Conservation Technician
Sangre Ridge Museum of Southwest Art · Santa Fe, NM
Jul, 2024 · Present
Prepare 40–60 condition reports per month for loans, rotations, and new acquisitions using TMS and standardized photo documentation.
Assist senior conservators with surface cleaning, consolidation, and adhesive repairs on 150+ ceramic, basketry, and metal objects.
Build custom archival mounts and storage boxes from Ethafoam, Volara, and blue board, cutting object-handling incidents in storage to zero for 18 months.
Run integrated pest management checks across 4 galleries and 2 storage vaults; logged and isolated 3 infestations before spread.
Maintain HOBO dataloggers and monthly temperature and RH reports, helping keep gallery RH within 40–50% through monsoon season.
Coordinate culturally sensitive handling protocols with 3 Pueblo community liaisons for 2 rotating exhibitions.
Photograph objects before and after treatment under raking, UV, and visible light; edit and archive 2,000+ images per year.
Collections and Conservation Intern
High Desert Historical Society · Albuquerque, NM
Jan, 2023 · Jun, 2024
Rehoused 800+ textiles and paper objects into acid-free storage, updating location records in PastPerfect.
Performed dry surface cleaning and vacuuming of rugs and historic garments under supervision.
Helped plan an emergency salvage drill and wrote a one-page wet-object triage guide used by volunteer staff.
Supported inventory of 5,000+ objects during a storage relocation with no losses.
Gallery Preparator Assistant (Part-time)
Canyon Road Contemporary · Santa Fe, NM
Jun, 2022 · Dec, 2022
Installed and de-installed 9 exhibitions, including hanging, lighting, and crate packing for fine-art shipping.
Patched, painted, and maintained gallery walls and pedestals on a tight weekly turnaround.