Sera Vaughn
Tampa,FL
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Outreach Assistant
Tampa Museum of Art
Tampa, FL
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted in creating surveys and focus groups to measure impact of outreach efforts.
- Updated database with contact information of individuals who attended events or utilized services.
- Evaluated effectiveness of community engagement strategies by analyzing feedback from participants.
- Coordinated volunteers for various outreach projects and managed their schedules accordingly.
Visitor Services Associate
The James Museum of Western Art and Wildlife
St. Petersburg, FL
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Answered multi-line telephone with polite tone of voice to provide general information and answer inquiries.
- Maintained client accounts by obtaining, recording and updating personal and financial information.
- Coordinated company events with venues and advised staff of pertinent details.
- Monitored reception area to provide consistently safe, hazard-free environment for customers.
Paralegal
Anthony and Partners
Tampa, FL
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
- Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorneys in civil litigation preparation.
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
- Conducted thorough research and review of case information to assist attorneys.
- Drafted legal complaints, summonses and interrogatories.
- Prepared and processed expense reports for reimbursing attorneys.
Au Pair
Dr. Andrea Pomana
Frankfurt Am Main, Germany
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Maintained organized and clean children's areas.
- Helped with homework, studying and reading to enhance learning.
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
- Supported household operations by completing laundry, cooking meals and performing light cleaning.
Art History Department TA
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Collaborated with Professor to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission.
- Attended mandatory training sessions and completed online education courses.
- Submitted progress reports and evaluations to senior peer leaders and student success coordinators.
- Participated in academic advising and registration activities.
Digital Librarian
LowCountry Digital Library
Charleston, USA, USA
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted in the digitization of an architectural survey of Charleston dating to the 1940s.
- Composed metadata for multiple collections.
- Completed a project for St. Michaels Cathedral in Charleston that consisted of transcribing fraktur German documents dating to the 1840s and then translating to English.
- Maintained inventory of contents for rare books and archives collections using Microsoft Excel and various electronic media formats.
Digital Librarian
Waring Historical Library
Charleston, USA, USA
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Archival work and cataloguing of a collection of medical treatises.
- Prepared record keeping systems and procedures for archival research and for retention or destruction of records.
- Created and maintained retrievable computer archives and databases.
- Developed organizational systems for newly digitized content to streamline usage.
Gallery Assistant
Art Mecca
, USA
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Participated in art fairs and attended special events.
- Set up exhibition and event spaces to install pieces for display.
- Fielded incoming phone calls and solicited information on artists and upcoming events.
- Handled artwork, including sculptures, paintings and drawings with extreme care and caution.
- Processed sold artwork for shipment and followed up with clients to confirm arrival.
Marketing Coordinator
Auto Claim Technology
Bradenton, FL
01.2019 - Current
- Developed brand marketing plan strategies to increase brand awareness.
- Assisted with communication strategies and implemented tactics to support business objectives.
- Delivered administrative support services to improve marketing efforts.
- Collaborated with marketing manager to plan out campaign strategies, time tables and guidelines.
- Monitored responses to promotional content, adjusting messages to achieve objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - German, History And Art History
College of Charleston
Charleston05.2021
German Language And Literature
Leuphana University Of Luneburg
Luneburg, Germany07.2019
Spanish Language and International Relations
Carleton College
Northfield, MN2016
Skills
- Analytical with a strong worth ethic
- Strong problem solver
- Flexible and adaptive
- Fluent in German
- Data Management
Additional Experience
- Founder and President, The Medieval Society of the College of Charleston. The organization serves to promote both academic and social interests in the Middle Ages. The club is open to students, alumni and members of the community who are interested in learning about the period. (May 2018- Present)
- The College of Charleston Red Cross Club. Assisted in organizing blood drive events both on and off campus. Helped organize hurricane relief efforts for the community as well as the student body. (October 2019- Present)
- German Club, The College of Charleston. Executive Board Member. (August 2017- May 2021)
- Soldiers Among Us, Charleston. Assisted in food distribution and other volunteering events to promote the wellbeing of veterans in the community. (January 2018- May 2021)
- Charleston Preservation Society. Volunteer archival work. (April 2019- August 2019)
- Nicholas House, Atlanta, Georgia. Annually assisted in food and toy drive during the holiday season. (December 2014- 2018)
Timeline
Community Outreach Assistant
Tampa Museum of Art
01.2024 - Current
Visitor Services Associate
The James Museum of Western Art and Wildlife
05.2023 - 01.2024
Paralegal
Anthony and Partners
01.2022 - 05.2023
Au Pair
Dr. Andrea Pomana
06.2021 - 11.2021
Art History Department TA
College of Charleston
01.2020 - 05.2021
Digital Librarian
Waring Historical Library
11.2019 - 03.2020
Digital Librarian
LowCountry Digital Library
04.2019 - 03.2020
Marketing Coordinator
Auto Claim Technology
01.2019 - Current
Gallery Assistant
Art Mecca
10.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - German, History And Art History
College of Charleston
German Language And Literature
Leuphana University Of Luneburg
Spanish Language and International Relations
Carleton College
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