Sarah Whaley

Sarah whaley

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Creative Projects Coordinator, University Collections, Indiana University

  • Education

    • University of adelaide

      2015 - 2015
      Semester abroad high distinction

      • Coursework: Indigenous people, country, and protocols; anthropology; digital storytelling; linguistics

    • Indiana university bloomington

      2012 - 2016
      Bachelor of arts - ba journalism 3.985

      • Awarded Cox Research Scholarship (2012, 1 of 12 recipients)• Kate Hevner Mueller Outstanding Senior Award (2016, 1 of 18 recipients)• Specialization in Journalism Design & Graphics• Additional major in Cognitive Science, minor in Psychology

    • Indiana university indianapolis

      2020 - 2022
      Master of arts - ma museology/museum studies 4.0

      • Awarded IUPUI Premier 10 of Elite 50 Award• Awarded Greek Goddess Scholarship in Museum Studies• Coursework: museum education, historic site interpretation, exhibit planning and design, collections care and management, preventive conservation, museums and digitization, archives and records management, and museum administration

  • Experience

    • Boys & girls clubs of bloomington

      Feb 2016 - Aug 2016
      Grants and education intern

      • Composed and edited grants, submitted reports, and researched funding opportunities• Created tailored stewardship letters for donor engagement and photographed events• Designed and implemented curriculum for underserved youth, mentored in responsibility and civics

    • The bloomington project school

      Sept 2016 - Jan 2021
      Executive assistant and aftercare & break care coordinator

      • Collaborated with a mission-driven team to educate and empower K-8 studentsExecutive Assistant• Acted as liaison to board, charter office, work study, and other community partners• Wrote, edited, and updated policies to ensure compliance on national and state levels• Managed student waitlist, job applications, work study program, and related communications• Directed and produced documentary videos to advance the mission of the schoolAftercare & Break Care Coordinator• Planned and implemented extracurricular programs in collaboration with community partners• Coordinated staffing, scheduling, and field trips, supervised all activities and participantsAdditional roles at The Project School included serving as a 5th/6th grade classroom instructional assistant and health aide. Show less

    • Federal bureau of investigation (fbi)

      Feb 2021 - May 2022
      Collections team member at art crime team (act)

      • Conducted provenance research resulting in national and international repatriation• Handled, labeled, and rehoused sensitive collections• Monitored environment for temperature, humidity, pests, and other hazards

    • Indiana university center for rural engagement

      Apr 2021 - Aug 2021
      Site interpretation team member at beck's mill ghost lab

      • Participated in community dialogue with historic site stakeholders• Developed surveys, compiled responses, and created data visuals for final report• Provided feedback on interpretive manual and recommendations for sustainable site interpretation to reach desired audiences

    • Indiana university indianapolis

      Aug 2021 - May 2022
      Coordinator of preservation, exhibits, and archives at ray bradbury center

      • Assessed and addressed preservation needs of collections, trained staff on preservation best practices• Designed and implemented exhibits, tours, and programs that increased collection accessibility• Conducted inventories, processed, reorganized, and rehoused archival materials and artifacts• Evaluated and updated strategic plan and contributed to rebranding initiatives

    • Indiana university

      Mar 2022 - now
      Creative projects coordinator at university collections

      • Design graphics for exhibitions• Develop digital and print marketing materials• Create and manage digital content for mobile museum engagement app• Advise and support university-wide collections management system unification and elevation project• Support exhibition design and installation• Photograph objects and events

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Social Committee Member

      Issued by Alliance of Bloomington Museum Professionals on Sept 2023
      Alliance of Bloomington Museum ProfessionalsAssociated with Sarah Whaley
    • Programming and Events Committee Member

      Issued by Indiana University Bloomington LGBTQ+ Staff and Faculty Council on Sept 2023
      Indiana University Bloomington LGBTQ+ Staff and Faculty CouncilAssociated with Sarah Whaley
    • Mentor

      Issued by IU Center of Excellence for Women & Technology on Jul 2023
      IU Center of Excellence for Women & TechnologyAssociated with Sarah Whaley
    • Collections Volunteer

      Issued by IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology on Mar 2021
      IU Museum of Archaeology and AnthropologyAssociated with Sarah Whaley
    • Preventive Conservation Volunteer

      Issued by Eagle Creek Ornithology Center on Apr 2021
      Eagle Creek Ornithology CenterAssociated with Sarah Whaley
    • Timekeeper

      Issued by Midwest Regional Conservation Guild 2021 Annual Conference on Nov 2021
      Midwest Regional Conservation Guild 2021 Annual ConferenceAssociated with Sarah Whaley
    • Discovery Coach

      Issued by WonderLab Museum of Science on May 2019
      WonderLab Museum of ScienceAssociated with Sarah Whaley
    • Festival Volunteer and Artist Relations Committee Member

      Issued by Lotus Education and Arts Foundation Inc. on Sept 2018
      Lotus Education and Arts Foundation Inc.Associated with Sarah Whaley