Ajia Rahman
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Recent graduate with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly with five years of experience in various museum roles. Skilled in developing educational lesson plans and focused on engaging guests of all ages. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class visitor services and increasing museum attendance through interactive and educational programs. Attentive and creative, I am passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Collections Assistant Graduate Apprentice
Mayborn Museum
Waco, TX
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Scheduled maintenance tasks such as dusting or cleaning of artifacts or artwork in the collection.
- Inputting collection data to keep computerized records up-to-date
- Performed integrated pest management inspections each month throughout buildings and facilities to identify potential pest problems.
- Assisted in cataloging and organizing existing artifacts within the museum's permanent collection.
- Assisted in the analysis of artifacts, including cataloging, sorting, measuring, photographing and labeling.
Culinary Camp Counselor/Intern
Southern Food and Beverage Museum
New Orleans, LA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Ordering materials needed for upcoming lessons
- Coordinated and led group activities for campers.
- Leading cooking stations
- Supervising children aged 7-15
- Assisted in the preparation of ingredients for various dishes, including chopping vegetables and slicing meats.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Observed proper safety techniques when handling knives, kitchen tools and appliances.
- Developed weekly lesson plans for various age groups.
- Monitored camper behaviors during meals ensuring proper hygiene habits were followed.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts while maintaining safe environment.
Volunteer Engagement Graduate Apprentice
Mayborn Museum
Waco, TX
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Facilitating Trainings
- Collecting data for input into Smartsheet, Excel, and Box
- Provided guidance on training requirements and expectations.
- Organized monthly meetings with management to review progress of Portal to the Public.
Camp Counselor
Louisiana Children’s Museum
New Orleans, LA
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Facilitating daily lessons and explorations
- Organized and supervised camp activities.
- Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.
- Creating a safe, welcoming, and enriching environment for all campers
- Setting expectations for camp rules and desired behaviors
- Communicating with parents and other caregivers
- Providing guidance, mentorship, and accountability for volunteers
Intern
New Orleans Jazz Museum
New Orleans, LA
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Facilitating daily lessons and explorations
- Creating a safe, welcoming, and enriching environment for all campers
- Setting expectations for camp rules and desired behaviors
- Communicating with parents and other caregivers
- Providing guidance, mentorship, and accountability for volunteers
Play Facilitator
Louisiana Children’s Museum
New Orleans, LA
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Facilitating daily lessons and explorations
- Creating a safe, welcoming, and enriching environment for all campers
- Setting expectations for camp rules and desired behaviors
- Communicating with parents and other caregivers
- Providing guidance, mentorship, and accountability for volunteers
Cashier
Barnes & Noble
Metairie, LA
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
Intern
Urban League
New Orleans, LA
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Assisted with administrative tasks such as filing documents, data entry, and scanning paperwork.
- Checked-in patients or visitors upon arrival at the reception area.
Education
M.A. Museum Studies -
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
Waco, TX05-2024
B.A. History CRMP -
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY
12-2021
Skills
- Microsoft Office Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Smartsheet
- Project management skills
- Excellent work ethic
- Leadership skills
- Multitasking skills
- Innovative problem solving
- Motivated attitude
- Goal-Oriented
Timeline
Collections Assistant Graduate Apprentice
Mayborn Museum
08.2023 - 05.2024
Culinary Camp Counselor/Intern
Southern Food and Beverage Museum
06.2023 - 08.2023
Volunteer Engagement Graduate Apprentice
Mayborn Museum
08.2022 - 05.2023
Camp Counselor
Louisiana Children’s Museum
12.2021 - 08.2022
Intern
New Orleans Jazz Museum
08.2021 - 12.2021
Play Facilitator
Louisiana Children’s Museum
05.2021 - 08.2021
Cashier
Barnes & Noble
12.2019 - 01.2020
Intern
Urban League
06.2019 - 07.2019
M.A. Museum Studies -
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
B.A. History CRMP -
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY
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