Rachel Wallis

Assistant Curator and Collections Manager at Fairfax House
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(386) 825-5501
Location
York, England, United Kingdom, UK
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Limited working proficiency
  • Spanish Elementary proficiency

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Experience

    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Curator and Collections Manager
      • Jun 2021 - Present

    • Assistant Curator & Registrar
      • Sep 2019 - Jun 2022

    • Interim Museum Co-Ordinator
      • Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

    • Property Assistant
      • Aug 2015 - Aug 2019

      Communications- Overall responsibility for the running of the Museum’s social media channels- Drafting of press releases, organising press calls and maintenance of the press lists.- Creating Mailchimp campaigns and liaising with various cultural organisations - Weekly production of Museum and Trustee Reports: drafting papers for the Museum Board, monitoring visitor figures and admissions and shop takings and collating the figures into a comprehensive analysis.- Writing copy for the musuem website and the promotion of Fairfax House events.- Successfully led sessions for Kids in Museums Takeover Day teaching children what ‘happens’ in the average day of a Marketing Assistant at Fairfax House.House & Collections Management - Primary key holder and designated weekend duty manager taking responsibility for all staff and volunteers on site and efficiently contributing to the day to day smooth running of the museum.- Responsible for maintaining the two main storage areas within the museum, assuring collections are well cared for and stored safely and correctly.- Maintaining the collections on display in the house. - Comprehensive understanding of museum collections management software: MODES and EMu.- Effectively monitoring the museum environment. This includes regularly analysing data and responding to any environmental changes to ensure levels remain stable. Exhibition Curation- Undertaken initial research, production of interpretive texts and copy for exhibition guides.- Assisted with registrar duties: producing and collating loans paperwork, condition reports and formalising and organising object lists.- Took an active role in packing of objects for transport and communicating with fine art couriers.- In-depth knowledge of UKRG Reports and GIS.Retail Buying- Management of the Museum Gift Shop.Duties include: purchasing and introducing stock lines, visual merchandising, taking a lead on stock taking and developing promotions and offers. Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Development Officer (Temporary)
      • Feb 2021 - May 2021

      Took on temporary role while Furloughed from position at Fairfax House. Took on temporary role while Furloughed from position at Fairfax House.

    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Supervisor
      • Jan 2011 - Jul 2015

      Cash handling, merchandising, managing shifts, training staff, inventory management, customer service and implementing new promotions and marketing alongside general barista work. I have worked in stores in Liverpool, Newcastle and York. Cash handling, merchandising, managing shifts, training staff, inventory management, customer service and implementing new promotions and marketing alongside general barista work. I have worked in stores in Liverpool, Newcastle and York.

    • Exhibition Assistant (Student Placement)
      • Apr 2015 - Jun 2015

      - Exhibition Research - Archival research and photography - Interpretation production - Collation of Loans - Exhibition Research - Archival research and photography - Interpretation production - Collation of Loans

    • United States
    • Recreational Facilities
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Creative Arts Counsellor
      • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

      Responsible for teaching campers aged 5-16 Arts and Crafts alongside being a Bunk Counsellor for 14, 12 year-old girls at a well-established summer camp in Ontario, Canada. Daily duties included planning and delivering 5 lessons per day, 6 days a week, together with daily pastoral care of the girls in my bunk. Other duties included set and costume design and construction for camp productions and assisting the theatre staff with smooth running of the shows. Responsible for teaching campers aged 5-16 Arts and Crafts alongside being a Bunk Counsellor for 14, 12 year-old girls at a well-established summer camp in Ontario, Canada. Daily duties included planning and delivering 5 lessons per day, 6 days a week, together with daily pastoral care of the girls in my bunk. Other duties included set and costume design and construction for camp productions and assisting the theatre staff with smooth running of the shows.

    • United Kingdom
    • Retail
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Catering Assistant
      • Sep 2007 - Jan 2011

      Prepared both hot and cold meals, and conducted till and counter service. Chosen to work at a variety of evening functions and events which included waiting on and silver service Maintained position while at University, returning to employment during holiday periods. Prepared both hot and cold meals, and conducted till and counter service. Chosen to work at a variety of evening functions and events which included waiting on and silver service Maintained position while at University, returning to employment during holiday periods.

Education

  • Newcastle University
    Master’s Degree, Museology/Museum Studies
    2014 - 2016
  • University of York
    Bachelor’s Degree, History/Archaeology
    2009 - 2013
  • Sacred Heart Catholic College
    High School
    2002 - 2009

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