Amanda McGee
Westlake,Ohio
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Collections Manager of Vertebrate Paleontology
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Cleveland, Ohio
01.2015 - 06.2023
- Oversaw the daily operations of the Vertebrate Paleontology collection, including updating the database system, cataloging and inventorying specimens, specimen conservation, supervising volunteers and students, facilitating incoming and outgoing loans, ordering supplies, organizing and supervising expeditions, participating in outreach events, and developing new exhibitions.
Collections Management Assistant and Laboratory Technician
Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology
Drumheller, Alberta
04.2014 - 12.2014
- Performed inventory checks in the collection, accessioned, and updated specimen records in the database, and provided conservation treatment to specimens.
- Prepared fossils for research and exhibition in the laboratory, and located and excavated specimens in the field.
Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
09.2008 - 12.2010
- I instructed the laboratory component of undergraduate courses in geology and paleontology, providing engaging demonstrations.
- Prepared lectures and tutorial assignments for a new paleontology course.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, Ohio08-2025
Master of Museum Studies -
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario05.2013
Master of Science - Specialization in Vertebrate Palaeontology
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Honours Specialization in Geology and Biology
Western University
London, Ontario05.2007
Skills
- Data management
- Leadership
- Time management
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Detail-oriented
- Organized
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking
Awards And Grants
- 2023, Infrastructure Innovation for Biological Research Grant, $785,000, National Science Foundation
- 2018, The Elizabeth Ring Mather and William Gwinn Mather Fund, $52,000, Cleveland Museum of Natural History
- 2016, Smead Fund, $3,000, Cleveland Museum of Natural History
- 2012, Vivian and David Campbell Fellowship, $2,000, University of Toronto
- 2011, Dean's Master of Museum Studies Scholarship, $3,000, University of Toronto
- 2010, Grant Spratt Graduate Scholarship in Geology, $1,100, University of Calgary
- 2010, Alberta Graduate Student Scholarship, $3,000, Alberta Learning: Government of Alberta
- 2009, Thesis Research Grant, $1,000, University of Calgary
- 2009, Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship, $10,800, University of Calgary
- 2007, Ontario Petroleum Institute Thesis Award, $300, Ontario Petroleum Institute
- 2002, Entrance Scholarship, $750, University of Western Ontario
Timeline
Collections Manager of Vertebrate Paleontology
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
01.2015 - 06.2023
Collections Management Assistant and Laboratory Technician
Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology
04.2014 - 12.2014
Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant
University of Calgary
09.2008 - 12.2010
Associates of Applied Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Cuyahoga Community College
Master of Museum Studies -
University of Toronto
Master of Science - Specialization in Vertebrate Palaeontology
University of Calgary
Bachelor of Science - Honours Specialization in Geology and Biology
Western University
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