Experience

Montana Conservation Voters

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

• Operations Manager

  • May 2022 - Present

  In this position, I provide crucial operational support to the Montana Conservation Voters team. I am responsible for developing and maintaining human resources, financial, and organizational systems that underlay a dynamic, dedicated team working remotely across Montana to conserve our state's incomparable landscape. In this position, I provide crucial operational support to the Montana Conservation Voters team. I am responsible for developing and maintaining human resources, financial, and organizational systems that underlay a dynamic, dedicated team working remotely across Montana to conserve our state's incomparable landscape.



Montana Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office

• Helena, Montana, United States

• Grants Contracts Coordinator

  • Jan 2021 - Apr 2022

  Oversaw $1.6 million annual budget and responsible for reporting and compliance related to state, federal, and private grants and contracts Negotiated contract terms with federal counterparts at NRCS, BLM, and NPS Collaborated with agency leadership to develop spending priorities and timelines Problem-solved to find spending authority and contract mechanisms for special projects and subgrants Uncovered and negotiated contract adjustment that has saved state administrators 20+ hours in processing time of federal payments Show less



Montana Office of Research & Policy Analysis

• Helena, Montana, United States

• Research Fellow

  • May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Selected for Montana pilot of UM's Baucus Leaders program Researched law, policy, and outreach related to redistricting across the US Created an iterative public education and engagement strategy for the current Montana Districting & Apportionment Commission, with emphasis on grassroots outreach to rural and tribal communities Selected for Montana pilot of UM's Baucus Leaders program Researched law, policy, and outreach related to redistricting across the US Created an iterative public education and engagement strategy for the current Montana Districting & Apportionment Commission, with emphasis on grassroots outreach to rural and tribal communities



Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Real Estate Sales Specialist

  • Jan 2018 - Jan 2021

  Responsible for the Cabin/Home Site Sales Program which processes more than 60 sales across Montana annuallyLed participants and their financial and legal representatives through the extended state real estate processTranslate complex regulations and procedures into an empowering experience for sale participants of many backgrounds and generationsDeveloped sale analytics to scale program targets from 40 sites processed annually to 40 sites soldAdministered the state’s Land Banking program, which divests the state of lower-value real estate and enables the purchase of higher-value agricultural and development propertiesCoordinated multimedia marketing efforts for properties across the state which led to a surge of interest in vacant cabin sitesCreated monthly program reports and maps for the State Land Board and department leadershipKnowledgeable in database development, query troubleshooting, and land access considerations Show less

• Executive Assistant & Land Board Secretary

  • Apr 2017 - Jan 2018

  Provided primary support for division administrator’s office, including managing the administrator’s schedule, tracking office expenses, coordinating travel arrangements, arranging meetings and events, and editing outgoing documentsServed the members and staff of the State Land Board by publishing meeting materials, managing public correspondence, and organizing logistics for meetings and site visitsWorked with bureau chiefs and area managers to compile monthly reports of division activity, objectives, and recognitionsAssisted with the Cabin and Home Site Sales Program during transition period by helping sales proponents navigate complicated processes, preparing and distributing required forms and information, and maintaining consistent contact with field staff Show less



Holter Museum of Art

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

• Assistant Curator & Collection Manager

  • Nov 2014 - May 2017

  Supported the Holter Museum of Art by providing leadership in the selection and installation of exhibitions as well as the management of the permanent collectionDeveloped exhibitions of contemporary art, from selection and logistical preparation to installation and related educational programmingMaintained the permanent collection, ensuring pieces are properly stored, documented, and accessible to fulfill the museum’s mission to collect, preserve, and interpret significant contemporary art of Montana and the northwestern United StatesProvided staff support to the Exhibitions and Collection Committee, including research, preparation of meeting agenda and minutes, and strategic planningAssisted the Executive Director and museum staff with additional administrative and logistical tasks associated with daily operations of the museum Show less

• Collection Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Oct 2014

  Managed the collection of the Holter Museum of Art, ensuring pieces were properly stored, preserved, documented, and accessible to fulfill the museum’s mission to collect, preserve, and interpret significant contemporary art of Montana and the northwestern United StatesDeveloped new methods of display for permanent collection pieces, including an online gallery and a weekly update featuring staff member's favorite worksAssisted with installation of contemporary art exhibitions and development events as requested Show less

• Curatorial Intern

  • Feb 2014 - Jun 2014

  Supported ongoing reorganization of collections facilities by photographing, cataloguing, and relocating two and three dimensional contemporary art worksDeveloped and installed interdisciplinary exhibit which related works of two artists featured in the museum's permanent collection with the music of modern composer Paul HindemithFollowed recognized standards of object handling and preservation as well as specific instructions of the assistant curator and directorMaintained object files – descriptions, extant accession paperwork and condition reports, and images – using FormPro and PastPerfect softwareAssisted with installation of contemporary art exhibitions including gallery preparation, layout, andlabelingCleaned collections and preparation areas for safety and efficiency Show less



Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation

• Helena, Montana

• Executive Assistant to the Director

  • Nov 2013 - Nov 2014

  Was responsible for the daily operations of the Director’s Office, including maintaining the director’s schedule, coordinating frequent travel and meetings with external officials, purchasing, and responding to public inquiries Edited and formatted legislative reports, updated policies, and worked with administrators to draft departmental statements Used the Microsoft suite, Adobe Pro, an html website design platform, and unit specific archival databases daily Assisted with monthly State Land Board meetings by editing and publishing materials for official and public parties on the board's webpage Followed statutory procedures and amended, with permission, for more efficient division and department workflow Served on departmental advisory committees overseeing records management and web content development Chaired the DNRC Employee Committee, a group which coordinates major social events for the department's employees Show less



Newport Historical Society

• Newport, Rhode Island

• Buchanan/Burnham Intern

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Created joint concert and lecture event discussing developments in colonial era religious music to support ongoing Spectacle of Toleration campaign Itemized and reorganized Newport Historical Society's Music Collection according to Society of American Archivist standards Conducted research on individual artifacts, contributing captioning to Newport Historical Society's Found! page: http://www.newporthistorical.org/index.php/category/found/ Guided walking tours of historic downtown Newport Received extensive training in collections and document handling, visitor support, and historic sites interpretation Show less



Montana Preservation Alliance

• Helena, Montana

• Workshop Participant

  • Jan 2013 - Jan 2013

  Received hands-on training in safe handling and digitizing of archival documents and photographs Received hands-on training in safe handling and digitizing of archival documents and photographs



History Department, University of Portland

• Portland, Oregon

• Intern

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

  Worked with faculty and staff of University Archives and Office of Studies Abroad to design online exhibition commemorating fiftieth anniversary of noted Salzburg program Received training in WordPress web design programming and various online gallery functions Acquainted upcoming student intern with WordPress, training her in basic functions and shortcuts, as well as further training resources Worked with faculty and staff of University Archives and Office of Studies Abroad to design online exhibition commemorating fiftieth anniversary of noted Salzburg program Received training in WordPress web design programming and various online gallery functions Acquainted upcoming student intern with WordPress, training her in basic functions and shortcuts, as well as further training resources



Student Advisory Council, University of Portland

• Portland, Oregon Area

• History Department Representative

  • May 2011 - Dec 2012

  Consulted Dean of College of Arts and Sciences on current academic issues with fellow student leaders Provided department perspective on accredidation process, core curriculum, library renovation, and student recruitment Collaborated with professors and student leaders to create display of department accomplishments Consulted Dean of College of Arts and Sciences on current academic issues with fellow student leaders Provided department perspective on accredidation process, core curriculum, library renovation, and student recruitment Collaborated with professors and student leaders to create display of department accomplishments



Northwest Passages Historical Journal

• Portland, Oregon Area

• Assistant Editor

  • Sep 2011 - May 2012

  Evaluated undergraduate historical research, including seminar work and senior theses Edited submissions chosen for publication Evaluated undergraduate historical research, including seminar work and senior theses Edited submissions chosen for publication



ExplorationWorks!

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

• Volunteer

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Assisted with youth camps ranging in theme from basic electrical circuiting to animal dissection Collaborated with counselors to adapt curriculum to accommodate multiple learning styles Prepared learning space with necessary tools and craft items Supervised children ages 4 to 14 Assisted with youth camps ranging in theme from basic electrical circuiting to animal dissection Collaborated with counselors to adapt curriculum to accommodate multiple learning styles Prepared learning space with necessary tools and craft items Supervised children ages 4 to 14



Montana Historical Society

• Helena, Montana

• Historical Interpreter

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Led guided tours of the Montana State Capitol and Original Governors’ Mansion Adapted tours to engage visitors of multiple generations, nationalities, backgrounds, and learning styles Observed and reported basic condition of artifacts to museum technicians Led guided tours of the Montana State Capitol and Original Governors’ Mansion Adapted tours to engage visitors of multiple generations, nationalities, backgrounds, and learning styles Observed and reported basic condition of artifacts to museum technicians



Montana Military Museum

• Intern

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Created educational handout and supplemental teachers’ guide for school tours Coordinated and conducted interviews with veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, as well as former and current senior Montana military officers Researched and compiled first study of the history of Montana National Guard’s 1-189th General Support Aviation Battalion Performed basic administrative tasks including filing, cataloguing, and receiving donations Created educational handout and supplemental teachers’ guide for school tours Coordinated and conducted interviews with veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, as well as former and current senior Montana military officers Researched and compiled first study of the history of Montana National Guard’s 1-189th General Support Aviation Battalion Performed basic administrative tasks including filing, cataloguing, and receiving donations