Resume
Experience
2021 - Present
Temporary Position
Programs and Engagement Contractor for FIX: Heartbreak and Hope Inside Our Opioid Crisis
Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites
Indianapolis, Indiana
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Assists with research, program development, prototyping and facilitation of daily engagement activities within the exhibit
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Develops and manages community partnerships to collaborate on projects
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Organizes and implements staff and volunteer training
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Aids with virtual program development and resources
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Assists with research, development, and promotion of marketing materials
2020 - Present
Collections Fellow
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
Indianapolis, Indiana
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Organized the museum’s 350+ 2-D art collection, updated condition reports, and corrected entries in PastPerfect
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Cleaned and created custom housing for the museum’s 200+ trophy collection
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Created, organized, and updated object records in PastPerfect
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Installed and de-installed exhibit objects
2019-2020
Research and Evaluation Fellow
Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana
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Collected data via museum visitor observations, interviews, and surveys
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Designed evaluation instruments for multiple projects
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Entered, cleaned, and analyzed data collected from guests and exhibits
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Interpreted data and assisted in writing summative evaluation reports
2015-2019
Paralegal
Marion County Prosecutor's Office
Indianapolis, Indiana
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Ensured that database systems were performing efficiently and effectively
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Created functional tools for data management and access across departments
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Acted as team coordinator to ensure deadlines were met by all, including lawyers
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Worked autonomously on day to day screening tasks as well as ongoing research
2014-2018
Gallery Facilitator
Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana
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Worked on the floor in 4 permanent galleries with children and adults
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Facilitated an estimate of 20 different programs that rotated seasonally
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Worked in the Humanities Interpretation Department to educate and entertain visitors
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Provided excellent customer service to visitors to enable family learning
2012-2014
Auditorium Manager
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana
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Managed and trained a team of 5-15 students for event work
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Improved storage spaces in the auditorium and maintained detailed records of equipment
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Restructured the prop’s collections space, focusing on accessibility and prop safety
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Onsite manager during events hosted in 2 on-campus auditoriums
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Remained flexible and positive when faced with last minute client needs
Education
May 2021
Indiana University/Purdue University Indianapolis
Master of Arts - Museum Studies/Museology
Throughout my master's program some of my favorite classes were Collections Care & Management, Exhibit Design, Indigenous Cultural Heritage, Museums Health & Well-Being, and Preventive Conservation. Both my fellowships during this time were instrumental in preparing me for a future in museums.
Indianapolis, Indiana
May 2014
University of Indianapolis
Bachelor of Science / English Literature and Theatre
Magna Cum Laude
Indianapolis, Indiana
I was particularly interested in directing during my time at UIndy but I took on a variety of roles in theatre productions for 16 shows including Scenic Artist, Prop Manager, and Stage Manager. My time working with prop and set creation led to my current interest in exhibit design.
Honors
Greek Goddess Scholarship Award Recipient - Graduate
William M. Plater Civic Engagement Medallion Nominee - Graduate
IUPUI Elite 50 Nominee - Graduate
College Summit Scholarship Award Recipient - Undergrad