Prospective Museum Professional
Resume:
NICHOLAS PERNOT
*****.******@*****.***
EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Major in Museum Studies, August 2013
GPA: 3.5/4.0
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Bachelor of Science, Major in History, May 2011
GPA: 3.1/4.0
The College at Brockport, State University of New York, Brockport, NY
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Inventory Technician: National Museum of American History Washington DC
September 2016 – January 2017
Handle and transport objects with proper museum preservation procedures.
Input collections data from observations and catalog cards into database.
Manage the collections database for inconsistencies and report them.
Communicate with team members and department heads for collections inquiries.
Photograph objects once they are inventoried.
Complete bi-weekly reports to showcase progress on project.
Visitor Services Representative: National Geographic Museum Washington DC
September 2015 – September 2016
Provided excellent customer service and efficient way-finding in a busy environment.
Managed visitor traffic flow to anticipate opportunities to assist visitors.
Processed visitor transactions efficiently and with a positive attitude.
Assisted with interpretative programming to enrich visitor experience, including giving tours.
Inventoried Michael Fey transect material culture collection for Archivist.
Volunteer: National Building Museum Washington, DC
February 2016 – September 2016
Organized museum’s collection through re-labeling and renumbering storage units
Inputted museum collection’s data on PastPerfect cataloging system.
Processed accessioned objects through numbering and researching their provenance.
Assisted Registrar and Chief Preparator with collections and exhibit related tasks.
Visitor Services Associate: Memorial Art Gallery Rochester, NY
April 2014 – August 2015
Provided excellent customer service in the following departments: Admissions Desk, Gallery Store, and Events Office.
Informed guests of special events and galas within the gallery.
Processed visitor transactions efficiently and with a positive attitude.
Researched the gallery’s collection and shared my findings with visitors.
Volunteer Registrar: Rochester Medical Museum and Archives Rochester, NY
Jan 2011 -May 2011; May 2013 – February 2014
Processed and tracked objects in Genesee Hospital/ School of Nursing Collection.
Cataloged backlogged medical documents and objects from beakers to photographs.
Filled out paperwork to properly accession objects into the collection.
Removed metal, rubber, and acidic paper that could damage the artifacts and documents.
Organized Bill Valenti AIDS collection so it could be purposeful to researchers.
Assisted archivist and director with collections-based tasks.
Intern: Rochester Museum and Science Center Rochester, NY Feb 2012 –May 2013
Researched and cataloged historical and scientific items ranging from microscopes to Native American artifacts.
Transcribed video and audio data for an upcoming exhibit.
Inputted data into cataloging database, Multi Mimsy XG.
Carefully transported objects into onsite and offsite storage facilities safely.
Used Photo-Capture 360 apparatus, through a paid internship to create professional 360 degree photograph animations that were used in an interactive exhibit.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
E-Commerce Production Supervisor: Volunteers of America Rochester, NY January 2014 – August 2015
Researched and appraised the values of donated items including historical items and artwork.
Cleaned, tested, and photographed objects using museum collections techniques.
Wrote thorough descriptions on eBay.
Managed the department by ordering supplies, tracking sales, and answering the questions and concerns of customers.
Produce Customer Service: Wegmans Henrietta, NY July 2012 –November 2013
Approached customers and educate them about produce products.
Familiarized self with products and their locations within the department.
Trimmed fruits and vegetables to sustain their freshness.
Stocked produce products that are low in the department.
Worked as a team to maintain the overall appearance of area.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Knowledge of: Microsoft Office, Mac OS, Filemaker Pro, Adobe Photoshop, VoiceThread, Past Perfect, Multi Mimsy XG, photographing, webpage design.
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