abigail_thompson_resume

Abigail Thompson302-272-0681 | abthomps@udel.edu

educationUniversity of DelawareNewark, DelawareDual Majors in Art Conservation and History, Minor in Museum StudiesExpected Graduation: Spring 2018

work experienceBarnes & Noble Booksellers2015-PresentNewark, DelawareBookseller

My responsibilities include representing Barnes & Noble by providing excellent customer service in person and over the telephone, and keeping the products well-organized and accessible using a computer database. I am also responsible for managing a cash register and have gained some degree of experience in sales.

National Women’s History MuseumMay – August 2016Alexandra, VirginiaSocial Media and Research Intern- Created daily social media posts featuring the stories of notable women in American history.- Assisted with light office administrative tasks, including a filing system reorganization project.- Contributed to the research and development of a new online exhibit about women in the Olympics.- Authored an article to feature on the Museum's Huffington Post Blog.- Assisted in collecting and organizing data for the Museum's upcoming website overhaul.

Air Mobility Command Museum2015Dover, DelawareIntern

My primary project was to build a Wikipedia page in order to enhance the museum’s online presence. This allowed me to hone my research and writing skills in a professional setting, and gave me an introduction to the role of the internet in the museum and education industry. I also worked as an archival and curatorial assistant, and was required to have extensive knowledge of the museum’s collections and exhibits.

organizations

● Baptist Student Ministries at the University of Delaware● History Club and Art History Club

referencesMelissa WilliamsCommunications Manager, National Women’s History Museum, Alexandria, Virginia703-461-1920 Ext. 107mwilliams@nwhm.org

Michael LeisterDirector, Air Mobility Command Museum, Dover AFB, Delaware302-677-5939michael.leister@us.af.mil

Kristina BusickManager, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Newark, Delaware302-369-7050