Elizabeth Fulton
bethfulton@hotmail.com
Education
High School Diploma ~ Great Valley High School, Malvern, PA 19355 ~ June 1999
B.A. in Art History (Honors Degree, Cum Laude) ~ Mary Baldwin College, Staunton, VA 24450 ~ May 2003 ~ 139 Credit Hours ~ G.P.A. 3.7 (4.0 scale) ~ Minors: History & Historic Preservation
Honors: Alpha Lambda Delta ~ Omicron Delta Kappa ~ Phi Alpha Theta ~ Unsung Hero Award ~
2002-2003 Margaret Kable Russell Scholarship Award ~ Dean’s List ~Honors List ~Honors Scholar
Additional Courses :
2008: Course in Photoshop sponsored by the VCA, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, VA
Work Experience
Labratory Manager, Richmond Conservation Studio 2005-present
Supervisor: L. Cleo Mullins, conservator and owner ~ 804-358-2006
Duties: Manage painting conservation studio lab, structural technician, photographer. and supervise interns.
Volunteer, Staff, and Tour Coordinator ~ Stonewall Jackson House, Lexington, VA ~ June 2003 - April 2004
Supervisor Michael Anne Lynn, Director ~ 540-463-2552
Duties: Managed and supervised volunteer and staff core of 70. Created and mailed schedules. Recruited, trained, and organized receptions, parties, and picnics. Evaluated performance of volunteers and staff. Prepared and counted time sheets. Answered brochure and educational public information requests. Managed Birthday Club. Coordinated visiting tour groups which included meeting, greeting, giving directions, giving tours of the House, and attending to special needs. Assisted shop manager by stocking shop. Responded to customer service requests, took phone orders, created advertisements, and closed the cash register. Prepared press releases, PSA's, invitations, brochures, and posters. Interpreted and implemented ADA initiatives. Assisted Curator in cataloging collections, moving and handling objects, and using Past Perfect computer software.
Intern ~ MBC Hunt Gallery ~ Mary Baldwin College ~ August-December 2002
Supervisor Paul Ryan, Professor of Art ~ 540-887-7196
Duties: Installed shows, helping determine where pieces were hung, and hanging them. Communicated with artists. Arranged receptions. Maintained gallery. Wrote press releases. Cleaned and maximize use of storage space.
Curator Assistant Intern ~ Woodrow Wilson Birthplace, Staunton, VA ~June-August 2002
Supervisor Rick Potter, Curator ~ 540-886-0897
Duties: Indexed historical artifacts. Created computer database and entered information into Rediscovery program. Completed accession forms. Conducted historical research. Redesigned Pierce Arrow exhibit, moving artifacts, dismantling and installing a new exhibit.
Student Assistant ~ MBC Hunt Gallery ~ Mary Baldwin College ~ May-August 2001
Supervisor Paul Ryan, Professor of Art ~ 540-887-7196
Duties: Conducted research. Composed biographical essay for gallery catalog.
Intern ~ Pennsylvania Art Conservatory ~ December 1999- August 2001
Supervisor Philip Rosenfeld, Owner/Director ~ 610-644-4300
Duties: Maintained cleanliness of conservatory. Arranged and hung gallery, measuring and handling artwork. Restored oil paintings and gilded frames. Reframed artwork. Painted. Created mailing lists, managed paperwork and documentation, and ran errands. Packed art for shipment. Unpacked crates. Used hand tools and electric screwdrivers.
Job Related Skills
Knowledge of proper storage techniques ~ Handling of delicate artifacts and art ~ Knowledge of art history ~ Graphic Design ~ Print Shop Deluxe ~ Skill in MS Office and MacIntosh computer programs ~ Adobe Photoshop ~ Acute attention to detail and color schemes. ~ Skilled in media including Watercolor, Acrylic, Pencil, and Charcoal. ~ Skilled in working with hand and electric tools.
Job-Related Honors
2002-2003 Margaret Kable Russell Scholarship Award
The Scholarship is only available to the top ten percent of the rising senior class. Those students then submit proposals for projects and only one is selected.
Developed and researched the winning project, a Walking Tour Brochure of the Art on the campus of Mary Baldwin College. Worked with and coordinated faculty members and students. Wrote text copy. Took pictures with digital camera. Researched and helped design graphic layout. Implemented surveys. Brochure to be printed in 2004.
Leadership Experience
Professor of Fencing and Advisor ~ Mary Baldwin College ~ Fall 2003 - Spring 2004
Instruct and grade fencers on all aspects of sport. Coordinate tournaments. Develop and implement fund raisers. Coordinate and supervise practice.
Renaissance Faire Director ~Student Fine Arts Association ~ Mary Baldwin College ~ 2003
Created posters. Generated publicity. Called vendors and students. Coordinated activities. Secured decorations and donations.
Parliamentarian for Student Senate ~ Mary Baldwin College ~ Fall 2002-Spring 2003
Researched and implemented Robert’s Rules of Order. Helped organize and run Student Senate. Took notes and called votes. Enforced rules and codes of the Mary Baldwin College Student Senate.
Membership to Professional Organizations:
Member of American Institute for Conservation since 2005
Member Virginia Conservation Association:
Disaster Response Chair of the VCA, 2008-2010
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