Aurealia N. Nelson CAREER OBJECTIVE To find a position that utilizes all of my skills in my field and offers opportunity for advancement. WORK EXPERIENCE (Museum Only) August 1999-December 1999 Intern, Henrico County Recreation and Parks, Meadow Farm Musuem Assisted in Collections Management and Cataloging, researched African-American women in Slavery for use in interpretation project. March 1997 - July 1997 Intern, Black History Museum of Va Researched project ` Five Legendary Leaders` , wrote press releases, cataloged objects for conservation, assisted with museum events. August 1997 - December 1997 Docent, Maymont Foundation Gave tours for Dooley House Mansion June 1995 - December 1995 Docent, James Monroe Museum Gave house tours in costume as period character. Researched background history of African-Americans in that period to enhance characterization and for future interpretation. October 1994 - December 1994 Research Assistant, Meadow Farm Museum Secured VCU archaeologist Dr. Mouer to look at possible Afro-American slave burial site, conducted research on site using documentation, oral history, topography maps, archaeological data. Took field trips to compare other noted sites of relevance. Wrote Prospectus on research. June 1993 - August 1993 Archaeology Field School Participant, V.C.U. Worked in the field on Curles Neck site and Jordans` Journey. Under instruction of Dr. Mouer, learned various techniques of excavation, identification, and preservation of artifacts as well as mapping and charting sites. June 1994 - August 1994 Photographic Collections Intern, Valentine Museum Assisted the Director of Collections T. Roane in filling photographic orders for researchers and clients. Completed mapping project `Court End in 1819` for use in Valentine at Tredegar Ironworks exhibit `Windows on Richmond` . October 1994 - January 1995 Admissions Staff, Valentine at Tredegar Processed tickets using computer system and data entry, general receptionist duties as well. June 1992 - August 1992 Security/Interpreter , Museum of the Confederacy Ensured guest comfort and enhanced guest knowledge about exhibit. Tour guide, cashier for ticket desk, and `greeter` for the White House of the Confederacy. August 1998 - August 1988 Volunteer, Meadow Farm Museum Re-enactment performed. Learned and Researched period materials to enhance characterization of free black during period. Modeled for `harvest festival` poster in 1990. EDUCATION B.F.A., December 1999 Virginia Commonwealth University Major: Art History Minor: Anthropology GPA: 2.75 Honorary Masters in Religion- September 1999 ULC, California MEMBERSHIPS American Association of Museums National Trust for Historic Preservation American Anthropological Association Association of African American Museums References available upon request. |
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