Highly motivated Museum Studiesgraduate with a passion for localhistory, community storytelling,and thoughtful leadership.Bringing a diverse background inarchaeology, heritage digitisation,and public engagement,combined with hands-onexperience in collections care andmuseum operations. Proven skillsin museum practice, teamleadership, businessadministration, and buildingcommunity relationships.

April Claasen

Highly motivated Museum Studiesgraduate with a passion for localhistory, community storytelling,and thoughtful leadership.Bringing a diverse background inarchaeology, heritage digitisation,and public engagement,combined with hands-onexperience in collections care andmuseum operations. Proven skillsin museum practice, teamleadership, businessadministration, and buildingcommunity relationships.

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Highly motivated Museum Studiesgraduate with a passion for localhistory, community storytelling,and thoughtful leadership.Bringing a diverse background inarchaeology, heritage digitisation,and public engagement,combined with hands-onexperience in collections care andmuseum operations. Proven skillsin museum practice, teamleadership, businessadministration, and buildingcommunity relationships.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Volunteer at Marlborough Museum / Heritage Marlborough
January 1, 2024 - Present
Active contribution to collections management by cataloging objects; participated in preventive conservation efforts, rehousing objects, basic cleaning and condition reporting to ensure long-term preservation. Gained hands-on experience with archival processes.
Summer Scholar at Massey University Museum / Heritage Marlborough
January 1, 2022 - Present
Co-led a pilot project to consolidate and standardise cataloguing for Massey University's visual arts and heritage collections; developed a logical accession numbering system, authored Catalogue Manual and Data Entry Forms, and designed an Excel-based Collection Management System with robust data standards and quality control; defined documentation standards for iwi affiliations and consistent measurement protocols; culminated in a final report outlining methodology and recommendations for future collection initiatives.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of Auckland
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
Master of Arts in Museum Practice & Heritage Management at Massey University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Veron CMS Basics training
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
Past Perfect CMS
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025
eHive CMS
January 11, 2030 - September 15, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services