Education
August 2026 (Expected): Master of Arts, History with a Concentration in Public History, Museum Management
Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
May 2024: Bachelor of Arts, History, Minor in Historic Preservation
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN
May 2022: Associate of Arts, Transfer. Cleveland State Community College, Cleveland, TN
Associate of Arts, Transfer
Professional Experience
Rutherford County Archives, Murfreesboro, TN August 2024 – Present
Museum Graduate Research Assistant, Part-Time
- Managing a collection of objects and associated records pertaining to the history of Rutherford County, Tennessee.
- Researching collections as well as solutions for improving museum microclimates, security, and public outreach.
- Planning an exhibit on the legacies of the Revolutionary War in Rutherford County, Tennessee, conducting research, selecting objects, and authoring biographies pertaining to the project.
Fort Loudoun State Historic Area, Vonore, TN May 2025 – August 2025
Interpretive Intern, Full-Time
- Authored a history of the McGhee-Carson site, as well as individual biographies for those interred at Toco Cemetery.
- Developed a full preservation plan for Toco Cemetery and outlined an interpretive plan for both the Tuskega homesite and Toco Cemetery.
- Created text and curated visual content for two interpretive panels for the homesite and cemetery, as well as a separate commemorative sign for the cemetery.
Rutherford County Archives, Murfreesboro, TN August 2024 – December 2024 | January 2025 – May 2025
Museum Graduate Research Assistant, Part-Time
- Managed a collection of objects and associated records pertaining to the history of Rutherford County, Tennessee.
- Researched collections as well as solutions for improving museum microclimates, security, and public outreach.
- Prepared materials for display, including reframing portraits, cleaning and organizing exhibit casing, and implementing interpretive labels.
- Authored a budget for a Tennessee Association of Museums (TAM) for the museum, including collection storage materials,
Franklin Associates Architects, Chattanooga, TN June 2023 – August 2024
Collection Management Contractor, Part-Time
- Managed a collection of 5200+ historic and contemporary architectural drawings, blueprints, and other documents pertaining to the architects R. H. Hunt, William Crutchfield, Robert N. Dulaney, Selmon T. Franklin, and associated firms.
- Developed a streamlined and searchable database for the collection through documentation, metadata creation, and implementation of legacy catalogs.
- Conducted condition assessments of the collections and collection storage spaces.
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, Chattanooga, TN January 2024 – May 2024
Museum Intern, Part Time
- Authored an exhibit plan for the “Lights Camera Track-tion” exhibit, identifying key individuals, themes, and objects for interpretation.
- Conducted research on Title 1 school outreach, identifying prospective donors, and preservation projects.
- Restored equipment by cleaning, degreasing, and repainting equipment parts.
- Conducted condition assessments for historic railroad equipment.
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN August 2023 – December 2023
First-Year History Student Mentor, Part-Time
- Collaborated with instructors to develop lesson plans and co-teach lectures.
- Communicated with students regarding deadlines, on-and-off-campus events, and local work opportunities.
- Coordinated with campus faculty and staff to plan out-of-class seminars and tours.
- Connected students to resources and facilitated connections between students and history department faculty.
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Library Special Collections, Chattanooga, TN August 2023 – December 2023
Special Collections Intern, Part-Time
- Authored a robust DACS-compliant finding aid including scope and contents, historical, and biographical notes to describe a collection of 170 historic photographs and other historical materials.
- Conducted research and utilized the Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus to accurately title and date each object within the collection.
- Utilized the archival management tool ArchivesSpace to create digital instances of each archival object.
- Provided reference services such as paging, retrieving, and returning requested rare books for patrons.
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Library Special Collections, Chattanooga, TN Jan 2023 – August 2023
Special Collections Assistant, Part-Time
- Authored and reviewed transcriptions for oral history interviews and archival materials.
- Scanned archival materials and utilized tools such as Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat to edit scanned material to ensure quality and accuracy.
- Provided reference services such as paging, retrieving, and returning requested rare books for patrons.
- Created and linked digital instances of archival materials within the archival management tool ArchiveSpace.
Projects & Other Experience
Linebaugh Public Library System, Murfreesboro, TN August 2025 – Present
“Revolutionary Legacies” 5-Panel Exhibit
Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN August 2025 – Present
“Buying into Death: Mapping East Tennessee Undertaking” Storymap and Exhibit
Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN February 2025 – May 2025
“Though He Shall Die, He Shall Live” Digital Exhibit
Stones River National Battlefield and Cemetery, Murfreesboro, TN February 2025 – May 2025
Hallowed Grounds Program Update and Curriculum Packet
Cannonsburgh Village, Murfreesboro, TN August 2024 – December 2024
Center for Historic Preservation Cannonsburgh Village Museum and
Collections Condition Assessment Report
Jeffrey Brown Institute of Archeology, Chattanooga, TN January 2024 – May 2024
Archeological Collections Rehabilitation and Cataloging
Skills and Competencies
Descriptive Standards and Controlled Vocabularies Archival and Collections Management Applications
Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) ArchiveSpace
Getty Art and Architecture Thesaurus (AAT) PastPerfect
Omeka
Digital Software Other Proficiencies
Adobe Acrobat Collections Management
Adobe Premiere Condition Assessment
Audacity Curriculum Development
Google Suite Database Management
Microsoft Office Historical Research and Writing
WordPress Microclimate Monitoring and Control
Interpretive and Preservation Planning
Interpretive Content
Honors and Professional Membership
Association of Graduate Students in History (MTSU), Member since August 2024. President since May 2025.
American Association of State and Local History, Member since October 2024.
Honors in History and Iphigene Ochs Sulzberger Scholarship, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2024
Student Work Advisory Board, Member, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2023