LIV METZGER
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Senior at Emory studying Anthropology-Religion and Art History with a visual arts concentration, passionate about experiential learning through conversation, collaboration, and creative ventures. Intrinsic motivation to connect with others through shared curiosity and wonder. Seeking museum work in educational programming, event planning, marketing guest engagement, and general operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookstore Assistant
Michael C. Carlos Museum
Atlanta, GA
05.2022 - Current
- Organizes store merchandise displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments
- Delivers excellent customer service by greeting, communicating, and assisting customers with purchases and online orders
- Establishes rich relationships with customers, museum staff, docents, patrons
- Assists in keeping a record of vendor orders and uses efficient organizational systems
Art Therapy Assistant and Art Camp Counselor
Drawchange
Atlanta, GA
05.2022 - Current
- Assists art therapy-based programming in homeless shelters throughout metro Atlanta
- Uses positive reinforcement to implement classroom etiquette and mediate conflict
- Preps, organizes, and cleans up classroom and art supplies
- Active in social media outreach comittee
- Coordinated with co-volunteers to assure the safety of ~20 children ages 5-11 during recreational and artistic activities
- Assisted in meditation and yoga practice before art therapy
- Factored-in children's abilities, needs, and interests in developing appropriate arts and craft activities
- Encouraged campers' artistic skills development and creative confidence
Education Docent
Michael C. Carlos Museum
Atlanta, Georgia
09.2021 - Current
- Leads tours for diverse audiences—university classes, K-12 students, and teachers—through the Each/Other (Fall 2021), And I Must Scream (Spring 2022), and Making an Impression (Fall 2022) exhibitions
- Successfully underwent 3-week extensive training to lead discussion-based tours
- Teaches and models museum etiquette
- Facilitates conversations about a wide range of topics—from global environmental disaster to the history of Indigenous People in America
- Goes above and beyond in engaging with guests by catering tours to specific audiences, anticipating needs, and answering questions about the exhibit, museum, and university
Resident Advisor
Office Of Residence Life, Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Played an integral role in the quality of freshman residential experience at Emory by assisting students with academic, personal, and social concerns
- Enforced rules, regulations, and policies of the residence halls and of Emory
- First responder to lock-outs, housing emergencies, and personal crises
- Promoted an environment that catered to the needs and concerns of diverse populations of students by creating programs and events
Assistant Barista and Cashier
Kaldi’s Coffee
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Cafe at the Depot and Emory Student Center
- Greeted customers to maintain a positive energy in the cafe
- Handled transactions and took coffee, food, tea, and smoothie orders at the cash register
- Responsible for making drip coffee throughout the day for guaranteed freshness, replenishing bakery and grab-and-go items, brewing teas, making smoothies, and pulling espresso shots on the fly
- Worked in the back for food prep, including assembling parfaits, smoothies, and making sauces
- Facilitated communication between team members from the back of the kitchen to the front lines of the cafe, as well as between cooks and customers
- Responsible for making sure customers get their proper drinks and meals in a timely manner
- Maintained a clean indoor and outdoor dining area and bathroom facilities.
Farm Worker
WWOOF
Lithonia, GA
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Performed construction tasks: built fencing for goats and donkeys, constructed large geodome greenhouses, built campsites, helped fix irrigation
- Managed the garden; created garden beds, started seeds, transplanted plants, sowed seeds
- Assured the well-being of goats, ducks, dogs, cats, and chickens by feeding and tending to needs
Intern
Boothbay Region Historical Society Museum
Boothbay Harbor, ME
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Worked alongside local historians to research mid-coast Maine genealogy, historical landmarks, and local lore
- Analyzed photographs, newspapers, maps, and historical archives to fulfill paid research services for patrons curious about their heritage
- Researched prehistoric tools and objects from the Penobscot tribes to revise the Native American exhibit
- Properly identified artifact material, date, and purpose to create new labels for museum visitors to better understand the rich prehistory of Maine
- Coordinated museum tours to share museum exhibition expertise with general public
- Entered information about museum collections into computer databases.
Assistant Instructor
Kumon Of Decatur
Atlanta, GA
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Provided one on one instruction in arithmetic and English; taught academic strategies for improved speed and accuracy
- Served diverse learning styles; students were gifted, on the ASD spectrum, or had a learning disability
- Tracked attendance and participation for permanent records
- Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities
- Supervised and motivated instructors to create a positive learning environment
- Met with students and parents to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues
- Worked both online and in-person; helped train instructors during transitional phases in COVID-19 procedures
Assistant Group Leader
Emory Autism Center
Atlanta, GA
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Participated in group therapy with young adults diagnosed with ASD who struggle with social isolation, overstimulation, anxiety, or an inability to organize their life independently
- Mediated conflict and discussions to help members practice interpersonal skills
- Organized and supervised field trips and group activities
- Invested in ongoing relationships with members to help build their confidence
Tutor
Emory Reads
Atlanta, GA
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided one-on-one tutoring and assistance in classrooms with low-income kids at Toomer Elementary school and MLK Middle School
- Assisted in teaching Mandarin, English, and math lessons
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deepen their understanding of course material and own learning style
- Improved test scores by focusing on reading comprehension and critical thinking skills
Museum Attendant
Michael C. Carlos
Atlanta, Georgia
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Greeted customers with a smile and provided friendly, knowledgeable service
- Checked tickets, prevented theft, and enforced museum etiquette
- Provided information about current and future events at the museum and university
Retail Sales Associate and Keyholder
Lizard Thicket Boutique
Orlando, FL
08.2017 - 03.2019
- Made transactions at the cash register, designed clothing displays, created outfit ensembles for customers
- Helped resolve customer service issues, made over the phone orders, lead the sales team to achieve the daily goal
- Managed closing and opening duties; including reconciling cash drawer, taking inventory of stock, restocking the restrooms, sweeping and dusting the sales floor
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art History And Anthro-Religion
Emory University
Atlanta, GA05.2023
High School Diploma -
Timber Creek High School
Orlando, FL05.2019
Skills
- Clear and concise communicator
- Motivated promoter for a positive customer experiences
- Creative and detail-oriented
- Self-sufficient and quick learner
- Receptive to feedback
- Adaptive and open-minded
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Cash register, event planning, and archival/research experience
Timeline
Bookstore Assistant
Michael C. Carlos Museum
05.2022 - Current
Art Therapy Assistant and Art Camp Counselor
Drawchange
05.2022 - Current
Education Docent
Michael C. Carlos Museum
09.2021 - Current
Assistant Barista and Cashier
Kaldi’s Coffee
08.2021 - 01.2022
Farm Worker
WWOOF
07.2021 - 08.2021
Intern
Boothbay Region Historical Society Museum
06.2021 - 07.2021
Resident Advisor
Office Of Residence Life, Emory University
08.2020 - 08.2022
Assistant Instructor
Kumon Of Decatur
08.2020 - 07.2021
Assistant Group Leader
Emory Autism Center
01.2020 - 05.2021
Tutor
Emory Reads
09.2019 - 03.2020
Museum Attendant
Michael C. Carlos
09.2019 - 03.2020
Retail Sales Associate and Keyholder
Lizard Thicket Boutique
08.2017 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Art History And Anthro-Religion
Emory University
High School Diploma -
Timber Creek High School
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