SHANE REED

24 Creek Lane, Newville, Pennsylvania 17241 Home: 717-776-7550 Cell: 717-386-1844 sr1279@messiah.edu

Professional Summary
Accomplished Public Historian who has first-hand experience of handling and analyzing historical documents and artifacts. Able to write in a clear and concise way, so that I get my point across to the public audience I'm addressing. Ability to conduct detailed research on a wide range of historical topics.

Skills
Know how to properly handle historical artifacts Ability to construct an argument and communicate findings in a clear and persuasive way, both orally and Ability to work without direct supervision and manage in writing time and priorities effectively Ability to conduct detailed historical research Ability to think critically and analyze historical documents Capacity to think objectively and approach problems and new situations with an open mind

Experience
Curatorial Intern, 02/2014 to 04/2014 The Oakes Museum of Natural History One College Avenue Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Learned Procedures and Methods to clean Archaeological artifacts Assisted in Archaeological Fieldwork Learned proper techniques to store and maintain Archaeological artifacts Internship with the Education Department, 01/2011 to 08/2011 Army Heritage Center Foundation 950 Heritage Drive Carlisle, PA 17013 Researched various Army related topics Wrote biographies Reviewed historical documents Volunteer, 01/2009 to 12/2009 Cumberland County Historical Society 103 Pitt Street Carlisle, PA 17013 Researched various historical topics Preserved historical artifacts Traveled to historical sites in the surrounding area

Education
Bachelor of Arts: History with Public History Concentration, Current Messiah College - One College Avenue Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 GPA: 3.39/4.0 Provost Scholarship Recipient Took Several Public History Related Courses Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPress