Madelaine Collett

As a faculty assistant in the History Department, I am responsible for working directly with my supervisor to aid him in his research and assist with class preparation. I am responsible for independently navigating through primary sources on microfilms and photoscans to search for, evaluate, and transcribe relevant research material. I analyze historical data and document my findings in a shareable format for further analysis and review. Additionally, I work directly with students to facilitate the development of their research and argumentative essay writing skills.

As an intern at the Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, I gained invaluable experience in persevering historical artifacts, utilizing PastPerfect (collections management software), attending and participating in professional organization meetings, and collaborating with a professional moving team to transport historical artifacts to a new storage site. During my internship I attended the Kentucky Museum & Heritage Alliance Professional Development & Networking Conference 2017 where I attended lectures ranging from "Culturally-Sensitive Collections and How to Deal With Them" to "Exhibits 101: From Idea to Implementation on a Shoestring Budget."

As a lab associate of the Graphics Lab, I was required to work with a team of other lab associates in order to maintain the lab equipment and assist students with their projects. I worked directly under my supervisor to assist him in his personal research and creative projects. I worked with a variety of digital programs, which include Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. In this position I gained experience with photography, woodworking, screen printing, and extensive independent graphic design drafting.