Curriculum Vitae
A short version of Kayla’s CV is outlined on this page. The complete and detailed version is accessible via the button below; however, due to the sensitive nature of some information, that iteration is only available upon special request.
Education
MPhil Textile Conservation
Centre for Textile Conservation and Technical Art History, University of Glasgow, UK
2017 - 2019
B.A. Anthropology B.S. Art with a concentration in Art History
Minors in Chemistry and Apparel & Textiles
State University of New York at Oneonta, USA
2011 - 2014
Post-Graduate Experience
Kayla’s work experience after completing her masters degree.
Engen Conservation Fellow
National Air and Space Museum
2022-Present
Contractor
Bynon Art Services, LLC
2021 - 2022
Conservator
Museum Textile Services, LLC
2019 - 2021
Pre-Program and Graduate Experience
Art conservation experience gained prior to and while earning her master’s degree.
Upholstery Conservation Intern
Knole Conservation Studio, National Trust, UK
2018
Conservation Technician
Bynon Art Services, LLC
2017
Paintings Conservation Intern
Lunder Conservation Center, Smithsonian American Art Museum
2016
Furniture Conservation Intern
Peebles Island Resource Center
2016 and 2015 - 2016
Andrew W. Mellon Objects Conservation Intern
National Museum of African American History and Culture
2016
Asian Paintings Conservation Intern
Nishio Conservation Studio
2015
Textile Conservation Intern
National Museum of American History
2015
Volunteer Experience
During Kayla’s masters degree she volunteered at a few museums and institutions.
Centre for Textile Conservation
Assisted with research project Situating Pacific Barkcloth in Time & Place
Glasgow School of Art Archives and Collections
Assisted with 2014 fire recovery project
Speaking Engagements
Kayla’s past and future speaking engagements.
Tennessee Association of Museums (TAM)
“Re-Housing a Doll Collection - Challenges with Multi-Composite Materials”
March 2022
Professional Affiliations
Kayla is a member of the following organizations.