Experience

Brandywine Workshop and Archives

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Curatorial Assistant and Collections Manager

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  - Preserves, accessions, houses, and manages the digital and analog records of a growing collection of 20,000+ prints; updates all relevant documentation to adopt ethical cataloging standards and clarify or improve language of documentation and contracts. - Represents BWA as senior staff at programs and events. - Liaison for the sale and development of satellite collections within five renowned institutions, including the sale of 175 prints to the National Gallery of Art. - Develops policies and procedures, establishes archival nomenclature, and customizes database functionality to improve user accessibility and expand recorded metadata; trains staff on navigating customizations and the use of ontological record mapping; continues development of new policies and procedures handbook. - Manages staff calendars and event calendar, updates institution's primary website, manages the collection database, and updates the website hosting the institution's public research database; updates websites using WordPress, Elementor, HTML, and CSS coding. - Managed the installation of four major exhibitions; curated and installed two temporary exhibitions in the institution’s communal gallery space. - Coordinates internship and co-op programs with two partner institutions to provide opportunities to BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ students; trains and supervises up to eight students per term. - Hosts monthly live-streamed webinar series, including interviews with the institution's residency artists and curators; coordinates the invitations, onboarding, and honorarium for all webinar participants; provides tech support. - Reviews and updates the language of all residency and exhibition contracts and participation records, ensuring the completion, accuracy, duplication, and archive of all contracts and documentation related to all exhibition and program participants. Show less



myriad

• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Preservation Assessment Consultant

  • Dec 2020 - May 2021

  - Wrote preservation assessments for the special collections of two cultural heritage institutions for inclusion in a report reviewing 20 libraries, archives, and museums for funding from the State of California. - Interviewed collection managers/historic property caretakers; analyzed staff questionnaires; audited site maps, collection housing, reports on accessibility and patron access, building structure reports, and collection development timelines. - Wrote preservation assessments for the special collections of two cultural heritage institutions for inclusion in a report reviewing 20 libraries, archives, and museums for funding from the State of California. - Interviewed collection managers/historic property caretakers; analyzed staff questionnaires; audited site maps, collection housing, reports on accessibility and patron access, building structure reports, and collection development timelines.



Philadelphia Parks & Recreation

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 100 - 200 Employee

• City of Philadelphia's Fairmount Park Historic Resources Archivist

  • Feb 2019 - Jun 2020

  - Identified, classified, accessioned and cataloged objects, documents, and artifacts for retention in a municipal archive of over 10,000 assets. - Copyedited submissions of 8 National Register Historic Resource Survey nominations. - Managed database migration from Archivist’s Toolkit to ArchivesSpace and established triplicate backups for database and digital assets using local, external, and cloud-based storage. - Resolved the inaccurate accession and documentation, and miscataloging and mishousing of 1,300+ maps and drawings. Redesigned the archive, mapped out item relocation, rehoused items, updated object location labels and accession numbers, consolidated records of all affected artifacts, and manually updated each catalog entry. - Created over 2,200 subject records and 1,000 agent records within ArchivesSpace; discovered and corrected 1,600 corrupted digital resource files. Show less



The Fine Art Group

• United Kingdom
• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Arts Management Administrative Assistant / Project Coordinator, Fellow

  • Aug 2017 - May 2018

  - Advised managers on budgeting and workflow. - Served as team manager to a group of up to eight interns. - Assisted with investigative research for the District Attorney’s Office; oversaw intern research; reported completed research findings. - Finalized IRS-compliant reports; managed the digital assets of collections of 1 to 1,000+ objects. - Updated report templates to AAA/USPAP National Regulations; processed CE course registrations. - Assisted with large-scale on-site appraisals; served as client/manager liaison. Show less



Philadelphia Museum of Art

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Museum / Library & Archives Intern

  • May 2017 - Aug 2017

  - Created metadata for digital objects for the John G. Johnson research portal. - Supported a multi-stage project for the deaccessioning or relocation of 10,000 library items, including updating MARC records and holdings in OCLC Connexion. - Trained to use the library’s Forensic Recovery of Evidence Device (FRED). - Created metadata for digital objects for the John G. Johnson research portal. - Supported a multi-stage project for the deaccessioning or relocation of 10,000 library items, including updating MARC records and holdings in OCLC Connexion. - Trained to use the library’s Forensic Recovery of Evidence Device (FRED).



Morris Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Registrar / Curatorial Intern

  • Feb 2017 - May 2017

  - Assisted in exhibition planning and installation, public programming, and media production. - Defined institutional nomenclature; created manual for cataloging and curatorial procedures. - Accessioned and digitized over 1,000 documentary artifacts, letters, and photographs. - Transcribed and translated printed and handwritten documents and correspondence. - Conducted public demonstrations of artifacts and handling techniques. - Assisted in exhibition planning and installation, public programming, and media production. - Defined institutional nomenclature; created manual for cataloging and curatorial procedures. - Accessioned and digitized over 1,000 documentary artifacts, letters, and photographs. - Transcribed and translated printed and handwritten documents and correspondence. - Conducted public demonstrations of artifacts and handling techniques.



