Alaina Soto
Bowie,MD
Summary
Driven and detail-oriented professional with a passion for collections management and museum archives. Proven ability to organize, calculate, and archive data efficiently using Excel, while leveraging strong time management, communication, and leadership skills. Successfully collaborated on projects to preserve and manage artifacts, showcasing a strong work ethic and commitment to accuracy. Eager to contribute expertise to preserving history and ensuring collections are accessible.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Media Manager
Sam Sadow
Washington, United States
08.2024 - 12.2024
- I was awarded a merit scholarship for my two years at American University
- For Fall 2024, my assignment was to work in social media
- I created Instagram and Facebook posts with editing software to promote clubs, events, and upcoming courses
Internship Student
Dr. Anastasia Arnold
Baltimore, Maryland
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Curated activities and experiences for Pre-K and high school students, where we had the students gain gallery experience with an esteemed artist, make zines, and interpret art with different materials.
- We also curated a summer 2024 exhibition where we researched artists that fit our idea and theme, chose pieces, created activities to make the experience hands-on, etc.
Photographer
Towson University
08.2021 - 05.2024
- I was a photographer for the Towson Towerlight, where I covered a number of stories, including sports games, political activities/movements, upcoming courses, events, etc.
Set design and assistant
Laurel High School
- Curated sets and set designs for school productions, like art shows, plays, events, etc.
- Organized profits for materials, like props.
- Kept an up-to-date inventory of the props and other tools needed for the productions.
Co-founder
Korean Club
- We studied the language and learned traditional Korean dances and culture to put on performances at school/events
- The club also included fundraising
- This club has expanded and is still active
Education
Master's Degree - Art History
American University
Washington, D.C.05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Soc. And Anthro. W/ Criminal Justice Focus
Towson University
Towson, Maryland05.2024
High School Diploma -
Laurel High School
Laurel, Maryland05.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Criminology And Social Deviance
Notre Dame of Maryland University
BaltimoreSkills
- Microsoft Office
- Communication Skills
- Curatorial Experience
- Social Media Management
- Adaptability
- Hard Work and Dedication
- Collaborative Skills
- Timeline preparation
- Effective organization
- Attention to detail
- Photography and videography
- Criminal Justice
- Anthropology
- Sociology
- Biology
- Museums
- Fundraising
- Art History
Languages
Native speaker, A2, A2, B1, B2
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Korean
Limited
Japanese
Limited
Mandarin
Elementary
Thai
Elementary
Timeline
Social Media Manager
Sam Sadow
08.2024 - 12.2024
Internship Student
Dr. Anastasia Arnold
01.2024 - 05.2024
Photographer
Towson University
08.2021 - 05.2024
Set design and assistant
Laurel High School
Co-founder
Korean Club
Master's Degree - Art History
American University
Bachelor of Science - Soc. And Anthro. W/ Criminal Justice Focus
Towson University
High School Diploma -
Laurel High School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminology And Social Deviance
Notre Dame of Maryland University