Experience

TAWANI Enterprises, Inc.
• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Founder’s Project Archivist

  • Jan 2022 - Present

Huntington Learning Center
• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Part-Time Teacher

  • Aug 2020 - Present

John G. Shedd Aquarium
• Library and Special Events Volunteer

  • Sep 2015 - Present


ScholarValet

• Part-Time Researcher

  • Sep 2020 - Jan 2021

  Provided research services to first generation PhD students by creating a list of free web resources Searched Google for articles related to the impact of COVID-19 furloughs and layoffs on higher education institutions Created a Codebook and Excel spreadsheet to document the number of employees and institutions affected by COVID-19 Compiled a list of Google Trends data to visualize the impact of COVID-19 on higher education institutions Researched and compared prices for databases that combined client data, billing, payments, and course information Explored effective marketing strategies such as email campaigns, SMS/MMS text messaging, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and ways to find and utilize keywords Show less



One Day Enrichment

• General Science and High School Biology Teacher

  • Sep 2019 - Dec 2019

  Prepared lesson plans based off of Illinois general science and high school biology school standards Wrote and administered tests Met with parents Met with students one on one Created an individual education plan for students, as needed Taught general science to middle school students once weekly Taught biology to high school students once weekly Assigned and graded homework relevant to course material Prepared lesson plans based off of Illinois general science and high school biology school standards Wrote and administered tests Met with parents Met with students one on one Created an individual education plan for students, as needed Taught general science to middle school students once weekly Taught biology to high school students once weekly Assigned and graded homework relevant to course material



Pritzker Military Museum & Library

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

• Bill Mauldin Collection Cataloging Intern

  • Jun 2019 - Dec 2019

  Conducted original cataloging for political cartoons utilizing current cataloging standards such as MARC, RDA, Library of Congress Subject Headings, and Library of Congress Classification Input item information into CONTENTdm, OCLC Connexion, OCLC Worldshare Management Services Updated catalog to reflect changes in the collection Researched background information for mid to late 20th century political cartoons Conducted original cataloging for political cartoons utilizing current cataloging standards such as MARC, RDA, Library of Congress Subject Headings, and Library of Congress Classification Input item information into CONTENTdm, OCLC Connexion, OCLC Worldshare Management Services Updated catalog to reflect changes in the collection Researched background information for mid to late 20th century political cartoons



Lewis University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• University Archivist

  • Feb 2018 - May 2019

  Provide reference services for research requestsDigitize university and sports news releasesPlace photographs in sleeves as necessaryWork with metadata standards EAD (Encoded Archival Description), EAC-CPF (Encoded Archival Context for Corporate Bodies, Persons, and Families), and XML (eXtensible Markup Language)Delegate digitization and metadata projects to student workersRevise, create, implement new archival policies as needed Track temperature and humidity data for archival roomsMaintain database ARCS (Archival Control System)Inventory and order supplies as neededCollaborate with Library Marketing Team to create themed displays each month Show less

• Technical Services Assistant

  • May 2017 - Feb 2018

  Cataloged monographs, government documents, and electronic items using RDA, MARC, Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), Library of Congress Classification (LCC), and Library of Congress Authorities (LC Authorities)Digitized collections to put in CONTENTdmMaintained and edited metadata for digital collectionsSupervised two to three student workers every Saturday morningProvided reference services in person and by phone, chat, and SMS messaging Deselected items from the library's collectionCollaborated with coworkers during Marketing Meetings to think of creative ideas for the libraryCreated themed displays every month Show less

• Hunter Collection Cataloging Intern

  • Feb 2017 - May 2017

  As a Hunter Collection Cataloging Intern I conducted original cataloging for World War I & II objects. Skills: Utilize RDA, MARC 21 Proficient with CONTENTdm and OCLC WMS As a Hunter Collection Cataloging Intern I conducted original cataloging for World War I & II objects. Skills: Utilize RDA, MARC 21 Proficient with CONTENTdm and OCLC WMS



Professionals Library Service, Inc.

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Librarian

  • Mar 2016 - Oct 2016

  Catalog law library materials in LibraryWorld and EOSWeb databases using AACR2, MARC, RDA, and Library of Congress Subject Headings Provide ready and in-depth legal research by phone and email Check in and route newsletters and serials Maintain the library collection by shelving, straightening, and weeding materials Update loose leaf binders Compose and send firm-wide emails with library updates Order items through Interlibrary Loan Find and pull cases in Westlaw and Lexis databases Record database usage statistics Show less



Dominican University: McGreal Center

• Archive Assistant

  • Oct 2014 - Mar 2016

  Worked with a diverse team to evaluate, organize, arrange, describe, and inventory archival materials according to standard archival practicesAccession and assess relationships between new and previously processed collectionsMaintain records of archive inventory through large spreadsheetsMake reproductions of archival material as neededProcess documents by removing staples and paper clips from documentsPlace photographs in sleeves as necessaryPut aside sensitive documents for professional archivist to evaluateAssist McGreal Center Director by putting together financial statementsResearch background information for Finding AidDigitize books, documents, and photographs through scanningPlan and decorate for multiple birthday parties per semester Show less

• Library & Information Science Graduate Student

  • Aug 2014 - Jan 2016



University of Puget Sound

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Desk Assistant

  • Aug 2012 - May 2014

  Answered all reference questions in person and by phoneWorked with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and community library users to order library materials through consortium libraries and InterLibrary LoanResponsible for the reference desk 8-10 hours per weekOpened the library every Saturday morning shiftSupervised Desk Assistants every Saturday morningOrganized library materials accordingly, 20 books/shift and returned/scanned in booksMaintained library user records as needed in integrated library system, Millennium Show less

• Perspectives Orientation Leader

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2013

  Responsible for reflecting the university's mission of diversity, service, inclusiveness and social justiceFacilitated Green Dot violence prevention discussion to incoming undergraduate studentsAnswered questions about the university and academic programsSuggested ways for students to get involved on campus and in the local communityAssisted with leading Urban Plunge community service activities



El Sobrante Library

• United States
• Government Administration

• Student Assistant

  • Oct 2008 - Jul 2012

  Helped patrons from a wide demographic find library materials that ranged from leisure to academic Shelved 100 holds and over 350 books on carts per work shift Repaired numerous damaged books and collected fines Assisted patrons of all ages with reserving library materials Taught patrons how use the library catalog Collaborated with Young Adult librarian to set up themed displays Maintained library user records when necessary Helped patrons from a wide demographic find library materials that ranged from leisure to academic Shelved 100 holds and over 350 books on carts per work shift Repaired numerous damaged books and collected fines Assisted patrons of all ages with reserving library materials Taught patrons how use the library catalog Collaborated with Young Adult librarian to set up themed displays Maintained library user records when necessary