Assistant Manager
Resume:
Anna Elizabeth (“Beth”) Moser
**** * ******* **., *****, AZ 85283
480-***-**** abhtuo@r.postjobfree.com
Summary of Qualifications
An experienced professional with key strengths in communication, multimedia, and research and
analysis. Exceptional verbal, written, and public speaking communication skills. A creative
problem-solver with strong attention to detail. Easily adapts to changing priorities and manages
multiple tasks efficiently and effectively. Excellent interpersonal skills in a variety of working
environments, including academic, public service, and research organizations.
Editing & Writing Experience
The Lodestar Foundation (Phoenix, AZ) Current
Consultant
Responsible for all writing, copy editing and fact-checking all website content, and inputting all editorial
changes, as well as planning and execution of an overall website redesign.
Northern Arizona University Anthropology Lab (Flagstaff, AZ) May – September 2010
Writer-Editor
Researched, wrote, copy edited, and proofed manuscript-length technical report. Responsibilities include
on-site research, research through secondary literature, gathering and captioning illustrations, and review
for conformity with editorial in-house style standards of National Park Service and Navajo Nation
Historic Preservation District.
Musical Instrument Museum (Phoenix, AZ) May 2009 - December 2010
Writer
Researched, wrote, copy edited, and proofread exhibit panels for all 280 permanent exhibits. Worked
collaboratively with curators, editors, exhibit designers, graphic designers, and educators to select
appropriate information for content. Reviewed all labels for conformity with in-house style and
presentation standards. Initiated, wrote, and implemented an editorial style guide to provide standards in
order to achieve a consistent style and error-free presentation within all exhibition text. Researched,
wrote, and edited newsletter articles, website content, and information for grant proposals. Managed
social media.
Phoenix Museum of History (Phoenix, AZ) October 2006 - March 2008
Curator
Solely responsible for all exhibition research, writing, editing, graphic design, proofreading, installation,
and deinstallation. Researched, wrote, edited, and produced six 3-minute video exhibitions. Wrote, edited,
designed and managed production and distribution of brochures, newsletters, marketing materials, event
invitations, and grant proposals. Researched, developed, wrote, and edited interpretive and educational
materials.
Northern Arizona University Department of History (Flagstaff, AZ) August 2002 - May 2006
Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Anna Elizabeth (“Beth”) Moser
7120 S Juniper St., Tempe, AZ 85283
480-***-**** abhtuo@r.postjobfree.com
Researched, wrote, and edited manuscript-length scholarly publications and article-length papers and
conference presentations for local and national conferences. Taught Latin American history (2 sections)
and Western Civilization (3 sections). Responsibilities included researching all content, selecting
information to be presented, writing and presenting all lectures, assisting students, and evaluating
students’ performances through papers and exams.
Sharlot Hall Museum / August 2004 - March 2005
Yavapai County Library District (Prescott, AZ) & January 2002 - July 2002
Museum and Archives Consultant
Researched, wrote, edited, designed, proofed, and produced all draft technical and final technical
publications for a grant-funded project to improve care and preservation of museum and archival
collections.
Middle Tennessee State University (Murfreesboro, TN) August 1999 - May 2001
Department of History Graduate Teaching Assistant
Served as teaching assistant for U.S. History (3 sections) and Historical Research Methods (1 section).
Responsibilities included preparing and grading papers, quizzes, and exams; researching, writing, and
presenting lectures as needed; and facilitating study and exam review sessions.
Belle Meade Plantation Museum (Nashville, TN) August 1998 - August 1999
Assistant to Development Director
Wrote, edited, designed, and managed production and distribution of quarterly newsletter. Organized
annual, capital, and membership campaign correspondence, responses, donations, records, and
acknowledgments.
Employment History
Lodestar Foundation (Phoenix, AZ) Current
Consultant
Northern Arizona University Anthropology Lab (Flagstaff, AZ) May - September 2010
Writer-Editor
Musical Instrument Museum (Phoenix, AZ) May 2009 - December 2010
Writer
Ronald and Maxine Linde Foundation (Phoenix, AZ) March 2008 - April 2009
Museum Collections Manager
Managed a private collection of 6000+ unique ethnographic, archaeological, fine arts, archival, and
library items. Responsibilities included database administration for TMS database; cataloguing and record
keeping; photography, photo editing, and digitization; and research.
