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Leslie Kilpatrick

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


Education

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA May 2014

Master of Arts in Heritage Preservation with a focus in Public History

Overall GPA: 3.82/4.00
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA August 2011

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



Overall GPA: 3.45/4.00



Employment



Project Archivist, New South Associates, Stone Mountain, GA June 2014 - Present

  • Cataloged photographic collections for private and federal projects

  • Organized photographic collections

  • Analyzed digital, large format, and negative photographic images


Guest Experience Associate/Docent, Atlanta Historical Society, Atlanta, GA March 2012 – Present

  • Acted as the first line of communication with guests, providing information regarding museum exhibits, grounds, programming and merchandise

  • Responsible for opening and preparing exhibitions every morning

  • Processed ticketing, memberships, and gift shop transactions using Patron Edge and Retail Pro platforms at both the main campus and the Margaret Mitchell House

  • Provided 30 minute guided tour of the apartment where Margaret Mitchell lived including large groups, international groups, and student groups

  • Helped train new employees, particularly with the tour at the Margaret Mitchell House

  • Researched and implemented new information about Margaret Mitchell


Graduate Research Assistant, Georgia State University History Department, Atlanta, GA August 2012 – May 2014

  • Scanned and organized slides

  • Assisted in planning and implementing a study abroad trip to Cuba for May 2013

  • Managed student files and information for the Director of Heritage Preservation program

  • Facilitated research for the Director


Intern, Newnan Coweta Historical Society, Newnan, GA May 2013 – May 2014

  • Created and Developed an Education Field Trip and Guide for the new Exhibit, Victory At All Costs

  • Help create public programming events to promote new exhibitions

  • Researched World War II to develop an exhibition plan for the McRitchie-Hollis Museum


Volunteer, Atlanta Historical Society Center, Atlanta, GA August 2011- March 2012

  • Assisted with special events – processed check in, arts and crafts stations, etc.

  • Provided guidance to guests throughout the museum

  • Worked as docent at the Margaret Mitchell House giving 30 minute guided tours


PrimeTime Counselor, Ed Isakson YMCA, Alpharetta, GA August 2007 – October 2011

  • Managed up to 25 Kindergarteners, in addition to helping with all 150 children in the program

  • Created and maintained arts and crafts program for entire site

  • Daily assistance with homework, organization and leading of education activities, and operation of site


Lead Teacher, Johns Creek Arts Center, Johns Creek, GA Summer 2008 and 2009

  • Taught students K-6 in a summer arts program with a different thematic approached each summer

  • Developed art projects for different ages, taught different aesthetic styles

  • Supervised assistant teacher and over 100 children throughout the day


Honors, Awards And Scholarships

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


Computer Skills

Microsoft Office Suite, Patrons Edge, and RetailPro



References Available Upon Request

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