ABOUT ME
Kimberly Selinske is a Women's Historian at Death Valley National Park, researching, conducting oral histories, and developing new interpretative content. I graduated from the Public History Master's program at Colorado State University in 2019 with a concentration in Museum Studies and the history of gender & sexuality. As an intern at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, I learned archival and curatorial standards through the preservation of presidential documents and objects. Communicating history to the public in new and engaging ways is my core passion, and I look forward to working towards that goal in all future endeavors.
Experience
HISTORIAN
DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK
GREAT BASIN INSTITUTE
July 2020 - Present
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Conduct original research to expand the park's narrative regarding women, mining, and the formation of the park
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Collaborate with Interpretation staff to translate research into interpretive programming for the public
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Assist in collections management through object rehousing, environmental monitoring, and integrated pest management
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Conduct oral histories to better document recent park history
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Research and write determinations of eligibility for various park properties to comply with Section 106 requirements
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Work with partners for Cooperative Agreements, Value Analyses, and grants
COLLECTIONS VOLUNTEER
AVENIR MUSEUM OF DESIGN & MERCHANDISING
August 2018 - June 2019
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Learned embARK software in inventorying collections
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Created an archiving system for loose records
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Designed advertisements and banners in Illustrator
HISTORIAN
COVINA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
July 2018 - Present
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Organized oral history program for aging members
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Researched church and local religious history for 100th anniversary
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Communicated with church base to tell collaborative stories
VOLUNTEER IN ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST
April 2017 - June 2018
Facilitated guest experiences with Forest Service staff
Provided seasonal and daily safety updates to all guests
Monitored trail safety and local animal safety at top of drive into the trailhead for Sturtevant.
ENGLISH TEACHER
February 2016 - February 2017
Taught English to Korean elementary students from Grades 1 - 6
Planned and lead successful summer camp to encourage immersive learning
Developed unique communication skills to overcome language barrier
BAGS PACKED AND HEADED TO THE ROCKIES EXHIBIT
January 2018 - May 2018
Designed digital walking tour through Fort Collins, CO
Collaborated with local businesses to establish mini exhibit spaces along tour to encourage guest engagement
Created all panels in the physical museum exhibit
Designed cases and installed artifacts and mounts
Facilitated opening night speech and guest flow
LOUNGING IN THE 60S: FORGOTTEN FURNISHINGS OF BEAVER MEADOWS VISITOR CENTER
August 2017 - December 2017
Built online exhibit for archivist of Rocky Mountain National Park
Problem solved code issues and exhibit pathways in digital experiences
Developed a Scalar website that serves archivists, researchers, and guests
GRADUATE STUDENT
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
August 2017 - May 2019
Conducted original archival research for a paper on gender in animation history
Fostered teamwork within cohort through clear, supportive communication
Taught undergraduate students American History after 1876
DIGITAL INTERN
DIGITAL LIBERAL ARTS HUB @ CSU
January 2018 - May 2018
Built a large-scale Gephi project for College of Liberal Arts
Developed demo website & tutorials for Scalar, Omeka, & Gephi
Mastered spreadsheets and metadata management
INTERN
RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY
May - August 2018
Learned application of Collections Management practices
Collaborated with various departments on different projects
Managed the museum's Instagram account for 2 months
CURATOR
HURST RANCH HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
June 2018 - December 2018
Created digital database, with a physical copy for the board
Photographed and inventoried all items in historic house
Taught staff to implement more consistent conservation policies
EDUCATION
MA IN PUBLIC HISTORY
CONCENTRATION IN MUSEUMS
August 2017 - June 2019
Project experience with NPS and local museums
Presented museum and teaching techniques multiple times
Graduate Teaching Assistant for undergraduate survey courses
BA IN HISTORY, POLITICAL SCIENCE
August 2012 - December 2015
Graduated Cum Laude
​Revitalized the History Club through social media
Member of Phi Alpha Theta Honor and National Society for Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)
UC RIVERSIDE
Summer 2015
Learned from new professors about the history of politics on the global economy
Worked with others students to develop local solutions to global problems
SEMESTER AT SEA
January 2014 - April 2014
Balanced 3 courses with visiting 11 countries in 4 months
Earned perfect grades to get Honor Roll onboard
Contrasted book learning with experiential trips within countries
SKILLS
LET’S CONNECT
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626-272-4196
