Experience

Center for the Arts & Religion (CARe) at the Graduate Theological Union

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

• Curator

  • Apr 2018 - Present

  • Exhibition development and curation • Publicity and community outreach • Program development • Exhibition development and curation • Publicity and community outreach • Program development



Graduate Theological Union

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Assistant for the Sacred Art Collection

  • Jan 2018 - Jun 2019

  Worked with the GTU Sacred World Art Collection, a collection of over 500 spiritual and ritual objects • Researched, cataloged, and maintained collection • Compiled Collections Use Policy • Organize long-term, visible storage solutions • Coordinated with the GTU's Director of Library Services • Shared registration process through blogs and presentations • Photographed objects Worked with the GTU Sacred World Art Collection, a collection of over 500 spiritual and ritual objects • Researched, cataloged, and maintained collection • Compiled Collections Use Policy • Organize long-term, visible storage solutions • Coordinated with the GTU's Director of Library Services • Shared registration process through blogs and presentations • Photographed objects



University of San Francisco

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2017

  Teaching Assistant for professor in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies teaching two undergraduate classes: Introduction to Islam and Islam in America• Graded work• Created and maintained grade database• Facilitated classes in the professor's absence

• Research Assistant

  • Feb 2017 - Jun 2017

  Compiled bibliographic source material on the changing relationship between publication and tenure and promotion in the public discussion of Religious Studies and Theology. Working closely with a graduate professor to propose recommendations to the American Academy of Religion.



Center for the Arts & Religion (CARe) at the Graduate Theological Union

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

• Curatorial Intern

  • Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

  Curated the exhibition of Greek Orthodox liturgical vestments, "Sacred Garments: Christian Orthodox Vestment from Around the World" • Researched and wrote exhibition labels • Coordinated with Director of the Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute Curated the exhibition of Greek Orthodox liturgical vestments, "Sacred Garments: Christian Orthodox Vestment from Around the World" • Researched and wrote exhibition labels • Coordinated with Director of the Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute



New College Library, The University of Edinburgh

• Edinburgh, United Kingdom

• Intern

  • Mar 2015 - Feb 2016

  One of the largest theological libraries in the UK, the University of Edinburgh's School of Divinity Library was established in 1843 and contains over a quarter of a million items, including special collections. • Surveyed 19th-century archival documents • Collated archival materials into database One of the largest theological libraries in the UK, the University of Edinburgh's School of Divinity Library was established in 1843 and contains over a quarter of a million items, including special collections. • Surveyed 19th-century archival documents • Collated archival materials into database



Current Archaeology

• London, United Kingdom

• Intern

  • Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

  The UK’s best-selling archaeology publication, bridging the gap between amateur and professional archaeologists, produced by Current Publishing. • Published exhibition and book reviews, press releases, and content headings • Utilized flat plans to prepare articles for the design team • Assisted with office administration, including website editing and audio transcribing The UK’s best-selling archaeology publication, bridging the gap between amateur and professional archaeologists, produced by Current Publishing. • Published exhibition and book reviews, press releases, and content headings • Utilized flat plans to prepare articles for the design team • Assisted with office administration, including website editing and audio transcribing



School of Scottish Studies Archives, University of Edinburgh

• Edinburgh, United Kingdom

• Intern

  • Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

  An extensive archival collection preserving and researching Gaelic traditions and folklore, including a sound, manuscript, and video archive. • Listed, sorted, and re-packaged fragile collection objects • Created, condensed, and transcribed lists into database • Strategized archival storage solutions • Completed manual labour training for moving, organizing, and cataloging boxes An extensive archival collection preserving and researching Gaelic traditions and folklore, including a sound, manuscript, and video archive. • Listed, sorted, and re-packaged fragile collection objects • Created, condensed, and transcribed lists into database • Strategized archival storage solutions • Completed manual labour training for moving, organizing, and cataloging boxes



Rosslyn Chapel

• Edinburgh, United Kingdom

• Intern

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  An internationally renowned historic site, supplemented by an interactive space in which visitors can learn more about the history of the chapel. • Evaluated data from antiquated records, books, and periodicals • Condensed complex information into an easily-digestible read • Communicated with senior members of staff An internationally renowned historic site, supplemented by an interactive space in which visitors can learn more about the history of the chapel. • Evaluated data from antiquated records, books, and periodicals • Condensed complex information into an easily-digestible read • Communicated with senior members of staff



The Museum of Somerset

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

• Intern

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  A County Council run museum bringing the town of Somerset’s history to life by displaying collections from prehistoric times to modern day, and temporary exhibitions showcasing local talent. • Facilitated office administration, including data input, filing, and photocopying • Guided and oriented visitors • Managed reception, including aiding disabled visitors in navigating the museum • Ensured the safety and security of all visitors to the museum and of all objects on display • Supervised arts and crafts activities for members of the public • Conducted market research on visitor experience