Marissa "Marq" Schuling
Encinitas,CA
Summary
I am passionate about history, storytelling, and creating memorable experiences for museum visitors. I look forward to developing an exceptionally rewarding career working in a collaborative environment where I play a vital role in preserving and creating access to meaningful collections that move, educate and inspire museum visitors.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LIBRARY TECHNICIAN
City of Carlsbad
Carlsbad, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted in managing the Exploration HUB, a makerspace and memory lab at the library where patrons have access to creative tools and digital conversion equipment such as computers, 3D printers, Silhouette Cameo automated cutting machines, image scanners, MakeCode MicroBit chips, and digital conversion software.
- Created rotating displays, designed and implemented activities for patrons, and wrote curriculum for HUB programming related to monthly library-wide themes.
- Taught patrons how to use makerspace and memory lab equipment with a customer service-oriented attitude.
- Took on additional responsibility in the Genealogy and Carlsbad History Department at the Georgina Cole Library as a part-time project archivist, conducting relevant research and writing metadata for a collection of historical photographs of the Carlsbad area.
- Assisted in organizing and digitizing historical photographs of Carlsbad.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Claremont Graduate University
Claremont, CA
08.2022 - 08.2023
- The Route 66 Pathways Project: mission was to support research, documentation, and communication to produce an interactive work of art in print, online, and augmented reality.
- Researched and presented archival photographic material to a creative team, providing appropriate permissions and citations.
- Connected with and interviewed historians of Route 66 in California.
- Obtained permissions from archives and historical societies along Route 66 to utilize archival materials.
BOOKSELLER
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Encinitas, CA
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Greeted customers, helped with product questions, made book recommendations, promoted current offerings and memberships.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays routinely and seasonally, including creating, moving, and constructing displays.
VISITOR EXPERIENCE LEAD
San Diego Museum of Us
Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Performed in both museum visitor relations and security, effectively troubleshooting and resolving visitor issues while demonstrating knowledge of museum mission and goals.
- Gained experience with decolonizing initiatives, museum-focused equity and inclusion, and current museum practices and procedures.
- Worked closely with Balboa Park Rangers and the San Diego Police Department to ensure the safety of museum guests.
- Participated in interdepartmental meetings, working collaboratively with team members across disciplines.
- Gained exposure to new exhibit design practices, installation of exhibits, and creation of educational materials for staff/volunteers.
- Assisted with special projects of varying degrees of complexity, many of which involved interacting with external contractors.
COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT/CULTURAL RESOURCES INTERN
San Diego Museum of Us
Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Cataloged and inventoried artifacts using CollectionSpace software.
- Gained familiarity with controlled vocabularies and metadata for museum databases.
- Conducted provenance research on artifacts and collection topics.
- Handled delicate historical and culturally-sensitive artifacts.
- Moved and replaced shelving in museum storage rooms.
- Rehoused artifacts for safekeeping, constructing long-term safe, and aesthetically pleasing storage mounts in accordance with museum best practices.
- Gained exposure to repatriation procedures for cultural artifacts and ancestral remains under NAGPRA.
- Assisted with proper stewardship of associated funerary objects and sensitive materials, with permission of communities of origin.
- Acted as a public ambassador on behalf of the museum.
Education
Master of Arts - History And Museum Studies
Claremont Graduate University
Claremont, CA08-2024
Bachelor of Arts - History, Minor in Humanities - Film Studies
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA05.2018
Skills
- Knowledge of professional museum standards, object handling, collection care principles and museum registration practices
- Trained in equitable museum practices and decolonizing initiatives
- Excellent writing and professional communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs and CollectionSpace database software
- Familiar with controlled vocabularies, metadata, and data entry in a museum setting
- Ability to quickly master new skills and learn new systems
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment as well as adept at working independently
- Detail oriented with a strong work ethic
- Ability to professionally represent the museum
- Proficient in reading and translating Spanish at the graduate level
REFERENCES
- Maile McKeon, Librarian, City of Carlsbad Library and Cultural Arts; Contact: maile.mckeon@gmail.com (858) 386-2473
- Kristi Bell, Senior Librarian, City of Carlsbad Library and Cultural Arts - Genealogy and Carlsbad History; Contact: kristi.bell@carlsbadca.gov (442)339-2029
- Kara Vetter, Senior Director of Cultural Resources, San Diego Museum of Us; Contact: kvetter@museumofus.org (619)239-2001, ext. 44
- Dr. Joshua Goode, Professor of Cultural Studies and History, Claremont Graduate University; Contact: joshua.goode@cgu.edu
Timeline
LIBRARY TECHNICIAN
City of Carlsbad
10.2023 - Current
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Claremont Graduate University
08.2022 - 08.2023
BOOKSELLER
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
10.2020 - 08.2021
VISITOR EXPERIENCE LEAD
San Diego Museum of Us
08.2018 - 04.2020
COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT/CULTURAL RESOURCES INTERN
San Diego Museum of Us
05.2017 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - History And Museum Studies
Claremont Graduate University
Bachelor of Arts - History, Minor in Humanities - Film Studies
University of Puget Sound
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