Charles Meiser
Coatesville,PA
Summary
I am a young professional working in the museum field. I currently work at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia giving public talks about the art to our guests, along with researching and writing material for these talks. I have a variety of experience within the public history world and would like to use it to help teach people about their history, in whatever capacity possible.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Gallery Specialist
Barnes Foundation
Philadelphia, PA
05.2023 - Current
- Researched, created, and performed public talks about the collection to guests
- Assisted in the creation of social media for the foundation
- Helped in the day-to-day operations of the foundation, including the design of signage to inform guests about relevant information
- Continued the same responsibilities as the Museum Guest and Protective Services Associate position.
Museum Guest and Protective Services Associate
Barnes Foundation
Philadelphia, PA
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked within a large team to ensure the safety of both guests and artifacts within the collection by enforcing rules and regulations
- Directed foot traffic during crowded events
- Answered guest questions about the facility, art, and history being displayed in a friendly and professional manner.
Exhibits Intern
Mercer Museum
Doylestown, PA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Conceived and assisted with program preparation of interactive components for an upcoming exhibit
- Created a website focused on material for the exhibit (Link included on resume)
- Conducted historical research for the documentation of the exhibit
- Performed public surveys to gauge public interest as well as for several prototype interactive
- Prepared labels for future a future exhibit.
Graduate Assistant
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PA
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Shippensburg University Sesquicentennial Celebration Coordinator
- Researched and gathered the data for 'The Timeline' which documents major events from the inception of Cumberland Valley State Normal School to the current day as Shippensburg University
- Created the website that houses this project
- Collected and documented the memories of past alumni facilities and associates
- Senior Graduate Assistant
- Oversaw, coordinated, and managed the department's graduate assistants
- Advised other graduate assistants on projects, as well as guided their projects
- Oversaw and managed the 'Peer Anchor' tutoring program for undergraduate students.
Education
Master of Arts - Museum Studies
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PA08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Public History
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA12.2020
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Writing
- Interpretation
- Guest Services
References
References available upon request
Affiliations
- I love writing and playing guitar in my free time
Timeline
Gallery Specialist
Barnes Foundation
05.2023 - Current
Museum Guest and Protective Services Associate
Barnes Foundation
12.2022 - 05.2023
Exhibits Intern
Mercer Museum
06.2022 - 08.2022
Graduate Assistant
Shippensburg University
01.2021 - 04.2022
Master of Arts - Museum Studies
Shippensburg University
Bachelor of Arts - Public History
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
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