Graduating in March with 3 years of Museum Education Experience

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Headline: Graduating in March with 3 years of Museum Education Experience
Name: Alexis McPeek
Email Address: alexismcpeek@gmail.com
Current Location: Newark, Ohio, United States

Preferred Job Category: Education

Personal Statement:
My enthusiasm for this field and furthering my understanding of it has been fostered through my experiences. Throughout my time in different museums I have gained invaluable knowledge regarding program development as well as visitor interactions. Through these experiences I was able to sharpen my research skills as well as become familiar with state educational standards and incorporating them into the core of a program. I am eager to employ the skills that I have learned through my experiences and expand my knowledge of the field.

Education:
Bachelor of Arts in History of Art and a minor in Business
The Ohio State University: Columbus, OH
Expected March 2010

Professional Experience:
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum: St.Michaels, MD
June 2009-September 2009
Education Intern: Taught collaboratively a daily Kid’s Club summer camp for 3 to 6 year olds. Developed and managed bi-weekly family drop in activities. Researched and designed a family craft activity for the Chesapeake Folk Festival. Discussed with visitors a variety of aspects of the museum through weekly “Hot Topic Talks”. Augmented the school tour mailing list by adding home schools and private schools. Examined museum’s exhibitions to create lesson plans for a pilot after school program. Assembled multiple scavenger hunts for visitors and school groups.


Columbus Museum of Art: Columbus, OH
August 2007-June 2009
Education Intern and Tour & Docent Assistant: Developed a 5th grade tour utilizing education standards which revolved around a traveling Chihuly exhibition. Cultivated relationships with local artists to collaborate with the museum’s outreach programs. Managed all tour reservations as well as the docent scheduling on Patron’s Edge software. Aided in the design and guided students in a pilot preschool tour program.Assisted the internship coordinator in revamping the internship program and recruiting new interns.


The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology: Newark, OH
December 2009-Present
Museum Art Coordinator Intern: Assisting the Museum Art Coordinator with programs and preparing for future programs.

Applicable Skills:
The Ohio State University-Newark: Newark, OH
September 2009-present
Welcome Desk Assistant: Assist students and visitors with any issues they have while on campus. Answer phones and direct incoming calls to the appropriate person.


The Ohio State University: Columbus, OH
February 2007-May 2009
University Catering Assistant: Served large groups of people at many events. Packed and set up catered events. Painted a variety of props used for themed events.


The Ohio State University-Newark: Newark, OH
Summer 2006
Summer Orientation Leader: Lead groups of incoming freshmen and their families on campus tours. Spoke with students about college life, academics and addressed any concerns they had.

The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology: Newark, OH Summer 2006
Volunteer: Worked events that were open to the public as well as spending time on the museum floor interacting with visitors.


Skills:
Computer: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook and Patron’s Edge

Other:
History of Art Undergraduate Society:
Vice President 2007-2008 and member 2009-2010

Circle K: member 2006-2007

Interests: Painting, Photography, Camping, Antiquing and Traveling