ellen postlewait

interpretation manager

About

I am the Interpretation Manager for the MAC in Spokane, WA. I have a passion for history, museums, funky old houses, and travelling to new and interesting places. I am always searching for inspiration to develop engaging exhibits and interesting material to help visitors realize how awesome our history is.

Country

united states

City

spokane

Industry

museums and institutions

Skill

reading comprehension, note taking, time management, teamwork, research, french, microsoft word, google drive, microsoft office, customer service, history, irfanview, digital photography

Experience

office assistant

rocket bakery

2009-9 - Present · 17 yrs 1 mo

reading tutor

pasadena elementary school

2017-11 - 2018-6 · 8 mos

Working with the literacy program (LAP) at the elementary school. I worked mainly with the "bubble" kids who needed a bit of extra help to meet grade level expectations. Was assigned here for WA Reading Corps, a branch of Americrops.

intern

the tall ship at riverside

2017-1 - 2017-8 · 8 mos

baker

copperline pasty company

2014-10 - 2016-3 · 1 yr 6 mos

summer intern

smithsonian institution

2018-6 - 2018-8 · 3 mos

Working on the "World of Maps" project in the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History through the Smithsonian Libraries. Learning to scan and catalogue maps and nautical charts from various collections. Also taking full advantage of the Smithsonian Office of Interns and Fellows events that they plan, allowing us to see and experience so much that the Smithsonian and the DC area have to offer.