Samantha Gartner
samanthagartner@gmail.com
+44 4974 96044
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-gartner-005377114
Permanent Address:
221 Spring St
Waterloo, WI 53594
Education
2015-2016 University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
Master of Arts in Museum Studies
2009-2010 University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, WI
Bachelor of Arts in History, Minor in Theatre
2006-2009 Madison Area Technical College, Madison, WI
Associate Degree in Liberal Arts
RelevantWork Experience
July 2016-September 2016 Royal College of Physicians, London, UK
Intern
 Handle and work with collections
 Assist with de-install and re-install of exhibit
 Coordinate, plan and implement a new learning program
 Enter and update collections in Adlib
November 2012- December 2014 Rock County Historical Society, Janesville, WI
Docent
 Deliver tours to a variety of age ranges and group sizes
 Answer calls and direct them to the correct department.
 Implement education programs for schools and families
 Coordinate the silent auction for the Tallman Arts Festival 2014
 Teach fellow docents on educational tours
April 2011- October 2014 Old World Wisconsin, Eagle, WI
Historical Interpreter
 Teaches Wisconsin History to varied group visitors
 Work flexible schedule to assist with special events
 Create a fun and educational environment for children in costume
 Train new employees on educational tours and first person interpretation
 Teach children with interactive activities about life in the 1800’s
October 2011-June 2012 Milwaukee Public Museum, Milwaukee, WI
Limited Term Visitor Assistant
 Direct visitors to their desired area of the museum
 Educate a variety of visitors on the Cleopatra Exhibit
 Interact with visitors about secrets in the permanent exhibit
AdditionalWork Experience
April 2016-September 2016 Social Media Assistant, Leicester, UK
 Manage members of unofficial Facebook group Museum Studies 2016/2017 for Museum
Studies Program at Leicester University
November 2014-September 2015 FedEx Freight, Madison, WI
Biller
 Read bills and input data into computer accurately.
 Communicate effectively to customers and co-workers via phone and email
 File and sort paper to send through scanner
October 2013-January 2015 True Coffee Roasters, Stoughton, WI
Barista
 Offer excellent customer service to guests through timely and efficient work in serving food and
drinks
 Complete a variety of physical tasks; stocking shelves,
 Prep shop, bakery and coffee prior to opening
 Use time management to help customers and complete additional tasks
Positions of Responsibility:
Museum Society, President,
 Work collaboratively with committee members to implement and evaluate multi-cultural events.
 Prioritize and multi-task planning of events.
 Organize and develop innovative programs that meet the needs of Museum Society community
 Market and promote events for the society with social media. i.e. Facebook, Twitter, and email
 The Museum Society won Academic Group of the Year from the University of Leicester Student
Awards.
Exhibition Installation, Project Manager
 Lead a team of colleagues in installing a mini-exhibition at the Museum Studies building
 Contribute to research, development and design of exhibit with multi-cultural team members.
AdditionalSkills
 Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adlib, and Outlook
 Familiar with Photoshop
 Familiar with fax machines, copy machines and digital cameras
References
 Available upon request

General Resume

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    Samantha Gartner samanthagartner@gmail.com +44 497496044 https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-gartner-005377114 Permanent Address: 221 Spring St Waterloo, WI 53594 Education 2015-2016 University of Leicester, Leicester, UK Master of Arts in Museum Studies 2009-2010 University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, WI Bachelor of Arts in History, Minor in Theatre 2006-2009 Madison Area Technical College, Madison, WI Associate Degree in Liberal Arts RelevantWork Experience July 2016-September 2016 Royal College of Physicians, London, UK Intern  Handle and work with collections  Assist with de-install and re-install of exhibit  Coordinate, plan and implement a new learning program  Enter and update collections in Adlib November 2012- December 2014 Rock County Historical Society, Janesville, WI Docent  Deliver tours to a variety of age ranges and group sizes  Answer calls and direct them to the correct department.  Implement education programs for schools and families  Coordinate the silent auction for the Tallman Arts Festival 2014  Teach fellow docents on educational tours April 2011- October 2014 Old World Wisconsin, Eagle, WI Historical Interpreter  Teaches Wisconsin History to varied group visitors  Work flexible schedule to assist with special events  Create a fun and educational environment for children in costume  Train new employees on educational tours and first person interpretation  Teach children with interactive activities about life in the 1800’s October 2011-June 2012 Milwaukee Public Museum, Milwaukee, WI Limited Term Visitor Assistant  Direct visitors to their desired area of the museum  Educate a variety of visitors on the Cleopatra Exhibit  Interact with visitors about secrets in the permanent exhibit AdditionalWork Experience April 2016-September 2016 Social Media Assistant, Leicester, UK
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     Manage membersof unofficial Facebook group Museum Studies 2016/2017 for Museum Studies Program at Leicester University November 2014-September 2015 FedEx Freight, Madison, WI Biller  Read bills and input data into computer accurately.  Communicate effectively to customers and co-workers via phone and email  File and sort paper to send through scanner October 2013-January 2015 True Coffee Roasters, Stoughton, WI Barista  Offer excellent customer service to guests through timely and efficient work in serving food and drinks  Complete a variety of physical tasks; stocking shelves,  Prep shop, bakery and coffee prior to opening  Use time management to help customers and complete additional tasks Positions of Responsibility: Museum Society, President,  Work collaboratively with committee members to implement and evaluate multi-cultural events.  Prioritize and multi-task planning of events.  Organize and develop innovative programs that meet the needs of Museum Society community  Market and promote events for the society with social media. i.e. Facebook, Twitter, and email  The Museum Society won Academic Group of the Year from the University of Leicester Student Awards. Exhibition Installation, Project Manager  Lead a team of colleagues in installing a mini-exhibition at the Museum Studies building  Contribute to research, development and design of exhibit with multi-cultural team members. AdditionalSkills  Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adlib, and Outlook  Familiar with Photoshop  Familiar with fax machines, copy machines and digital cameras References  Available upon request