Experience

Andrew Jackson's Hermitage

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

• Collections Manager

  • Nov 2019 - Present

  As the Collections Manager, I am responsible for the care and management of the museum’s collection, including historic objects, photographs, manuscripts, decorative arts, Ladies' Hermitage Association/Andrew Jackson Foundation institutional archive, and archaeological collection. I process new object donations and update collections records, including accessioning, cataloging, and condition reporting. I have initiated a targeted push to digitize historic documents and artifacts as well as institutional records and research to facilitate access and use. I regularly monitor environmental conditions and implement IPM procedures in collections areas. I manage registration data on all incoming and outgoing loans. I participate in institutional planning and programming. I regularly collaborate with Site Operations, Preservation, Security, Interpretation, and Education/Programming. I supervise and conduct cleaning of all historic buildings and collections areas. I create content for Social Media and Digital Marketing. Show less



The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

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

• Inventory Technician

  • Nov 2016 - Sep 2019

  -Complete a wall-to-wall inventory of the Museum’s permanent collection, funded by a three year IMLS grant -Create, verify, and update both the physical and intellectual aspects of the collection -Identify and recommend objects for deaccession and initiate the process -Rehouse objects to ensure long term preservation -Confirm and update the object data in the database (The Museum System) -Complete a wall-to-wall inventory of the Museum’s permanent collection, funded by a three year IMLS grant -Create, verify, and update both the physical and intellectual aspects of the collection -Identify and recommend objects for deaccession and initiate the process -Rehouse objects to ensure long term preservation -Confirm and update the object data in the database (The Museum System)



Baylor University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Digital Projects Digitization Assistant-Riley Digitization Center

  • Jun 2015 - Nov 2016

  -Created preservation and access files with metadata for Browning Letters Collection-Digitized and transcribed Richard L. Farr civil war letters-Uploaded files to ContentDM for public access to digital collections-Organized and created ID’s for audio/visual collection-Operated six different types of machines to digitize objects of various formats and stability/fragility levels, including books, newspapers, letters, artwork, pamphlets, sheet music, etc.-Assisted with coordinating and training student workers Show less

• Graduate Assistant-Riley Digitization Center

  • Jun 2013 - May 2015

  -Operated six different types of machines to digitize objects of various formats and stability/fragility levels, including books, newspapers, letters, artwork, pamphlets, sheet music, etc.-Edited object images for University Library’s permanent digital collection

• Student Transcription Assistant-Institute for Oral History

  • Sep 2012 - May 2013

  -Transcribed various oral history interviews-Reviewed and edited oral history interview transcriptions



Mayborn Museum Complex

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Visitor Experience Graduate Assistant

  • Aug 2014 - May 2015

  -Taught educational programs covering science, natural history, and local history to school groups of various ages -Assisted with general office tasks -Taught science, history, and natural history educational programs to school groups of various ages. -Received visitor/teacher feedback regarding programs and exhibits. -Assisted with the checking in/out of the educational Discovery Boxes -General office tasks. -Taught educational programs covering science, natural history, and local history to school groups of various ages -Assisted with general office tasks -Taught science, history, and natural history educational programs to school groups of various ages. -Received visitor/teacher feedback regarding programs and exhibits. -Assisted with the checking in/out of the educational Discovery Boxes -General office tasks.



Dr Pepper Museum

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

• Interpretation Assistant

  • Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

  -Researched and wrote content for new permanent exhibit gallery, utilizing the museum’s archives, books, and online resources-Assisted with implementing museum public Christmas event-Helped maintain current exhibits-Assisted with the installation of the new exhibit gallery as a volunteer

• Exhibits Intern

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  -Completed full-time professional internship as part of Museum Studies graduate degree requirements-Researched and wrote content for the new permanent exhibit gallery, utilizing the museum’s archives, books, and online resources-Participated in exhibit design meetings with contractors, including exhibit designer and building architect-Led museum tours and gave interactive gallery talks as part of a staff rotation-Assisted with planning, activity fabrication, and implementation of the museum's public free summer event-Researched/wrote/installed exhibit case over Dr Pepper Vienna Art Plates-Operated power tools for fabricating activities/games and exhibit elements, and installing exhibit text panels Show less



Wilshire Baptist Church

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Teacher

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  -Assisted in planning classroom activities -Carried out age appropriate learning activities -Was responsible for a class of three year olds -Assisted in planning classroom activities -Carried out age appropriate learning activities -Was responsible for a class of three year olds



Museum of Biblical Art, Dallas

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

• Intern

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  -Independently led educational museum tours for visitors of various ages and backgrounds -Assisted the Conservator with treating 3D objects that were damaged in the museum fire in 2005 -Completed various office tasks across museum departments, including Development, Retail, and Events -Independently led educational museum tours for visitors of various ages and backgrounds -Assisted the Conservator with treating 3D objects that were damaged in the museum fire in 2005 -Completed various office tasks across museum departments, including Development, Retail, and Events



National Army Museum

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

• Fine & Decorative Art Intern

  • Nov 2011 - Dec 2011

  -Input artifact data into museum database -Labeled and organized objects in correct database -Input artifact data into museum database -Labeled and organized objects in correct database



PRESTON HOLLOW SPECIALISTS

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Assistant

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  -Answered phones -Scheduled patient dental appointments -Assisted patients with payments and other needs -Various office assignments -Answered phones -Scheduled patient dental appointments -Assisted patients with payments and other needs -Various office assignments



Wilshire Baptist Church

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Preschool Ministry Intern

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010

  -Helped plan and organize church/neighborhood Vacation Bible School -Developed and carried out age appropriate weekly activities for preschoolers and families -Chaperoned and helped organize multiple summer camps for children aged preschool through 6th grade -Helped plan and organize church/neighborhood Vacation Bible School -Developed and carried out age appropriate weekly activities for preschoolers and families -Chaperoned and helped organize multiple summer camps for children aged preschool through 6th grade



The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

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

• Oral History Intern

  • Aug 2008 - Dec 2008

  -Chosen for competitive high school internship; completed for course credit -Transcribed oral history interviews -Copied Jack Ruby trial transcripts -Chosen for competitive high school internship; completed for course credit -Transcribed oral history interviews -Copied Jack Ruby trial transcripts