MARY KATE
Denver,CO
Summary
Dedicated professional with a background in museum studies and a proven track record in local history collections. Passionate about fostering community connections through art, science and culture education.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Curatorial Intern
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Moved and handled various artworks and artifacts with exceptional care, following best practices.
- Implemented comprehensive stewardship program.
- Received, photographed, cataloged, researched, and prepared artifacts for display for Alice Bemis Taylor's founding collection.
- Redesigned Colorado Day Nursery exhibit room, to include related graphics and artifact selection to preserve quality and enhance educational impact.
- Worked with members of maintenance team to alter exhibit space while protecting collection.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Organized and attended meetings to discuss project status from proposal to project completion.
Innovation Intern
T. Rowe Price Career & Innovation Center
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports for bi-weekly meetings with clients.
- Created sustainability metrics through quantitative research.
- Development of incoming processing system for large donations to maximize sustainability efforts.
- Launch marketing program to raise service awareness and impact.
- Collaborate and gather research for sustainability grants.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
Merchandiser
Lawrence Merchandising
O'Fallon, IL
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Develop store displays per plans of client or create plan via best practices for specific sites.
- Create in-store displays, ensuring effective merchandising for optimal shopping experience.
- Read and interpreted design plans to understand project specifications.
- Advocated for and managed brand image, strengthening its local and regional presence.
- Provided exemplary customer service, fostering positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
Cabinet Design Specialist, District Trainer
Lowe's Home Centers, LLC
Killeen, TX
11.2000 - 05.2010
- Utilized AutoCAD software to create detailed drawings of custom cabinetry.
- Coordinated with suppliers for prompt delivery of materials.
- Participated in business improvement groups to capture information and feedback for topic delivery and training mandates.
- Optimized training curriculum with team exercises, group discussions and lectures.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed for billing purposes.
- Read and interpreted design plans to understand project specifications.
- Inspected completed cabinets for quality assurance.
- Worked with clients to design and construct custom cabinets based on needs and preferences.
- Blueprint design understanding
Education
Bachelor of Innovation (BI) Degree in Museum Studies & Gallery Practice - Museum Studies And Gallery Practice
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO12.2023
Skills
- Exhibit Planning
- AutoCAD
- Museum Education
- Staff Supervision
- Customer Service
- Provenance Investigation
- Museum Collections
- Exhibit Preparation
- Public Lecturing
- Creative Direction
- Installations
- Cultural Sensitivity
Affiliations
- American Alliance of Museums
- Colorado-Wyoming Association of Museums
Timeline
Curatorial Intern
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
01.2023 - 05.2023
Innovation Intern
T. Rowe Price Career & Innovation Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
Merchandiser
Lawrence Merchandising
01.2016 - 01.2018
Cabinet Design Specialist, District Trainer
Lowe's Home Centers, LLC
11.2000 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Innovation (BI) Degree in Museum Studies & Gallery Practice - Museum Studies And Gallery Practice
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
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