Rose Hayes
Houston,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented archival and museum professional with an MS in Human-Computer Interaction and UX Design and a Graduate Certificate in Archival Studies (in progress) from Louisiana State University. Experienced in collection management, arrangement and description, and digitization workflows through academic training and hands-on volunteer work with The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park. Proficient in PastPerfect and ArchivesSpace, with a background in metadata standards, digital organization, and user-centered design. Passionate about cultural heritage, object history, and making historical collections more accessible and discoverable.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer- Museum Registrar Assistant
The Heritage Society Museum at Sam Houston Park
Houston, TX
01.2026 - Current
- Scan and digitize archival materials.
- Managed collection inventory using collections management software, ensuring accurate records and accessibility.
- Cataloguing accessions in PastPerfect.
- Assisting registrar with research, imaging accessions, and daily activities.
IT Assistant
DeSimone Law Office
Houston, TX
10.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with IT team to successfully complete large projects within strict deadlines.
- Managed inventory of IT equipment by organizing consistent stock tracking and ordering processes, avoiding shortages or excesses.
- Played a key role in successful office relocation by coordinating IT equipment transfer and setup.
Intern
The Women's Home-Houston-Cottage Shop
Houston, Texas
03.2023 - 10.2024
Store Associate | September 2024-October 2024 Volunteer | August 2023-September 2024
- Catalogued company assets and donations, maintaining organized inventory and records
- Authenticated, assessed condition and performed cleaning and minor restoration on luxury consignment items including footwear and handbags
- Gathered, organized, and entered collection data into digital database systems
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports to support daily operations
- Managed donation intake and shop inventory across multiple product categories
- Assisted with event planning, coordination, and execution for organizational programs
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment
- Supported visual merchandising and maintenance of display standards on the shop floor
Education
Graduate Certificate - Archival Studies
Louisiana State University- Online
Baton Rouge, LA05-2026
Master of Science - Human-Computer Interaction And UX Design
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Houston
Houston, TX05-2023
Associate of Arts - Associate in Arts
Houston Community College
Houston, TX08-2015
Skills
- Research and information literacy
- User interface design
- Accessibility design
- Basic Dublin Core
- Inventory management and accessioning
- Metadata creation
- ArchiveSpace
- PastPerfect
- Collections management
- Microsoft Office
- Finding aid creation
Certification
- Louis Vuitton Authentication, Legit Grails (2024)
Gained expertise in verifying item authenticity using branding, materials, and historical references.
Timeline
Volunteer- Museum Registrar Assistant
The Heritage Society Museum at Sam Houston Park
01.2026 - Current
Intern
The Women's Home-Houston-Cottage Shop
03.2023 - 10.2024
IT Assistant
DeSimone Law Office
10.2021 - Current
Graduate Certificate - Archival Studies
Louisiana State University- Online
Master of Science - Human-Computer Interaction And UX Design
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Houston
Associate of Arts - Associate in Arts
Houston Community College