Abbyahna Wade
Weatherford
Summary
Dynamic with experience at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, working in collections digitization and metadata management. Proven ability in data collection and effective communication, ensuring accurate documentation and preservation of artifacts. Committed to innovation and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Museum Intern
Heartland of America Museum Foundation
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted museum staff and board members in relocating and storing exhibited artifacts for new installations. Supported project consultants in moving and adjusting shelf records to enhance exhibit organization. Collaborated with teams to ensure smooth transitions during exhibit changes.
Event Coordinator
Bulldog Bites (Academic Project)
03.2026 - 03.2026
- Planned an organized event, logistics, including scheduling, vendors, and parking
- Managed contract, contracts, insurance, and safety requirements
- Created and manage social media promotions
- Recruited and organized staff and volunteers
- Google Drive, Canva, meta-verse to manage task
Collections Digitization Intern
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Photographed the Native American Art and Material Culture Collection
- Inventoried the Native American Art and Material Culture Collection
- Researched and created metadata for the import of collections information into database
- Scanned documents in Archives.
Undergraduate Researcher for Native History
University of Central Florida Veterans Legacy Program
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Utilized databases including Ancestry, Fold3, Family Search, NARA to research documents related to specific military regiments and individual Veterans buried in Florida National Cemeteries.
- Assisted in the creation of K-12 lesson plan creation in accordance with Florida State Education Standards.
- Created digital projects for the UCF Veterans Legacy Program.
- Facilitated and presented on the use of digital tools in the classroom at the annual UCF Veterans Legacy Program Institute 2023 and 2024.
- Represented UCF VLP at public events and conferences.
- Created a biography published on VLP website.
Research Presenter
SWOSU Research Fair
2024 - 2024
- Developed engaging present presentations to communicate research findings effectively
- Utilized visual aids and technology to support research dissemination effectively
- presented research findings to faculty and peers in a formal academic setting
- Conducted Historical Research on the Fort Marion incarceration (1875-1878) of Plains Native Americans
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, Oklahoma, OK12.2027
Skills
- Cataloging and inventory management
- Collections database management (eg PastPerfect, Excel)
- Object handling and preservation techniques
- Condition reporting and documentation
- Digitization and metadata tagging
- Archival research and provenance tracking
- Artifact labeling and storage procedures
- Conservation support and environmental monitoring
Professional Memberships/Accomplishments
- Phi Alpha Theta
- Gamma Delta Kappa Honor Sorority
- History Club
Timeline
Event Coordinator
Bulldog Bites (Academic Project)
03.2026 - 03.2026
Museum Intern
Heartland of America Museum Foundation
01.2026 - Current
Collections Digitization Intern
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
05.2025 - 08.2025
Undergraduate Researcher for Native History
University of Central Florida Veterans Legacy Program
05.2024 - 06.2024
Research Presenter
SWOSU Research Fair
2024 - 2024
Bachelor of Arts - History
Southwestern Oklahoma State University