Education
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
Master of Arts in Museum Studies
2021 - 2023
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
Bachelor of Science in Anthropology
Natural History Curation Certificate
2017 - 2021
Experience
Engagement Specialist
The Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis, IN
2022 - present
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Researches and creates activities to complement exhibits and encourage further learning
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Plans and implements programs and events for diverse audiences
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Contributes to the visitor experience by interacting with guests to address questions and provide further information about exhibits and events
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Collaborates with coworkers and supervisors to assess current gallery issues and propose solutions
Museum Studies Intern
The Bradbury Center, Indianapolis, IN
2022 - 2023
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Designed and installed the exhibit “Ray Bradbury’s Window into Joseph Mugnaini” displayed in the Cultural Arts Gallery throughout the month of October
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Established exhibits within the Ray Bradbury Center to attract new audiences and created an exhibit style guide to promote longevity of the project
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Learned archival processing methods to sort and categorize documents from Ray Bradbury’s personal collection
Museum Floor Volunteer
Ohio History Connection, Columbus, OH
2018 - 2020
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Guided visitors through hands-on activities to enhance their learning experience
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Answered questions and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors
Honors Community Advocate
Ohio State University Honors College, Columbus, OH
2018 - 2019
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Organized and supervised events to foster community building and academic enrichment efforts
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Coordinated with staff and outside professionals to plan and execute community programming events
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Guided students to integrate into both academic and social communities on campus
Skills
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Customer Service
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Event Planning
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Community Collaboration
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Written / Verbal Communication​