Experience
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Emerging Conservation Professionals Network Co-Liaison, American Instutite of Conservation
January 2025 - present
- Planning, hosting, and facilitating meetings and workshops for new conservation professionals in the Twin Cities area.
- Helping coordinate and schedule lab tours and site visits to local conservation labs, archives, and libraries to meet with professionals in the field.
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Student/Volunteer Cultural Resource Management Researcher
January 2025 - present
- Followed National Register of Historic Places criteria and state and federal legal guidelines to organize archival and archaeological research and data.
- Completed independent research through database, book, census, and microfiche sources.
- Compiled findings into National Register of Historic Places nomination, including presenting the findings of the study to members of the public and cultural resource management professionals.
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Lead Interpretive Guide, Bell Museum
January 2024 - May 2025
- Educated guests on land preservation, resource stewardship, and natural history.
- Encouraged guests to explore the museum’s resources through interpretive learning methods.
- Organized and led activities for 100+ guests per day including exhibition demonstrations and collections showcases.
- Developed and executed procedures focused on guest satisfaction and collections and exhibit safety.
- Helped oversee day-to-day scheduling for 3-5 staff members and 2-4volunteers. Performed live animal care and maintenance.
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Conservation Intern, Minnesota Historical Society
September 2024 - December 2024
- Prepared conservation plans and performed conservation work on a variety of mediums including wood, iron, silver, copper, glass, leather, ivory, fabric, and paper using both physical and chemical techniques.
- Gained and exercised an understanding of factors of deterioration and conservation techniques.
- Represented the organization at field satellite and community partner locations completing on-site conservation work.
- Created a pamphlet for public use on the care, handling, and preservation of oil and acrylic paintings.
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Book and Paper Conservation Intern, Paperloves Conservation LLC
June 2023 - August 2024
- Handled vulnerable art pieces professionally and practiced methods and procedures of identification, object care, photography, documentation, housing, and preservation of paper based works.
- Performed wet and dry surface cleaning, steaming, pressing, and washing different paper mediums based on goals for the project and state of the material.
- Worked under minimal supervision to complete a 200+ loose page, 30+ book contract involving cleaning, assessing, staple and pin removal, and enclosure building for compromised and water damaged historically and religiously important volumes.
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Art Conservation and Handling Intern, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
June 2024 - July 2024
- Independently handled, unpacked, assessed, stored, and prepared condition reports on paintings and sculptures, including minor frame repair and cleaning.
- Assessed condition, cleaned, and wax sealed bronze, stone, and mixed media outdoor sculptures.
- Educated guests on the purpose of different preventative conservation measures and techniques through informal demonstrations
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Weisman Art Museum Collective Officer - Events Committee, Weisman Art Museum
October 2023 - May 2024
- Participated in discussions and planned efforts of repatriation and decolonization of art pieces and museums, as well as forged connections with diverse audiences and artists.
- Worked with the events team to plan and execute events to support student and public interest in museum events, community connection roundtables, and art showcases.
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Student Cataloguer, Akhmim Pottery Collection Cataloguing Project
September 2024 - December 2024
- Received training on the proper handling, documentation, cataloguing, and storing of an extensive collection of 4th century BC pottery sherds from Akhmim, Egypt stewarded by the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
- Extensive handling, cross referencing digital data and physical markers, cataloguing, and storing 100 sherds of various handling and storage needs.
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Student Researcher, Minnesota State Capitol Mall Historic District Archaeology Project
September 2024 - December 2024
- Conducted archival research and synthesis to be paired with archaeological discoveries in the pursuit of applying for the MN Capitol Mall designated a historical district with the National Register.
- Completed independent research through database, book, census, and microfiche sources to compile notable events, places, and populations present in this district, their relation to the objects uncovered, and their larger impact on the history of Minnesota.