Annalissa Hankinson
Findlay,OH
Summary
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Historical Interpreter
Historic Roscoe Village
Coshocton, OH
03.2020 - 10.2024
- Greeted visitors to historical site and provided information about the site's history.
- Provided guided tours of the site, including a detailed narrative of its past inhabitants and events.
- Established knowledge of local restaurants, historic sites, and other activities, so that such information could be given to interested guests.
- Responded to inquiries from visitors regarding the site's history, artifacts, and other related topics.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations when conducting tours or public programming.
- Trained volunteers on how to deliver effective interpretive messages while maintaining a safe environment.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Maintained records of visitor attendance and feedback on interpretive programs or activities.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Volunteer
Knox Country Historical Society
Mt. Vernon, OH
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Preserved records, documents and artifacts according to established protocols.
- Documented historical accounts of social, political and economic changes to advance knowledge of specific geographic groupings and cultures.
- Developed interpretive plans for museum exhibits and other educational programs.
- Performed interviews to gather information and record oral histories.
- Organized historical data to interpret authenticity and relative significance, relating to culture, and society.
- Conducted research on historical documents and artifacts to uncover information about past events.
Assistant Facilitator
Wakatomica Christian Service Camp
Danville, Ohio
06.2016 - Current
- Conferred with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints.
- Encouraged camper participation and engagement through enthusiastic leadership and role modeling.
- Conducted pre-camp and post-camp evaluations, gathering feedback to improve future camp sessions.
- Trained and mentored new camp counselors, sharing best practices and ensuring consistent quality of camper experiences.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of special events, such as talent shows and campfires, enhancing the camp experience.
- Maintained accurate records including daily attendance logs, incident reports, and medical forms.
- Led nightly devotional services for spiritual growth opportunities for all campers.
- Developed individualized behavior management plans for campers with special needs.
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety guidelines to prevent accidents and spread of illnesses.
- Managed inventory and maintenance of camp equipment and supplies, ensuring resources were available and in good condition.
- Oversaw daily operations of assigned cabin groups, ensuring adherence to schedules and camp rules.
- Established nutritious menus in line with health standards and budget guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and dining area to ensure health and safety standards were met.
- Projected future needs to requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment and appliances.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Ohio Christian University
Circleville, OH12-2023
Skills
- Group dynamics
- Assessment strategies
- Curriculum planning
- Facilitation techniques
- Meeting management
- Collaboration
- Travel recommendations
- Arts and culture
- Handling payments
- Event planning
- Secondary source evaluation
- Exhibit curation
- Public speaking
- Critical thinking
Affiliations
- Plays the piano and guitar, and has taught guitar lessons
- Participates in several historic handicrafts, such as blacksmithing, knitting, pottery, candle-dipping, and weaving
- A well-versed traveler
Accomplishments
- Graduated Suma Cum Laude
- Honorable Mention C-Span Documentary 2019 & 2020
- The Women's Suffrage Centennial Award 2020
- Third Place Exhibit Regional and State History Day 2020
- Second place At-Large Chapter George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay contest Sons of the American Revolution 2020
- Senatorial Citation for work on C-Span project 2020
- DAR Whetstone Chapter Essay Contest 2019
- The Advanced Digital Researcher - Senior Award Ohio History Day State Contest 201
- Ohio Colonial Dames Seminar Scholarship Washington DC 2019
- Top 10 Congressional Art Competition 2019
- Anna Asbury Stone Chapter Award DAR Christopher Columbus Essay Contest 2019
- Ohio DAR Christopher Columbus Essay Contest 2019
- VFW Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Moundbuilders VFW Post Award/ 6th Place in Districts 2019
Timeline
Historical Interpreter
Historic Roscoe Village
03.2020 - 10.2024
Volunteer
Knox Country Historical Society
08.2018 - 02.2020
Assistant Facilitator
Wakatomica Christian Service Camp
06.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - History
Ohio Christian University
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