Mary Needham
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Education
International Cultural Heritage Management (Museum Management) Masters Degree, Durham
University, Durham England
September 2018
Archaeology Bachelors Degree with an Anthropology minor, Willamette University, Salem Oregon
May 2016
Special Training/Skills: Altru, Online mailing platforms, Past Perfect, ArchGIS, Archeological
Excavation, Event management, Microsoft programs, Google programs, University fundraising tactics for
USA and UK.
Professional Experience
Private Events Associate, USS Hornet Sea, Air, and Space Museum, Alameda CA.
March 2019- August 2019
● Directly assist the Private Events Director in planning and implementing private events on the
ship.
● Coordinate directly with clients and private contractors to work within the limitations of a very
unique venue.
● Manage past and future events through office work including the use of the Altru platform.
Overnights Associate, USS Hornet Sea, Air, and Space Museum, Alameda CA.
March 2019- August 2019
● Assist all overnight groups before arriving to the ship through PayPal invoicing, direct emails,
and phone calls.
● Jointly manage all logistical issues with the Overnights team to successfully coexist with other
areas of the museum.
Professional Placement in Volunteer Management, Groundwork South Tyneside and Newcastle,
Jarrow England
October 2018 - June 2018
● Study the volunteer/employee dynamic on multiple sites within the organization to create a
volunteer benefits package proposal to be used within the organization.
● Research other heritage organizations in the area to ascertain the norm for volunteer benefits as
well as the legality of such benefits within UK employment law.
● Create volunteer role descriptions to be advertised to local university students and early career
professionals on volunteer and job seeking websites.
● Create a detailed report of the placement experience as a part of the Durham University masters
requirements.
Student Fundraiser, Durham University, Durham England
June 2018
● Trained in the Buffalo Fundraising Consultants LTD organization to effectively communicate
with Alumni over the phone to keep them connected with the campus community and offer them
the opportunity to financially support the institution.
● Effectively utilize online payment methods to receive donations through the university’s
development office.
Destination of Leavers Caller, Durham University, Durham England
February 2018
● Utilize phone skills through calling leavers of the university to complete a survey used by the
government and the university.
Substitute Teacher, Alameda Unified School District, Alameda California
December 2016-May 2017
● Substitute primarily for Island High Continuation School for math as well as all subjects for
additional schools for children grades 6-12.
● Adapt to each class in order to follow the teacher's lesson plan.
● Engage with students to stay on task.
Events Coordinator, USS Hornet Sea, Air, and Space Museum, Alameda California
April 2017-September 2017
● Act as client liaison by collaborating with Hornet team members as well as outside vendors to
expediently address client needs.
● Attend events checking people in and acting as an event greeter and host.
Membership and Development Associate, USS Hornet Sea, Air, and Space Museum, Alameda
California
September 2016-September 2017
● Process donations and membership forms in order to prepare acknowledgement letters and other
correspondence utilising Altru and online mailing platforms.
● Maintain foundation, corporation and individual donor files.
● Continually update and correct database records.
● Produce and mail/ email member monthly renewals.
● Handle all administrative details associated with Development and Membership.
● Assemble media and donor kits for events and meetings.
Archeological Technician, Garcia and Associates, Salem Oregon
October 2016
● Utilize excavation techniques including the use of heavy machinery and safety equipment.
● Work collaboratively to efficiently complete excavation work.
● Coordinate with Native American liaison in order to show proper respect to sacred sites and
artefacts.
Docent and Archive Intern, Willamette Heritage Center, Salem Oregon
January 2016-May
2016
● Utilize effective communication and leadership skills as a docent by giving tours and answering
questions pertaining to their history.
● Efficiently cataloge and digitize archival records using PastPerfect.
● Complete miscellaneous projects pertaining to the archives quickly and effectively.
Student Fundraiser, Office of Annual Giving Willamette University, Salem Oregon
October 2015-May 2016
● Utilize effective communication skills when talking with alumni and friends of Willamette
University over the phone to keep them connected to the campus community and offer them the
opportunity to financially support the institution.
● Effectively utilize online payment methods to receive donations.
Research and Artifact Apprentice, Tad’s Gateway to Restoration, McMinneville Oregon
December 2012 - December 2013
● Aide in storefront organizing products and displays to maximize the number of antiques available
in store.
● Create Facebook page advertising store to attract more business.
● List products online on websites such as ebay and Craigslist by concisely describing the history
and condition of products as well as photographing them in a favorable fashion.
● Assist and learn restoration techniques from the owner as well as restoring antiques
independently to sell in store.
● Conduct independent internet research to attain history and pricing of products so as to correctly
price and advertise them.
Fun Facts: Completed 8 years of martial arts training, excavated multiple archeology sites in Britain, life
long Girl Scout, and is PADI open water certified.
