Curriculum Vitae

MPhil, Textile Conservation, University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Studied and developed ethical, theoretical, and practical skills with professors of diverse experience, carried out treatment of varied objects.

BS, Historic Preservation, Wilmington College, Wilmington OH

Self-designed course of study which included History, Chemistry, and Museum Studies to form a robust foundation for conservation career.

Owner and Textile Conservator, Kelley Textile Conservation, Minneapolis MN

Provides numerous services, including examination, documentation, preventive and interventive treatments, and contract-based work on textiles of numerous ages and materials.

Textile Conservator, Paisley Park, Chanhassen MN

Planned and implemented conservation of a robust textile collection largely comprised of synthetic and semi-synthetic fibers and multi-media objects. Developed and facilitated collection care procedures. Collaborated with various departments to introduce preventive conservation considerations as applicable.

Student Representative, ICON Scotland Committee, Scotland, UK

Contributed to regional committee of ICON, representing student concerns for the field, building connections between conservators across specialties and career stages.

Volunteer Textile Conservator, Paisley Museum, Paisley, Scotland, UK

Examined and treated modern & contemporary multi-media textiles with leather, plastics, metals and glass components.

LEAF Working Group Member, Sustainability in Textile Conservation at the University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Contributed to the evaluation and improvement to sustainability and efficiencies of conservation laboratory spaces.

Volunteer Textile Conservator, National Museum of Scotland, UK

Constructed padded boards for storage of ancient beadwork and secured beads on boards, ensuring sympathetic placement for each piece.

Textile Conservation Placement, National Museum of Ireland, Dublin, IE

Carried out interventive treatments in preparation for exhibit of objects pertaining to the history of Ireland. Collaborated with conservators of other specialties in instrumental analysis, interventive treatment, and preventive collections care.

Intern, Art Conservation Lab of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI

Worked under a conservator with over 30 years’ experience to coordinate and implement conservation on objects including works on paper and paintings.

Collections Intern, Wilmington College Quaker Heritage Center, Wilmington OH

Collaboratively planned and installed exhibits, mounted costume, inventoried collections, and carried out various collection care tasks as possible.

Curatorial and Collection Intern, Clinton County Historical Center, Wilmington OH

Inventoried, updated records, and developed exhibit based on clothing collection.

“(Dis)solving synthetics? The effects of treating man-made fibres with solvents,” presentation of research findings at TCC@50 conference, the University of Glasgow (post-prints to follow)

A preliminary investigation into the impact of conservation related solvent exposure to man-made fibre textiles, MPhil Dissertation research conducted at The University of Glasgow

“Synthetics and Solvents: An investigation into the impact of two solvents on the mechanical properties of selected synthetic and semi-synthetic fabrics,” presentation of research plan to students and faculty of several departments at the University of Glasgow

“Fragile when wet: reflecting on cleaning a viscose rayon dress,” University of Glasgow Textile Conservation Blog

“Textiles under magnification,” community outreach co-presented with Yubi Coates to the Edinburgh Decorative and Fine Arts Society, Scotland, UK

“Textile Conservation Placement at The National Museum of Ireland (NMI),” reflection on experience on placement given in a hybrid format at the University of Glasgow to students, faculty, and conservation professionals from numerous institutions

“Science and Stitching: a Match Made in Conservation,” presentation of unique inter-disciplinary influences on textile conservation and post-graduate training virtually given to the public co-hosted by the Clinton County History Center and Wilmington College Quaker Heritage Center

“Long Term Effects of Selected Conservation Treatments on Linen Textiles,” presentation open to public of research, Wilmington College, Wilmington OH

Long Term Effects of Selected Conservation Treatments on Linen Textiles, chemistry research conducted on the impact of selected consolidants on linen samples after artificial ageing via FTIR analysis at Wilmington College

“On the Preservation of Linen,” presentation for honors program open to public of research, Wilmington College, Wilmington OH

On the Preservation of Linen, text-based research conducted at Wilmington College

“Supporting Student Workers: What Students Need to Be Successful in Exhibit Planning,” co-presented with Mikaela Prescott & Tanya Maus, Teaching Undergraduates with Archives Symposium, University of Michigan Bentley Historical Library

Student Representative, Staff Student Liaison Committee for the University of Glasgow College of Arts and Art Culture, Scotland, UK

Corresponded with students and faculty as representative for year cohort, facilitating communication of needs and expectations.

Sewist by Commission, Self-employed, Various locations

Created and tailored clothing, modern and historical recreation, on commission.

Receptionist, Wilmington College Human Resources Department, Wilmington OH

Received, sorted and filed various employee paperwork, answered and forwarded calls to the general university phone number.

Research Assistant, Wilmington College, Wilmington OH

Worked with a professor of political and legal sciences to compile, evaluate, and annotate sources for constitutional law research. Reviewed and copyedited research for a professor of history.