Master of American Studies, Experienced Emerging Museum Professional

[Elizabeth Cammarata]

Headline: Master of American Studies, Experienced Emerging Museum Professional
Name: Elizabeth Cammarata
Email Address: lizzie.cammarata@gmail.com
Current Location: Ann Arbor, MI

Preferred Job Category: Education

Personal Statement:
My career objective is to create engaging and accessible learning environments for diverse museum audiences through various audio, visual and tactile resources. I have a particular interest in social justice and discussions of race, class and gender in communities. I have extensive experience leading independent projects and collaborating with colleagues and volunteers on learning through objects, visitor services, educational performances and research projects.I am seeking a museum education and/or public programming/outreach position in the Greater Boston, New York and Washington, D.C. areas.

Education:
BA, Hamilton College, 2004 Major: American Studies Minor: Studio Art

Darling Prize in American History -- highest achievement in American History
Alexander Hamilton Writing Award

MA, American Studies, 2008 The George Washington University
Thesis: 'Invisible Leaders: The Women of the March on Washington Movement'

Professional Experience:
Executive Assistant, Office of Student Affairs, College of Engineering, The University of Michigan. 9/08-Present
• Managed College-wide events including the Dean’s Seminar Lecture Series and Recruitment Weekends.
• Hired and managed student staff.
• Produced recruitment video: Michigan Engineering | Engineering Social Change
• Managed Executive Director’s calendar and correspondences.

SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES , WASHINGTON, DC
Visitor Services Intern – Office of the Curator 5/08-8/08
• Lectured to the public about the form, function and history of the Court and gave tours to guests of the Justices.
• Developed 'Information Station' program for the general public.
• Proposed public programming for children visiting the Court including an educational scavenger hunt and website.
• Transcribed and researched historical context for original, hand-written autobiography of Clarence Earl Gideon.
• Improved and updated finding aid for the 'Clarence Earl Gideon' collection.
• Recorded object and document information in The Museum System (TMS) database.

THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, DC AND COLLEGE PARK, MD
Researcher – American Studies Department 5/07—8/07
• Located and retrieved archival materials from record groups.
• Researched American race relations during World War II.

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION WASHINGTON, DC
Intern – Division of Home and Community Life, National Museum of American History (NMAH) 5/07-8/07
• Provided historical and bibliographic research for exhibition development.
• Researched and reviewed records of acquisition, analyzed interviews and essays, and digitized photographs from the Smithsonian’s 'Sea Island' collection.
• Managed the bibliography and wrote citations for the Curator’s book manuscript.

Executive Assistant – Office of Equal Employment and Minority Affairs 3/06-8/06
• Drafted and edited speeches for the Director.
• Edited EEO policies and reports for the staff.

Contractor – Program in African American History and Culture (NMAH) 2/06
• Managed and narrated an educational living-history program to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, 'Lift Every Voice: The Voices of the Montgomery Bus Boycott' (LEV).
• Recruited historical actors for and assisted in the research of the LEV program.

Intern – Program in African American History and Culture (NMAH) 9/05-1/06
• Interpreted exhibition Communities in a Changing Nation for the general public.
• Assisted in the organization and execution of public programs including African American Family Festival,
'Robert Williams and the Origins of Black Power' movie screening, and 'We Shall Overcome: The 40th Anniversary of the Voting Rights March.'

Assistant Teacher – Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center Half-time- 10/05-3/06 and 8/06-6/07
• Assisted with object-based museum education and providing care for children ages 3 months - 24 months.

Applicable Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, and Access; The Museum System (TMS); Outlook; Lotus Notes

Other:
American Association of Museums