Education Georgia State University

lmkilpat@gmail.com • 104 Wynnes Ridge Cir SE• Marietta, GA 30067 •770-364-1513

Bachelor of Arts in History with Minor in English and Concentration in British and American Culture



Employment

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  Cataloged photographic collections for private and federal projects
  
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  Organized photographic collections
  
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  Analyzed digital, large format, and negative photographic images
  

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  Acted as the first line of communication with guests, providing information regarding museum exhibits, grounds, programming and merchandise
  
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  Responsible for opening and preparing exhibitions every morning
  

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  Processed ticketing, memberships, and gift shop transactions using Patron Edge and Retail Pro platforms at both the main campus and the Margaret Mitchell House
  
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  Provided 30 minute guided tour of the apartment where Margaret Mitchell lived including large groups, international groups, and student groups
  
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  Helped train new employees, particularly with the tour at the Margaret Mitchell House
  
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  Researched and implemented new information about Margaret Mitchell
  

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  Scanned and organized slides
  
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  Assisted in planning and implementing a study abroad trip to Cuba for May 2013
  
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  Managed student files and information for the Director of Heritage Preservation program
  
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  Facilitated research for the Director
  

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  Created and Developed an Education Field Trip and Guide for the new Exhibit, Victory At All Costs
  
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  Help create public programming events to promote new exhibitions
  
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  Researched World War II to develop an exhibition plan for the McRitchie-Hollis Museum
  

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  Assisted with special events – processed check in, arts and crafts stations, etc.
  
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  Provided guidance to guests throughout the museum
  
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  Worked as docent at the Margaret Mitchell House giving 30 minute guided tours
  

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  Managed up to 25 Kindergarteners, in addition to helping with all 150 children in the program
  
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  Created and maintained arts and crafts program for entire site
  
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  Daily assistance with homework, organization and leading of education activities, and operation of site
  

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  Taught students K-6 in a summer arts program with a different thematic approached each summer
  
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  Developed art projects for different ages, taught different aesthetic styles
  
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  Supervised assistant teacher and over 100 children throughout the day
  

Dean’s List Fall 2007 through Summer 2012, and recipient of academic based HOPE Scholarship (all 4 years)

Microsoft Office Suite, Patrons Edge, and RetailPro