Allison Such
Brockton,MA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker eager to secure an entry-level position in a Museum Setting or in Theatrical Productions. Ready to help the team achieve goals. Resourceful team player with experience in Museum Studies Art Education and Fashion Design.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Education Intern
Fuller Craft Museum
Brockton, MA
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within A Museum Setting , applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill sets
- Created a Database of Contact Information for Art Educators at Public Schools Throughout Eastern Massachusetts.
- Designed an Interactive exhibition for visitors to The Fuller Craft Museum.
- Created and Designed The Fuller Craft Museum’s Social Narrative, which is a PDF document that can be downloaded from The Fuller Craft Museum’s, Website where it serves as a online resource for Autistic Children and their families or caregivers.
Ticket Taker
King Richard's Faire
Carver, MA
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Greeted customers with smile and provided friendly, knowledgeable service.
- Monitored guests for compliance with safety and security protocols, raising any issue with security.
- Implemented crowd control measures during high-traffic events, maintaining a safe and orderly environment.
- Assisted in resolving patron issues, demonstrating excellent problem-solving skills and professionalism.
Internship Student
UMass Dartmouth Fashion Design Department
New Bedford, MA
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked on projects using knowledge gained in classes to put together recommendations for issues.
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Completed range of simultaneous job tasks to support professor's academic, research and operational needs.
- Searched at library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects.
Museum Intern
The Easton Historical Society
Easton Ma
04.2015 - 12.2016
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Helped with administrative support by managing incoming calls, coordinating files and sorting mail.
- Evaluated objects to identify repair requirements and devise optimal approaches, carefully avoiding financial or cultural losses.
- Notified superior when restoration of artifacts required outside experts.
- Closely evaluated artifacts, documenting characteristics, measurements and cultural importance of each piece.
- Employed approved solvents and cleansers to ready items for display.
- Classified and assigned registration numbers to artifacts and supervised inventory control.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Scare Actor
Ghost Ship Harbor
Quincy, MA
09.2016 - 10.2016
- Worked with various special effects, fog, strobes and loud sounds.
- Applied special makeup to complement costume design for role in haunted woods entertainment event.
- Researched character types and delivered appropriate voice, gesture and physical presentation.
- Participated in group meetings pre- and post-production to determine needed changes and discuss options for improvement.
Assistant Wardrobe Shop Manager
Ghost Ship Harbor
Quincy, MA
09.2016 - 10.2016
- Maintained costumes by performing regular dry cleaning and ironing of garments.
- Contributed to a professional backstage environment by maintaining clean and orderly dressing rooms.
- Reduced stress levels amongst performers by providing reliable assistance throughout the entire production process.
- Prevented wardrobe malfunctions on stage with diligent inspection of costume pieces prior to each performance.
- Achieved quick resolution of issues arising during live shows by remaining calm under pressure and adapting swiftly to changing circumstances.
- Enhanced wardrobe organization by implementing effective storage solutions and labeling systems.
- Collaborated with hair and makeup departments to align looks with specific image plans during events.
- Determined proper shoes, jewelry, head wear, and other accessories to complement designer outfits.
Education
Transfer - History And Government
Quincy College
Quincy, MABachelor Of Arts - Art History
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA05.2023
Certificate - Museum Studies
Massasoit Community College
Brockton, MA05.2017
High School Diploma -
Brockton High School
Brockton, MA06.2010
Skills
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Garment Alterations
- Pattern Cutting
- Piece Alteration
- Garment Ironing
- Inventory Records
- Hand-Threading
- Basting
- Buttonhole Making
- Exhibit Preparation
- Museum Tours
- Store Layout
- Presenting Information
- Classify Items
- Artifact Installation
- Restoration
Timeline
Ticket Taker
King Richard's Faire
08.2024 - 10.2024
Art Education Intern
Fuller Craft Museum
05.2024 - 07.2024
Internship Student
UMass Dartmouth Fashion Design Department
09.2022 - 12.2022
Scare Actor
Ghost Ship Harbor
09.2016 - 10.2016
Assistant Wardrobe Shop Manager
Ghost Ship Harbor
09.2016 - 10.2016
Museum Intern
The Easton Historical Society
04.2015 - 12.2016
Transfer - History And Government
Quincy College
Bachelor Of Arts - Art History
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
Certificate - Museum Studies
Massasoit Community College
High School Diploma -
Brockton High School