Ashley Latta Post

Experience

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  Charlotte Museum Of History

  Dec 2016 - Aug 2017

  Education Intern

  Trained docents and led tours of the Hezekiah Alexander Homesite house museum.Conducted primary and secondary research on a variety of topics to be used in exhibits and educational programs.Assisted the Education Specialists in preparations for special projects and events and educational programs hosted by the museum.Planned and presented a summer camp program about the Revolutionary War in North Carolina for elementary school students, ages 5-7.

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  Discovery Place

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Collections Intern

  Completed an inventory and rehousing of the Anthropology Collection.Updated location, photographs, and condition of objects in Anthropology and Technology collections.Completed condition reports on incoming loans and prepared objects for exhibition.

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  Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Curatorial Intern

  Conducted object-based research and completed acquisition justification forms for incoming donations.Analyzed video booth recordings to evaluate visitor engagement and historical interpretation.Utilized the museum collections database to research the representation of foodways-related objects.

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  The National Museum of American History

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2021

  Rehoused the diverse collections in accordance with museum standards, including a variety of conditions, values and handling needs.Created and maintaining collections information database records for more than Political Posters and Women's History collections in the Division of Political History.Conducted research on the museum’s Women’s History collection, utilizing curatorial records and primary research to create blog posts and interactive object labels. Cataloged and researched a collection of more than 500 political buttons into the collections database.Conducted primary and secondary research on a variety of topics to be used in museum exhibits and blog posts.Aided in giving tours of the Political History storage facilities to members of the public.

  • Collections Specialist

    Mar 2019 - Jul 2021

  • Curatorial Intern

    Jun 2018 - Feb 2019
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  Smithsonian Institution, National Air and Space Museum

  Sept 2018 - Dec 2018

  Education Intern

  Oversaw the planning and implementation of a Family Day program in the museum.Coordinated all logistical aspects of educational program with vendors, docents, volunteers, and staff members.Used object-based research to design programs, crafts, and activities catering to a variety of age ranges.

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  History Associates Incorporated

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Collections Specialist

  Packed and crated artifacts for transportation, considering their fragility, size, and material composition while selecting appropriate packing materials, and using proper techniques to create protective enclosures.Provided specialized consultation to museums regarding acquisition, identification, research, and care of objects.Advised museum personnel on complex legal issues regarding acquisition and deaccession of collections.Advised museum staff on collection storage and exhibit environments and developed and implemented training in collections care and maintenance. Show less

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  Chatham County Schools

  Aug 2021 - Jan 2023

  Teacher

  Developed creative classroom presentations and assignments to encourage student engagement and retention.Prepared academically challenging and compelling lesson plans, incorporating state and school curriculum standards. Observed and evaluating student performance, behavior, and social development.

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  North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

  Feb 2023 - now

  Military Collections Archivist

  Serving as Interim Head of Special Collections. including assuming the responsibilities of compiling monthly reports, hiring and onboarding new employees, and disseminating important information to staff members. Coordinating the acquisition of military collections records which complement and supplement the public records of the state of North Carolina. Arranging and describing materials to professional and division standards and creating finding aids and cataloging data adhering to professional and division standards to make them accessible for research by staff, government employees, and the public.Creating tools and resources, such as blog posts, social media content, exhibits, printed resources, and programs designed to enhance public knowledge of collections. Show less