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Education
2017-2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Textiles; Art History Minor
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)
Art and Design Scholarship Recipient
Study Abroad: Florence, Italy, Photograph and Renaissance History
Work Experience
Research Assistant, The University Museum at SIUE
May 2023 - Oct 2023,
March 2024 - Present
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Photographed and cataloged diverse works to create a complete inventory. Closely evaluated objects, documenting characteristics, condition reports, measurements, and cultural importance of each piece. Extensive work inside archival database PastPerfect.
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Extensive work in ethnographic and trade objects from regions of Africa, Pacific Islands, Asia, Mediterranean Sea, and Mesoamerica.
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Moved and handled various objects with exceptional care, following best practices.
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Worked both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
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Maintained up-to-date room surveys, records of research activities, and monthly statistics.
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Constructed specialized storage housings for objects.
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Wrote and maintained procedural protocols for object archival.
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Trained and assisted junior staff members. Assigned workloads and facilitated efficient workflow.
Public Technology Specialist, St. Louis Public Library
January 2023 - March 2024
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Used troubleshooting to evaluate technical problems and find appropriate solutions.
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Logged updates on support tickets to communicate status to users and managers.
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Executed setup and breakdown of speakers, cables and computers.
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Assistant Curator for the Library's gallery. Reviewing and advising on future exhibitions.
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Educated library patrons about policies, programs, and library resources.
Laura Strand's Research Assistant
August 2022 - December 2022
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Handling the Private textile collection of Laura Strand
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Performed in-depth research on regional textiles of Guatemala, Nigeria, Ladakh India, Central India, and Ghana
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Establish the procedures for researching and cataloged pieces in Laura's Collection.
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Moved and handled various types of artwork with care.
Undergraduate Research Assistant, The University Museum at SIUE
August 2021 - May 2022
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Researched diversity factors and connections of over 600 artists.
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Created standardized template for cataloging and digitizing ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, and tribal affiliations for previously underrepresented artists.
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Wrote the protocol detailing the research process for the aforementioned tasks and generated a list of reputable sources.
Exhibitions And Publications
March 8th 2023
Publicated in Lecture on Women in Art
St. Louis Community College Forest Park
St. Louis, MO
March 2023
Varsity Art XXVLL Exhibition
Selected by the Faculty of Sothern Illinois University Edwardsville to represent the Undergraduate Program at Art St. Louis' Exhibition
Art St Louis
St. Louis, MO
February-March 2023
Woman, Life, Freedom (Zan, Zendegi, Azadi)
Commission piece "6 Truths and a Lie"
St Louis Community College Forest Park
St. Louis, MO
December 2022
Senior Thesis Exhibition
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL
September 2022 - October 2022
Declarations
Art St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
January 2022
Annual Juried SIUE Student Exhibit
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL