Mimi Apple

Internship required for the Digital Curation Certificate program at Johns Hopkins University. Currently developing a Collections Management Policy and Digital Preservation Plan for a newfound non-profit, both from the ground-up. The two documents revolve heavily around NAGPRA and Stage legislation. Will also be deciding upon the most optimal Collections Management Software.

Researched, designed, and installed a permanent gallery on the earliest inhabitants of Rowan County spanning the Paleoindian Period to the Revolutionary War. Habitually create temporary exhibits, such as the History of Cheerwine. Handle all incoming gifts and loans. Manage internship program, assist with programming, edit newsletters, moderate lectures, and catalogue collections. Routinely conduct research on county history, artifacts, and figures.

Prepared two historic houses for visitation daily, making sure financials were secure and sites invulnerable. Provided personally curated tours to guests hourly. Oversaw department members. Acted as an intermediary for the institution and exhibit curator during a "Garden & Gun" show. Assisted with the Charleston Garden Club holiday events for donors as one of two permitted guides.

Planned an annual event titled “Tainted Love: SMU College Night” to celebrate anti-Valentine’s Day, garnering over 750 attendees. Kept programming on track of a $10,000 grant, which included vendors, caterers, photographers, DJs, artists, and security. Simultaneously held a film festival, hosted gallery talks, and codesigned limited-edition prizes for guests.

Pursued research on international art prizes, subsequently creating an internal database on findings. Planned and executed many events, including: Nasher Prize, Free First Saturdays, The Great Create, ‘Til Midnight, and 360 Speaker Series. Habitually wrote and distributed press releases while maintaining relationships with local media outlets. Prepared social media posts on programming and installations. Hosted gallery talks in accordance with traveling exhibits.

Acted as a representative for a NYC based gallery during the Dallas Art Fair, including VIP events held before public opening. Performed transactional duties, along with art handling and shipping.

Facilitated tours and programming, prioritizing various methods of museum education as mandated by Wake Forest University. Conducted curatorial research projects for international scholars.

Chosen to be the first student participant in the Deep Reef Observation Program (DROP). Utilized a NOAA vessel and submersible for research purposes. Present for the discovery of two new species of fish, named on site.