Highly qualified researcher/museum assistant with experience in the industry. Enjoys working on historical projects and offers creative ideas to benefit the museum and it's society. Actively researches and is extremely proficient in all eras concerning Colonial America to Mid-twentieth century. Enthusiastic in educating with experience presenting at museums.
An in-depth research project focusing on the execution of a Pennsylvania woman in 1789. The project cycles through her dying confession and dives further into her wave of crime with the ultimate goal to earn her exoneration for the crime she is believed to have been wrongfully executed for and to give her a new light of recognition. Through this project there is much study in the laws and crimes of the newly-formed America and a strong amount of research in understanding the era's newfound structure of justice
A project that highlights on the pirates who called Pennsylvania home in colonial times. The focus is to bring the identities and genealogies of these men to light and give a better understanding of their career and era. This project requires familiarity surrounding locations that hold Pennsylvania local records from colonial times. The project has grown in recognition with historians along the east coast and has captured the attention of local museum owners and authors.
A project that dives into the early to mid-18th century to find the identity of a slave who was executed for the murder of a bounty hunter. Although his identity remains debated among historians, the project is focused on bringing his lifestyle and crimes into focus in hopes to help find his origin. This topic requires understanding of 18th century slavery and the superior judicial court records of Massachusetts.
Verbal communication
Experience with archives
Familiarity with historical records
Competent with Microsoft Office
Computer skills
Easily transcribes documents
Flexible and adaptable
Organizational skills