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Expert Profile
Elinor Thomas
Pronouns:
She/Her
Availability:
Available
Full-time
Position Type:
Washington
District Of Columbia
United States of America
Email:
Years in the field:
1 – 5 Years
Areas of Expertise
Administrative Support, Curatorial/Collections, Events, Explainer/guide, Operations, Project Management, Research & Evaluation, Security/Safety, Strategic Planning, Other
I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Art. Over the last year, I have been working as a Museum Supervisor at The Phillips Collection following my time as a Museum Assistant. In the supervisor role, I handle all scheduling matters for the security department, supervise around sixty-five Museum Assistants, research and write emergency response plans, and secure the operations of the museum around the clock. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I worked tirelessly to ensure the safety of the museum and dedicating my time to maintaining the museum operations. Recently, I have worked closely with the Reopening Task Force to prepare for the return of visitors to the museum. I have drafted scripting for the guards to use as they engage with visitors, contributed to routing decisions, and assisted with signage. I worked closely across departments and have collaborated successfully.