Morgan Showalter
Willoughby
Summary
I am an Arts Administration and Art History graduate student studying at Ohio University to pursue a career in the museum field with the ambition to become a curator, archivist, or collections manager. Prior internship and volunteer work with various nonprofit organizations and academic institutions have enabled me to apply academic knowledge to real-world opportunities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Collections Volunteer
Southeast Ohio History Center
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted with the organization and setup of historical exhibits, enhancing visitor engagement.
- Prepared exhibition wall space by taping, priming, and painting to create a smooth and cohesive design.
- Assisted in building plexiglass displays, placing shelves, wiping glass panels, and cleaning floor space.
- Carried large display cases and tables to various areas of the museum.
Associate Painter
Legacy Painting & Design
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Prepared surfaces by taping, sanding, and priming to ensure optimal paint adhesion.
- Painted indoor and outdoors areas such as hallways, bathrooms, bedrooms, garages, and porches.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulk to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Applied various painting techniques, including brushing and rolling, for quality finishes.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure safety and efficiency during painting tasks.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
Gallery Attendant
Cleveland Museum of Art
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Provided assistance and simple directions to visitors.
- Protected the Museum’s collection, staff, and visitors against fire, theft, and accidents.
- Used CMA’s policies and procedures to open and close assigned galleries.
- Engaged with patrons to promote upcoming exhibitions and events, increasing visitor participation.
- Participated in training sessions to learn about art handling and safety protocols within the gallery environment.
Archives Assistant
Baldwin Wallace University
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Enhanced public engagement by organizing exhibits showcasing significant historical materials from the archives.
- Assisted in the curation of the BW 2025 James Lawson exhibition in Ritter Library by picking out images, objects, and files, writing the exhibit narrative, curating the object display case, and writing object labels.
Education
Master of Arts - Art History And Arts Administration
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio, OH05-2027
Master of Arts - Public History
Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH05-2025
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organization
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Adaptability and dependability
- Multitasking
- Microsoft office
- Google workspace
- Canva
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Collections Volunteer
Southeast Ohio History Center
01.2026 - Current
Associate Painter
Legacy Painting & Design
05.2025 - 08.2025
Archives Assistant
Baldwin Wallace University
09.2024 - 12.2024
Gallery Attendant
Cleveland Museum of Art
06.2024 - 04.2025
Master of Arts - Art History And Arts Administration
Ohio University
Master of Arts - Public History
Baldwin Wallace University