EDUCATION

Caitlin E. Kearney

EMAIL: caitlinkearney6@gmail.com
PHONE: (301) 512-9876
WEBSITE: caitlinkearney.me

2014-2016


2007-2011

The George Washington University

MA Museum Studies Candidate
Northwestern University
BS Journalism, Art History

SKILLS

-Computer & Digital Media: Microsoft Office, Twitter,

Instagram, Storify, Hootsuite, Tumblr, Drupal, basic
WordPress
-Databases: Cision PR Software and Vocus; trained in
museum collections and digital asset management systems
-Photography: Digital SLR
-Editorial: AP Style

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Smithsonian National Museum of American History, Washington, D.C.June to Dec. 2014
Education & Public Engagement Intern, Object Project
Researched and wrote original content for both the Object Project exhibit and the museum blog,
presenting historical objects and relevant themes in creative ways
Worked with the exhibition team and senior museum staff to produce content for the blog
Edited blog posts, facilitated their review by appropriate museum staff, and created posts using Drupal
Planned, researched and executed timely social media strategies around Object Project content
Created summaries of social media efforts using Storify and presented results to the exhibition team
VSC Public Relations, San Francisco, CAAug. 2011 to Apr. 2014
Positions Held: Account Coordinator, Account Executive, Account Manager
Directly managed up to four technology client accounts; proposed and executed public relations strategies
Wrote thought leadership pieces to showcase clients expertise in top tech and business press
Created targeted pitches and press releases; established relationships with the press
Trained and oversaw coordinators assisting on my client accounts
de Young Museum, Fine Arts Museums of San FranciscoOct. 2013 to Apr. 2014
Communications Intern
Created press outreach plans and media lists; drafted press releases
Proposed and crafted blog posts; posted original content to the museums Instagram and Twitter accounts
Popular Science Magazine, New York, NYJan. to March 2011
Editorial Intern
Wrote several articles that were published in the print magazine and online
Pitched story ideas to senior editors and interviewed expert sources
Smithsonian National Postal Museum, Washington, D.C.Aug. to Sept. 2009
Web Team Intern
Developed a plan to showcase the museum collection through online exhibits
Presented this proposal to senior museum staff; received approval and implemented it

ACTIVITIES

Volunteer blogger, City Dogs RescueCurrent

Paul Madonna Studios, Intern2012-2013
San Francisco Art Enthusiast, Contributor2013
SFMOMA, Volunteer2012-2013
Medill Innocence Project, Reporter and Writer2011
Northwestern Art Review, Editorial Staff2010-2011
The Daily Northwestern, Photographer2008-2010