Historical Tour Guide, Researcher, Content Developer, and Co-owner
Idahistory – Boise, ID
February 2019 to Present
- Regularly visited the Idaho State Archives to find primary source material to inspire content for a number of history tours offered by Idahistory.
- Drafted original tour scripts covering a wide variety of historical time periods and themes.
- Conducted numerous trial tours with individuals both known and unknown.
- Led historical tours with clients from the Boise area and without.
- Conducted genealogical research for various clients.
- Researched historical subjects to film videos for Idahistory’s social media accounts.
- Researched property histories and produced historical reports for numerous clients.
Contractual Researcher
Steven’s Historical Research Associates – Boise, ID
March 2019 to June 2019
- Conducted onsite research at Boise State University’s Albertsons Library searching various mining and mineral periodicals,
for articles pertaining to the extraction and processing of Potash and its uses.
- Scanned relevant articles in these mining journals using the free Adobe Scanner application for smartphones and sent them to Steven’s Historical Research Associates.
- Studied primary sources relating to the early to late fur trade on the Upper Missouri River to identify evidence of financial transactions, whether with coin or in trade, between the regional tribes and Euromerican trappers and traders in relation to the use of or travel on the river.
- Generated summaries in an Excel spreadsheet for each pertinent source, explaining its connection to the economic dealings on the Upper Missouri and the nature of the interaction, making sure to note page numbers, specific paragraphs, and passages.
Historian Susan Williams PhD – School of Advanced Studies University of London
March 2019 to April 2019
- Carried out onsite research at the Boise State University special collection within the Senator Frank Church Collection to identify documents pertaining to the senator’s investigation into abuses of power and assassinations during the Central
Intelligence Agency’s involvement in Central Africa during the Cold War.
- Categorized then scanned relevant articles to Dr. Susan William at the University of London via encrypted email communications.
History Programs Assistant
Boise Department of Arts & History - Boise, ID
February 2017 to February 2019
- Managed contracts, work orders, change orders, invoice processing, speaker and talent agreements, and request for qualifications bids and panels.
- Processed oral history interview files in the Boise Department of Arts & History Database, converting files from MP3 to
WAV format then burning WAV files to compact data discs.
- Assisted in the physical transfer of Boise Fire Department artifacts into archival quality handmade boxes, containing non-acidic tissue paper and Styrofoam.
- Researched multiple objects accessioned by the department, accepting or denying objects based on the department's collection policy.
- Managed the physical setup, the arrangement and distribution of media materials, and the processing of speaker receipts and payments for the department’s Fettuccine Forum speaker series, an event covering politics, current events, topical history, and local art subjects.
- Managed public, inner departmental, and citywide research requests for the department, utilizing Idaho Statesman online archives, Library of Congress Records, Idaho State Archives, Boise State Special Collections and Archives, University of
Idaho Archives, General Land Office documentation, and Ada County Assessor Records.
- Composed research reports pertaining to a variety of local history topics including elections, land patents, important historical figures, neighborhood histories, property research, and major projects and events in Boise history.
- Located archived maps and photographs for a variety of exhibits, presentations, and tours conducted by the department.
- Researched, drafted content, presented, and led tours for a variety of departmental programs and events including historical tours, Presentations, and Artist James Castle House tours.
- Organized and managed workshops for neighborhood associations pertaining to historic property surveys.
Cemetery and Memorial Programs Representative
City of Boise Parks and Recreation - Boise, ID
January 2015 to January 2017
- Coordinated cemetery lot sales, deed transfers, burial services, historical research, database management, and financial transactions for the City of Boise’s cemeteries.
- Assisted grieving, older, and terminally ill customers find lots corresponding to their end of life wishes.
- Maintained the Park Memorial Bench and Tree programs for Boise Parks and Recreation. Processed donations, ordered various monument types and organized the placement of the memorials.
- Managed the memorial database.
