RESUME

Education

College of Coastal Georgia

Bachelor of Arts - BA in American Studies

Concentration - History and Technical Communication

Summa Cum Laude, President's List: 7 Semesters

2012 - 2017

Awards

University System of Georgia Outstanding Scholar 2017.

University System of Georgia Academic Recognition Day Honoree 2017.

College of Coastal Georgia Student Hall of Fame 2017.

Excellence in Service Learning Award 2016.

Outstanding Student Humanities 2015-16.

Rose Foundation Scholarship 2015-16.

Study Abroad Scholarship 2015-16.

Outstanding Student Humanities 2014-15.

Berman Family Partnership Endowed Scholarship in American Studies 2014-15.

Outstanding Student Humanities 2013-14.

Activities and Societies

Phi Beta Delta Honor Society For International Scholars - member.

Golden Key International Honour Society - chapter president.

Shakespeare Club - president.

Support for Interdisciplinary Learning - co-founder and vice-president.

Art Club - member.

Study Abroad in Costa Rica.

Academic Services Advisory Committee 2016.

VPAA/Provost Search Committee 2015.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Pro

Media Encoder

Audition

After Effects

Grant Writing

Technical Writing

Video Editing

MS Excel

MS Publisher

MS Office Suite

Training

Georgia Park Ranger Academy Black Powder Safety Certification

CPR/AED Certification

Interpretive Training

Active Shooter Preparedness

Workplace Ethics Training

Disability Awareness Training

Work Experience

Curator/ Preservationist 1 - Jarrell Plantation Historic Site

Georgia Department of Natural Resources - PRHS Division

Aug 2018 - Present

Created and managed a variety of site programs and events based on interpretive themes and also updated legacy events. Awarded most innovative programing for a historic site in 2020.

Developed and offered outreach programs and presentations to promote Jarrell Plantation and Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, including 4H pioneer days and a 4 part class for Wesleyan College.

Designed and built museum exhibits to expand depth of interpretation and cultural representation.

Handled all marketing at the site and answered visitor questions and concerns with care and sensitivity.

Maintained historic site structures and managed the organization and preservation of site's artifacts, including further inventory of collection, an overhaul of artifact storage, and new museum lighting.

Researched and updated text for all site interpretive panels and the site’s self-guided tour brochure. Created new panels to meet accessibility standards. Also created a new edit of the site film.

Served multiple times as manager on duty for High Falls State Park in 2019, and currently serve on the Programming Advisory Committee, and in that role, assisted with Annual interpretive Training for 2022.

Completed the 2022 Georgia Park Ranger Academy and have Black Powder and CPR/AED Certifications.

Historic Preservation Intern

Oak Grove Cemetery Society Brunswick, Georgia Inc.

Aug 2014 - July 2018

Assisted with preservation of cemetery’s monuments and grounds including unearthing and cleaning of buried grave markers and restoration of original pathways and gardens.

Wrote historic preservation grant for $5000 restoration project to be undertaken in summer 2018.

Promoted preservation programs through several presentation and film projects and developed 4 educational events for the historic site, encouraging increased community involvement.

Film Producer, Film Editor

Golden Isles Studios

Aug 2015 - Present

Wrote, produced, and edited 6 films for marketing and promotional purposes for use by Brunswick, GA organizations, including the College of Coastal Georgia and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

Led a crew of 4 in planning each film production schedule and executing filming under a strict budget and deadline.

Organized and conducted 20 interviews on a variety of topics related to each project.

Editor at Large, Assistant Manager

College of Coastal Georgia/Seaswells Journal of Art and Literature

Aug 2016 - Oct 2017

As Editor at Large, managed a staff of four in evaluating journal submissions, creating layout design, and corresponding to the journal’s publisher, contest judges, artists, and writers. Planned and executed a series of events and workshops to help market the journal and find talent to feature in its pages, including 2 community reading events, 3 creative workshops for artists and writers, a poetry slam, and a first copy release event.

As Web Consultant, created design and layout for the forthcoming online companion journal.

As Organization President, managed the journal's records and budget to keep journal in compliance with college regulations.

Supplemental Instructor, History and Writing

College of Coastal Georgia

Jan 2013 - Aug 2016

As a Supplemental Instruction Leader, researched and planned supplemental lessons in history, political science, and writing to help students struggling in those courses succeed. Led lessons of 30+ students 3 times a week to help with difficult material or prepare for exams, papers, and projects. Assisted professors and students in the classroom each week, coordinated meetings with students, and kept organized records of communications.

Leader of Coastal Discovery Workshop half semester course in 2015, meeting with 20 students in the classroom and online over D2L for homework and exams.

Leader of Anchor Days 2016 D2L workshop for all incoming freshmen.

Monticello Intern - International Center for Jefferson Studies

Thomas Jefferson Foundation

May 2014 - July 2014

Provided technical assistance for three offices at Monticello. Created informational packets for all incoming research fellows, Created an exhibit archiving the photo history of ICJS events and speakers, and answered Thomas Jefferson and Monticello related inquires by phone and email.

Facilitated ICJS presentations and interdepartmental meetings and gave tours of Monticello and the ICJS. Worked closely with International research fellows to ensure all concerns were alleviated during their stay.

For the oral history office, built an archive and organized research materials and kept minutes for their meetings. Assisted the enrichment office in hosting VIP events and tours.

General Contractor

American Building Services

Feb 2004 - June 2012

Planned renovation projects and managed team of 3 in completing cabinet installation, interior painting, wall repair, lighting solutions, shelving and floor installation.