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Projects and Leadership

Explore below a section of projects I've completed associated with the Maryland Historical Trust, Virginia Musuem of Natural History, the Cooperstown Graduate Program, and Longwood University

At the Maryland Historical Trust

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Data Analyst

Talbot County Data Analysis

Researched and compiled architectural data into searchable database, processing 1,200 properties in Talbot County.

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Data Analyst

Wicomico County Data Analysis

Researched and compiled architectural data into searchable database, processing 714 properties in Wicomcio County.

At the Virginia Museum of Natural History

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Administrative Coordinator

VMNH-Waynesboro

Worked with leadership team to coordinate development and constructed details of museum branch campus. Hosted public outreach events and wrote bi-monthly newsletter to build support for project. Learn more here >

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Exhibition Designer

Martinsville Seven Initiative Exhibits 

Researched, wrote, and designed an exhibition series about the Martinsville Seven in partnership with the Martinsville Seven Initiative and the Fayette Area Historical Initiative. View select exhibition panels here > 

At the Cooperstown Graduate Program

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Project Co-Director

Interview Weekend

Led team of 25 individuals to host multi-day event for prospective graduate students. Created project timeline, GANTT chart, budget, and final report.  

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Team Member

Greater Oneonta Historical Society Exhibition

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Administrative Task Force Leader

SUNY Maritime Museum Assessment

Developed strategic improvements for the museum administrative structure and directed a four-member task force throughout the evaluation of the museum. 

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Product Manager

Racial Justice Film Series and Dialogue Program

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Product Manager

Fundraising

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National Register of Historic Places Nomination

Team Member

Successfully nominated the Schenectady Public Market and Scale House to the National Register. Co-wrote an architectural description of the building, a statement of the structure’s significance, and the boundary justification of the site.

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African Art

Head of Sales

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LancasterHistory

Product Manager

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Adaptive Reuse

Product Manager

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CGP Science Fair

Exhibitor

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At Longwood University

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Researcher and Writer

When the Federal Government Washed Away Mutual Aid: Response to the Great Vermont Flood of 1927

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Head of Sales

MARTIN REED

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Product Manager

CARLA JONES

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Reseacher

Anthropology Out of Context: Exploring Archeological Exhibits Outside of Museums

Studied the differing burial positions of human remains discovered at the Staunton River Battlefield State Park. Developed a recommendation for an exhibit in the university's library and presented findings in a poster session at National Collegiate Honors Council’s 2018 Annual Conference in Boston, MA. See more here >

Head of Sales

MARTIN REED

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Product Manager

CARLA JONES

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