Rutgers University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Interlibrary Loans Officer (Library of Science and Medicine)

  • Feb 2017 - May 2017

  - Updated patron and loan records; maintained database integrity; created patron hold requests- Located and processed materials for incoming ILL requests; packaged and processed shipments

• Interlibrary Loans Officer (Archibald S. Alexander Library)

  • Sep 2015 - May 2017

  - Created step-by-step cataloging procedure guide; processed and shipped loan items.- Managed the library’s interlibrary loan service: reviewed incoming and outgoing requests via OCLC WorldShare and the regional PALCI EZBorrow portal.- Updated online databases and conditional requests; resolved loan recalls and delinquencies.- Updated patron and loan records; maintained database integrity; created patron hold requests.- Located and processed materials for incoming requests; packaged and processed shipments.- Reviewed and deleted completed loan titles from directory; organized copyright renewals. Show less



IFPDA Print Fair

• New York, NY

• Print Vendor Assistant

  • Oct 2016 - Oct 2016

  - Coordinated with fair management; co-managed the vendor's booth. - Handled, installed, and packaged pre-modern fine art prints; processed invoicing; monitored loss prevention. - Coordinated with fair management; co-managed the vendor's booth. - Handled, installed, and packaged pre-modern fine art prints; processed invoicing; monitored loss prevention.



Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers University

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Registrar Intern

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

  - Cataloged in TMS and re-housed 5% of the 22,000 objects of the Norton Dodge Collection. - Verified records; created new box lists; organized physical storage; created intern procedure guide. - Cataloged in TMS and re-housed 5% of the 22,000 objects of the Norton Dodge Collection. - Verified records; created new box lists; organized physical storage; created intern procedure guide.



Shifting Cities: Urban Heritage in the 21st Century Conference

• The Heldrich Hotel in New Brunswick, NJ

• Panel Organizer and Graduate Volunteer

  • Nov 2015 - Nov 2015

  - Liaison to 5 panel members; managed data files, presentations, and coordinated tech preparations. - Managed adjustments of live audio equipment; assisted during audience Q&A. - Liaison to 5 panel members; managed data files, presentations, and coordinated tech preparations. - Managed adjustments of live audio equipment; assisted during audience Q&A.



Meijer

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Inventory and Pricing Team Member

  • Feb 2015 - May 2015

  - Directly assisted Inventory and Pricing manager; received/managed inventory; filed reports remedying stock issues - Assisted customers and monitored loss prevention; monitored company-wide customer satisfaction standard - Developed and implemented new procedures regarding products, storage, filing, and policies - Directly assisted Inventory and Pricing manager; received/managed inventory; filed reports remedying stock issues - Assisted customers and monitored loss prevention; monitored company-wide customer satisfaction standard - Developed and implemented new procedures regarding products, storage, filing, and policies



LuckyStar Enterprises, Inc.

• Inventory Archivist, Product Researcher, and Online Listings Manager for Luckystar Enterprises, Inc.

  • Dec 2014 - May 2015

  - Researched product information and related products on the market - Archived inventory metadata - Developed detailed online listings advertising products - Researched product information and related products on the market - Archived inventory metadata - Developed detailed online listings advertising products



AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS INC.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate and Customer Service Representative

  • May 2012 - May 2013

  - Cross-disciplined as sales associate, mannequin specialist, customer service representative, and cashier - Managed store when supervisors were unavailable; assisted with store opening/closing and bank transfers - Adapted to a new register system and provided training to new employees; completed detailed daily reports - Assisted customers and communicated with other stores regarding inventory and transactions - Fostered genuine customer relations - Handled and processed sensitive information confidentially Show less



WhiteBox Solar

• Independent Design Contractor

  • Apr 2011 - Apr 2011

  - Redesigned company logo and website banner - Frequent communication and creation of prototypes to match the client’s expectations - Management, organization, and delivery of multiple data files - Redesigned company logo and website banner - Frequent communication and creation of prototypes to match the client’s expectations - Management, organization, and delivery of multiple data files



Animal Care and Medical Center

• Libertyville, IL

• Veterinary Clinic Assistant and Animal Caretaker

  • Sep 2007 - Dec 2007

  - Assisted doctors with animal examinations and basic medical procedures - Unsupervised caretaker of housed animals, holding facility, and medical work stations - Maintained a flexible schedule outside of school hours and worked extended shifts - Assisted doctors with animal examinations and basic medical procedures - Unsupervised caretaker of housed animals, holding facility, and medical work stations - Maintained a flexible schedule outside of school hours and worked extended shifts