Hilary McGraw

Content Developer at Art Processors
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Portland, Oregon, United States, US

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Experience

    • Australia
    • Design Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Content Developer
      • Jun 2022 - Present

      • Interview and record various subjects for use in museum media experiences (films, interactives, audio tours). Interview subjects have included curators, artists, architects, and other museum staff • Develop scripts for museum audio tours related to a variety of topics, such as art, architecture, history, etc. • Brainstorm and write potential narrative approaches for museum exhibits around the world, then develop the chosen narratives into detailed and thoroughly researched exhibit content • Write and edit museum exhibit proposals and presentations, develop potential mission and vision statements for clients • Work with scholars and other researchers to create exhibit content that is comprehensive, accurate, and engaging Show less

    • United States
    • Design Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Content Developer
      • Mar 2017 - Mar 2022

      • Brainstormed and wrote potential narrative approaches for museum exhibits around the world, then developed the chosen narratives into detailed and thoroughly researched exhibit content • Wrote and edited museum exhibit proposals and presentations, developed potential mission and vision statements for clients • Worked with scholars and other researchers to create exhibit content that was comprehensive, accurate, and engaging • Researched and acquired images and graphics to be used in various client museum exhibits Show less

    • Writer and Project Contributor
      • Jun 2014 - May 2019

      • Write speeches, advise and contribute to other content production, such as newsletters, e-books, and biographies • Create content and maintain overall appearance for NWHP’s various social media pages, including promoting NWHP’s mission to the public, acting as the primary interface between the organization and community members, and interacting with Women’s History Alliance members through co-promotion activities • Maintain consistent communication with NWHP’s President to facilitate the goals and tone of NWHP’s online presence, and to ensure that NWHP’s online messaging and the intersectional interpretation of the historical record was aligned with our mission. • Serve on the event organizing committee for annual Women’s History Month activities. Show less

    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • Director of Research
      • Jul 2015 - Nov 2016

      • Conducted the research and writing responsibilities for the collections, outreach, and impact sections of the final Commission report submitted to Congress. • Utilized cross-disciplinary research methods that involved interviews, archive research, surveys, and focus groups, in an effort to represent diverse perspectives and communities • Managed and was primary authority on the Commission’s representation and production of historical content for its various outlets – including its website, marketing materials, and the final report • Served as the primary contact between the Commission and over sixty scholars from the academic and museum communities; this included facilitating meetings between scholars, summarizing their recommendations, and representing the view of the Commission during crucial discussions of the responsibilities and approach a future women’s history museum in D.C. may potentially have in regards to content. • Wrote and facilitated promotional and legislative content, including congressional letters, online updates, official statements, and event summaries • Attended meetings with Congressional leadership, museum directors, scholars, and other historical organizations to cultivate crucial relationships between the Commission and various invested communities Show less

    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Research Associate and Volunteer Coordinator
      • Sep 2014 - Jun 2015

      • Responsible for tasks related to NWHM’s programming and educational material, including researching, writing, and editing various historical and promotional content – from social media to online exhibits to comprehensible biographies • Spearheaded local outreach programs, wrote and implemented historical experiences for local audiences, such as walking tours, lectures, and discussions. • Facilitated volunteer program, including recruitment and management of volunteers for high-profile events • Researched and analyzed internal organization materials related to the legislative process and the eventual Congressional Commission. Show less

    • Oral History Researcher and Interviewer
      • Oct 2012 - Jan 2014

      • Conducted interviews with former and current participants of Hyde Park’s Speaker’s Corner in an effort to document the complex historical experiences related to the site. • Transcribed dozens of recorded oral histories and highlighted similar themes in preparation for an exhibition at Bishopsgate Institute. • Edited and produced recordings of interviews, to be used as a part of the final exhibition. • Utilized primary and secondary sources to research specific areas of interest in Speaker’s Corner history. Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Construction
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Site and Teaching Assistant
      • Apr 2013 - Jul 2013

      • Worked with MOLA archaeologists on site at Syon Park to effectively communicate the complex history of the location with the public. • Assisted in teaching classes of twenty to thirty people on basic archaeology excavation and cataloguing techniques through both lecturing and hands-on, participatory activities. • Aided in assessments of the overall history of the site, which indicated use spanning from the Neolithic Era to the 17th century and the English Civil War. • Worked with MOLA archaeologists on site at Syon Park to effectively communicate the complex history of the location with the public. • Assisted in teaching classes of twenty to thirty people on basic archaeology excavation and cataloguing techniques through both lecturing and hands-on, participatory activities. • Aided in assessments of the overall history of the site, which indicated use spanning from the Neolithic Era to the 17th century and the English Civil War.

Education

  • Birkbeck, University of London
    Master of Arts (M.A.), Archaeology
    2012 - 2014
  • DePaul University
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology, minors in Gender Studies and Classics
    2007 - 2011

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