William Hodgkins
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Seeking long-term employment at a history center or museum where I can leverage my education and abilities to fulfill the mission. I have always been interested in how they create fun, engaging moments for visitors while also teaching them about the past. I can work both independently and within a team setting, whether that being partaking in research or collaborating with a team on exhibit design. Having been frequently praised by my peers for my work ethic and staying focused, I that can be relied upon to help your organization achieve its goals through my proven interpersonal and leadership skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Interpreter
W. J. Beal Botanical Garden
East Lansing, MI
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Studied and performed research on many plants in the collection
- Developed several new labels that replaced the previously outdated, reducing the labels to be readable for guests
- Worked with team members to create a new exhibit
Historical Preservation Intern
American Seating Company
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Sorted through the historical objects in order to better store them and document them in an Excel spreadsheet
- Developed a new storage system for historical documents after reorganizing and storing labeled documents into secure steel cabinets
- Learned the 136-year history of the company and authored a 35-page paper documenting the entire history from 1886 to 2022
- Worked with graphic designers to create videos for a digital interactive element for the display
- Set up a mockup exhibit-like display for the company using famous historical products
Encore Floral Marketing
, MI
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked with a team on the end of a production line to box pre-made bouquets and make ready for shipment to local stores
- Learned multiple functions and acted as a mentor to newer staff
- Easily transitioned from independent work within the warehouse to teamwork on the line.
Education
Bachelor of Science - History, Museum Studies/environmental Social Science
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI07.2023
Skills
- Team Work – Positive interaction with classmates to complete group projects Prior to college, spent 6 years participating in full length ballets in which I worked with other dancers to produce high quality performances
- Additional Personal Skills – Have lead class discussions, completed presentations and assisted classmates with learning class subject matter as an informal tutor
- Microsoft Suite experienced; Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
- Experienced with PastPerfect software for museum collection registration
Extracurricular Activities
- West Michigan Youth Ballet & CARE Ballet
- Blue Lake International Ballet Ensemble tours in Europe
- High school musical theater and marching band participant
- American Legion Boys State (educational programs of government instruction)
- Michigan State Moot Court (prepared briefs and argued legal issues through an enacted a court case)
Timeline
Interpreter
W. J. Beal Botanical Garden
09.2022 - 12.2022
Historical Preservation Intern
American Seating Company
05.2022 - 08.2022
Encore Floral Marketing
05.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - History, Museum Studies/environmental Social Science
Michigan State University
Similar Profiles
Jalyn ToddJalyn Todd
Intern - Primates at Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical GardenIntern - Primates at Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden
Phillip PeckPhillip Peck
Botanist at Rotary Botanical GardenBotanist at Rotary Botanical Garden
Alliah GuzmanAlliah Guzman
Student Volunteer at Miami Beach Botanical GardenStudent Volunteer at Miami Beach Botanical Garden
Jessica ParksJessica Parks
Home Help Provider at DHSHome Help Provider at DHS
Maya VarelaMaya Varela
Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse Technician at Corewell HealthPediatric Emergency Room Nurse Technician at Corewell Health