Resume

EDUCATION
M.L.A., Concentration in Museum Studies                                                 2018 (expected)
Harvard University                                                                                                                                         Cambridge, MA

Dual Major: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science, Anthropology    2005
Utah State University                                                                                             Logan, UT

EXPERIENCE
Consulting , Exhibitions and Design                                                                       January 2015-May 2015
Concord Museum                                                                                                     Concord, MA
-Logo and text panel design for special exhibition Thomas Dugan: Yeoman of Concord

Internship, Curatorial Internship (non-academic)                                            January 2014-May 2014
Concord Museum                                                                                              Concord, MA
-Researched, planned, designed and installed the exhibition The Last Muster: Images of the Revolutionary War Generation

Museum Administrator, part-time                                                                  August 2011 – Present
Arlington Historical Society                                                                             Arlington, MA
-Sole employee and manager of all day-to-day operations of society and curatorial functions of Museum and historic Jason Russell House and museum collections.
-Completed first ever strategic plan for the organization
-Improved fundraising and membership programs which yielded remarkable gains within my first year

Museum Interpreter, part-time                                                                   May 2012-present
Concord Museum                                                                                      Concord, MA
-Welcome and orient visitors and interact with them to elicit and answer questions related to permanent and temporary exhibitions. Carry out personal research on Concord History
-Guided tours for various age groups, often selected for specialized tours

Museum Administrator, consulting, part-time                                              July 2011 – June 2013
Public Health Museum                                                                                    Tewksbury, MA
-Improved image and visibility of the museum with improved public relations and online presence including social media outreach; Design and construction of a new website using WordPress; Design of new visual identity, branding and color scheme and logo
-Directed a grant-funded project to reinterpret and fully update museum exhibitions to enhance the visitor experience; guided interns, edited text, planned and implement layout changes, designed final text panels; wrote new tour guiding materials based on changes
-Fundraising efforts led to increased membership and private support; wrote and obtained the first two successful grants in the Museum’s 18 year history

Director                                                                                                           May 2008 – Nov 2010
Brigham City Museum-Gallery                                                                         Brigham City, UT
-Directed all operations of a city-run art and local history museum, including managing two part-time employees and a robust changing exhibition schedule including national traveling exhibitions and an annual budget of $156,000
-Led new community outreach efforts; implemented marketing and publicity strategies leading to a higher profile and increased visitation
-Managed collections and implemented better collections care policies and procedures including integrated pest management and disaster planning
-Advised Mayor, City Council and Advisory Board concerning museum activities; acted as a representative of the museum within the community

Museum Coordinator                                                                                   Nov. 2005 – May 2008
Utah State University Museum of Anthropology                                             Logan, UT
-Oversaw day-to-day fiscal and administrative functions, educational programming, and exhibit production in a small university museum, supervised staff of student employees
-Coordinated collections care and research on over 6,000 ethnographic and archaeological objects, including a grant-funded project to digitize collections
-Raised additional funds by accomplished grant-writing and event coordination, earning $106,000 in three years

 Student Museum Internship                                                                             Sept. 2004 – May 2005
USU Museum of Anthropology and Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art          Logan, UT
-Worked with a team of four other students on a two-part exhibition about the Native American Potter Maria Martinez
-Conducted extensive research on painting styles and motifs including field work in San Ildefonso Pueblo (New Mexico) to develop themes and exhibition visual identity

Archaeology Lab Assistant                                                                        Sept. 2002 – November 2005
Utah State University Anthropology Program                                               Logan, UT
-Artifact processing and collections storage

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
-Strong interpersonal skills and skills in diplomacy, negotiation, planning, and organization
-Exhibition design and display practices, graphic design, artistic, and photographic abilities; knowledge of Adobe Design Suite software; custom object mount fabrication
-Versant with collections management practice, digital record-keeping systems, object handling, and preventative conservation

CONTRIBUTED PRESENTATIONS
Interpreting Archaeology and Paleoindians for the Public (with B.A. Camp and B. Pitblado).
Great Basin Anthropological Conference, Reno, NV.

Changing It Up! Co-presenter, October 2010. Utah Museum Association Conference, Park City, UT. Discussion of logistics, costs, sponsorships, public programming, and events as they relate to changing exhibits