Kaiti Hannah
Curatorial Associate at Western Development Museum- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Japanese Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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Digital Marketing Certification
Blue Moose MediaMar, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
WHMIS Certification
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and SafetyNov, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Introductory InDesign
University of SaskatchewanJul, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Introductory Photoshop
University of SaskatchewanJul, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Firearms Possession and Acquisition Licence
Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceJun, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
First Aid Level C
Canadian Red CrossJun, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Western Development Museum
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Canada
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Curatorial Associate
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Jul 2018 - Present
Catalogued new artifact acquisitions, completed artifact condition reports, wrote exhibit text, constructed mounts and boxes for artifact storage, conducted research on artifacts in the collection, handled artifact donation offers to the museum, completed public requests for information on artifacts in the collection, wrote weekly Facebook posts and regular blog posts on topics relating to the museum, and extensively used Virtual Collections database software. Catalogued new artifact acquisitions, completed artifact condition reports, wrote exhibit text, constructed mounts and boxes for artifact storage, conducted research on artifacts in the collection, handled artifact donation offers to the museum, completed public requests for information on artifacts in the collection, wrote weekly Facebook posts and regular blog posts on topics relating to the museum, and extensively used Virtual Collections database software.
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Saskatchewan Archaeological Society
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Canada
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Information Services
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Collection Interpreter
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Oct 2017 - Feb 2018
Worked with local stakeholders to ensure community needs were met, input artifact information into Collective Access database, researched Plains archaeology and Plains Cree history and culture, wrote a 131 page final report (including notes), developed educational programming based on research, and prepared an artifact collection of approximately 3500 artifacts for display in a museum. Worked with local stakeholders to ensure community needs were met, input artifact information into Collective Access database, researched Plains archaeology and Plains Cree history and culture, wrote a 131 page final report (including notes), developed educational programming based on research, and prepared an artifact collection of approximately 3500 artifacts for display in a museum.
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Docent
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Aug 2017 - Oct 2017
Taught the public about Canadian history at the Centre and various outreach events around Saskatoon, assisted with exhibit design, selected and handled artifacts for exhibits, took tour bookings and performed other administrative duties. Taught the public about Canadian history at the Centre and various outreach events around Saskatoon, assisted with exhibit design, selected and handled artifacts for exhibits, took tour bookings and performed other administrative duties.
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Parks Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Heritage Interpreter
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May 2016 - Aug 2016
Researched the history of Métis people in Saskatchewan and Canada, taught groups (of up to 30 people) and individuals of all ages and backgrounds about historical events that occurred at the site, assisted in the care and preservation of historic buildings, and studied school curriculums to ensure programming met requirements. Researched the history of Métis people in Saskatchewan and Canada, taught groups (of up to 30 people) and individuals of all ages and backgrounds about historical events that occurred at the site, assisted in the care and preservation of historic buildings, and studied school curriculums to ensure programming met requirements.
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Museum of Ontario Archaeology
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Canada
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Museums and Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Curatorial Assistant
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Sep 2015 - Apr 2016
Handled artifacts, input artifact data into Past Perfect, re-housed and catalogued over one thousand archaeological maps, conducted primary and secondary source research on artifacts, updated gallery signage, and developed new, interactive components for exhibits. Handled artifacts, input artifact data into Past Perfect, re-housed and catalogued over one thousand archaeological maps, conducted primary and secondary source research on artifacts, updated gallery signage, and developed new, interactive components for exhibits.
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Exhibit Researcher and Curatorial Assistant
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May 2015 - Sep 2015
Provided informational historical tours and programs to visitors, researched subject matter for potential exhibits, planned exhibits, set up and took down traveling exhibits, interacted with members of the public at various events to promote the Centre and Canadian history. Provided informational historical tours and programs to visitors, researched subject matter for potential exhibits, planned exhibits, set up and took down traveling exhibits, interacted with members of the public at various events to promote the Centre and Canadian history.
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McGill University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Archaeological Research Assistant
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Apr 2014 - Aug 2014
Manipulated raw data into graphs, worked with GIS software and maps to identify settlement patterns and travel routes, and assisted with preparation for future archaeological surveys. Manipulated raw data into graphs, worked with GIS software and maps to identify settlement patterns and travel routes, and assisted with preparation for future archaeological surveys.
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Museum Marketing and Communication Assistant
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
Managed social media accounts, wrote media releases, researched historical topics for exhibits, designed advertisements for the museum using InDesign and Photoshop, and set up and took down traveling exhibits Managed social media accounts, wrote media releases, researched historical topics for exhibits, designed advertisements for the museum using InDesign and Photoshop, and set up and took down traveling exhibits
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Exhibit Researcher and Curatorial Assistant
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May 2012 - Aug 2012
Completed a full inventory of the museum’s collection, provided informational historical tours and programs to visitors, researched subject matter for potential exhibits, planned exhibits, set up and took down traveling exhibits, interacted with members of the public at various events to promote the Centre and Canadian history. Completed a full inventory of the museum’s collection, provided informational historical tours and programs to visitors, researched subject matter for potential exhibits, planned exhibits, set up and took down traveling exhibits, interacted with members of the public at various events to promote the Centre and Canadian history.
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Education
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2015 - 2016
Western University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Public/Applied History -
2010 - 2015
McGill University
First Class Joint Honours Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History and Archaeology -
2012 - 2013
The University of Edinburgh
History, Classics, and Archaeology -
2009 - 2010
Okayama Joto High School
High School - Japanese Language Immersion Program -
2005 - 2009
Walter Murray Collegiate Institute
High School
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