Allison Duncan

Experience

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  Mathers Museum

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Registar Intern

  A six-week internship under the Registrar. Duties Included:Entering data accurately and timely into databases.Troubleshooting problems and discrepancies with collections and records.Handling artifacts safely and efficiently. Recording conditions of artifacts and reporting on standard reportsPacking and unpacking artifacts and documenting accurately and safely.

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  Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites

  Aug 2018 - Jul 2020

  Engagement Specialist

  ・Enhancing visitor experience in the museum by engaging and interacting with visitors and potential patrons/members・Researching, developing, and facilitating educational programs within the museum galleries・Assisting in the creation and implementation of museum events and special programming on a variety of different topics・Coordinating opening, closing, and security measures with museum security・Supervising and training volunteers who present museum programs.・Representing the museum at outreach and public events around downtown Indianapolis・Assisting in the creation and implementation of the museum’s new Engagement Specialist training and guidebook ・Providing assistance and staffing for museum after-hour, outreach, and member events Show less

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  Conner Prairie

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

  Membership Assistant

  ・Executing excellent customer service to current and potential new members by answering all membership questions on various platforms・Coordinating and analyzing membership sales, trends, and projections on a weekly and monthly basis・Assisting with all special events and member-only events to provide a one of a kind experience to members・Coordinating membership renewal, registration, and donation giving for the museum・Managing the member-check in desk and other administrative tasks in the museum’s main lobby Show less

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  YMCA of Greater Indianapolis

  Jul 2020 - Dec 2020

  Site Director

  • Creating lesson plans, programming activities, demonstrations, and displays for children and parents for educational purposes.• Supervising and instructing up to 45 students individually, as well as in groups.• Overseeing a team of staff through educational activities, demonstrations, and special events.• Planning and coordinating creative and adaptive lessons in accordance with the school district focusing on social and emotional learning, STEAM, and cultural awareness.• Coordinating administrative tasks, such as activity scheduling, ratio count sheets, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.• Creating an enjoyable, interesting, and exciting learning environment for students ranging from kindergarten to sixth grade. Show less

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  Indianapolis Art Center

  Sept 2021 - Nov 2022

  Executive Coordinator
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  Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum

  Nov 2022 - now

  Membership and Annual Giving Manager