Education
2023-2025
Master of Arts in Museum Studies
Indiana University (Indianapolis, IN)
Fall 2020
Diploma in Hindu-Christian Dialogue
Ecumenical Christian Centre (Bengaluru, India)
2015-2019
Bachelor of Arts
Rhodes College (Memphis, TN)
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With courses in: Collection Care & Management; Museum Education; Exhibit Planning & Design; Museums, Health, & Well-being; Museum Administration; Museum Education; Tibetan Art in Museums; and Religious Cultures of Philanthropy.
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Several courses over the span of a few months with Indian religion experts, professionals, and practitioners as guest lecturers.
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Major in Art History, Minor in Religious Studies
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GPA: 3.97/4.0 Summa Cum Laude
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Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society; Iota Iota Iota Honor Society; Kappa Pi Honor Society; Theta Alpha Kappa Honor Society; Apollonian Award in Art History
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Reformed University Fellowship Student Leader; VP of Dungeons and Dragons Club, Food Recovery Network Member; Board Games Club Member; Video Games Club Member
Work Experience
Museum Work
August 2024 - May 2025
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site (Indianapolis, IN)
Capps Curatorial Fellow
April 2021- April 2022
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Newfields (Indianapolis, IN)
Gallery Attendant
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Maintained constant vigilance and good customer service skills for the safety of both the guests and the art.
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Answered all art and art history questions as guests requested to provide an overall quality experience.
Other Work
July 2022- Present
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church (Indianapolis, IN)
Parish Administrator
August 2010- Present
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Freelance Artist, Self Employed
April 2022- September 2023
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Painting With A Twist (Carmel, IN)
Artist Instructor
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Publishing the weekly church bulletin as well as bulletins for various events in line with the BCP
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Designing the e-newsletter weekly with updates
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Answering both the church email and voicemail, making sure to keep records and pass on the appropriate information
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Managing all staff and volunteer safety certifications
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Founded and operated a commission-based business.
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Negotiated contracts, prices, and deadlines.
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Advertised and promoted services by maintaining an art blog
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Taught classes of all ages, public and private, in the creation of selected paintings via a step-by-step process
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Diligence in preparatory work both before and after class to best meet customer needs
October 2019- December 2019
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Ecumenical Christian Centre (Bengaluru, India)
Artist and General Freelancer
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Contracted as a freelance artist, focusing on scenes, food, and culture local to Southern India
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Developed, designed, and promoted the new Welcome Center exhibit, “Unconventional: Three Civic Leaders During the Harrison Era.”
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Assisted the VP of Curatorship in daily tasks, including: management of collection records, care of collection objects, set-up and dismantling of exhibits, and participating in committee meetings.
