Erin Brown
Guthrie,OK
Summary
Multifaceted curator excellent at selecting exhibition themes and designs. Well-organized and thorough in maintaining catalogs and operating basic records management systems. Offering extensive experience in History and Design. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Curator of Collections
Oklahoma Territorial Museum
06.2008 - Current
- Research, write, & create educational materials about historical significance of the City of Guthrie & early Oklahoma; Served as resource for other OHS museums & sites as well as community members for historical & preservation research; Assist in creating Goals & Objectives for museum; Research & create educational exhibits & materials for public; Assist researchers in navigating resources of museum & community; Create & give educational presentations; Research provenance & historical significance of artifacts in collection; Supervise & train interns, volunteers, & temporary workers; Review scope of collections, collections policies & procedures for OHS; Conduct performance evaluations on projects and events
Board Member
City of Guthrie Historic Town site Preservation Committee
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Serve as "special knowledge resource" for the committee by providing technical assistance & research materials to other commissioners when considering a scope of work by a building owners or contractor; Review scopes of work to determine if it is compatible with City of Guthrie codes & National Park Service preservation standards; Promote & educate about historic preservation movements within the community of Guthrie
- Served as Board Chair for last three years.
- Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying, and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
- Presided over board meetings and conducted board business to address organizational objectives.
Board member
Mountain Plains Museum Association
01.2012 - 01.2021
- Direct the MPMA board as to issues pertaining EMP’s needs & desires associated with MPMA; Give presentations to EMP for professional development; Coordinate with experts to create educational opportunities for EMP’s; Serve as network channel to guide new professionals toward potential jobs or mentors; Foster career building & continuing education for museum professionals.
Education
Master of Arts - Media Design
Full Sail University
Online07.2016
Bachelor of Arts - History - Museum Studies
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK12.2008
Skills
- Design & implement educational training programs & materials
- Created & maintained marketing efforts
- Supply reports & information to OHS & board on monthly, quarterly & annual basis
- Purchase & maintain budgets for galleries, projects, & retail shop
- Design & create signage & advertising
- Grant writing
- Supply content for website and social media
- Supervises & trains employees, interns & volunteers
- Event planning & support
- Museum Collections
- Problem-Solving
- Research
- Customer Relations
- Public Speaking
Affiliations
Mountain Plains Museums Association
American Institute of Graphic Arts
Certification
Certified Project Manager 2023
Timeline
Board Member
City of Guthrie Historic Town site Preservation Committee
01.2015 - 01.2021
Board member
Mountain Plains Museum Association
01.2012 - 01.2021
Curator of Collections
Oklahoma Territorial Museum
06.2008 - Current
Master of Arts - Media Design
Full Sail University
Bachelor of Arts - History - Museum Studies
University of Central Oklahoma
Certified Project Manager 2023
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