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Jennifer Jones

Jennifer Jones

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    NMAH, SI, Project Director, Gunboat Philadelphia preservation project; Curator, Military History, Star Spangled Banner / flags

  • Education

    • Somerville High School

      1978 - 1981
      HIgh School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: National Honor Society; Chorus; Band; New Jersey All State Chorus, 1981

    • The George Washington University

      1992 -
      None American/United States Studies/Civilization

      Graduate Level courses - Museum Administration, Folklore

    • The George Washington University

      1981 - 1985
      BA American Civilization, American Literature

  • Experience

    • Smithsonian Institution

      Mar 1995 - now

      Chair/Supervisor of the National Numismatics Collection in addition to the Armed Forces History Division.

      • Curator and Project Director

        Oct 2018 - now

      • Chair, Armed Forces History Division, NMAH

        Jan 2005 - Oct 2018

      • Chair, Armed Forces and Numismatics

        Jan 2012 - Sept 2016

      • Assistant Chair, History of Technology

        Mar 1995 - Jan 2005

    • Smithsonian, National Museum of American History

      Apr 2012 - Nov 2018

      As Chair, oversaw the complete changeover in staff in the Numismatic collection, and hired new Curator, and new Collections manager for Numismatics. Additionally, oversaw the planning, and development of the Value of Money exhibition which opened in July 2015. Worked with Development to establish a new Friends of Numismatics association for fundraising to support collections in the unit. Helped the unit achieve fundraising goals of more than $750,000 for collections care and digitization. Project Director, Value of Money exhibition for new Gallery of Numismatics July 2015Rapid Capture Digitization prototype for traditional photography; production digitization using conveyer belt system for 250,000 objects in 5 months (Oct - March 2015) Show less

      • Chair and Curator

        Jan 2005 - Nov 2018

      • Chair, Armed Forces and Numismatics

        Apr 2012 - Aug 2016

    • Smithsonian's National Museum of American History

      Oct 2018 - now
      Curator and Project Director, Gunboat Philadelphia preservation project

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate of Leader Development

      U.S. Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, PA
      Jun 2019

    • High Powered Rocketry Level 1

      NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ROCKETRY
      May 2012

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jennifer Jones
      American Numismatic Association Presidential Award American Numismatic Association Dec 2016 Presented by President Jeff C. Garrett - Honoring dedicated service to the field of Numismatics
    • Awarded to Jennifer Jones
      Secretary's Award for Excellence: Digital Enterprise Award Secretary of the Smithsonian, Dr. Wayne G. Clough Dec 2014 Rapid Capture Pilot Team led by Ken Rahaim, Digitization Program Office, OCIO, and includes Joyce Connolly (Smithsonian Gardens) , Laura Coyle (NMAAHC), Jennifer Jones (NMAH), Patricia Poole (NMNH), Wendy Rogers (CHSDM), and Jeffrey Smith (FGA). This group enhanced the ability of the Smithsonian to digitize collections efficiently and share them with the world. Rapid capture projects optimize physical and digital workflow by harmonizing speed with object safety and quality imaging… Show more Rapid Capture Pilot Team led by Ken Rahaim, Digitization Program Office, OCIO, and includes Joyce Connolly (Smithsonian Gardens) , Laura Coyle (NMAAHC), Jennifer Jones (NMAH), Patricia Poole (NMNH), Wendy Rogers (CHSDM), and Jeffrey Smith (FGA). This group enhanced the ability of the Smithsonian to digitize collections efficiently and share them with the world. Rapid capture projects optimize physical and digital workflow by harmonizing speed with object safety and quality imaging. These projects have demonstrated a dramatic increase in productivity. Show less
    • Awarded to Jennifer Jones
      Secretary's Award for Excellence: Collaborative Spirit Award Secretary of the Smithsonian, Dr. Wayne G. Clough Dec 2013 The Secretary's Collaborative Spirit Award is bestowed upon an individual or group of Smithsonian employees who excel at successfully working across unit lines to fulfill or support the Smithsonian Mission. I was awarded this as part of the Civil War Book Team.
    • Awarded to Jennifer Jones
      Department of the Army Commendation Department of the Army Nov 1991 Presented to me for my project management and curatorial work on developing a photo exhibition, Desert Storm: A Photographic Diary - 1991

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Advancement Chair

      Issued by BSA Troop 888 on Jan 2011
      BSA Troop 888Associated with Jennifer Jones