Jordan Delgado
Huntington Beach
Summary
Adaptable and organized with passion for art and culture, bringing deep understanding of museum practices and archival research coupled with strong administrative and communication skills. Possesses keen eye for detail and solid grasp of cataloging and database management. Dedicated to enhancing visitor experience and preserving cultural heritage through efficient management and innovative exhibits.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
American University
2025.08 - 2026.05
- Assisted in data collection and analysis for research projects.
- Prepared reports and presentations summarizing research outcomes.
- Participated in regular meetings with project supervisors, providing progress updates and discussing potential challenges or areas for improvement.
- Managed multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to high-quality standards.
- Close-captioned video lectures and moderated select panels for the Feminist Art History Conference at American University
- Wrote wall texts for museum exhibition
- Scanned and electronically organized primary sources
Graduate Assistant
American University
2025.01 - 2025.05
- Developed and managed organized, orderly student databases and tracking systems.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with students and faculty members.
Co-curator and Programmer
American University Museum at the Katzen Center
2025.01 - 2025.05
- Curated diverse exhibitions, enhancing audience engagement through innovative storytelling and thematic coherence.
- Collaborated with artists and stakeholders to develop programmatic content aligned with institutional goals.
- Coordinated installation logistics, maintaining timelines and quality standards throughout exhibition setup.
- Developed educational materials for public programs, fostering community involvement and awareness of contemporary art.
- Evaluated visitor feedback to refine future exhibition strategies, improving overall visitor experience.
- Worked closely with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects that combined art, history, science, or social studies themes into cohesive exhibitions.
- Collaborated with artists and other institutions for diverse and enriching exhibitions, attracting a wider audience.
Education
Master of Arts - Art History
American University
Washington, DC2026-05
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
American University
Washington, DC2024-12
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- Self-directed and motivated
- Academic presentations
- Literature reviews
- Academic research
- Research and analysis
- Grant writing
- Academic writing
Accomplishments
- Delivered poster presentation on "Questioning Relationships in Andrea del Castagno's Uomini Famosi" at Graduate Research Symposium at the University of Alabama in 2025.
- Presented research on "Liberation found in Andrea del Castagno's Uomini Famosi" at Robyn Rafferty Mathias Student Research Conference in 2024.
- Collaborated with a team in the development of the exhibition "Alone, Together: Viewpoints from the Corcoran Legacy Collection."
- Developed an interactive website using Omeka S for Master's Capstone Project.
- Served as co-Programmer on "Alone, Together: Viewpoints from the Corcoran Legacy Collection."
Software Proficiencies
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
- Canva
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro)
- Omeka S
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
American University
2025.08 - 2026.05
Graduate Assistant
American University
2025.01 - 2025.05
Co-curator and Programmer
American University Museum at the Katzen Center
2025.01 - 2025.05
Master of Arts - Art History
American University
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
American University