Thanks to my studies and volunteer work in conservation and at multiple museums, I have experience with accessioning, background research, significance assessment, condition reporting and treatment of objects, both in the traditional conservation field as well as more contemporary time-based media and new media conservation. In addition, I have years of experience working with non-conservator partners in museum and other professional settings as an art director and graphic designer. This has lead to a proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop as well as project planning and team management. My design skills lead to better and clearer documentation of artwork, and my ability to work with multiple stakeholders has lead to better conservation outcomes.
Education
The University of Melbourne, Australia
Masters of Cultural Materials Conservation
2016 - 2017
John Brown University, United States of America
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design, Minor in History
Magna Cum Laude, 2004 - 2008
International Community School (ICS), Singapore
High School Diploma
2000 - 2004
Design Experience
Graphic Designer, Hanging Valley
Created print and web materials for Hanging Valley, a gallery that represents and promotes several Australian indigenous art centres. This entailed liaising with government bodies and with workers at remote indigenous art centres.
2019 - Present • Melbourne, Australia
Freelance Web and Graphic Designer
Helped create and maintain several websites, promotional material and branding for clients, including the BBC and the University of Melbourne.
2016 - Present, Melbourne, Australia
Art Director, Tremendoussness
Designer, copywriter and art director of print and web materials for a variety of clients, including restaurants, musicals, and television shows, such as the Hi-5 children's TV show. Concepted and art directed the Star Trek: The Starfleet Academy Experience with partners from CBS and the Canadian Aerospace Museum.
2012 - 2016 • Singapore
Graphic Designer, Focus Singapore
Created brochures, booklets, marketing collateral and web images for use in the charity's various events and talks.
2009 - 2012 • Singapore
Web Design Intern, Basik Group
Updated websites and created Victoria's Secret flash and static banner ads, as well as Bath and Body Works html emails.
2008 • New York, NY, USA
Graphic Designer, The Baby Habit
Concepted and designed an online store, as well as designed storefront and instore signage.
2008 • Siloam Springs, AR, USA
Art Conservation Experience
Conservator, The University of Melbourne’s Arts West Gallery
Performs a variety of roles for the upcoming Awaken: Donald Thompson exhibition. These includes liaising with Museums Victoria, creating a Filemaker database for the exhibition objects, handling and condition reporting indigenous artefacts prior to installation and monitoring gallery environmental conditions.
February 2018 - Present • Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Research Assistant, Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation
Aids staff members in creating and implementing an environmental sustainability plan for the laboratories and supporting student conservators and lecturers by editing their work and documenting guest lecturers.
February 2018 - Present • Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Object Conservator, International Conservation Services
Treats archeological objects and well as takes post-treatment documentation.
August 2018 - Present • Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Time-Based Media Conservation Lecturer, The University of Melbourne
Taught the masters-level Documentation and Display intensive, which focuses on the ethical and practical considerations of conserving time-based media. Worked in conjunction with ACMI and the students to emulate, document and preserve early 2000’s software-based art.
August - September 2018 • Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Conservator, Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation: Conservation Services
Assists object and paper conservators in various treatment tasks of cultural materials such as mouldy paper and insect-infested fabrics. Helped in the design and advertising support for events, like the War Heritage Roadshow.
July 2016 - Present • Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Volunteer Conservator, Returned and Services League (RSL) LifeCare War Museum
Aids in the design, accessioning, research and general upkeep of the museum, which primarily houses military objects and is staffed by retired veterans, as well as manages an internet-based database system for the items.
May 2016 - Present • Narrabeen, NSW, Australia
Conservation Intern, Heritage Conservation Centre
Helped the objects conservation team document, condition report and treat stone and wood artefacts. Accessioned and documented newly accessioned work.
December 2016 - January 2017 • Singapore
Digital Officer, Student Conservators at Melbourne
Planned student engagement events and created advertising materials for their promotion.
2016 • Melbourne, VIC, Australia