Greta Koshenina
Water Valley,Mississippi
Summary
Detail-oriented curator, researcher, and documentarian with over five years of dedicated experience. Willing to adapt to change and work closely with curator and preparator. Thorough in conducting research and creating culturally sensitive exhibitions with interactive and accessible multimedia components.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Curator and Collections Project Manager
University Of Mississippi Museum
06.2023 - Current
- Conduct and record oral histories to create documentaries associated with collections and local history.
- Increase visitor interaction with multimedia exhibition components.
- Receive, photograph, catalog, research and prepare objects for display and housing at museum.
- Supervise and train undergraduate assistants on collection methods, documentation requirements, and project goals and deadlines
Southern Studies Graduate Assistant
University Of Mississippi Museum
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Filmed and produced short three documentary films and commercials about collections' artists and traveling artists, such as Jacob Hashimoto.
- Served as liaison between The Center for the Study of Southern Culture and the museum.
Collections Project Assistant
University Of Mississippi Museum
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Completed and facilitated multiple projects simultaneously while troubleshooting, identifying risks, and communicating with supervisor and team members.
- Facilitated and managed digitization, inventory, and organization of Antiquities Collection, containing over 2,000 objects.
- Facilitated and managed inventory and accessioning of objects at Rowan Oak, home of William Faulkner.
Undergraduate Collections Intern
University Of Mississippi Museum
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Assisted in 10+ exhibit layouts, installations, and de-installations.
- Conducted research of ancient artifacts and Greco-Roman mythology to create labels for re-installation of Antiquities.
Receptionist
University Of Mississippi Museum
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Answered and transferred phone calls, operated cash register in gift shop, greeted visitors, and led tours.
Education
Master of Arts - The Center For The Study of Southern Culture
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Classics
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS05.2020
High School Diploma -
Mississippi School For Mathematics And Science
Columbus, MS05.2016
Skills
- Handling art and artifacts with great care and attention to detail, following proper guidelines
- Using camera and audio recording equipment
- Conducting oral histories with artists and locals
- Administrative duties, loan paperwork, and filing
- Create and update records, files, and contracts to maintain document compliance
- Advanced in: Premiere Pro, InDesign, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Photoshop, HeliconFocus, and Photo Mechanic
- Advanced math skills
- Intermediate in Italian and Latin
Organizations
- Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Golden Key, Eta Sigma Phi, and Mortar Board
References
Melanie Antonelli, Curator and Collections Manager of the University of Mississippi Museum, (662) 832-4229 Kathryn Mckee, Director of the Center for the Study of Southern Studies, University of Mississippi, (662) 915-3372
Timeline
Assistant Curator and Collections Project Manager
University Of Mississippi Museum
06.2023 - Current
Southern Studies Graduate Assistant
University Of Mississippi Museum
08.2021 - 05.2023
Collections Project Assistant
University Of Mississippi Museum
08.2020 - 08.2021
Undergraduate Collections Intern
University Of Mississippi Museum
06.2018 - 03.2020
Receptionist
University Of Mississippi Museum
05.2018 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - The Center For The Study of Southern Culture
University of Mississippi
Bachelor of Arts - Classics
University of Mississippi
High School Diploma -
Mississippi School For Mathematics And Science
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