Resume
WRITING EXPERIENCE
Historic Houses Australia- Volunteer Content Creator
FEBRUARY 2020- DECEMBER 2021
The Historic Houses Association of Australia (HHA) is a charity supporting owners of heritage properties, promoting preservation and interest in the built environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct research and create articles to fulfil the material culture aspect of HHA’s constitution.
Assist in running events by ensuring Covid-Safe check in, assisting and guiding event guests.
Key Achievements:
Conducting interviews and writing articles about historical concepts and items.
TheCollector.com - Content Writer
JUNE 2021- MAY 2022
TheCollector.com is a website providing content on art and ancient history.
Key Responsibilities:
Research and write articles about history according to principles of informative article writing for websites.
Apply SEO techniques to article content.
Key Achievements:
Independently researched and produced informative website articles on ancient history topics including ancient Mesopotamia, Elam, and the Hellenistic world.
GLAM SECTOR EXPERIENCE
AUGUST 2023- PRESENT
Education Officer- Chau Chak Wing Museum
Key Responsibilities:
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Prepare and safely handle ancient and replica museum objects for use in hands-on object based learning activities.
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Engage students in participatory learning, historic content, and thinking about museum practices.
Key Acheivements:
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Researched and undertook training in a variety of historic content.
FEBURARY- MAY 2023
Internship- Chau Chak Wing Museum
Key Responsibilities:
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Create an Object Based Learning (OBL) program aimed at Stage 6 students studying Modern and Ancient History about the site of Irrawang and its connections to Judy Birmingham and Sydney University.
Key Achievements:
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Researched educational techniques and OBL independently and through conversation with staff.
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Appeared on Dr. Craig Barker’s Object Matters Podcast. Episode: Judy Birmingham and the Archaeological Excavations at Irrawang.
APRIL 2022- PRESENT
Tour Guide- Government House Sydney
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide interpretation of historical objects, people and events to engage various audiences.
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Cater tours to audiences of various English language understanding.
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Provide age-level appropriate tours and educational activities to school students.
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Undertake conservation cleaning of antique collections furniture and items, including wood and metal.
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Ensure damage to house and collection items is minimised via conservation techniques.
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Maintain high levels of house presentation.
Key Achievements:
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Provided friendly, warm hospitality to house guests and visitors.
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Engaged audiences from a wide demographic background in the stories and history of New South Wales and Government House Sydney.
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Detected and removed threats to collections and house conservation, including mold, insects and humidity.
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Independently researched the house, collections, and relevant history to supplement tour knowledge.