EDUCATION

University of Texas at Austin

Master of Science in Information Studies, GPA: 3.9                            Expected May 2014

Concentration: Archival Studies

 

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor of Arts in Writing Seminars and Philosophy, GPA: 3.9                          May 2009
Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honor Society

 

EXPERIENCE

Dolph Briscoe Center for American History                                 Sept. 2012-Present

Archives Intern

• Processed collections and created finding aids to make collections available for research use
• Created EAD online finding aids and MARC records for new collections
• Standardized digital object metadata in the digital media repository (DMR)
• Monitored reference desk and answered patrons’ research questions
• Assisted with appraisal, assessment, packing, and transportation of collections from donors
• Monitored climate and insect conditions for on-site and off-site collections

 

UT Landmarks Preservation Guild                                        September 2013-Present

Preservation Intern

• Independently monitored and cleaned a public art sculpture, documenting condition changes in online reports for the Landmarks director and Metropolitan Museum of Art conservators
• Attended preservation workshops and seminars

 

Academic Talent Development Program, UC Berkeley               June 2009-July 2012

Program Assistant

• Managed program finances, including student tuition payments, deposits, refunds, and bookkeeping
• Coordinated outreach programs for lower-income students from across California
• Assessed student applications and decided appropriate course placements for applicants
• Wrote, proofread, edited, and processed grade reports, letters, newsletters, and other communications
• Took attendance for all Secondary Division classes (over 1,000 students)
• Assisted parents, faculty, and staff in person, by e-mail, and on the phone

 

Bancroft Library, UC Berkeley                                                   Aug. 2011-Jan. 2012

Registration Desk Volunteer

• Registered new patrons to use the library and assigned daily reader’s cards
• Interviewed patrons to find what they needed and help them request materials
• Inspected patron papers and belongings for security purposes

The Walters Art Museum                                                            Oct. 2005-May 2009

Library Assistant

• Catalogued books and serial publications using MARC standards
• Created, edited, and searched for records in Horizon, Argus, and OCLC databases
• Maintained library collection (over 120,000 volumes) and online and paper card catalogs
• Helped patrons obtain and utilize research materials and interlibrary loans
• Repaired books and did basic bookbinding
• Helped coordinate used book sales for fundraising

 

Johns Hopkins Medical Archives                                                April 2008-Jan. 2009

Archival Assistant

• Described and created finding aids for unprocessed collections
• Digitized and archived historical photos and documents
• Retouched historical photos and documents with Photoshop
• Monitored reference desk and obtained research material for patrons
• Redacted records according to HIPAA guidelines based on patron clearance level
• Indexed collections in GenCat online database

 

CREATIVE LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES

Johns Hopkins Student Radio                                                  March 2008-May 2009

Publicity Director/DJ

• Cataloged new music holdings in the station collection
• Wrote grant applications and secured funding for charity events
• Organized weekly station meetings and training sessions for new DJs
• Created flyers, banners, and other marketing materials
• Organized and staffed station events

 

Witness Theater                                                                                       2007-2009

Playwright/Director

• Wrote and produced four plays
• Directed two student-written plays
• Worked in a team to write, rehearse, and stage an entire play in a 24-hour period
• Assisted with advertising and promotions

 

HONORS/AWARDS

• Mary Cleveland Endowed Presidential Scholarship, UT Austin            2012-2014
• Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Johns Hopkins University                          2009
• Dean’s List (all semesters), Johns Hopkins University                       2005-2009

 

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Intermediate Spanish (written and spoken)
• Database experience: Microsoft Access, 4D, GenCat, Horizon by Citrix, Argus, OCLC
• Encoded Archival Description (EAD), XML, HTML, PHP, Java
• Proficient with MySQL, Microsoft Office, FileMaker Pro, Oxygen, and Archivists Toolkit
• Proficient with creative software including Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Publisher, Audacity, Apple iLife suite, and Final Cut Pro