Christopher Mcgarrity

Traveling Exhibitions Manager

Christopher Mcgarrity is a skilled professional, working in The Field Museum main office of which is in 226. on the position of Assistant Exhibitions Registrar and Collections Coordinator since 2015. Christopher Mcgarrity gained professional experience in more than 17 positions at various companies. Christopher Mcgarrity went to the University of Chicago and was studying from 2014 to 2015. This expert has the following professional qualifications: Vertebrate Paleontology Field School, Archaeology Field School, and Utah Geological Survey. Kanab, Utah is the area, where this expert was known to live. The person's phone number and email can be accessed through SoftwareOfficial on demand.
Name variants:
Kristopher Mcgarrity, Chris Mcgarrity, Christy Mcgarrity, Kit Mcgarrity, Kester Mcgarrity, Kristof Mcgarrity, Toph Mcgarrity, Topher Mcgarrity, Kris Mcgarrity, Stophel Mcgarrity
Last updated Jul 05, 2024

Contact Information

Last Update
Jun 27, 2022
Email
cm**@fieldmuseum.org, mc**@gmail.com, ch**@mam.org
Location
Kanab, UT
Company
The Field Museum

Workplace

Assistant Exhibitions Registrar and Collections Coordinator

Work History

Assistant Exhibitions Registrar and Collections Coordinator

1400 south Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
The Field Museum is an educational institution concerned with the diversity and relationships in nature and among cultures. It provides collection-based research and learning for greater pub...
Nov 2015 — May 2019

Traveling Exhibitions Manager

1400 south Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
from May 2019

Collections Assistant

1400 south Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
Created over 200,000 records in KE EMu for specimens in the Botanical collection. Assisted with the coordination of the Integrated Digitized Biocollections WeDigBio collections digitizatio...
Jun 2015 — Nov 2015

Assistant Registrar, Anthropology

1400 south Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
Supervised a team of third-party contractors and Field Museum staff on the maintenance of cases in Pacific Spirits. Coordinated the de-installation/re-installation and environmental monito...
Aug 2015 — Sep 2015

Exhibition Registration and Collections Intern

1400 south Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
Led a data migration project for all fossils on display in Evolving Planet from FileMaker Pro to KE EMu. Created and uploaded multimedia content into KE EMu for all artifacts going on disp...
Dec 2014 — Jun 2015

Business Development Manager

Increased annual revenue by 26.3% from 2011 to 2013 through marketing and business development efforts. Managed all projects in Canada for Sotheby’s and was instrumental in their growth in...
Oct 2011 — Jul 2014

Marketing Consultant

Developed strategies to expand into international markets, focusing primarily on the United States and Canada. Researched and visited tourist attractions, resorts, and restaurants in Peru ...
Dec 2011 — Jul 2014

Palaeobiology Technical Assistant

Prepared and identified fossils using pneumatic and hand tools, air abrasion, and a microscope. Stabilized fossils using vinac, cyanoacrylate, epoxy, and plaster. Photographed, catalogued...
May 2011 — Oct 2011

Research Intern

1400 south Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
Photographed a new, unnamed dinosaur and created figures for publication using Adobe Creative Suite. Performed research on theropod dinosaurs from Utah for future publications. Performed ...
Dec 2009 — Dec 2009

Paleontology Technician

760 Horizon St, Grand Junction, CO
Prepared a ceratopsian frill in the preparation lab. Performed fieldwork with the crew from the Utah Museum of Natural History. Excavated, jacketed, and collected dinosaur fossils, and as...
Sep 2009 — Nov 2009

Preparation and Field Technician

Prepared a disarticulated hadrosaur skull encased in hard sandstone in the preparation lab. Constructed support jackets for long-term storage of fossil specimens. Studied disarticulated h...
May 2009 — Aug 2009

Exhibition Developer

Developed, designed, and installed temporary and permanent exhibitions on the history of Markham. Functioned as liaison with community service organizations in Markham. Provided assistanc...
Feb 2009 — Apr 2009

Exhibition Preparator

Served as liaison with museum registrars, curators, project managers, and exhibition designers. Worked with ROM registrars and traveling curators from Ukraine to unpack and condition repor...
Oct 2008 — Feb 2009

Curatorial Assistant

Acted as Curator from June – November 2008. Managed the Curatorial Department, composed of 5 employees. Developed, designed, and installed temporary and permanent exhibitions on the histo...
Nov 2007 — Nov 2008

Assistant Registrar

Managed the collections database, MimsyXG, and digitized collections records. Cross-referenced paper records against the previous database prior to data migration to MimsyXG.
Sep 2008 — Oct 2008

Special Events Assistant

Helped with the execution of events and performances, including the Caribana festival. Worked with children in the ROM Kids Studio as part of the ROM’s Kids Weekends programming. Distribu...
Jul 2008 — Sep 2008

Curatorial Intern

700 north Art Museum Dr, Milwaukee, WI 04007
Compiled press kits for donors and sponsors of Biedermeier: The Invention of Simplicity. Researched works and artists in the collection and others for possible acquisition. Assisted with ...
Sep 2006 — Mar 2007

Education

2014 — 2015
2013 — 2014
2010 — 2011
1997 — 2001

Occupations

Executive
Manager
Coordinator
Operations Manager
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Skills

Museum Collections
Museums
Curating
Art Exhibitions
Event Management
Marketing Communications
Social Media Marketing
Art
Museum Education
Project Management
Public Relations
Research
Social Media
Arts Administration
Exhibit Design
Integrated Marketing
Art History
History
Community Engagement
Archives
Archaeology
Nonprofits
Email Marketing
Fine Art
Cultural Heritage
Paleontology
Editing
Fundraising
Facebook
Adobe Creative Suite
Publications
Grant Writing
Galleries
Partnerships
Marketing
Community Outreach
Blogging
Web Design
Volunteer Management
Partnership Development
Exhibit Preparation
Sponsorship
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