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1 Ashley Ellen Goethe Abercorn St, Apt 147, Savannah, GA (813) Education: M.A. Public History, B.A. History,, Graduate Coursework: Graduate Seminars: Oral and Community History Museum and Gallery Studies Methods of Historic Preservation Cold War and Film Exploring the West of Lewis and Clark American Civil Rights to Civil Liberties Public History Methodology Graduate History Practicum Colonial America Medieval History Reading Seminar North American Seafaring Digital Publications: Podcasts featured in Next Exit History Database and Mobile App: - Beaverhead Rock State Park - The Boston Massacre Site - Ellis Island - Fort Pierre and Farm Island - The Grand River National Grasslands - Independence Hall - Machu Picchu - Midway Geyser Basin and Grand Prismatic Spring - The Seventh Cavalry Memorial Presentations: American Association for State and Local History Conference September 2013, Presented research and methodology behind the completion of a mobile exhibit titled The League of Women Voters: Decades of Political Activism in the Pensacola Bay Area, Poster Session West Florida Historic Preservation, Inc. Board Meeting January 2013, Presented research paper titled The J. Earle Bowden Building as an Education Center, Power Point Presentation Southern Regional Honors Conference

American Civil Rights to Civil Liberties Public History Methodology Graduate History Practicum Colonial America Medieval History Reading Seminar North American Seafaring Digital Publications:

2 April 2012, Presented honors thesis titled The Unique Perspectives of Army, Navy, and Army Air Corps Veterans, Poster Session Projects: Practicum Project: The Creation of a Nomination Informational Booklet May 2013-October 2013 Created an informational booklet detailing the early stages of the National Registry nomination process. The booklet is intended to offer step-by-step instructions that will make it easier for the Walnut Hill Ruritan Club, and the Barrineau Park Historical Society, to nominate other sites in their community for the National Register of Historic Places. Also worked with the Walnut Hill Ruritan Club to begin a National Registry nomination for the Walnut Hill School House. League of Women Voters: Decades of Political Activism in the Pensacola Bay Area August April 2013 Worked with three other public history students to develop a portable exhibit panel that provides an overview of the League of Women Voters in the Pensacola Bay Area s history, while also meeting their mobility needs. Personally conducted two oral histories with League members, in addition to contributing to the overall research, writing, and design of the exhibit. Digitalizing Oral Histories May August 2012 Performed digitization of oral histories in the Beacon Archives of West Florida Historic Preservation, Inc. Utilized a variety of recording devices, including analog tape recorders and computer recording software, while gaining experience in archival practices and organization. Guantanamo Bay Oral Histories May August 2012 Conducted four oral histories with former GTMO residents to be placed on file at the UWF archives, and for the Guantanamo Public Memory Project to use in a traveling exhibit that premiered in Next Exit History Podcast Development May July 2012 Researched and wrote six informative podcasts on sites located throughout the American Northwest for the Next Exit History Mobile App. The podcasts are also included in the Next Exit History online database.

The booklet is intended to offer step-by-step instructions that will make it easier for the Walnut Hill Ruritan Club, and the Barrineau Park Historical Society, to nominate other sites in their

3 Pensacola Jewish History Travel Trunk August December 2011 As an Education Intern at West Florida Historic Preservation, Inc., developed an educational program for elementary and middle school students that focused on the Jewish history of Pensacola. This included a lesson plan, teaching aids, and interactive activities contained within a trunk that could be loaned to teachers and local schools. Undergraduate Honors Thesis: The Unique Perspectives of Army, Navy, and Army Air Corps Veterans August December 2011 Completed a thesis project based on the oral histories of United States military veterans with the intent of displaying the unique differences that exist between the experiences of veterans depending upon their branch of service and their own personal experiences. After conducting three oral history interviews created an informational poster that was then presented at the Southern Regional Honors Conference in Tampa, Florida. Next Exit History Podcast Development May July 2011 Researched and wrote three informative podcasts on sites located along the East Coast of the United States for the Next Exit History Mobile App. The podcasts are also included in the Next Exit History online database. Community Oral Histories: Tampa, Florida May August 2010 Conducted two oral histories with residents of Tampa, Florida. The project was intended to showcase the diversity and unique experiences of Tampa residents. Work Experience: Historical Interpreter Telfair Museums Savannah, Georgia August Present - Led public tours of the Owens-Thomas House and the Telfair Academy. - Led private tours of the Owens-Thomas House when requested. - Assisted with special events held at the Owens-Thomas house including greeting guests, set up, and clean up. - Conducted research for site related topics. Interpretive Guide Historic Trust July February 2014

This included a lesson plan, teaching aids, and interactive activities contained within a trunk that could be loaned to teachers and local schools.

