, including my category, Crafts: Research.