Education
Master of Arts in History and Certificate in Museum Studies May 2018
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Research Project: "Discovering White Nationalism: Medievalism, Romanticism, and Race in American Identity, 1760-1918"
Bachelor of Arts in History, Minor in English May 2014
Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA
Experience
​
Customer Order Coordinator April 2021-Present
Harvard Book Store, Cambridge, MA
-
Conducts daily special and bulk ordering from wholesalers and publishers for best discounts and shipping
-
Communicates regularly with customers regarding the status of their orders
-
Tracks shipments, sales, and invoices
-
Coordinates between multiple departments for accurate and efficient order fulfilment
-
Analyzes sales data and department productivity
-
Assists in organizing Signed First Edition Club and New Voices In Fiction Club
​
Receiving, Returns, and Shipping Department Supervisor January 2021-April 2021
Harvard Book Store, Cambridge, MA
-
Trained, scheduled, and oversaw the work of the four permanent department assistants
-
Communicated regularly with management to evaluate performance of department members
-
Prioritized and directed the daily workflow of the department to ensure a high level of efficiency and coordination with other departments
-
Routed mail and stock for events, signed book clubs, and sales floor
-
Met with management as part of the Staff-Management Committee to address safety concerns, diversity and hiring policies, and other proposals meant to improve productivity and cooperation
-
Prepared for and documented the annual inventory check
​
Receiving, Returns, and Shipping Assistant August 2019-January 2021
Harvard Book Store, Cambridge, MA
-
Received and shelved both regular stock orders and customer orders
-
Located, processed, packed, shipped, and recorded returns
-
Communicated with customers about the status of their orders
-
Maintained Wordstock database of inventory and orders
-
Recommended books for buyers to order using Edelweiss
-
Assisted customers by finding, ordering, and recommending books at information desk and operating registers
-
Checked availability with distributors concerning special orders using PubEasy, iPage, and Baker & Taylor
-
Made personalized book recommendations for customers
​
Bookseller
Harvard Book Store, Cambridge, MA February 2019-August 2019
-
Found, ordered, and recommended books for customers
-
Maintained and shelved assigned sections of the store
-
Wrote reviews for staff recommendations and submissions to Indie Next
-
Operated Wordstock at information desk and registers
​
Program Coordinator February 2017-June 2018
Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
-
Maintained website with lists of funding opportunities, calls for proposals, news and events
-
Promoted events from departments in the humanities by writing and disseminating press releases
-
Provided support during lectures, scholar visits, and other events
-
Created and sent out the Humanities Weekly Agenda newsletter
-
Maintained social media accounts by creating and scheduling content for optimal impact
Curatorial Intern May 2017-August 2017
Springfield Armory National Historic Site, National Park Service, Springfield, MA
-
Organized and entered metadata for the development of a Cataloging Cultural Objects database to make collection and archives more accessible for the public
-
Collaborated with University of Massachusetts Amherst Internet Technology to build application and database software via Drupal
-
Assisted in annual inventory of collections
​
Trainee Supervisor May 2016-July 2016
Achill Archaeological Field School—NUI Galway, Dooagh, Mayo
-
Supervised a team of undergraduate students and hobbyist archaeologists in excavating and recording the Cromlech Tumulus and Danish Ditch sites on Slievemore (Bronze Age through Post Medieval activity)
-
Assisted in teaching students excavation, recording, and digitization techniques
-
Digitized site plans
-
Created site records and maintained site archives
Substitute Children’s Page July 2015-September 2015
North Shore Public Library, Shoreham, NY
-
Shelved and organized books
-
Set up, cleaned up, and assisted in running various educational programming events
-
Helped children participate in the summer reading and craft programs
Stage Crew August, 2013-August 2014
Mount Holyoke College Student Programs, South Hadley, MA
-
Set up and broke down sound, light, and other equipment for events
-
Operated light and sound equipment for events in accordance with safety procedures
-
Worked with theatrical and musical performers to create successful performances
Clerk Intern May 2012-August 2012
The Western Massachusetts Housing Court, Springfield, MA
-
Researched legal precedence to assist in judges’ decisions
-
Organized and entered data for cases
-
Drafted clerical and judicial memoranda, orders, decisions, and settlements
-
Worked the Information Desk to assist and direct visiting parties
Social Media Intern May 2011-September 2011
Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition, Boston, MA
-
Assisted in legislative drops relating to “An Act Relative to Transgender Equal Rights”
-
Researched college policies to create a guide for students
-
Organized I AM: Trans People Speak media campaign to raise awareness regarding gender non-conforming individuals across various social media platforms
-
Live tweeted hearing on the Massachusetts Transgender Equal Rights Act
​
Skills
​
Education and Research
Dialogue facilitation; archival research; academic event planning; tutoring
​
Software
Microsoft Office Suite; Google Workspace; Adobe Photoshop; iMovie; GIS; data entry; AutoCAD; Kompozer; Drupal; HTML (elementary proficiency); CSS (elementary proficiency); social media management; Voter Activation Network; Wordstock; Slack; Basecamp
​
Audio and Visual
Digital photography; soundboard operation; light board operation; radio transmission
​
Archaeological Skills
Excavation; stratigraphy; soil classification; Harris Matrix Construction; survey; illustration; finds processing
​
Languages
English (native proficiency); French (elementary reading proficiency); Latin (elementary reading proficiency)
​
Professional Associations​
​
American Alliance of Museums
New England Museum Association
Assocaition of Academic Museums and Galleries
Humanities, Arts, Science, and Technology Alliance and Collaboratory
Florida Digital Humanities
International Society for the Study of Medievalism
Fembot Collective
Global Outlook::Digital Humanities
​
Honors
Phi Alpha Theta, Gamma Eta Chapter April 2018
Eta Sigma Phi, Epsilon Iota Chapter February 2018
Eta Sigma Phi, Epsilon Omicron Chapter May 2016
Academic Papers and Conference Presentations
“Discovering White Nationalism: Medievalism, Romanticism, and Race in American Identity, 1760-1918.” Medieval and Early Modern Studies Graduate Student Talks. Medieval and Early Modern Studies, University of Florida. Gainesville, FL. 27 April 2018.
"Our Bad: Medieval Studies, Medievalism, and White Nationalism in America, 1760-1918." Interdisciplinary Symposium--Intersections in Gender, Race, and Violence. History Graduate Society, University of Florida. Gainesville, FL. 24 February, 2018.
La Grande Roma dei Tarquinii: The Inheritance of Etruria.” Interdisciplinary Symposium--Imagining Environments: People, Places, and Society. History Graduate Society, University of Florida. Gainesville, FL. 8 April 2017.
“Trickster Queen or Noble Matron? Cross-Channel Conflict and the Image of Queen Emma.” Decorem Regni Protégé: Defining the Medieval Queen. Medieval Studies Program, Mount Holyoke College. South Hadley, MA. 30 April 2013.
“Telling Stories: Winning Trans Rights, Community Driven Media, and Public Education.” Co-presented with Gunnar Scott. Transcending Boundaries Conference: Beyond Binary. Transcending Boundaries, Inc. Springfield, MA. 12 November 2011.
​
Conferences Organized
​
The Humanities and Technology Camp--News. Digital Humanities Working Group, University of Florida. Gainesville, FL. 17 April, 2018.
​
Interdisciplinary Symposium--Intersections in Gender, Race, and Violence. History Graduate Society, University of Florida. Gainesville, FL. 24 February 2018.
​
Interdisciplinary Symposium--Imagining Environments: People, Places, and Society. History Graduate Society, University of Florida. Gainesville, FL. 8 April 2017.
