Emily Rainbolt
South Orange,NJ
Summary
Reliable museum professional with experience in collections-focused roles. Effectively supports the exhibitions team with strong organizational and communication skills. Demonstrates consistently positive attitude and commitment to collections management and producing high-quality work.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Collections and Exhibitions Assistant
Morris Museum
05.2023 - Current
- Provided assistance with installation/deinstall of works on view.
- Moved and handled various types of artwork with exceptional care.
- Coordinated Gallery Guide visitor experience program.
- Coordinated shipment and delivery of objects on loan to and from the museum.
- Monitored inventory of gallery operations supplies and replenished items to maintain required stock.
- Photographed and catalogued diverse works to prepare for upcoming exhibitions.
- Managed all paper and digital documentation related to accessions, loans, transfers, and other collections-related transactions.
Collections/Curatorial Intern
Morris Museum
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted in preparation for museum re-accreditation.
- Guided gallery visitors through facility and delivered engaging talks on exhibitions to stimulate interest.
- Engaged in hands-on training with the museum's exhibitions team to advance curatorial and collections-focused skills in real-world setting.
- Managed paper and digital documentation related to loans.
Graduate Assistant
Seton Hall University
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Carried out administrative duties for the College of Communication and the Arts.
- Updated departmental websites with relevant, engaging content.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with students and faculty members.
Registration Intern
Harn Museum of Art
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Condition reported, cataloged, and rehoused naturalist prints.
- Used preservation and conservation techniques to protect artifacts and collections.
Education
Master of Arts - Museum Professions
Seton Hall University
South Orange, New Jersey05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida12.2018
Skills
- TMS and Catalogit
- Object care, handling, location tracking, and couriering
- Written and oral communication skills
- Office suite, Zoom, Teams, and Google suite
- Photoshop and InDesign
- Facilitating international and domestic shipments to/from a place of business
- Installation/De-install of exhibitions
- Development of special programs in museum setting
- Coordinating visitor services volunteers
- Exhibition planning
- Exhibition preparation
Projects
- A Contemporary Spin - Student Curator, Co-curated exhibition of mechanical musical instruments and automata at the Morris Museum. Developed educational programming.
- Guinness Collection Touch Tour - Program Developer, Developed tactile engagement program for visitors with sensory needs in compliance with current ADA standards. Implemented at the Morris Museum.
Timeline
Collections and Exhibitions Assistant
Morris Museum
05.2023 - Current
Collections/Curatorial Intern
Morris Museum
08.2022 - 05.2023
Graduate Assistant
Seton Hall University
09.2021 - 05.2023
Registration Intern
Harn Museum of Art
05.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Museum Professions
Seton Hall University
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
University of Florida
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