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Kathleen Foster

Kathleen Foster

Volunteer Tour Guide

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Starting my career in Collections

  • Education

    • Christian College Geelong

      2004 - 2011
      Year 12 Year 12

      Activities and Societies: - Choir - Library monitor - Enmasse. - Choir member- Enmasse member- Door knocker for the Salvation Army.

    • The University of Queensland

      2022 - 2022
      Graduate Certificate of Museum Studies Museology/Museum Studies

      Activities and Societies: Currently volunteering at the Queensland State Archives completing indexing work on prisoner records The units that I am currently studying are:- Museum Theory and Practice- Collections- Exhibitions- Visitor Management.Currently I am really interested in Collection Management Systems, or registrar work, and developing my skills as a Collections assistant.

    • Deakin University

      2017 - 2021
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Anthropology

      Activities and Societies: Also majoring in Children's Literature While studying at Deakin University, I have been volunteering at the National Wool Museum in Geelong, where I have used my skills and knowledge to support the staff in creating the best experiences that showcase what the National Wool Museum has to offer.

    • Deakin University

      2024 -
      Master's degree Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies

  • Experience

    • National Wool Museum, Geelong

      Sept 2012 - now
      Volunteer Tour Guide

      • Transcribed data from the Visitor Feedback Book to enable effective updates to display’s and create a more holistic experience for visitors• Created spreadsheets to support Engagement, Learning and Programs Manager • Assisted to create a program for the Engagement, Learning and Programs Manager• Handled visitor enquiries and took tours with visitors• Prepared for children’s activities by ensuring appropriate amounts of stock was provided• Assisted the shop in Stock take.

    • Darren Cheeseman Federal Campaign 2014

      Apr 2014 - Sept 2014
      Casual Telephone Operator

      - taking calls- conducting research- mailing information to prospective electors.

    • Queensland State Archives

      Feb 2022 - now
      Volunteer

    • National Wool Museum Geelong

      Feb 2023 - now
      Volunteer

      I'm currently working on the Photographic archives of the National Wool Museum, working with lithographs, photographic slides, negatives and transparencies

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate III in Tourism

      Gordon Institute of TAFE Geelong

    • Microsoft Teams Essential Training

      LinkedIn
      Aug 2020
      View certificate certificate

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Retail Assistant

      Issued by Australian Red Cross on May 2010
      Australian Red CrossAssociated with Kathleen Foster