Crystal Werger
Lexington,NE
Summary
Hardworking and passionate about history and historic preservation. Engaging and pleasant personality with experience in public speaking and community collaboration. Dedicated history professional with an eye for detail and organization. Enjoys learning new things and adapts to new situations well.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Dawson County Historical Society and Museum
06.2014
- Assist the Board of Directors with developing and executing long range plans to achieve the Museum’s mission, sustainability, and growth
- Manage and maintain the Museum’s operations, collections, and facilities
- Assist the Board of Directors with developing and implementing annual budgets and developing new sources of revenue
- Develop and expand new approaches to publicize and market the Museum in local and regional media outlets, including online and social media
- Responsible for planning and implementing new exhibits and events in conjunction with staff and volunteers
- Serve as an ambassador for the Museum by representing the organization at events, in the media, and within the community
- Develop strong ties with community groups and leaders
- Responsible for quarterly newsletter sent to membership, media, and local government
- Assist public with genealogy research and students with classroom study
- Promote and assist in the preservation of local and countywide historic structures and sites.
Senior Annuity Service Representative
Lincoln Benefit Life Insurance Company
08.1996 - 03.2002
- Maintained and managed customer files and databases.
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of company products and services, ensuring accurate information was relayed to agents at all times.
- Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products and services.
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance and support as needed while helping them develop their customer service skills.
Volunteer
Murdock Historical Society and Museum
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Actively participated in staff meetings, contributing ideas for process improvement and program development strategies.
- Assisted in grant writing endeavors to secure funding for vital organizational needs and expansion plans.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Nebraska
Lincoln05.1996
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Operations Management
- Data Management
- Partnerships and Alliances
- Non-profit management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Delegating Work
- Proficient in Past Perfect Museum Software
- Records Organization and Management
Accomplishments
Revitalized floundering county museum using special exhibits and implementing special programs.
Implemented restoration projects on depot, one-room schoolhouse, 1937 Fire Engine, and Baldwin 485 Locomotive.
Revitalized museum yard with new grass and flower gardens after a new parking lot was added.
Collaborated with Alternative Education classroom to build exhibits, paint murals, and assist with upkeep of outdoor exhibits.
Collaborated with other Dawson County museums to create a rack card advertising all the museums in the county.
Helped Nebraska celebrate its Sesquicentennial in 2017 with special programs (Mobile Children’s Museum), exhibits (The Legacy of Nebraska: Art of Todd A. Williams), and hosted meetings of the Sesquicentennial Commission and Foundation.
Created space in an unused part of museum to connect to existing exhibits and establish space for new exhibits.
Continue to reorganize, catalogue, and digitize collections on Past Perfect Museum Software.
·Worked with Family Search to digitize genealogy records.
References
Scott Foster, Lexington Workforce, Workforce Developer, 1501 Plum Creek Pkwy Suite 5, Lexington, NE, 68850, (308) 529-1035,
Sindy Fiene Vossler, Early College Manager, Lexington Learning Center, 1501 Plum Creek Pkwy Suite 1, Lexington, NE, 68850, (308) 325-5772
Heather Heinemann, Executive Director, Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce, 1501 Plum Creek Parkway Suite 2A, Lexington, NE, 68850, (308) 325-1949,
Affiliations
- Nebraska State Review Board for Historic Preservation
- Lexington Tourism and Dawson County Tourism Committees
Timeline
Director
Dawson County Historical Society and Museum
06.2014
Volunteer
Murdock Historical Society and Museum
01.2000 - 01.2002
Senior Annuity Service Representative
Lincoln Benefit Life Insurance Company
08.1996 - 03.2002
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Nebraska
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