Jessica Alexander

Current

• Eye Opener Program Presenter at Museum of Science

Past

• Membership & Visitor Services Representative at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
• Discovery Center Intern at Boston Museum of Science
• Lead Services Cashier at New England Aquarium

• Education Intern at Utah Museum of Fine Arts
• Assistant to Photo Archivist at Utah State University

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Education

• Tufts University
• Utah State University

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Industry

Museums and Institutions

Jessica Alexander’s Experience

• Eye Opener Program Presenter

  Museum of Science

  (Museums and Institutions industry)

  2009 — Present (less than a year)

• Membership & Visitor Services Representative

  Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

  (Non-Profit; Museums and Institutions industry)

  2007 — February 2009 (2 years)

  I worked daily with public visitors as well as members, to create a welcoming environment to the Museum of Fine Arts. I take care of ticket sales for admission, lectures, concerts and art classes, as well as handle phone calls regarding inquires about the museum.
  
  Along with visitor services, I also helped with special projects involving set-up for concerts and lectures, mailings and other administrative assistance.

• Discovery Center Intern

  Boston Museum of Science

  (Non-Profit; Museums and Institutions industry)

  June 2008 — January 2009 (8 months)

  I worked with educators in the Discovery Center space, helping to interpret and conduct science activities for children up to 8 years old. I also worked on updating the ball drop in the physical science exhibit space. This involves much idea design and development, prototyping, wood-working and painting skills.

• Lead Services Cashier

  New England Aquarium

  (Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Museums and Institutions industry)

  September 2007 — October 2007 (2 months)

  For a brief time I cashiered and greeted visitors for the New England Aquarium, training for a lead position in managing and scheduling of other cashiers.

• Education Intern

  Utah Museum of Fine Arts

  (Museums and Institutions industry)

  June 2007 — August 2007 (3 months)

  I worked with the Education Curator developing and executing lesson plans for week-long art classes at the museum during the summer. Included viewing and research, preparation for classes and brief teaching of material to young elementary aged children.

• Assistant to Photo Archivist

  Utah State University

  (Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

  November 2006 — June 2007 (8 months)

  I worked for the photo curator/archivist in organizing and digitizing incoming collections to the USU Special Collections & Archives department.

Jessica Alexander’s Education

• Tufts University

  Certificate , Museum Studies , 2007 — 2009

  Activities and Societies:

  Museum Studies certificate, emphasizing missions and functions, education and exhibit development. Created blog and podcast in new media class, as well as public and school (K-12) programming in education class. Will be creating new art exhibit coming in the spring of 2009 to Tufts Gallery.

• Utah State University

  B.A. , Arts & Sciences, Journalism , 2003 — 2006

  Took advantage of German study abroad program through USU, at the Goethe Insitut in Freiburg, Germany. Stayed one summer semester earning completion of German language requirement.
  
  Collaborated with 3 students to create an anthopological exhibition for USU's library. I was involved in idea development, drafting, planning, scheduling, researching, outsourcing as well as final execution of exhibition. Also, I helped to plan opening reception and design, draft and send invitations.
  
  Participated in Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol in Salt Lake City, UT.

  Activities and Societies:

  The Utah Statesman, student-run newspaper. I started as staff photographer and ended my senior year working as Assistant Photo Editor.
  
  F.O.C.U.S.- a university fellowship group where I helped plan social activities and retreats as part of the leadership team. In charge of outreach activities and idea development.

Additional Information

Jessica Alexander’s Groups:

•    Utah State University Alumni, USU

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