Experience

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum

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

• Education Curator

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  As the current Education Curator at the Jupiter Lighthouse, I act as director of all educational programs, field trips, guided tours, and educational events for the Jupiter Lighthouse and Museum. I recently revamped our paid summer internship program and manage 5 interns in their interpretive roles as they create smaller-scale educational programs. I planned two of our large events: Family Adventure Day, during which 700 guests enjoyed educational activities about early life in Florida, and the Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour, an environmentally-focused short film festival with 600 guests and environmental organization participants.



Buddy Holly Center, Silent Wings Museum

• Education and Volunteer Coordinator

  • Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

  At both the Buddy Holly Center and Silent Wings Museum, I developed and implemented educational field trips and tours, public programs, and community partnerships to meet the visitor engagement goals of each museum. I created Google Suite-based curriculum for 3 new virtual field trips and lesson plans, re-created in person field trips to better tell the stories of Black musicians at the Buddy Holly Center and Women Auxiliary Pilots at the Silent Wings Museum, and developed AR experiences utilizing Artivive. I also managed the volunteer program and worked to increase volunteer retention.



Indianapolis Zoo

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Data Collector

  • Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Both remotely and in person, I developed methods to collect data from Zoo guests. I utilized Microsoft Excel, SurveyMonkey, and Cognito forms to record data and observe trends in visitor engagement and behaviors.

• Evaluation and Exhibit Development Fellow

  • Aug 2019 - May 2020

  As the Fellow at the Indianapolis Zoo, I created evaluative studies to better understand how guests engage with the Zoo's exhibits. I analyzed data and wrote summary reports of larger trends in visitor engagement. All of this data spurred my creation of exhibit concept designs, exhibit labels, and other interpretive content at the Zoo. During the end of my fellowship while my work was remote, my interpersonal communications and dedication to my research of the Zoo's guests never ceased.



Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Archives Assistant

  • Feb 2019 - Aug 2019

  In the Archives of IUPUI, I handled delicate audiovisual material and accurately entered data as part of the Media Digitization and Preservation Initiative. My efforts increased user access to over 3,000 materials on the archives' website. I also assisted in the installation of the Special Collections' temporary exhibit that celebrates the 50th anniversary of IUPUI. In the Archives of IUPUI, I handled delicate audiovisual material and accurately entered data as part of the Media Digitization and Preservation Initiative. My efforts increased user access to over 3,000 materials on the archives' website. I also assisted in the installation of the Special Collections' temporary exhibit that celebrates the 50th anniversary of IUPUI.



Nova Southeastern University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Library Assistant

  • Jul 2017 - Jul 2018

  At the Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center, I served public patrons and students at the Circulation Desk with the utmost courtesy, achieving the highest number of check outs in my department. I also ensured collections care by shelving and properly repairing items. At the Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center, I served public patrons and students at the Circulation Desk with the utmost courtesy, achieving the highest number of check outs in my department. I also ensured collections care by shelving and properly repairing items.



Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

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

• Learning Programs Facilitator

  • Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

  At this National Historic Landmark, I led school tours for K-12 students and general tours for visitors. I created short, thematic tours about women's history and how holidays were once celebrated at Vizcaya. Additionally, I provided educational interpretation during the museum's operational hours and assisted with public programs. At this National Historic Landmark, I led school tours for K-12 students and general tours for visitors. I created short, thematic tours about women's history and how holidays were once celebrated at Vizcaya. Additionally, I provided educational interpretation during the museum's operational hours and assisted with public programs.



Museum of Palazzo Vecchio

• Education Intern

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

  While interning at Palazzo Vecchio, I produced rich, interactive experiences through historic tours and arts programs for all ages. During my internship, I also conducted research about international audiences and education in Italian museums. While interning at Palazzo Vecchio, I produced rich, interactive experiences through historic tours and arts programs for all ages. During my internship, I also conducted research about international audiences and education in Italian museums.



Florida State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Library and Museum Assistant

  • Sep 2013 - Apr 2015

  My work in the Digital Library Center greatly contributed to the digital archives of Florida State University. I assisted in metadata clean up and data entry for several hundred items. I also sorted, digitized, and wrote descriptions for the library's digital collections. My work in the Digital Library Center greatly contributed to the digital archives of Florida State University. I assisted in metadata clean up and data entry for several hundred items. I also sorted, digitized, and wrote descriptions for the library's digital collections.