Education
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
08/2020 to 05/2022 | 4.00 GPA
Master of Arts: Museum Studies | Recipient of the Outstanding Graduate Student Award
Ball State University
08/2010 to 05/2014 | 3.66 GPA
Bachelor of Arts: Photojournalism | Minors: Spanish and Art History
Experience
Community Engagement Associate
09/2021 to Present | IUPUI | Indianapolis, IN
• Reviewed syllabus and required readings for supervising professor’s Museums, Health, and Wellbeing course
• Assisted with the implementation of a service-learning project between course students and a community organization
Audience Engagement Fellow
08/2021 to 05/2022 | Newfields | Indianapolis, IN
• Assisted with audience research and evaluation by collecting surveys and interviews from guests
• Entered data from surveys and transcribed responses from interviews
• Conducted research on educational programming with a focus on creativity and wellness programs
• Planned and implemented school and studio programs such as Wee Wonders and seasonal events
New Business Processor Senior
03/2016 to 07/2021 | OneAmerica | Indianapolis, IN
• Facilitated annuity training to teammates and other departments
• Created documentation outlining annuity-handling procedures
• Collaborated with multiple departments to resolve discrepancies and improve processes/procedures
• Exercised attention to detail while reviewing policies, correspondence, requirements, and IRS codes/regulations
Front Desk Receptionist
06/2015 to 03/2016 | Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine | Indianapolis, IN
• Processed and maintained client paperwork, contact information, and medical records
• Processed medical insurance and financial transactions
Imaging Specialist
07/2014 to 06/2015 | Gannett | Indianapolis, IN
• Edited photo content for 80+ daily newspapers nationwide
• Cut out images of products, athletes, and headshots for newspaper advertisements and teasers
Volunteer Work
Ambassador and Information Guide
10/2015 to 02/2020 | Newfields | Indianapolis, IN
• Attended group trainings to learn about new exhibitions and methods for enhancing guest experiences
• Provided information about the museum’s permanent collection, scheduled tours, and special exhibitions/events
• Engaged with guests by providing directions and offering suggestions based on their priorities and interests
Docent
08/2011 to 05/2014 | David Owsley Museum of Art | Muncie, IN
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• Attended weekly meetings to learn about the museum’s collection and methods for leading engaging tours
• Prepared/led group tours, providing information about the museum’s history, donors, and permanent collection
Photographer
08/2013 to 05/2014 | BSU at the Games | Muncie, IN | Park City, UT | Sochi, Russia
• Photographed sports demos and athletic conferences at the Olympic Media Summit in Park City, UT
• Photographed Olympic sporting events and performances in and around Sochi’s Olympic Park
• Produced, edited and captioned content for web-based news stories and photo galleries
• Wrote blogs and provided photographs for Channel 25 Tristate Media
Skills
• Museum Education • Audience Evaluation • Photography • Adobe Suite •
• World Traveler • Communication • Time Management
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