Donna Chapman
Fort Walton Beach,FL
Summary
Knowledgeable Museum Intern with hands-on experience in assisting with exhibit preparation, cataloging artifacts, and guiding educational tours. Contributed to development of engaging displays, enhancing visitor experience. Demonstrated strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring accurate maintenance of museum records and exhibits.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Museum Intern
Airforce Armament Museum
100 Museum Dr Eglin Air Force Base, Fort Walton
02.2026 - Current
- Executed organization and cataloging of historical artifacts, ensuring accurate representation for exhibitions.
- Executed detailed analysis of military history, contributing to the strategic development of exhibits.
- Designed and delivered engaging presentations during educational tours to foster visitor interaction and learning.
- Implemented systematic organization and cleanliness protocols in exhibit areas to promote a welcoming environment for visitors.
Administrative Assistant
Tri County Community Council
Racetrack Rd. Ft Walton Beach FL 32547
07.2023 - 06.2025
- Managed scheduling and coordination of meetings for staff and stakeholders.
- Streamlined filing system to enhance document accessibility and information retrieval.
- Facilitated preparation of reports and presentations for community outreach initiatives.
- Facilitated communication with clients and partners by providing accurate information swiftly in response to inquiries.
Cafeteria Worker/Cashier
GCE
777th Special Forces Duke Field Crestview FL
05.2013 - 06.2016
- Managed operation of kitchen equipment while upholding cleanliness standards.
- Facilitated collaboration among team members to enhance workflow efficiency during peak service hours.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak service hours.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crestview High School
Crestview, FL06-1975
Skills
- Conservation techniques
- Visitor engagement
- Art handling
- Fundraising
- Accessibility implementation
- Audiovisual production
- Museum tours
- Exhibition development
- Educational outreach
- Cataloguing proficiency
- Archival practices
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Effective communication
- Inspection skills
- Relationship building
- Documentation skills
- Task prioritization
- Equipment operation
- Self motivation
- Documentation
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- Public speaking
- Documentation and reporting
- Record keeping
- Inventory control
- Time management abilities
- Continuous improvement
- Adaptability
- Written communication
- Emergency preparedness
- Event coordination
- Exhibit preparation
- Photography
- Museum collections
- Disaster response
- Historical research
- Photography skills
- Artifact cleaning
- Classify items
- Historical preservation
- Storage management
- Artifact installation
- Display planning
- Restoration
- Detail orientation
- Digital archiving
- Prepare exhibits
Affiliations
Board of Directors for Tri County Community Council Low Income Families.
Timeline
Museum Intern
Airforce Armament Museum
02.2026 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Tri County Community Council
07.2023 - 06.2025
Cafeteria Worker/Cashier
GCE
05.2013 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Crestview High School