Experience

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  Metropolitan Transportation Authority

  • New York City Metropolitan Area

  • FOIL Records Officer

    • Sep 2021 - Apr 2023
    • New York City Metropolitan Area

    -Assess responsive documentation, and perform review of routine and semi-routine FOIL requests-Work across entire MTA enterprise to identify custodians and collect records in response to FOIL requests-Proactively track and comply with statutory deadlines. Prepare regular reports of FOIL request trafficServe as advisor on technical needs of FOIL processes including evaluation of processing systems and advising on potential new technology to maintain best in class FOIL compliance -Provide guidance and direction to IT personnel and other MTA staff for purposes of document collection•Function as a principal advisor/analyst to senior level stakeholders on matters involving collection of records•Perform a wide variety of tasks for attorneys on an as-needed-basis, including monitor progress of pending legislation and assist in performing computerized research using Lexis•Functions in several respects within statutory and regulatory frameworks which limit and control the position's authority. Interpretations of law and regulations are reviewed with staff lawyers and this position is responsible for accurately communicating those interpretations to others•Has limited level of authority for decision making, which is subject to approval by departmental management. Decision making authority over their immediate responsibilities is routine or semi-routine with some diversification and occurs within established, detailed practices and instructions and/or with immediately available assistance•May perform analysis and research. Reports findings to immediate supervisor. May be involved with quality assurance reviews as directed by immediate supervisor•Exercises proper judgment in responding to inquiries while referring more complex issues to the appropriate individuals within the department•Supports implementation of policies and procedures for the department’s group. Does not make recommendations for policy and procedural changes without final approval from the Chief

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  New York Law School

  • New York City Metropolitan Area

  • Project Archivist

    • Sep 2022 - Feb 2023
    • New York City Metropolitan Area

    -Maintain and preserve archival collections-Manage storage conditions -order archival supplies-Prepare indexes, meta-tags, and material descriptions where appropriate-Convert material into digital format for the NYLS institutional repository-work independent and with a ream on special ongoing projects that include creating print and digital content to [promote archival material and posting information on the NYLS institutional repository-Handles any other duties that may need to be digitized and/or archived

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  South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures & the Arts

  • Bronx, New York, United States

  • Library Media Specialist

    • Dec 2020 - Aug 2021
    • Bronx, New York, United States

    -Manages day-to-day social media updates -Ensures Student safety by adhering to the school policies and procedures,-Promotes the role of the library and the range of resources that students and teachers can access,-Supports and develops the literacy information across all grade and curriculum levels, -Assists students in the use of library materials which include physical and electronic format material, online catalogs and special reference materials,-Keep an inventory of the media center materials,-Order material and pay balances,-Assign holding codes,-Assist and support the use of digital media presentation materials which include chromebooks, iPads, apps, etc.-Plan and organize the work according to the school's schedule,-Colborate with teachers with technology and learning within their programs,-Assist small groups and individuals with access to library material, -Manage the library and provide oversight of the general operations of the media center,-Support the Director of Technology,-Process In/Out books, magazines, and audio-visual materials, -Re-shelved and return library material,-Maintain the respect of confidentiality, and-Communicate ideas and directives.

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  New York Law School

  • New York City Metropolitan Area

  • Sr. Exectuive Aministrative Asst. / Library Assistant

    • Feb 2020 - Jun 2020
    • New York City Metropolitan Area

    ● Provided administrative and secretarial support for the Associate Dean and the Library Department staff,● Financial record keeping and kept track of the budget for Library Department,● Timesheet and attendance recording of students for required classes,● Coordinated meetings and kept up-to-date calendar● Obtained supplies and coordinating mailiings,● Worked on special projects which included link checking of entire college website and transcribed ledgers dating back to the 1800’s,● Updated the Mendick Matters Blog, web and portal pages● Updated hours and signage of the library,● Planned, prioritized and organized sensitive and confidential information,● Kept track of monthly meeting minutes.

