SAMANTHA GAMBLE

9214 Andrew Drive, Manassas Park, Virginia 20111

gamblesb@dukes.jmu.edu / (202) 679-6463
Education
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Bachelors of Arts, May 2017
Major: Art History
Relevant Coursework
American Art to 1870, Spring 2017
Discussed various artworks in relation to their larger historical, cultural, political, economic, and
religious contexts of America
Introduction to Museum Work, Fall 2017
Addressed the historical, theoretical, and practical foundations of museum work
Explored the current practices and debates in museum profession from an insiders perspective
Interpersonal Skills, Fall 2014
Practiced key skills related to Team Management, Facilitation and Meeting Management,
Conflict Management, Oral and Written Communication, Professionalism, and Ethical Decision
Making

Coursework
Survey of Art History: Prehistoric to Modern Art, Modern Art from 1900-1945, Arts of Ancient
Egypt; Art History Methods, Medieval Art: City of Jerusalem, Global Perspectives:
Contemporary Art, 2-D Design, 3-D Design, Drawing I, Drawing II

Internships
Lisanby Museum, James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA
Oversaw the day-to-day functions in running the gallery
o Monitored the gallery, docent, and assisted in the installation and take-down for several
exhibitions

Campus Involvement
Madison Womens Rugby Team
Community Service Chair Sept 2014 May 2015; Aug 2016 May 2017
o Maintained records of players community service hours
o Organized community service events in the Harrisonburg/ Northern Virginia area
RISE- family services; Cats Cradle; Eastern Mennonite Elementary/Middle
School- rugby demos; West End Rugby- rugby clinic; SPCA

Special Skills
Experienced in: Microsoft- Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certified- Word

Employment
 Cashier, Signal Bay Waterpark- 4 years
Cashier, Dogs and Wings- Summer 2015