Enthusiastic Applicant

[KMiyagishima]

Headline: Enthusiastic Applicant
Name: Kristin Miyagishima
Email Address: KristinM112179@aol.com
Current Location: West Covina, CA, USA

Preferred Job Category: Archives

Personal Statement:
I am looking for an entry-level, permanent position in the museum industry, preferrably in archives, that will allow room for advancement and increased experience. My goal is to obtain a position that will allow me to grow professionally as well as sate my natural desire to preserve history. Although I do not yet have a lot of experience in the museum industry, I welcome challenge and am very enthusiastic about preserving history and historical artifacts. I love to learn, and I want to learn how I can pass along the importance of history and how museums give the public access to history through historical artifacts.

Education:
Associate of Arts, English, Mt. San Antonio College. Walnut, CA. 1997-2003.
Bachelor of Arts, American Studies and English, California State University, Fullerton. Fullerton, CA. 2003-2005.
Master of Arts, American Studies, California State University, Fullerton. Fullerton, CA. 2005-2008.

My emphasis in my graduate work was in American women's history, gender, and sexuality. I took two classes in Art: Museum Conservation and Exhibition Design.

Professional Experience:
I have been a volunteer docent for The Glendora Historical Society Museum, located in Glendora, CA since June 2009.

I am also a member of The Glendora Historical Society's Curator's Advisory Council, which assists the curator in managing the museum and developing exhibits.

Applicable Skills:
I am very proficient in using Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Adobe Photoshop. I am very organized as well and believe that preservation and documentation are essential to keeping history alive for future generations to enjoy.

Other:
I am a member of The Glendora Historical Society and I have belonged to The American Studies Association and The Western Association of Women Historians. I love to read and my hobbies include photography and writing; I have written two book reviews for a couple of historical organizations in the American Southwest.