Historian seeking Exhibits position in Chicago, IL

[keabush]

Headline: Historian seeking Exhibits position in Chicago, IL
Name: Kelly A. Bush
Email Address: kbush99@yahoo.com
Current Location: Chicago, IL USA

Preferred Job Category: Exhibits

Personal Statement:
Seeking to combine my education in history with my professional, nonprofit, and volunteer experience in the role of Historian, Curator, Registrar, Researcher, Program Manager, or similar, at a museum or educational institution.

Education:
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, School of Continuing Studies
M.A. in Liberal Studies-History
2009-present
-Museum Studies: “The Exhibit from Concept to Opening and Beyond” August 27-28, 2010
-Anticipated Graduation: 2011

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO, Institute of Paralegal Studies
Graduate Certificate in Paralegal Studies awarded with Honors
2006-2007
-ABA-approved post-baccalaureate program.
-Concentration: Civil Litigation

INDIANA UNIVERSITY, College of Arts & Sciences
B.A. in Political Science May 2003
Business Foundations Certificate December 2002
1999-2003
-Dean’s List Spring 2002
-Academic Scholarships: IREA Scholarship Winner and National Youth Leadership Council Member & Scholarship Recipient

IES LONDON, Study Abroad Program London, UK
Summer 2002
Subjects: Shakespeare & British Politics

Professional Experience:
06/10-08/10
NATIONAL HELLENIC MUSEUM, Collections Intern. Chicago, IL

•Interned 2 days/week from June to August 2010 while completing thesis toward M.A.
•Assisted the Resident Curator in the planning and research for the first exhibits in the new museum space. In particular, researched source material for use in future exhibits.
•Researched historical significance of collection items and added this, along with photos, to the museum’s software databases.
•Scanned archival photos into directories/databases. Sorted and selected photos for use in promotional materials.
•Software: Past Perfect, File Maker Pro

01/10-03/10
EVANSTON HISTORY CENTER, Women’s History Intern. Evanston, IL
•Interned 2 days/week from January to March 2010 at the Evanston History Center while completing coursework toward M.A.
•Gained experience in a museum/nonprofit organization.
•Responsibilities included research, writing, archives, and preparing educational and/or museum display material.
•Worked on-site at the Charles Gates Dawes House in Evanston, Illinois.
•Contributed to the Evanston Women's History Project (Evanston History Center Evanston Women’s History Project).

02/07-present
J. APONTE & ASSOCIATES, LLC, Immigration Paralegal. Chicago, IL
•Preparing employment and family-based nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions/applications for filing with the USCIS and DOL.
•Preparing of Public Access Files, LCAs and Prevailing Wage Determinations.

10/06-02/07
ANTHONY J. MADONIA & ASSOCIATES, LTD, Paralegal. Chicago, IL
•Employed 24 hours/week while enrolled at Loyola University Chicago.
•Provided support and assistance for 1 attorney specializing in civil litigation.
•Researched case law and prepared case briefs.
•Prepared pre-trial, discovery, trial, alternative dispute resolution and settlement pleadings and documents.

02/05-10/06
FRAGOMEN, DEL REY, BERNSEN & LOEWY, LLP, Assistant Paralegal. Chicago, IL
•Prepared employment and family-based nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions/applications for filing with the USCIS and DOL.
•Prepared Public Access Files, LCAs and Prevailing Wage Determinations.
•Conducted status inquiries with USCIS.

10/03-08/04
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - HOUSING IT OFFICE, Office Assistant II. Ann Arbor, MI
•Assistant to the Director of Residential Computing
•Solely responsible for managing and maintaining payroll for student staff.
•Planned, coordinated, and supervised departmental functions and events.

08/00-08/03
INDIANA UNIVERSITY – KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, Captain Teaching Assistant.
Bloomington, IN
•Selected by Professor Thomas E. Heslin during freshman year to serve as a Teaching Assistant under his direct supervision.
•Served for 9 semesters (regular and summer). Responsible for 250+ students per regular semester, 50+ students per summer session.
•Responsibilities included preparing, proctoring and grading exams; developing classroom materials and assignments; maintaining attendance records; grading written term projects; and tutoring students on an as-needed basis.

Applicable Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word. Other programs include Past Perfect, File Maker Pro, INSZoom, PhotoShop, Adobe Acrobat, and Lotus Notes. Extremely experienced with customized databases and software programs.

Other:
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

•Evanston History Center: Member, June 2010 to present. Volunteer, March 2010 to June 2010. Intern, January 2010 to March 2010. (Evanston History Center)
•American Historical Association (AHA): Member, September 2008 to present.
•Indiana Historical Society: Midwestern Roots Family History & Genealogy Conference Attendee, August 6-7, 2010.
•Chicago Museum Exhibitors Group: Member, September 2010 to present. (Chicago Museum Exhibitors Group)
•Bright Pink: Volunteer, July 2008 to present. Events Committee Leader, July 2008 to June 2009. (Be Bright Pink)
•Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure: Bright Pink Team Member and Fundraiser 2009.
•Professional Women’s Club of Chicago (PWCC): Member, February 2007 to February 2010. Programs Committee, September 2007 to March 2008. (Professional Women's Club of Chicago | Chicago Professional Women's Networking Organization)
•Rape Victims Advocates: Volunteer, November 2006 to June 2007. (Home Page : Chicago, Illinois, Rape Victim Advocates...helping victims become survivors since 1974)
•St. Paddy’s Day 5K Run/Walk & Leprechaun Leap benefiting Friends of Alcott School: Volunteer, March 2006.
•Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP Adopt-a-Family through The Children’s Place Association: Shopper & Contributor, December 2005.
•Close-Up Washington, DC Program: Student Organizer and Participant, 1999.
•Indiana University International Studies Institute: Participant, Summer 1998.