Objective: To obtain a challenging and rewarding position in the field of librarianship and/or archives where I can use my previous experience to grow within and contribute to the profession.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Palmer School of Library and Information Science, Long Island University, Brookville, NY
Master of Science in Library and Information Science (MSLIS), September 2010, GPA 4.0
Archives & Records Management Certificate
Rare Books and Special Collections Letter of Recognition
The University of the South, Sewanee, TN
B.A, Anthropology, May 2001
Order of Gownsmen, University academic honor society
PROFESSIONAL LIBRARY EXPERIENCE
Cooper-Hewitt Museum Library, New York, NY 2009 – 2010
Intern and Volunteer
Assisted with creating bibliographic records, inter-library loan requests, reference questions and processing collections for digitization. Special projects included the pre-cataloging of artist books, assisting the Director in preparing for presentations, researching cataloging methods for trade catalogs and processing new acquisitions. Assisted with the selection of books and serials for off-site storage when library relocates.
American Numismatic Society, New York, NY Summer 2010
Intern
Researched and examined archival collections including papers of curators and numismatists in order to compose biographical and scope and content notes. Created box lists and re-housed collections using acid free boxes, folders, Mylar and archival ribbon. Made suggestions on restricting certain files based on sensitive content. Created Cutter numbers, bar coded and inputted items into the Library’s catalog. Edited catalog records as needed.
National Archives at New York City 2010 - present
Volunteer
Assist with the processing, labeling and re-housing of government files and ledgers into acid free boxes and folders. Used Access and Excel to input and organize data for inclusion in the Archive’s database.
Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn, NY 2009 – 2010
Volunteer
Created weekly arts and crafts programs for toddlers through middle school aged children based on current seasons and themes.
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
First Choice Staffing and InfoCurrent, New York, NY 2008 - present
Temporary Staff
Worked for companies including AccountNet, Allianz Global Investors, Brooklyn Public Library and Reading International, as a temporary employee. Performed tasks such as creating business proposals, Excel documents, shelving books, filing and answering phones.
Evins Communications, LTD., New York, NY Feb. 2008 – Sept. 2008
Account Executive
Worked in the food and beverage division, providing marketing, public relations and branding support and services to clients such as Maker’s Mark and HALL Wines. Researched and secured partnership opportunities for clients. Created new business proposals for prospective clients and participated in presentations. Secured feature and round up placements utilizing creative pitching and strong media relationships.
Frederick Wildman and Sons, LTD., New York, NY 2006 - 2008
Public Relations Assistant, Wine Importer
Composed pitch letters and press releases throughout the year based on upcoming seasons and themes. Coordinated and attended trade events each year. Managed all press inquiries including fact checking, imagery and samples. Administered and distributed both print and digital press clips to sales force. Handled all company charitable requests and donations.
Random House Inc., New York, NY 2003 - 2005
Art Department Coordinator and Photo Assistant, Publishing
Assisted in the research and selection of images for the interiors and covers of publications, including Fodor’s Travel Guides and The Princeton Review Guides. Learned Photoshop to scan and edit slides and photographs. Corresponded with photographers and organizations concerning image rights and usage. Worked with FileMaker Pro and SAP databases to compose contact lists and pay invoices.
Triple C Distributing Co., Knoxville, TN 2001 - 2003
Administrative Assistant/Assistant Office Manager, Wine Distributor
Composed weekly sales reports in Excel for selling and marketing analysis. Assisted in the tracking and processing of invoices. Wrote company checks to vendors and deposited money from clients. Explored cost saving options for office supplies and outside services.
Composed weekly sales reports in Excel for selling and marketing analysis. Assisted in the tracking and processing of invoices. Wrote company checks to vendors and deposited money from clients. Explored cost saving options for office supplies and outside services.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Access · Adobe Acrobat · ALEPH · BurrellesLuce · Cision · DACS/EAD · Excel · FileMaker Pro · Horizon · HTML · Illiad · Lotus Notes · MARC · Outlook · Photoshop · PowerPoint · SAP · Word · XML
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
American Library Association
New York Library Association
New York Library Club
Special Libraries Association of New York
Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York, Inc.
New York Metropolitan Chapter of the Art Libraries Society of North America
