9 out of 10 artifacts agree: They'd love to be cataloged by me!

[ehweichel]

Headline: 9 out of 10 artifacts agree: They'd love to be cataloged by me!
Name: Elizabeth H. Weichel
Email Address: elizabeth.weichel@gmail.com
Current Location: Raleigh, NC, USA

Preferred Job Category: Registrar/Collections Manager

Personal Statement:
Throughout my work in a variety of museums, archives, and other nonprofits, the overarching continuity has been my sincere passion for my work. I bring a thoughtful and enthusiastic viewpoint to my work with history as well as genuine respect for its value to our everyday life.

Education:
North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC
MA Public History, Museology Focus

Clemson University Clemson, SC
BA History, German Minor; cum laude

Professional Experience:
Raleigh City Museum, Raleigh, North Carolina
Museum Intern, 2009-present
• Facilitate visitor experience in person, over the phone, and at events, providing direction through the museum and gift shop, and encouraging interaction with exhibits
• Write and edit promotional and fundraising materials, museum articles, press releases, and other publications as needed
• Outreach and solicitation to past and potential donors via phone, email, and postal mail and maintenance of their information in Access and PastPerfect databases (including leading transition from Access to PastPerfect usage)

Anderson County Museum, Anderson, South Carolina
Curatorial Intern, Summer 2007
Museum Assistant, 2008
• Led team and worked with curator and other staff in research, writing, and production of multiple exhibits (subjects included: education/integration, post-Civil War correspondence, and a museum retrospective)
• Accessioned and catalogued hundreds of artifacts in PastPerfect database with emphasis on research and correlation to related objects
• Liaison between the museum and the public: explaining exhibits during tours and events, going on collection calls, greeting visitors at front desk, visiting local schools as a museum ambassador, and experience in museum gift shop

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina
Graduate Teaching Assistant, 2006- 2008
• Led discussion groups of 15-30 students, helping students interpret assigned readings, lectures, and the historical process
• Evaluated students’ performance through grading of papers and exams
• Collaborated with professor to design exams and online quizzes and to shape the direction of discussions and lectures

Durham Public Schools, Durham, North Carolina
Historical Preservation Assistant, 2007- 2008
• On-call to preserve on-site records and artifacts
• Evaluated and prepared documents for transport to state archives for permanent preservation

Applicable Skills:
Proficient in PastPerfect, both collections and contact management, including transferring entire membership list from Access to PastPerfect and leading its implementation; Publisher and InDesign for flyer, exhibit, and other design work; Photoshop; Microsoft Office suite; also have experience with Reiscovery

Other:
• Varsity Athlete, Women’s Rowing, 2002-2006
• ACC Academic Honor Roll, 2002-2006
• Athletic Director’s Academic Excellence Award, 2006
• Phi Alpha Theta, History Honors Society, 2008
• Presenter at North Carolina Graduate Student History Conference, 2008
• History Tutor, Academic Support Program for Student Athletes, 2008