Whitney Sprinkle
Raleigh,NC
Summary
I am a passionate archival and museum professional, with experience at both national and local institutions. I pride myself on my skills in collections management, content development, and writing and editing. I have a passion for, and a track record of, enhancing the accessibility of archival materials, which I achieve through strong collaboration skills, hard work, and an attention to organization and detail. I am adept at both working within a team and on my own to complete my goals and to provide the public with a better understanding of the items that shape our history.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
State Archives of North Carolina
Raleigh, NC
06.2025 - Current
- Aid in making archival materials for easy access and reference.
- Assist in cataloging and transcribing estate records for various counties across North Carolina.
- Help in transcribing marriage bonds from microfiche records.
Facilitator
Discovery Place Science
Charlotte, NC
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Contributed to operational functions within the museum.
- Assisted in the troubleshooting of guest issues.
- Coordinated with the collections and exhibits departments in designing, researching, and authoring museum content.
- Ran live programs and classes for guests, many of which included working with either chemicals or live animals.
- Trained coworkers on daily operations and live programming.
Teaching and Research Assistant
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Graded assignments and provided constructive feedback to students promptly.
- Coordinated with other teaching assistants to grade and provided feedback on student assignments.
- Advised students on academic issues, such as how to conduct academic research and how to construct effective essays.
Graduate Student
Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with the staff of the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum, and members of the Blowing Rock Historical Society, to plan, research, and brainstorm design and interactive elements for a new history exhibit, including writing and editing new panels for the exhibit.
- Worked with other students to design, write, and create an exhibit highlighting the 150th anniversary of Boone, North Carolina’s incorporation.
- Cataloged the collections and created new collections management policies for multiple institutions, including the Appalachian Theater and the Blowing Rock Historical Society.
- Worked as part of a team to create a website chronicling local LGBTQ+ history, including researching and writing descriptions for archival material.
Archival Intern
Smithsonian Institute
New York, NY
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Organized archival material for easy retrieval and reference.
- Created finding aids and descriptive metadata for collections to facilitate access to archival resources for users.
- Managed the inventory of newly acquired archival materials, ensuring proper storage conditions.
- Processed new acquisitions according to accepted procedures.
- Created content for social media sites, with the goal of increasing viewership and interest.
- Assisted in the preparation of archival materials for transportation.
Volunteer
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Processed archaeological materials were recovered from a dig conducted by UNC-Chapel Hill students.
- Developed knowledge of how to properly handle and maintain materials like bone, shell, and pottery.
Education
Master of Arts - Museum Studies
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05-2021
High School Diploma -
Elkin High School
Elkin, NC06-2017
Skills
- Archival processing
- Collections management
- Content development
- Museum education
- Customer service
- Event facilitation
- Data organization
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail, organization, and quality of work
- Time management
- Proficiency in public speaking and presenting
- Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel proficiency
- Social media management
- Knowledge of museum and archival standards
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer
State Archives of North Carolina
06.2025 - Current
Facilitator
Discovery Place Science
05.2023 - 09.2024
Archival Intern
Smithsonian Institute
06.2022 - 08.2022
Teaching and Research Assistant
Appalachian State University
08.2021 - 05.2023
Graduate Student
Appalachian State University
08.2021 - 05.2023
Volunteer
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
09.2019 - 12.2019
Master of Arts - Museum Studies
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
High School Diploma -
Elkin High School
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