Evan Braun
West Newton,Pennsylvania
Summary
Dynamic and reliable professional with a proven track record at Carnegie Museum of Natural History, enhancing visitor engagement and spearheading community outreach initiatives. Expert in conservation techniques and adept at volunteer recruitment, I significantly improved program awareness and participation. Skilled in artifact handling and fostering inclusive environments, I excel in leveraging social media
Energetic and personable candidate with passion for history and culture. Possesses foundational understanding of museum operations and exhibits, complemented by strong organizational and communication skills. Dedicated to enhancing visitor experience and supporting preservation of cultural heritage.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
04.2024 - Current
- Coordinated community outreach initiatives by organizing events that increased awareness of local resources.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to gather insights from volunteers for continuous improvement.
- Conducted needs assessments for community programs to identify gaps and areas for improvement.
- Managed social media outreach to promote volunteer opportunities and increase engagement.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Enhanced visitor experience by providing engaging and informative guided tours of museum exhibits.
- Assisted in preserving artifacts by carefully cataloging and maintaining proper storage conditions.
- Trained new volunteers on museum policies, procedures, and exhibit content, fostering a collaborative team environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04-2026
Skills
- Conservation techniques
- Visitor engagement
- Adaptive learning
- Artifact handling
- Volunteer recruitment
- Social media promotion
- First aid training
- Exhibit maintenance
- Research and analysis
- Reliability
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of five in the development of community workshop to teach the public about native wildlife.
- Achieved higher visitor numbers through effectively helping with social media advertising.
- Supervised team of five staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop a detailed catalogue of the museum's inventory.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Gardening
- Hiking
- Photography
- Outdoor Recreation
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Volunteer Work
- Animal Care
- Fishing
- Birdwatching
Timeline
Volunteer
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
04.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Pittsburgh
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