4 - Participated in various living history demonstrations that included activities such as open hearth cooking, textile work, sewing, candle dipping, and fire making. - Led public tours in Historic Pensacola Village while giving oral presentations on local history and artifacts. - Led school tours for elementary, middle, and high school students regarding European colonization and colonial life in Pensacola. - Performed cashier duties including answering telephones, operating a cash register, and answering visitors questions. - Assisted with volunteer training. Teaching Assistant August December 2013, Assisted Dr. Marie-Thérèse Champagne January May 2013, Assisted Dr. Matthew Pursell August December 2012, Assisted Dr. Amy Mitchell-Cook - Graded student assignments. - Calculated and organized student grades within ELearning, Turnitin, and Microsoft Office Excel. - Answered student questions pertaining to assignments, course material, and research. Graduate Assistant May June Assisted Dr. Patrick Moore, Public History Program Director. - Converted oral history records in the Beacon Archives to digital format. - Utilized a variety of recording devices including analog tape recorders and computer recording software. - Gained experience in archival practices and organization. Phonathon Caller February March 2012 (seasonal employment) - Worked as a student caller contacting alumni to share University news, update contact information, and offer opportunities to donate to UWF. - Trained in telemarketing techniques and utilized interpersonal communication skills on a daily basis.

- Led school tours for elementary, middle, and high school students regarding European colonization and colonial life in Pensacola.

5 Intern West Florida Historic Preservation Inc. August November Led tours in Historic Pensacola Village while giving oral presentations on local history. - Performed cashier duties at various locations in the Historic District. - Performed secretarial duties including photocopying, filing, and other office tasks. - Developed a children s educational program regarding the Jewish History of Pensacola that featured interactive components. Summer Camp Counselor Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA Tampa, Florida May 2010-August 2010 (seasonal employment) May 2009-August 2009 (seasonal employment) - Organized activities for children ages 5 to Communicated with the parents/guardians of campers by phone, and in person, on a weekly basis. - Awarded Counselor of the Summer by Management (2009) - Served as counselor s team leader for the 6-7 year old age group (2010) Skills: General Accomplished in both written and verbal communication at the professional level. Experienced working with clients and collaborating with colleagues. Adept at public speaking and formal presentations. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Digital Media Audacity, Social Media, Microsoft Power Point, Word, and Excel. Public History Oral Histories, Archival Research, Historic Preservation, Museum Education, Community Outreach, Exhibit Development, Concept Mapping, Reflective Practice. Living History Open Hearth Cooking, Fire Making, Spinning, Knitting, Crochet, Luceting, Sewing, Embroidery, Gardening, Wood Working, Candle Dipping. Memberships: American Association for State and Local History, 2013-present National Council on Public History, 2011-present

- Developed a children s educational program regarding the Jewish History of Pensacola that featured interactive components.

6 Phi Alpha Theta (History Honor Society), History Club, Vice President, Master at Arms, Phi Kappa Phi (Honor Society, Junior, Senior and Graduate Students), Phi Eta Sigma (Honor Society, First Year College Students), UWF Honors Program, Honors/Awards: Graduate: History Outstanding Graduate Student, 2013 Undergraduate: History Department Undergraduate of the Year, 2012 UWF Pace Scholar, References: Dr. Marie-Thérèse Champagne, Ph.D. Associate Professor of History Department of History University Parkway Phone: (850) Pensacola, FL Dr. Patrick K. Moore, Ph.D. Director, Public History Program Associate Professor Department of History Phone: (850) University Parkway Fax: (850) Pensacola, FL President-Elect, National Council on Public History (ncph.org) Co-Founder, Next Exit History (nextexithistory.com) Sheyna Marcey Museum Educator UWF Historic Trust P.O. Box Phone: (850) , ext. 105 Pensacola, FL, Fax: (850)

History Department Undergraduate of the Year, 2012 UWF Pace Scholar, 2008-2012 References: Dr. Marie-Thérèse Champagne, Ph.D. Associate Professor of History Department of History 11000 University Parkway Phone: (850) 474-2681 Pensacola, FL 32514 mchampagne@uwf.

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