Mark Penoff
Greenwood,Indiana
Summary
Driven by a passion for history and a keen analytical mindset, I have found that research and sharing history with those around me is my true calling. In my time at the Historical Bureau, contributing to historical marker program for the public has imprinted histories importance to me. My adaptability, dependability, and problem-solving skills all coalesce into a hardworking historian who finds joy in research.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Intern
Indiana Historical Bureau
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Worked on the research and draft text for forthcoming replacement historical markers: Dr. John Shaw Billings, Sullivan County Carnegie Library, Major George Slaughter, and the National Road.
- Expanded my technical knowledge of doing history with techniques like microfilm and database usage.
- Participated in team meetings that updated on the progress of current markers and encouraged brainstorming to aid those markers.
Collections Intern
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted in updating the database of artifacts held at the site to ensure accurate information.
- Aided the curator in categorizing photos, newspapers, and other historical artifacts held in the collection.
- Interacted with the public through donations to the Site.
- Interacted with other historical organizations in artifact loan and exchange programs, such as a dress of Caroline Harrison (Benjamin Harrison's wife) loaned to Florida.
Department Supervisor
Kroger
06.2020 - Current
- Supervise 5-10 employees daily.
- Promptly identify and solve any issues that arise.
- Understand the necessary steps to make sure tasks are completed on time.
Education
Master of Arts - Public History
Indiana University
Indianapolis, IN05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - History
Indiana University
Indianapolis, IN05-2018
Skills
- Research
- Critical Thinking
- Analytical mindset
- Teamwork
- Adaptable to the needs of the situation
- Multitasking and organization
Publications
- Expected to publish an Indiana Historical Bureau blog post in June/July 2025 titled "George Slaughter and the Trouble of Historical Interpretation."
- Expected to publish a piece in a historical journal in the summer of 2025 titled "Women in Espionage During the American Revolution and Civil War."
- Published a digital history tour titled "Work and Industry Before 1890 In Indiana: Exploring the Evolution of Labor." https://discoverindianahistory.org/tours/show/79
Timeline
Research Intern
Indiana Historical Bureau
09.2024 - 05.2025
Collections Intern
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
05.2024 - 08.2024
Department Supervisor
Kroger
06.2020 - Current
Master of Arts - Public History
Indiana University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Indiana University
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