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COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT INTERN
Summary
Historian with experience in researching the past. Would like to broaden my experience in the museum field.
Core Qualifications
  • Quick learner Excellent analytical skills
  • Strong verbal communication Microsoft Office, Excel,
  • Collaborative team member PowerPoint proficiency
  • Energetic and organized Excel in historic research Attention
  • to detail
  • Lead Museum Ambassador
  • 3D, Alpha, analytical skills, Arts, art, Attention
  • to detail, audio, closing, database, Editing, exhibitions, letters, meetings, mentor, Microsoft excel, Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Organizing, Quick learner, Radio, research, selling, Sigma, Stories, verbal communication
Experience
06/2018 to Current
Collections Management InternCorning Museum of Glass － Corning, NY
  • As an Intern I worked directly with the museum's collections, managing them and preserving them. 
  • I obtained object handling training from the museum's Chief Conservator, Stephen P. Koob.
  • I assisted in installing the exhibition "Glass of the Architects: Vienna, 1900-1937."
  • My main project was the accession of the Bassett glass lampshade collection that was gifted to the museum in the 1980s.
  • One of my main responsibility was everyday gallery maintenance: ensuring all of the light bulbs in the gallery were working and making sure all the galleries were clean for the museum's guests. 
  • I assisted in multiple registration projects; including data entry and inventory of the collection.
  • I have gained experience in packing art work.
  • I have gained experience in framing and matting art work. 
03/2013 to 05/2018
Buffalo Museum of Science － Buffalo, NY
  • As a lead I was responsible for opening and closing the exhibits.
  • I was also tasked with leading the team of ambassadors and science buffs on any given day to ensure that our guests experience was unforgettable.
  • My responsibilities also included:.
  • Greeting every guest that comes into the museum.
  • Informing guests about the museum, and if there are any special programs or events to look out for on any given day.
  • A large part of my job was selling and processing memberships to the museum.
  • I also worked at the National Geographic 3D cinema for the museum.
  • This job initialed selling movie tickets and showing movies.
  • As well as running the gift shop.
  • I gained extensive knowledge working with and educating children.
InternBurchfield Penney Arts Center － Buffalo, NY
  • My responsibilities included organizing a collection from the Buffalo Society of Artists. 
  • Transcribing Charles E.
  • Burchfield's journals and letters.
  • Editing audio files for the Burchfield's Living Legacy Project.
  • Installing art for exhibitions.
  • Setting up a display case to feature the Buchfield's 50th anniversary.
  • I also completed any other task that was asked of me by mentor, this included anything from assisting with cleaning to attending meetings.
  • I gained knowledge of the inner workings of a museums archival system.
  • I also gained experience in art and display installation.
Sales associateDakota Watch Company － Orchard Park, NY
  • My responsibilities include assisting customers with merchandise.
  • Working on watches, replacing batteries and bands.
  • Organizing and straighting the store.
  • I have also had experience in training other associates.
Education and Training
2019
Master of Arts: Museum StudiesBuffalo State － Buffalo, NY, United States
20162016
Bachelor of Arts: HistoryBuffalo State － Buffalo, NY, United States
President of Phi Alpha Theta, Chi Alpha Chapter.
Member of Tri Sigma.
Recipient of the E.O. Smith Scholarship award. 2016
2013
Associate of Applied Science: Liberal Arts and Science- Humanities and Social ScienceErie Community College South Campus － Orchard Park, NY, United States
Activities and Honors
  • Former President of Phi Alpha Theta, Chi Alpha Chapter
  • Former Member of Tri Sigma
  • Recipient of the E.O. Smith Scholarship award from Buffalo State College. 2016
Skills
  • Have a passion for museums, history, science and anthropology.
  • Have a strong knowledge of how to handle and care for a museums collections.
  • Experienced in conducting extensive research.
  • Experience using Past Perfect
  • Experience using MIMISY
  • Experience packing art work
  • Experience framing and matting art work
Volunteer Work
  • I have obtained learning service certificates working with the Howard Beach Glass Plate Negative Collection for the Buffalo History Museum.
  • I participated in the production of the exhibition “Witnesses: Buffalo's Holocaust Era Stories” at Buffalo State College.
  • I have participated in the production of the online exhibition “WWI Canteen Worker” which was a partnership between the Buffalo public Library, The Buffalo State History Museum and Buffalo State College. · 
  • I have contributed to the development of the Radio History Museum in Buffalo by creating an accession database Microsoft excel.
  • I have participated in a Historical Clothing Workshop where I learned how to properly care for textiles in a museum's collection.
Additional Information
  • I have obtained learning service certificates working with the Howard Beach Glass Plate Negative Collection for the Buffalo History Museum. I participated in the production of the exhibition "Witnesses: Buffalo's Holocaust Era Stories" at Buffalo State College. I have participated in the production of the online exhibition "WWI Canteen Worker" which was a partnership between the Buffalo public Library, The Buffalo State History Museum and Buffalo State College. I have contributed to the development of the Radio History Museum in Buffalo by creating an accession database Microsoft excel. I have participated in a Historical Clothing Workshop where I learned how to properly care for textiles in a museum's collection. Additionally Through the Corning Museum of Glass I have obtained training in glass object handling by the Chief Conservator of the museum, Stephen K. Koob. I have also assisted in the installation of "Glass of the Architects: Vienna 1900-1937."
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Corning Museum of Glass
  • Buffalo Museum of Science
  • Burchfield Penney Arts Center
  • Dakota Watch Company

School Attended

  • Buffalo State
  • Erie Community College South Campus

Job Titles Held:

  • Collections Management Intern
  • Intern
  • Sales associate

Degrees

  • Master of Arts : Museum Studies
    Bachelor of Arts : History
    Associate of Applied Science : Liberal Arts and Science- Humanities and Social Science

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