- Cosplay and Fandom Engagement
- Avid Reader
- Strategy games like Civilization 5 and 6
- Music - I enjoy listening to many different genres of music from a variety of different eras My favorite genre is 70s soft rock
- Nature Photography
- Creative Writing
Turner Colvin
Ocean Springs,MS
Summary
Proactive archivist specializing in historical research and digital records management. Known for strong teamwork and meticulous organization. Familiar with the organization of inventories and management of resources.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Archivist
The Mississippi Armed Forces Museum
Hattiesburg, MS
06.2023 - Current
- Participate in the scanning and digitizing of papers, pamphlets, photographs, and other historical documents via Epson 2 scanner software.
- Provide the museum Registrar with organized lists and containers for future accessioning and deaccessioning of artifacts. Accessioned artifacts are to be added to permanent databases and potentially displayed. Artifacts marked for deaccessioning are considered for removal from the museum and its database.
- Assist with the return of deaccessioned artifacts to the donor if applicable.
- Assist Registrar and curator staff with safe transport, storage, and display of artifacts within the museum space.
- Utilize Microsoft Excel to provide extensive descriptions of the artifact's historical background, current integrity, and composition.
- Transfer typed digital records of artifacts to the digital inventory database, Past Perfect, for easy identification and retrieval within museum storage.
Dishwasher/Food Expediter
The Cypress Taphouse
Ocean Springs, MS
05.2018 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely availability of clean dishes and utensils.
- Mediated communication between servers and cooking staff during peak busy hours to ensure food orders were prepared and served in a timely fashion.
- Operated industrial dishwasher equipment with proper protocols to ensure safe use and ensure dishware is cleaned properly.
- Assisted in food preparation before the opening of business.
- Participated in the setup of large events by providing special seating arrangements, buffet equipment, and clean dishes.
- Cleaned the main dining areas before and after closure of business.
- Ensured cleanliness of restrooms and the stocking of toiletries when applicable.
Education
Bachelor of Science - History
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05-2024
High School Diploma -
Ocean Springs Highschool
Ocean Springs, MS05-2021
Skills
- Collection development
- Records management
- Cataloguing expertise
- Historical research
- Database software proficiency
- Teamwork and group collaboration
- Will to continuously improve
- Ability to multitask
- Dedication to assigned tasks without deviating
Affiliations
- Men Wear Pink Breast Cancer Awareness - Male Fundraiser Representative - Former member of four years in Gulf Coast Region - 2019-2023
Interests
Timeline
Assistant Archivist
The Mississippi Armed Forces Museum
06.2023 - Current
Dishwasher/Food Expediter
The Cypress Taphouse
05.2018 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - History
University of Southern Mississippi
High School Diploma -
Ocean Springs Highschool