Experience

The Heckscher Museum of Art

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

• Development Manager

  • May 2019 - Present



Institute of Classical Architecture & Art

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

• Director Of Development

  • May 2018 - May 2019

• Associate Director Of Development

  • Nov 2016 - May 2018

• Development Manager

  • Dec 2015 - Nov 2016

• Business and Development Associate

  • Jan 2015 - Dec 2015



Ward Melville Heritage Organization

• Special Events Coordinator/Assistant to the Director of the Educational & Cultural Center

  • Jul 2013 - Jan 2015

  -Plan cultural events as well as exhibit-related educational programming-Research concepts and content for upcoming exhibitions-Secure and process object loans from museums, institutions, and private collectors-Installation of exhibitions-Work with other staff at events, interacting with the public, as well as special guest lecturers and performers-Write content for exhibition labels, pamphlets, and other educational materials-Research funding opportunities and grants for exhibits and programs-Assist director and other staff with various organizational events and special projects



Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk County

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • Feb 2013 - Jul 2013

  -Answered the phone and greeted visitors at the door-Fielded basic inquiries and questions regarding home ownership application-Processed incoming mail and monetary donations-Entered donations into specialized fundraising database-Drafted and sent out donor acknowledgments and receipts-Assisted in special event and fundraiser planning-Served as office manager by ordering supplies and restocking copy room -Answered the phone and greeted visitors at the door-Fielded basic inquiries and questions regarding home ownership application-Processed incoming mail and monetary donations-Entered donations into specialized fundraising database-Drafted and sent out donor acknowledgments and receipts-Assisted in special event and fundraiser planning-Served as office manager by ordering supplies and restocking copy room



American Museum of Natural History

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern, Exhibition Department

  • Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

  -Researched material for exhibition content-Constructed scale models of exhibition galleries under supervision of senior designers-Assisted with coordination of exhibition material with graphics department-Researched technical exhibition materials and interior design ideas-Researched comparable museum exhibitions for design inspiration -Researched material for exhibition content-Constructed scale models of exhibition galleries under supervision of senior designers-Assisted with coordination of exhibition material with graphics department-Researched technical exhibition materials and interior design ideas-Researched comparable museum exhibitions for design inspiration



Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center

• Education Intern

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

  -Verbally interpreted live exhibits for visitors-Gave daily exhibit lectures to public, school, and camp groups-Researched and wrote new labels for main shark exhibit-Assisted with aquarium’s summer camp program-Taught visitors how to properly handle animals from live collection-Assisted with outreach programs at libraries and events. -Verbally interpreted live exhibits for visitors-Gave daily exhibit lectures to public, school, and camp groups-Researched and wrote new labels for main shark exhibit-Assisted with aquarium’s summer camp program-Taught visitors how to properly handle animals from live collection-Assisted with outreach programs at libraries and events.



Seaport Museum New York

• Intern, Collections and Registrar's Office

  • Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

  -Updated electronic museum records using the Re:discovery system-Condition reported objects for loan purposes-Researched objects in the collection for exhibition and education purposes-Researched and compiled lists of relevant objects for loan and research requests-Assisted the collections manager in updating the museum website to increase collection accessibility -Updated electronic museum records using the Re:discovery system-Condition reported objects for loan purposes-Researched objects in the collection for exhibition and education purposes-Researched and compiled lists of relevant objects for loan and research requests-Assisted the collections manager in updating the museum website to increase collection accessibility



American Museum of Natural History

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 700 & Above Employee

• Volunteer, Division of Paleontology

  • Jan 2010 - Oct 2010

  -Assisted on a National Science Foundation funded project to re-house the department’s Perissodactyl fossil specimen collection-Preserved department specimens by improving storage conditions utilizing archival quality materials-Conducted inventory-Revised and enhanced online specimen descriptions and data-Participated in pest management process -Cataloged materials -Assisted on a National Science Foundation funded project to re-house the department’s Perissodactyl fossil specimen collection-Preserved department specimens by improving storage conditions utilizing archival quality materials-Conducted inventory-Revised and enhanced online specimen descriptions and data-Participated in pest management process -Cataloged materials



Pan Macedonian Studies Center for Hellenic Culture

• Intern

  • Jan 2010 - Jun 2010

  -Organized and inventoried collection of artifacts, prints, artwork, and published resources relating to Macedonian culture-Created a working collections policy to exclude materials irrelevant to the mission of the Center-Created a computerized cataloging system to allow visitors better access to the collection -Organized and inventoried collection of artifacts, prints, artwork, and published resources relating to Macedonian culture-Created a working collections policy to exclude materials irrelevant to the mission of the Center-Created a computerized cataloging system to allow visitors better access to the collection



Adelphi University Forensic Anthropology and Human Osteology Laboratory

• Laboratory Assistant

  • Sep 2006 - May 2010

  -Analyzed skeletal and archeological remains and records using forensic techniques-Recorded, calculated, and entered skeletal data into computerized databases-Compiled data into detailed reports-Studied and interpreted skeletal remains regarding morphology, biological sex, age, pathology, and trauma-Worked with an international team of professional scientists -Analyzed skeletal and archeological remains and records using forensic techniques-Recorded, calculated, and entered skeletal data into computerized databases-Compiled data into detailed reports-Studied and interpreted skeletal remains regarding morphology, biological sex, age, pathology, and trauma-Worked with an international team of professional scientists