Museums, galleries and libraries have always been a large part of my life. I have found a way to add them into everything that I do and now that I have my HBA in Anthropology from Trent University and I am a recent graduate of a double Masters of Information and Masters of Museum Studies at U of T in April. I have been able to add museums and my love of history and research to my career path. I am currently a tour guide at Parkwood National Historic Site and an Assistant Curator for the Center for Medieval Studies at U of T. While at Trent I have become a research assistant, I also was a visitor host at the Oshawa Museum. I have done work on the archaeological side of the Henry house as a research assistant and as a visitor host I have worked on the museum side of the same site. I also worked as the Student Life Coordinating Assistant for Trent. I added extra research to my life by writing weekly blogs for the student body and by managing the blog and the social media for it I have been able to strengthen my management skills.
My work spans museums, libraries, and archaeological projects, with a focus on making physical and digital collections more accessible, inclusive, and engaging. From co-curating exhibitions like Life After Death: Medieval Brass Rubbings to cataloguing artifacts for archaeological research, I bring a detail-oriented and research-driven approach to every project.
I’m passionate about combining archival best practices with innovative tools and storytelling to connect communities with their histories. Here, you’ll find a selection of my curatorial work, research projects, and digital exhibits, as well as insights into the intersection of culture, information, and public engagement.
“Colour outside the lines”
On top of my research and museum experience I have been a freelance writer since 2014. I also have over a decade of customer service experience allowing me to use all my previous knowledge to better my future endeavors and to create the perfect atmosphere for those positions. My long-term experience in the service industry has taught me how to meet and exceed each customer’s expectations with service that sells. I have assisted all types of customers in all types of settings. I have worked in multiple different environments from fast-paced retail during the holiday rush to a slow-paced environment that allowed me time to order stock and find ways to better the store. I have also worked in environments such as a tour guide in museums and as a painting instructor that required me to have extensive knowledge and a background in the products or events I was holding.
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