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  R/GA

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Project Archivist / Assistant Curator of Special Collections

    • May 2019 - Dec 2019
    • Greater New York City Area

    • Worked closely with Curator of Special Collections.• Arranged, described, and inspected 40 + years of film, print and press material.• Re-housed archival material,• Researched all company historical material.• Set up a naming system and created a searchable database.• Digitally scanned and named paper, film, slides, chromes, and other imagery• Cataloged all historical material and set aside imagery and other collections for special projects.• Created images and files to be viewed in-house and to the other global offices,• Created a timeline of work,• Created a finding aid for future use.

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  Metropolitan Transportation Authority

  • United States
  • Urban Transit Services
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Corporate Records Manager / Archivist

    • Aug 2015 - May 2019

    • Develop, establish and implement companywide vital records polices, standards and guidelines to conform to agency requirements. • Perform research for laws, regulations and practices related to retention of vital records.• Develop, publish, maintain and update records retention schedules. • Supervise data entry. Transfers, retrieval and re-filing of file cartons to/from off-site records centers. • Maintain original MTA polices and assign and track policy numbers. • Oversee and coordinate the digitization program which includes the selection of records to be microfilmed or digitized and monitoring the flow of records to and from the document imaging vendor.• Administer the MTA archives policy and archives repository. • Inspect, appraise, accession and arrange archival records. • Preform basic preservation procedure. • Plan all annual and mid-year budget requests for the delivery of records management services at MTA Headquarters.• Initiate Purchase requisitions for goods and services. • Approve invoices and time sheets• Manage staffing requirements for MTA records management such as training, evaluations, supervision and so forth.

  • Records and Information Specialist / Assistant Librarian

    • Oct 2007 - Aug 2015

    Examine incoming record materials, enter the information electronically using the GAIN database, code it and file on a shared drive.Send boxes offsite and locate them when requested and keep track of materials that are removed throughout multiple departments within the MTA headquarters and other locations.Set up destruction of materials.Assist users with microfilm and microfiche readers.Set up files to be created into PDF and microfilmed.Work directly with Iron Mountain for all off-site requests and pick-ups, destruction, shredding, and data entry on the Iron Mountain database.Handled all of the legal department’s files on-site central files and offsite files.Catalogue and code law library materials and retrieve information from computer databases.Send out and keep track of daily, weekly, and monthly periodicals.Direct library users to standard references organize and maintain periodicals, prepare volumes for binding, and handled all law librarian daily activities.Assist in cataloguing and re-housing archival material.Handle electronic and paper invoices and ensure proper payment through the Peoplesoft database.Train employees throughout the agency on knowledge of Records Management.

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  New York Transit Museum

  • Reservation Coordinator

    • May 2007 - Oct 2007

    Handled general day-to-day office operations.Maintained a working database of all scheduled group reservations on the TM Vista Reservation and Ticketing System.Provided administrative assistance to Deputy Director, Facilities Manager, and other museum staff on a daily basis. Picked Up and Distribute Mail and paychecks to All Museum Staff.Replenished office supplies and equipment.

  • Archive Technician

    • Jun 2005 - Jun 2007

    Re-housed, labeled, scanned, and cataloged in PastPerfect Museum Software a collection of Photographs, various sized negatives and slides related to domestic and foreign transit systems.Edited catalog record container lists, attached digital images and created metadata records for each digital surrogate and created a finding aid for a collection of railroad photographic prints. Research, re-housed, labeled, scanned and cataloged the Lundin collection in relation to the New York City Transit as well as created a finding aid for the collectionCataloged and processed collections of historical negatives and 8x10 photographic images of the New York City Subway System.

  • Archives Technician

    • May 2004 - Dec 2006

    • Re-housed, labeled, scanned, and cataloged in PastPerfect Museum Software a collection of Photographs, various sized negatives and slides related to domestic and foreign transit systems.• Edited catalog record container lists, attached digital images and created metadata records for each digital surrogate and created a finding aid for a collection of railroad photographic prints.• Research, re-housed, labeled, scanned and cataloged the Lundin collection in relation to the New York City Transit as well as created a finding aid for the collection• Cataloged and processed collections of historical negatives and 8x10 photographic images of the New York City Subway System.