CHRISTOPHER MATTOON
Windsor,CT
Summary
Motivated individual with a strong desire to pursue a passionate career in academia, archives, education, museum curation, and research. Skilled in effective communication, writing, and data compilation, with 16 years of customer service experience. Possesses a keen attention to detail and is dedicated to making meaningful contributions to local and diverse communities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Curator
The Polish Center Of Discovery And Learning At Elms College
Chicopee, MA
01.2024 - Current
- Introduced collection management software to the museum.
- Received, photographed, cataloged, researched and prepared objects for display and storage.
- Implemented and enforced new acquisition policy.
- Curated traveling exhibits showcasing the center and Polish culture and history of Western Massachusetts.
- Created a mutually beneficial internship program, working with faculty and history majors from Elms College.
- Actively engaged with the local community to embrace and share the stories of Polish-Americans.
Admissions Counselor
College Of Our Lady Of The Elms
Chicopee, MA
01.2024 - Current
- Coordinated campus visits for prospective students and their families, showcasing institution's facilities, programs, and resources.
- Increased enrollment rates by organizing and participating in college fairs, open houses, and information sessions.
- Enhanced applicant experience by providing personalized guidance and support throughout admissions process.
- Developed strong relationships with high schools and community organizations to promote institution's programs and offerings.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to develop targeted recruitment strategies for prospective students.
Bartender
Skyline Restaurant
Windsor Locks, CT
02.2008 - Current
- Trained new bartenders in customer service, bar equipment safety, drink preparation techniques and establishment's policies.
- Trusted with opening and closing of restaurant, including handling cash and credit card receipts.
- Planned, organized and controlled operations of bar, cocktail lounge, dining room and banquet facility.
- Protected customers by checking IDs, calling rides and cutting off service to highly intoxicated guests.
Archival Assistant
Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association
Deerfield, MA
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Researched and recorded origins, provenance and historical significance of archival materials.
- Worked directly with original documents spanning from 17th century to modern times.
- Trusted with archiving countless number of fragile documents, as well as maintaining their integrity.
- Charged with expanding specifics of library's archival finding aid.
Curatorial Assistant
Memorial Hall Museum
Deerfield, MA
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Trained and experienced with museum's permanent collection cataloging system.
- Researched significance, history and provenance of hundreds of existing and potential museum objects.
- Planned and implemented strategic display areas in line with long-term goals of organization.
- Photographed and catalogued diverse works to prepare for upcoming exhibitions.
- Assisted in planning public programs related to exhibitions, fostering community engagement with museum's collections.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - HISTORY
College of Our Lady of The Elms
Chicopee, MA12.2022
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - HISTORY STUDIES
Gateway Community College
New Haven, CT08.2020
No Degree - German
Goethe-Institut
Munich, Germany02-2017
Skills
- Research
- Analytical thinking
- Written and verbal communication
- Collaboration and coordination
- Independent
- Cataloguing and documentation
- Public engagement
- Exhibit preparation
- Educational programming
- Collection management
Achievements
- Chosen as a co-speaker for the New England Museum Association's Annual Conference. Our presentation, Mutually Beneficial Internships, shared the perspectives of a museum, college, and student's successful internship.
- Assigned the role of co-instructor for SPRING 2025, HIS-2303-Center of Discovery and Learning, at Elms College.
Timeline
Curator
The Polish Center Of Discovery And Learning At Elms College
01.2024 - Current
Admissions Counselor
College Of Our Lady Of The Elms
01.2024 - Current
Archival Assistant
Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association
09.2023 - 12.2023
Curatorial Assistant
Memorial Hall Museum
08.2022 - 12.2023
Bartender
Skyline Restaurant
02.2008 - Current
BACHELOR OF ARTS - HISTORY
College of Our Lady of The Elms
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - HISTORY STUDIES
Gateway Community College
No Degree - German
Goethe-Institut