Experience

Texas Historical Commission

• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Curator

  • Oct 2007 - Present

  • Oversees maintenance of 21 historic site collections documentation including ownership, loans, inventory and accession and deaccession information and use of collections database • Develops protocols and guidelines for input and upgrades of data into collections records and oversees process in coordination with Austin and site curatorial staff • Develops collections policy and procedures for HSD • Assists site manager and Division Director in development of goals and objectives for… Show more • Oversees maintenance of 21 historic site collections documentation including ownership, loans, inventory and accession and deaccession information and use of collections database • Develops protocols and guidelines for input and upgrades of data into collections records and oversees process in coordination with Austin and site curatorial staff • Develops collections policy and procedures for HSD • Assists site manager and Division Director in development of goals and objectives for upgrade of collections data • Oversees development and maintenance of Austin collections storage facility • Coordinates with HSD architect and site managers to improve site collections storage procedures and facilities • Oversees coordination to insure HSD collections are managed in accordance with THC guidelines for certified repositories • Coordinates conservation assessments, assists in setting priorities for conservation; and identifies and provides assistance in dealing with damage to collections and immediate conservation if needed. • Identify appropriate training opportunities and make information available to staff, develop opportunities for collaboration, coordination and training in-house • Participates in exhibit and interpretation planning to provide input on available collections as well as needed treatment, mounting, etc. of objects to be included • Participates in development of HSD plans, goals and objectives as a museum professional and collections advocate Show less



National Park Service

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Northeast Museum Services Center

  • Jul 2001 - Jul 2003

  • Wrote reports on Northeast Region buildings and artifact collections (all officially published) • Evaluated artifact collections for Northeast Region parks • Created new and revised exhibit plans for several Northeast Region park historic homes



Wellesley College

• Davis Museum and Cultural Center

  • Nov 1994 - Jun 1999

  • Initiated major exhibition installation on African art • Acted as co-curator for major exhibition on Cold War era art and culture • Wrote interpretive material—exhibit panels, labels and handouts—for multiple exhibitions • Collaborated with DMCC registrar to store and care for art collections • Designed and ran short museum-writing seminars for student assistants • Organized and participated in interdisciplinary conferences between DMCC and college • Juried student art… Show more • Initiated major exhibition installation on African art • Acted as co-curator for major exhibition on Cold War era art and culture • Wrote interpretive material—exhibit panels, labels and handouts—for multiple exhibitions • Collaborated with DMCC registrar to store and care for art collections • Designed and ran short museum-writing seminars for student assistants • Organized and participated in interdisciplinary conferences between DMCC and college • Juried student art shows • Wrote and researched exhibits’ interpretive material— wall labels and hand-outs • Researched museum’s permanent collection • Facilitated museum acquisitions • Administered storage and care of art collections Show less