Experience

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  Texas A&M University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Audio/Video Digitization Specialist

    • Sep 2013 - Present

    Digitization Activities Digitize audio and video holdings to preservation formats using appropriate hardware and software  Create access versions of audio and video preservation files through editing and format conversion where appropriate Organize digital files Effect duplication of files, DVDs and CDs upon request Maintain master metadata lists of all AV files Maintain statistics Manage the quality, naming, format, and storage of all AV digital files for both preservation and access Remark on any quality related issues regarding the original analog or the created digital media in metadataEquipment and Software Operate antiquated audio/video analog playback equipment for digitization purposes Learn the operation of unfamiliar antiquated audio/video analog playback equipment through use and/or research Perform basic maintenance on equipment Ensure equipment is connected properly and in working order Research and recommend additional equipment Achieve proficiency in the use of AV capture and editing software through use and/or training Research and recommend additional/updated softwarePreservation  Evaluate, assess and clean analog media prior to digitization Disclose any major preservation issues that are found in assessment to the Preservationist Implement the addition of leader to the head and tail of films Effect minor repair to moving film as well as audio and video tape Rehouse AV items into preservation quality containersCommunication and Coordination Coordinate the organization and naming schema of AV digital files with the Digital Preservation Librarian Employ effective communication and interaction while liaising with other library departments regarding the particulars of digitizing AV holdings

  • Computer Support Specialist

    • Mar 2006 - Aug 2013

    Account Access Administration: Manage student computer account access and intra-departmental communication set-up via Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, and Microsoft Lync.Inventory: Responsible for tracking and update of library-wide public laptop and netbook inventory. Responsible for maintenance of collection services inventory of archived items for perpetual access. Help Desk: Review help desk cases to determine solutions to patron computer issues as well as general technical issues that fall within the purview of Digital Initiatives.Disaster Recovery Management: Performs functions related to Disaster Recovery Management including, but not limited to: exchange of backup tapes between the backup manager robot and off-site storage; mining Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) readouts on a daily basis for node backup data including time elapsed, amount of data moved and aggregate rate; mining TSM readouts on a daily basis for volume backup data including capacities allotted, actual usage, percent utilized and elapsed time; calculations as necessary on mined data for presentation in finalized form; display of finalized data in the appropriate wiki.Quality Assurance Testing: Performs Quality Assurance testing on computer related products produced by Digital Initiatives for use by the public or staff. This usually means testing application installation methodologies and testing of any in-house developed software for public or staff use.Citrix Database: Responsible for installing updates.Library Website: Research and repair or redirect broken links on library website. Research and redirect links to the old version of the website. Research and determine ownership of all content items created by library personnel. Create daily reports reflecting any access failures or issues using the website with Analog 6.0.

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  Turtle Woman Soap

  • Navasota, Texas

  • Owner, Soapmaker

    • 1997 - 2007
    • Navasota, Texas

    Created and sold home made soaps made from canola oil instead of animal fats.