Megan T. Sullivan
American Historian
Dependable-Driven-Dedicated
Bachelor of Arts - History, Public History Concentration
​Messiah College, Mechanicsburg, PA
GPA: 3.94/4.0
May 2013
Department of History, Messiah College / Mechanicsburg, PA
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- Performed research on specific topics using a variety of sources
- Reported research findings to professor for use in scholarly work
- Organized findings into concise and detailed reports on Microsoft Word and Excel programs
- Worked directly with professor in creating research strategies
- Aided professor in class preparation, such as making copies and maintaining grade book
- Edited professor’s manuscript for publication
Research Assistant
​September 2012-May 2013
Activities
Women's Ensemble
Swing Club
Symphony Orchestra
History Club
Skills
Microsoft Office Programs
Writing
Critical Thinking
Organization
Public Speaking
National Park Service Park Guide, GS 001-03
Summers 2011, 2012, & 2013
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park / Harpers Ferry, WV

- Interpreted major park themes in each of the staffed history exhibits servicing a minimum of 200 visitors daily
- Provided all Living History programs for the public, giving tours in four of the parks themes to groups of 15-40 visitors each
- Assisted in 40 hour training of Living History interns aiding in instruction
- Opened, closed, secured, and maintained historical artifacts and exhibits
- Staffed main office space, answering phones, making copies, and completing other tasks required by supervisor
- Participated and interpreted at major historical demonstrations, answering visitor inquiries
- Supervised intern and high school staff activities, aiding them in interpretation development and scheduling staffing assignments
- Worked twice weekly with Youth Theater Project with staff from various interpretive branches planning, researching, and developing performances to present to the public
Lottie Nelson Dinning Services / Messiah College, Grantham, PA
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- Managed multiple tasks in keeping food available for dinners
- Worked in various areas of production and service, completing various duties such as dishroom worker and food line server
Food Service Worker
February-May 2011
Pennsylvania State Archives / Harrisburg, PA

- Input data from archival documents into electronic database, organizing information clearly in Excel programs
- Aided in the cleaning and preserving of historical Civil War Muster-Out Rolls through the dry cleaning process and encapsulation
- Retrieved and returned items from archive storage for patrons coming to Archives for research
National Civil War Musuem / Harrisburg, PA

- Transcribed nineteenth century diary of Civil War soldier
- Aided in temporary exhibit planning and research
- Assisted Chief Curator in placing artifacts, text panels, and decorative accents in temporary exhibit creation
- Transcribed, scanned, then edited images of Civil War letters for Museum project, organizing materials on network folders
Digital Archivist Intern
February-May 2012
Curatorial Intern
January-April 2013
RESUME
Education
Work​
experience​
Internships
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park / Harpers Ferry, WV

- Received 40 hours of National Park Service training, reading relevant material to understand park themes and learning how to relay information to the public
- Researched, developed, and presented one hour tours on major park themes to about 20-50 visitors throughout the summer
- Interpreted historic exhibits to a wide diversity of audiences numbering about 200 visitors each day
- Collaborated with other interns in researching, developing, and presenting new exterior exhibit
Living History Intern
May-August 2010
Honors/Awards
National Capital Region Interpretive Teamwork Award & Excellence in Interpretation for Youth Theater Project 2011
Professional Development
"The Future of Civil War History: Looking Beyond the 150th" Conference - 28.5 hours
Additional experience
Volunteer Judge for National History Day
March 2011 & 2013
Messiah College / Mechanicsburg, PA

- Viewed and critqued presentations and papers completed by local junior and senior high students with a group of judges
- Analyzed presentation layout, coherence, and relevance to Hisotry Day theme
- Provided relevant feedback to students on areas of strength and improvement
- Examined students annotated bibliography for depth in research
Volunteer Docent
March-December 2010
Harrisonburg-Rockingham County Historical Society / Dayton, VA

- Used knowledge learned in college courses and reading to educate visitors on nineteenth century decorative arts and material culture
- Planned and designed tour outlines
- Gave tours of the historic house to 5-10 visitors, describing the furnishings and history of the inhabitants