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Work and Volunteer Experience

Grand County Historical Association

I manage the collections and archives for the Cozens Ranch Museum, Emily Warner Aviation Museum, Heritage Park Museum, and Pioneer Village Museum.

Curator and Archivist

May, 2023 - Present

Milwaukee County Historical Society

I performed reference services, processed collections, created finding aids, digitized materials, performed minor paper conservation treatments, and assisted with events.

Research Library Lead Intern

March, 2023 - May, 2023

Archives Department
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

I digitized letters and other documents using SilverFast and Adobe software.

Digitization Student Worker

November, 2022 - January, 2023

Student Museology Association for Undergraduates and Graduates
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

I wrote grants for university funding, assisted with event planning, led workshops, and advocated for SMAUG and the Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies program.

Champion of Grants

September, 2022 - May, 2023

Archives Department
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

I conducted reference, monitored the reading room, wrote EAD finding aids, processed collections, developed exhibits, and assisted with outreach and instruction.

Archives Intern

September, 2022 - April, 2023

Jewish Museum Milwaukee

I reviewed and edited oral history transcripts using Sonix and conducted research for transcript clarifications.

Archives Volunteer

September, 2022 - December, 2022

Society of American Archivists
Students and New Archival Professionals Section

I am the liaison for student Society of American Archivist chapters. I advocate for student and new professional involvement in the Society of American Archivists and the Students and New Archival Professionals Section, and I advertise the Society of American Archivists to archive and library science students and programs.

Student Chapter Coordinator

September, 2022 - Present

NASA

I was part of the team that planned and developed a migration plan to provide cross-collection search and discovery across all organisational archive locations.

Archives Intern

June, 2022 - December, 2022

Law Library of Congress

I researched and blogged about legislative issues as a form of outreach and public education.

Creative Projects Intern

May, 2022 - August, 2022

Milwaukee County Historical Society

I assisted with reference questions, conducted genealogical research, and provided information retrieval. I processed collections, created finding aids, investigated object provenance, and performed minor paper conservation treatments.

Research Library Volunteer

May, 2022 - February, 2023

National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

I processed the Emilie Mulholland Papers and Sammi Molinelli Photographs, including organizing materials, cataloging, creating finding aids, and uploading to ArchivesSpace. I cataloged the Charles Conlon Photographs collection.

Archives Intern

September, 2020 - July, 2021

Recollection Wisconsin

I cataloged and tagged scripts for digitized oral history sound recordings for inclusion in the virtual Listening to War project. I authored a blog post for the Recollection Wisconsin website.

Volunteer

July, 2020 - September, 2020

Tea Cup Bindery

I restored damaged books and bound new books.

Apprentice

December, 2019 - March, 2020

Milwaukee Public Library

I processed the Civic Music Association Records, 1918-1965 and other backlog collections. I organized materials for the Milwaukee Road Historical Association. I proof-read data spreadsheets. I prepared materials for community library sales.

Humanities Volunteer

August, 2018 - March, 2020

Thomas G. Carpenter Library
University of North Florida

I managed the building during over-night hours. I performed closing duties, including securing $30,000 of equipment. I conducted reference research and assisted patrons, including technical support, equipment assistance, and material check-outs.

Late Night Student Supervisor

January, 2017 - April, 2017

Public Opinion Research Laboratory
University of North Florida

Created employee review system. Performed opening and closing duties. Supervised shifts of up to 27 employees out of 100 employees. Trained new employees and supervisors. Conducted phone and in-person interviews on a variety of topics for various research projects and clients.

Student Supervisor

March, 2016 - April, 2018

Academic Support Center
Daytona State College

Performed opening duties. Managed welcome desk, including supplies restock, inventory, answering phone calls, and maintaining and cleaning equipment. Tutored students in American Sign Language and English one-on-one and in groups.

American Sign Language Tutor

September, 2013 - December, 2014

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Curator and Archivist

Grand County Historical Association

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