Exhibitions and Museum Education
Black Educators: Florida’s Secret Social Justice Advocates, 1920-1960 October 2018-December 2018
University of Florida and A. Quinn Jones Museum, Gainesville, FL
-
Created an open-access online guide and lesson plan to prepare secondary students for visiting the exhibit or to serve as a substitute for a field trip visit
​
Object of My Affection: An Exhibit of All Kinds of Love February 2018
Fine Arts Gallery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
-
Helped to organize pop-up exhibit at the School of Art and Art History's annual Art Bash event and promote call for objects
-
Wrote labels for and installed exhibit
​
Florida | Sunshine and Shadows October 2017-December 2017
Smathers Library Gallery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
-
Researched objects and archival materials
-
Selected objects, drafted labels, and installed exhibit
​
Extracurricular Service and Involvement
Treasurer, History Graduate Society, University of Florida August 2017-May 2018
Member, We Love Museums, University of Florida April 2017-May 2018
Department Liaison, History Department, Mount Holyoke College September 2013-May 2014
Treasurer, True Colors, Mount Holyoke College September 2011-May 2011
Co-General Manager, WMHC, Mount Holyoke College October 2010-May 2014
​
Coursework
University of Florida
Collections Management Seminar; Introduction to Historiography; Special Study in Latin; Exhibitions Seminar; Christianity & the Body; Jewish History, 711-1492; History of Racism; Introduction to Museology; Museum Practicum; Museum Education; Museum Studies Supervised Internship; Empire & Imperialism; Non-Thesis Project in History
Mount Holyoke College
Age of the Cathedrals; The Medieval World; The Crusades; Martyrdom as Social Protest; Love & Reason in Medieval Romance; Beowulf; European Dynasties & Empires; Female Rulership in the Middle Ages; Byzantine to Baroque; Sex, Love & Marriage in the Medieval Era; Eternal Rome; Foundations in Celtic Europe; Race, Gender & Empire; Feminist & Queer Theory; Introduction to Gender Studies; GLBT History & Politics; The American People, 1500-1865; Introduction to Cultural Anthropology; Social Inequality; Built Environments: A History; Congo: Failure of Modernity; Perspectives on Disability and Disease; The U.S. Since 1945; American Politics; Introduction to the Study of Literature; Introduction to Philosophy; Elementary German I; Elementary German II; Logical Thought; Explorations in Geometry; Rocks & Minerals
Achill Archaeological Field School
Introduction to Archaeology of Ireland; Archaeological Field Studies; Trainee Supervisor Course
University of Massachusetts--Amherst
Archaeology and Prehistory ; GIS Seminar; Elementary Latin I; Elementary Latin II; Theory & Method in Archaeology
​
Research Interests
​
Gender and agency in northern medieval Europe; northern medieval archaeology; medievalism, racism, race, and nationalism in Europe and America; public history; museums and public accessibility; digital humanities; collections management; curation; exhibition development
​
Volunteer Experience
​
Campaign Volunteer May 2018 -November 2018
Freedrom for All Massachusetts, Northampton, MA
-
Managed and entered data using Voter Activation Network software for the Yes on 3 campaign that successfully mobilized voters to institute discrimination protections for transgender people
​
Archaeologist July 2015
Montclair State University, Setatucket, NY
-
Excavated the Jacob and Hannah Hart site as part of "A Long Time Coming" research initiative and an ongoing study in community-based historical archaeology by Montclair State University in association with Higher Ground Intercultural and Heritage Association
Social Media Campaign Manager July 2014-September 2014
Tom Lachiusa for Massachusetts State Senate, Longmeadow, MA
-
Ran and updated Twitter feed for Massachusetts State Senate candidate Thomas Lachiusa during his 2014 run in the First Hampden and Hampshire District
-
Participated in stand out events and election day events
​
Volunteer May 2009-May 2014
Longmeadow Historical Society, Longmeadow, MA
-
Served as docent and security for the Storrs House during annual Long Meddowe Days
-
Served as greeter during annual Ghosts in the Graveyard event
​
Photographer June 2009-August 2009
Longmeadow Historical Commission, Longmeadow, MA
-
Photographed homes in the Colony Hills neighborhood designed by the Olmsted borthers as part of a project aimed at designating the neighboorlood a local historic district and national register district
​
Teaching Assistant
Longmeadow Parks & Recreation, Longmeadow, MA
-
Assisted running summer program science class for children entering kindergarten
​
Volunteer Activist April 2007-May 2007
MassEquality, Holyoke, MA
-
Collected signature for a petition supporting marriage equality
-
Wrote letters to local newspapers to publicize the debate over marriage equality
-
Met with local representatives to discuss the impact of marriage equality on queer youth
