Kait Berry
Memphis,TN
Summary
I am an organized, driven student with a passion for art history and museum work. I am eager to contribute within museum field with the skills I have acquired from my previous positions. I am dependable, productive, and motivated to grow.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registrar
The National Civil Rights Museum
08.2024 - Current
- Ensured accurate records by diligently maintaining and updating information in the database.
- Organized, reviewed, and filed paperwork for secure recordkeeping.
- Coordinated with donors for new acquisitions.
- Worked with online databases such as TMS and PastPerfect.
- Catalogued and coordinated all collections research for the 'Speaking Truth to Power: the Life of Bayard Rustin' exhibit.
Teaching Assistant
The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Ar
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Designed art history lessons alongside the pre-existing class materials.
- Offered additional tutoring for students struggling with the material.
- Facilitated museum and gallery visits for the class.
Curatorial Intern
Art Museum of the University of Memphis
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Conducted research and collected interviews for the Spring 2023 exhibit.
- Developed a new curriculum for their Egyptology Department.
- Guided gallery visitors through facility and delivered engaging talks on exhibitions to stimulate interest and facilitate sales.
Curatorial Intern
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted research and interviews regarding folk artist, Maud Lewis
- Wrote a concise and research paper on Lewis for future public domain use.
- Photographed and catalogued diverse works to prepare for upcoming exhibitions.
- Engaged in hands-on training with gallery's curatorial team to advance curatorial skills in real-world setting.
Social Justice Intern
Spazio ZETA
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Worked with recently immigrated families to help adjust to living in Bologna.
- Facilitated museum visits to encourage engagement with the local arts.
- Educated students and helped develop English language skills.
Collections and Archival Intern
The National Civil Rights Museum
Memphis, Tennessee
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Researched and recorded origins, provenance, and historical significance of archival materials.
- Learned how to properly catalog and write condition reports on historical artifacts.
- Maintained knowledge of museum topics by studying new artifacts and exhibits.
- Worked with multiple cataloging software, such as Past-Perfect and Wither's Digital Lab
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced atmosphere.
- Aided in instillation and de-instillation of gallery shows.
- Carried out daily exhibit checks throughout all of the museum's galleries.
Gallery Intern
The David Lusk Gallery
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Created and enriched online gallery listings to promote works for sale.
- Guided gallery visitors through facility and delivered engaging talks on exhibitions to stimulate interest and facilitate sales.
- Photographed and catalogued diverse works to prepare for upcoming exhibitions.
- Maintained detailed artwork descriptions and artist biographies in central database to facilitate accurate delivery of information to visitors.
Education Intern
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Organized extracurricular activities that promoted the students' engagement with the art.
- Collaborated closely with special education staff members in order to provide appropriate accommodations or modifications for students with exceptional needs.
Photography Classroom T.A.
The Louisiana School For Math Science And Arts
Natchitoches, LA
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in photography.
- Planned lessons according to teacher's requirements, and aided in grading.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and confidence in their photography skills.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Learned how to use Adobe Photoshop, lightroom, and other related software.
Children's Program Volunteer
Art Gallery Of Nova Scotia
Halifax, Nova Scotia
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted with special events or programs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Met with other volunteers and program leaders to discuss new service opportunities.
- Planned and delivered numerous activities and special events for programs and services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art History And Religious Studies
Rhodes College
Memphis, TN 08.2021 - 05.2025
Skills
- CELTA Certified
- TMS and Past-Perfect proficiency
- Museum photography
- Digital file formatting
- Cataloguing proficiency
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Extensive art history knowledge
Languages
Ionic Greek
Elementary
Italian
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkInternshipWork Location
On-SiteHybridRemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureTimeline
Registrar
The National Civil Rights Museum
08.2024 - Current
Teaching Assistant
The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Ar
05.2024 - 07.2024
Curatorial Intern
Art Museum of the University of Memphis
01.2024 - 05.2024
Curatorial Intern
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
05.2023 - 08.2023
Social Justice Intern
Spazio ZETA
01.2023 - 05.2023
Gallery Intern
The David Lusk Gallery
08.2022 - 12.2022
Education Intern
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
05.2022 - 08.2022
Collections and Archival Intern
The National Civil Rights Museum
01.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Art History And Religious Studies
Rhodes College
08.2021 - 05.2025
Photography Classroom T.A.
The Louisiana School For Math Science And Arts
08.2019 - 05.2021
Children's Program Volunteer
Art Gallery Of Nova Scotia
07.2019 - 08.2019
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