Allison Termine, LMT, MLIS

Experience

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  Guggenheim Museum

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2015

  Museum Specialist - Collections Handler - Exhibition Installation

  Worked in rotation at the following institutions; Art Basel (Miami) - Frieze Fair (NYC) - Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum - Bard Graduate Center Gallery - Asia Society Museum - Museum of Art and Design - Atelier 4 - - Crozier Fine Art - New Jersey State Museum and Planetarium - The Children’s Museum of Manhattan - Japan Society Museum - Tulane University's Museum of Natural History (New Orleans, La)Experience in the following; installation and de-installation of art, construction and fabrication of museum exhibitions.Experience: Handled art and artifacts from AD. to the 20th Century, with museum best practices. Installed and uninstalled art and artifacts.Constructed and fabricated museum exhibitions. Loading trucks, fine art delivery and organization of warehouse storage. Worked directly with artists, registrars, curators, couriers, historians, lighting specialists, conservationists, structural engineers, riggers. Show less

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  Mary Ann Under Estate

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Archival Collections Manager

  Organized and supervised a three-year project from two locations where artists Mary Ann Unger and Geoffrey Biddle lived and worked. Initiating content management database and gallery space to further expand the knowledge of the life and work of Mary Ann Unger.● Planned, sourced, and scheduled phases needed for project goals.● Managed paper and digital documentation to accessions for inventory.● Established artists' content management database and created nomenclature and controlled vocabulary for 30k works of art.● Planning, implementation and oversight of 15+ conservation and restoration projects. Show less

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  Middle American Research Intsitute Tulane University

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2009

  Artifacts Handler

  MARI at the time was renovating the attic, where they resided. I was among others worked to rehouse and assist in organization for storage of the artifacts. I handled and packed artifacts from indigenous American cultures.

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  American Museum of Natural History

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  Volunteer

  Library and Archives department I processed legacy data. Cataloging and scanning images on an item level as part of the development of a large digital image database.

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  US Merchant Marine Academy

  Mar 2011 - Dec 2013

  Project Archivist

  The American Merchant Marine Museum preserves displays and interprets historic artifacts and artwork related to the United States Merchant Marine Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine, and the profession of seafaring.● Processed archives created finding aids and established organization structure for thousands of 18th, and 19th Century ● Independently drafted preservation policies and procedures for AMMM artifacts and temp and humid regulation● Collaborated with Seamen's Church Institute in creation of exhibit of American Merchant Marine and American Seaman artifacts at AMMMM● Served as liaison to retirees of American Merchant Marines in conducting oral histories to include in archives. Show less

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  Columbia University in the City of New York

  Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

  Project Archivist

  In the Avery Drawings & Archives department I'm processing for the Edgar Tafel and Abe Feder collections.

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  The Seamen's Church Institute

  Mar 2013 - Sept 2013

  Seamen’s Church Institute AMMV Oral History Project

  SCI’s American Merchant Marine Oral History Project (AMMOHP), a new initiative launched by SCI’s Archives department, seeks to document the history and experiences of the merchant marine by conducting oral history interviews with retired or veteran mariners and personalities from U.S. maritime history. To date, we have recorded interviews with seventeen mariners and port workers, including twelve veterans of World War II. Additionally, a newly designed digital portal will be launched in which clips from interviews will be “tagged” alongside photographs and digital artifacts to create an interactive memory repository.Click here to explore the project and hear the stories of the merchant marine.We are currently looking for partner institutions or individuals who are interested in recording interviews or otherwise volunteering their time and expertise in support of the project. If you are interested, please contact SCI Archivist Johnathan Thayer at jthayer@seamenschurch.org or 917 864 1993. Show less

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  Chrysler Museum of Art

  Dec 2014 - Jun 2020

  Dickson Librarian and Archivist

  The JOCL Library is a 300,00 special collection art library with institutional and local history archives used by museum staff, scholars, and members of the general public. ● Planned and oversaw development of two new locations with 300,000 rare and unique volumes relating to history of art.● Supervised and trained staff engaged in cataloging, public access and research requests in supportive working environment.● Drove expansion of library collections of 12,000 + items and programs in response to student and faculty needs and special requests.● Cataloged 29,500 unique and rare books, and enhanced metadata, controlled vocabulary, and subject headings.● Developed and compiled reports on progress and highlighted specific data needs and actionable insights to team members and management.● Project management in archival processes of rare and fragile materials of 17th Century.● Performed research and analysis on provenance and various topics requests that developed into exhibitions, books, dissertations, and like.● Collaborated with staff using project management tools to write and create engaging content.● Facilitated tours and built lasting relationships over 6 years to serve library's community, academics, and stakeholders. Show less

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  All Mine Jewelry

  Feb 2021 - now

  Artist

  Hand carved and cast silver and gold using lost wax casting.

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  NORFOLK COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION OF CHESAPEAKE VIRGINIA

  Jan 2023 - now

  Board Member

  ● Collaborated with other board members to drive membership growth and advance possibilities with NCHSC archival material to forge new types of research facilitated by digital access● Digitize local history records and assist patrons with finding information relating to town history and genealogy research.● Direct 10 volunteers engaged in managing, accessing, and storing archival holdings.

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  Norfolk Law Library

  Apr 2023 - Oct 2023

  Law Librarian and Archivist

  ● Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.● Developing descriptive guides like uncontested and contested divorce process according to Virginia law● Enhanced presence by >25 % by marketing and promoting services through research and writing, statistical surveys and analysis of library patrons' data and UX, UI evaluation, and implementation● Revitalize and update inconsistent collections database with standard controlled subject headings and authority records to increase discoverability of library material. Show less

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  Lucky Cat Massage, LLC

  Oct 2024 - now

  Licensed Massage Therapist

  Lucky Cat Massage by Allison Termine, LMT(757) 447-0960 | allisontermine@gmail.com LinkedinWelcome to Lucky Cat Massage, where I cultivate an environment that promotes calmness and relaxation for the mind, body, and spirit. My approach centers on open, caring conversations that allow us to assess your pain patterns and address your unique needs. Through thoughtful postural analysis and skilled massage techniques, my goal is to make a meaningful difference in your overall well-being.As a compassionate empath, I believe in the power of nurturing and intuition. I am committed to bringing out the best in every person I work with by carefully listening and asking questions to fully understand your pain patterns. This allows me to be well-prepared to treat you in the most effective and healing way. Show less

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  The Hermitage Museum & Gardens

  Jan 2025 - now

  Curatorial Assistant | Collections Assistant