- Performed other duties including using Microsoft Excel and Access to create reports and manage information, providing information to the public regarding Parks and Recreation programming, and leading historical tours of Morris Hill and
Pioneer Cemeteries.
Boise State University Research Assistant - History Department
Boise State University - Boise, ID
August 2013 to May 2014
- Assisted Professors researching topics intended for publication.
- Conducted literary reviews, finding the most current information for faculty members' topics of research.
- Impacted Idaho human rights research through transcribing interviews related to the field of civil rights history.
Refugee and Internally Displaced Academic Researcher and Grant Writer
Center for Refugee and Displaced Population Studies (CESI) Sarajevo
May 2013 to August 2013
- Participated in the writing of grants for the organization intended to further develop refugee aid research programs in
Bosnia
- Revised English language documents and grant applications for CESI
- Wrote summaries of academic articles charting the origins and inspirations behind CESI's intended development of programs intended to further the methodology behind refugee aid.
- Travelled to refugee centers in Bosnia to interact with displaced populations as participants in projects designed by the center to spread awareness of refugee issues through photography and artistic expression
- Conducted interviews with civilians in Bosnian Serb towns in which massacres occurred during the Bosnian War as part of graduate level research focused on crimes against women in warfare.
- Aided in organizing an interdisciplinary summer school educating graduate level and doctoral level students on sociological, economic, cultural and historical issues pertaining to refugees throughout the world.
Dementia and Alzheimer Care Attendant
Home Instead Senior Care - Meridian, ID
April 2010 to May 2013
- Provided care for an elderly man with Alzheimer's disease.
- Prepared his meals and shopped for foods appropriate for his quality of life and proper nutrition.
- Organized his exercise regimen and helped him perform his tasks.
- Cared for him as an overnight aid, giving him medication at appropriate times.
- Implemented his life plan to slow the progression of his Alzheimer's.
- Recorded food logs and a behavioral journal tracking the progression of his disease.
- Shopped and cooked for him, preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Youth Development Specialist - Volunteer
United States Peace Corps, Bulgaria
August 2007 to September 2009
- Educated students as a teacher, counselor, and activity coordinator at an all boys' juvenile corrections center in Zavet,
Bulgaria.
- Created incentive-based discipline programs and after school activities for students.
- Instructed students in beginner level English.
- Wrote project proposals and grants for an in-school sports facility.
- Coordinated with the International Red Cross to conduct A.I.D.S education seminars on campus.
- Organized several athletic camps at the detention center by utilizing other Peace Corps volunteers and their athletic experience.
- Taught weight lifting and Basketball classes.
- Held chess club three days a week.
- Coached a local multi-ethnic baseball team comprised of Bulgarian, Bulgarian- Turkish, and Roma youth.
- Organized winter clothing drives for students with improper winter clothing.
- Arranged and managed the shipment of several boxes of dental floss, tooth brushes, and tooth paste for the children at the detention facility.
- Acquired and installed several washing machines so the children could wash their clothes.
- Reported to Peace Corps administration using computerized forms regarding the number of individuals assisted-annually in my region of service.
Para Educator
Lake Washington School District
January 2007 to June 2007
- Cared for a blind child with behavioral issues during over the course of a school day.
- Responsible for his in-class behavior and implementation of his discipline plan.
- Corrected his Braille work sheets and homework.
- In charge of his safety on the playground and supervision of his interactions with other students.
Recreation Leader/Head Counselor
Specialized Programs/Seattle Parks Dept
June 2000 to August 2005
- Worked as a head counselor in a summer camp for severely disabled youth
- Setup the camp, creating a safe environment for the campers
- Handled behavior issues of the youth involved in the camp ages 4 to 21 Responsible for supervising a group of at-risk teens at camp, organizing them, delegating their tasks, and monitoring their behavior
- Worked as a member of a team with a specialist, a camp director and coordinator to plan activities for a day and overnight of programs for disabled youth and adults providing supervision during socials, community outings and sporting events
