Experience

Thinc Design, NY, NY

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Curator, Experience & Interpretation

  • 2017 - Present

  • INTERPRETIVE PLANNING: manage the interpretive development for cutting-edge exhibitions covering a range of social, historical, and scientific topics. • CONTENT RESEARCH & WRITING: responsible for in-depth research into a variety of historical and contemporary collections and issues; draft and edit exhibit content and text. • CLIENT RELATIONS: liaise with international clients, stakeholders, and subject experts to ensure project goals are defined and met on time and on budget. • INTERACTIVE DEVELOPMENT: develop high-performing mechanical and digital interactive experiences from concept through to delivery. Thinc Projects, 2017-Present - Milwaukee Public Museum - Showstoppers! Spectacular Costumes from Stage and Screen (NYC) - UN Live - Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia, PA - Independence Palace, Saigon, Vietnam - Frost Science Museum, Miami, FL - Empire State Building Observatory, New York, NY - 2017 World Science Forum, Amman, Jordon - Jordan Museum, Amman, Jordan



London Transport Museum

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

• Interpretation Manager

  • Apr 2015 - Mar 2017

  • Interpretive planning: develop the thematic structure, objectives, and tone for a series of exciting public tours exploring London's hidden spaces. • Script-writing: craft narrative scripts for public tours throughout greater London. • Copy-writing: generate and edit copy for interpretive materials, including signage, photo captions, and booklets. • Interpretive planning: develop the thematic structure, objectives, and tone for a series of exciting public tours exploring London's hidden spaces. • Script-writing: craft narrative scripts for public tours throughout greater London. • Copy-writing: generate and edit copy for interpretive materials, including signage, photo captions, and booklets.



National Army Museum

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

• Interpretation Manager

  • Feb 2013 - Mar 2015

  • Interpretive Planning: coordinated the Museum’s interpretive vision for a £23.5 million redevelopment project, including the complete overhaul of all permanent galleries and exhibitions. • Project Management: supported senior staff in managing contractors, work schedules, and budgets to deliver the redeveloped Museum’s mission, vision, business plan, and audience development strategy. • Exhibit Development: participated in the delivery of five permanent galleries’ conceptual, schematic and detailed design, including plans for showcases, interactives, media and AV. • Content Curation: collaborated with curatorial team to manage a multi-media collection covering over five hundred years of global history. • Visitor Advocacy: promoted audiences' needs and interests within the re-scoping of institutional policies, programmes and funding opportunities.



Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)

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

• Manager of Programs and Community Engagement

  • Jan 2011 - Aug 2012

  • Community Engagement: established and fostered working partnerships with a variety of local non-profits, community groups, businesses, governmental offices, and local residents • Audience Development: expanded audiences by initiating innovative programming and events that take a fresh look at local heritage • Institutional Planning: participated in exhibit development of the museum’s critically-acclaimed new facility, opened 2012 (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/29/arts/design/museum-of-history-industry-reopens-in-seattle.html?_r=0) • Program Management: directed over 100 mission-driven programs and events per year for diverse and growing audiences• Departmental Supervision: supervised and trained 2 departmental staff members, plus approximately 20 interns and volunteers • Historical Research: conducted original historical research and interpretation into museum’s collection and associated primary materials• View some of Helen's 2011, nationally award-winning projects at: http://www.mohai.org/explore/mohai-minutes

• Public Programs Manager

  • Jan 2006 - Dec 2010

  • Departmental Management: created, managed, and executed over 75 on-site and virtual programs per year, including workshops, lecture series, panel discussions, historic tours, family events, podcasts and videos• Audience Development: increased annual attendance to museum’s public programs by over 15% from 2005-2009 • Institutional Planning: participated in exhibit development of the museum’s new facility• Personnel Management: supervised, trained and evaluated departmental interns and volunteers



UW Professional & Continuing Education

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Board, Certificate Program in Genealogy & Family History, University of Washington

  • Jan 2011 - Aug 2012

  Assisted in curriculum development for university-level certificate programs; Promoted benefits of genealogical research to community-building and life-long learning Assisted in curriculum development for university-level certificate programs; Promoted benefits of genealogical research to community-building and life-long learning



University of Washington

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lecturer, Museum Studies

  • Oct 2011 - Apr 2012

  Co-Instructor for post-graduate courses in Museology and Museum Management. Course content included the history and historiography of museums, as well as current professional theories and best practices. Co-Instructor for post-graduate courses in Museology and Museum Management. Course content included the history and historiography of museums, as well as current professional theories and best practices.



Association of King County Historical Organisations

• Board Member & Secretary for the Board

  • Jan 2006 - Apr 2009

  • Increased public awareness and funding opportunities for over 140 organizations and individuals committed to history and heritage in King County. • Secured support from King County Council members to establish public funding and favorable legislation for heritage projects and historic preservation. • Increased public awareness and funding opportunities for over 140 organizations and individuals committed to history and heritage in King County. • Secured support from King County Council members to establish public funding and favorable legislation for heritage projects and historic preservation.



Fremont Historical Society

• Volunteer

  • 2004 - 2008

  Contributed to the preservation and land-marking of historic structures through archival research, community advocacy, and publication. Authored publication on the Fremont history (2006) to increase local awareness and appreciation of community’s growth and heritage Contributed to the preservation and land-marking of historic structures through archival research, community advocacy, and publication. Authored publication on the Fremont history (2006) to increase local awareness and appreciation of community’s growth and heritage



Museum of History & Industry

• Visitor Services Representative

  • Jun 2005 - Oct 2005

  Provided on-site orientation and information services to over 1,000 museum visitors per month. Supplied clerical support to approximately 40 staff members, trustees, and volunteers per day. Provided on-site orientation and information services to over 1,000 museum visitors per month. Supplied clerical support to approximately 40 staff members, trustees, and volunteers per day.