Phoenix Museum of History (Phoenix, AZ) October 2006 - March 2008
Curator
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Anna Elizabeth (“Beth”) Moser
7120 S Juniper St., Tempe, AZ 85283
480-***-**** abhtuo@r.postjobfree.com
Managed curation, exhibitions, records, storage, security, use, and care for permanent collections of
25,000 artifacts. Major responsibilities included all exhibition development; educational presentations to
diverse community audiences ranging from pre-kindergarten to senior adults; and planning, coordination,
and supervision for the move of all collections during building construction.
Northern Arizona University Department of History (Flagstaff, AZ) August 2002 - May 2006
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Taught Latin American history (2 sections) and Western Civilization (3 sections). Served as teaching
assistant for Latin American history, U.S. history, the American Southwest (online and in-class), and
Ancient Greece.
Sharlot Hall Museum / August 2004 - March 2005
Yavapai County Library District (Prescott, AZ) & January 2002 - July 2002
Museum and Archives Consultant
Assessed 30 museums and 42 archival repositories for the “Yavapai Heritage Roundup” project to
research, observe, document, evaluate, and address preservation concerns and institutional needs of all
cultural and historical sites in Yavapai County. Researched, wrote, edited, designed, and produced all
draft technical and final technical and public reports. Gave community presentations about project to
diverse community stakeholders.
National Park Service (Flagstaff, AZ) May - October 2001
Flagstaff Area National Monuments Museum Technician Intern
Accessioned, catalogued, labeled, and stored incoming archaeological collections and archival
collections. Responsibilities included database administration of Re:discovery database, cataloguing,
photography and digitization, exhibit maintenance, inventory, and serving as sole courier for large
collection of cultural artifacts being relocated from Wisconsin to Arizona.
Middle Tennessee State University (Murfreesboro, TN) August 1999 - May 2001
Department of History Graduate Teaching Assistant
Served as teaching assistant for U.S. History (3 sections) and Historical Research Methods (1 section).
Belle Meade Plantation Museum (Nashville, TN) August 1998 - August 1999
Assistant to Development Director
Wrote, edited, designed, proofed, and managed production and distribution of quarterly newsletter.
Administered museum development database. Organized annual, capital, and membership campaign
correspondence, donations, records, and acknowledgments . Event planning for special events, including
major annual fundraiser.
Education
2002 – 2006 Ph.D. Candidate, History and Anthropology, Northern Arizona University
1999 – 2001 M.A., Public History, Middle Tennessee State University
1994 – 1998 B.A., Anthropology and Music, Vanderbilt University
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Anna Elizabeth (“Beth”) Moser
7120 S Juniper St., Tempe, AZ 85283
480-***-**** abhtuo@r.postjobfree.com
Professional and Personal Development
• Highly specialized computer skills, including
o Writing, editing, layout, and desktop publishing using Microsoft Office, WordPerfect, Adobe
Illustrator, PageMaker, and Microsoft Publisher
o Presentation skills including Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Dreamweaver, and the web (using html, xhtml, and CSS)
o Data processing and management using WebCT, Blackboard, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft
Access
o Database administration using The Museum System, Re:discovery, PastPerfect, Gifts, and
Argus
• Have taken formal coursework in web design (Scottsdale Community College) and editing (Arizona
State University), 2008-present
• Grant reviewer for Museums for America program, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 2009-
present
References
Sunny Benitez-Rush (former colleague)
Editor
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85050
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Eric Montgomery (former colleague)
Creative Director
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85050
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Mari Dresner (former colleague)
Curator of Education
Chandler Museum
178 E Commonwealth Ave
Chandler, AZ 85225
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Anna Elizabeth (“Beth”) Moser
7120 S Juniper St., Tempe, AZ 85283
480-***-**** abhtuo@r.postjobfree.com
Dr. Cynthia Kosso (former supervisor)
Department Chair, History
Northern Arizona University
Box 6023
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-6023
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