Arielle Lewis has over 10 years of experience working in museum collections and archives. She currently works as an Archivist for the Delray Beach Historical Society, overseeing the preservation of their 12,000+ item collection. She also assists the Curatorial team at the Morikami Museum, inputting objects into their collection database. Her background includes internships focused on collection management and guest relations at several Florida museums. She has a BA in Anthropology and a MA in Museum Studies.

1. Arielle Lewis
16209 Mahogany Drive, Boynton Beach, FL 33436
954-646-2168; Email: arielle_lewis07@yahoo.com
Delray Beach Historical Society, November 2014 to Present
Archivist, Delray Beach, Florida
• Oversees the careful preservation of the City of Delray Beach’s archival collection, spanning over 12,000 items;
studies and becomes familiar with all items in the collection.
• Serves the public with research, image and information requests.
• Develops content for and maintains archive news and materials for the website; assists the Director with content
gathering for writing assignments, media releases, the Society’s newsletter and article submissions.
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, October 2014 to Present
Curatorial Assistant, Delray Beach, Florida
• Assists the Curatorial team with various projects and exhibit installations.
• Inputs and accessions objects into Past Perfect.
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, May 2013 to September 2014
Membership and Guest Relations Associate, Delray Beach, Florida
• Responsible for providing excellent customer service to museum members and visitors by answering general
inquiries and having extensive knowledge of the facility and its services.
• Uses database program Raiser’s Edge to look up membership information, print membership cards and provide
assistance with membership renewals.
• Has a clear understanding of how data is an integral part of the Membership Office, and is committed to
maintaining clean, consistent, and accurate data.
Walt Disney Company, January 2012 to July 2012
Professional Internship Program, Conservation Education Presenter, Disney’s Animal Kingdom
• Presented entertaining and educational discussions on wildlife and conservation to guests at Disney’s Animal
Kingdom Theme Park.
• Worked with younger guests at the Disney’s Animal Kingdom Kids Discovery Clubs to introduce children to
concepts of conservation.
• Learned to work as part of a team with a large group of interns, as well as a variety of leaders and coordinators.
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, June 2011 to December 2011, January 2014 to Present
Collections Intern, Delray Beach, Florida
• Assisted the Curator of Collections in various collection management activities, including writing conditioning
reports and accessioning and deaccessioning objects.
• Worked with a team of curators and exhibit designers to learn the process of exhibit development, including exhibit
installation and de-installation.
Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Museum, January 2011 to May 2011
Collections Intern, Clewiston, Florida
• Assisted the Registrar and Associate Registrar in various collection management activities such as cataloging
materials in a digital collection management database, labeling and storing artifacts, and participating in collection
inventories.

2. Education: Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
Master of Arts, Johns Hopkins for Museum Studies Masters Program
Baltimore, Maryland
Skills and Achievements:
• Proficient in specific Microsoft Office software including Word, Power Point, and Excel.
• Experience with the PastPerfect digital archive system and Raisers Edge database program.
• Experience with the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) standards.