Phestus Hutcheson
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Historian with a background in archival management and foundry operations. Skilled in ensuring safety with the use of chemical and hazardous materials. Proven collaborator, leveraging teamwork to drive effective problem-solving and achieve shared goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Worker
UAH Archives, Special Collections
Huntsville, Alabama
06.2025 - Current
- Greeted visitors at front desk, answered questions, and provided assistance to enhance visitor experience.
- Facilitated public inquiries by delivering clear information about collections and services, improving visitor understanding.
- Answered office phone to direct inquiries to appropriate individuals.
- Organized physical archival materials to streamline access for research purposes.
- Cataloged and labeled items to ensure proper identification and preservation.
- Maintained inventory of special collections and archival documents.
Foundryman
Alabama Art Casting
McCalla, Alabama
08.2013 - 05.2020
- Adhered to safety protocols and guidelines throughout all operations.
- Operated casting equipment to produce metal art pieces.
- Prepared materials for casting processes to ensure readiness and quality.
- Maintained molds and tools to ensure optimal production conditions.
- Conducted thorough quality checks on finished products to identify defects and ensure consistency.
- Monitored temperature of molten metals during the casting process.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency.
Education
Bachelors of History - Minor in Public History
University of Alabama At Huntsville
Huntsville, Alabama, AL05-2026
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School
Bessemer, AL05-2022
Skills
- Archival management
- Cataloging materials
- Research organization
- Inventory control
- Quality assurance
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Equipment operation
- Customer service
- Digital photography experience
- Lighting techniques
Relevant Classwork
- Intro to Digital Photography: Capable of a variety of photographic techniques and knowledge for taking both micro and macro photographs, and breaking down the content within them
- Developing Digital Archives: Understanding the often-overlooked components to maintaining digital archives and collections, including a broad understanding of archival software.
- Craft of History: A key class in understanding how to research and understand the study and presentation of history, including structuring information in a way that is easily understood and absorbed by the broad public.
Timeline
Student Worker
UAH Archives, Special Collections
06.2025 - Current
Foundryman
Alabama Art Casting
08.2013 - 05.2020
Bachelors of History - Minor in Public History
University of Alabama At Huntsville
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School