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Resumé

Education

2022

  • Masters in Information Science
  • University of Michigan School of Information
  • Ann Arbor, MI

2020

  • Bachelor of Science in History
  • Eastern Michigan University
  • Ypsilant, MI

Relevant Course Projects

SI667: Foundations of Digital Curation

  • UMSI
  • Worked with group members to assess a problem at a library and provide recommendations to that library on how to resolve their dilemma utilizing contextual inquiry methods.

SI539: Design of Complex Websites

  • UMSI
  • Created a comprehensive web portfolio using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript showcasing accessibility and responsiveness in web design.

SI506: Contextual Inquiry and Consulting Foundations

  • UMSI
  • Worked with group members to assess a problem at a library and provide recommendations to that library on how to resolve their dilemma utilizing contextual inquiry methods.

HIST490W: Senior Seminar

  • EMU
  • At the Eastern Michigan University Archives, researched 237 letters sent to EMU protesting the appearance and granting of an honorary Doctor of Laws degree to Julian Bond at the January 17, 1971 commencement ceremony. Using ArcGIS, mapped the location of origin of each letter to display visually the spatiality of the EMU community concerned with this issue.

HIST300W: Researching & Writing History

  • EMU
  • Researched the cause of the decision by Woodrow Wilson to officially recognize the Soviet Union as a country and begin diplomatic relations

Skills

General Computer Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Suite
  • GitHub; GitHub Pages
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Archive-It
  • Conifer/Web Recorder
  • OpenRefine

Coding Skills

  • Python3
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript, JSON, JSON-LD
  • XML
  • SPARQL
  • SQL

Other Skills

  • Creating Metadata Schemas
  • Creating Taxonomies
  • Web Archiving
  • Historical and Archival Research

Experience

Clark Maps Library, Hatcher Graduate Library

  • Library Assistant
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 2020-Current
  • Managed and edited item metadata according to MARC standards using ALEPH. Created high-resolution scans of maps and other collection items on patron request using a Suprascan Digibook scanner.

Internet Archives

  • Microfiche Packer—Books & Microfilm/fiche
  • Ann Arbor, MI; Detroit, MI
  • July - November 2019
  • Assisted in oversight for packing of collections at Marygrove College library according to truck weight limits; the collections will be digitized for general public access on the Internet Archive
  • Compiled a spreadsheet catalog of an extensive collection of 105mm, 35mm, 16mm microfilm, and fiche publications previously owned by ProQuest to prepare for digitization for general public access on the Internet Archive; pack and prepare collection for shipping to Internet Archives headquarters

Prime Research

  • News/Media Analyst
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • May 2016 - May 2019
  • Monitored corporate, product, industry and competitor trends in the media for companies within the automotive, technology, and aerospace & defense sectors
  • Researched, analyzed, and compiled relevant media hits for daily and weekly news reports for clients
  • Wrote concise executive news briefings, which summarize the key highlights of the day
  • Provided real-time alerts to clients regarding breaking news stories within their industry and competitive scope

Volunteer Experience

Eastern Michigan University

  • Mark Jefferson Symposium
  • Ypsilanti, MI
  • October 2019
  • Assist in preparation for the event’s opening gala ceremony; operate a manual zoom camera during the event to take pictures for the History department’s newsletter.

Lake Effect Percussion

  • Visual and Cymbal Technique Instructor
  • Gibraltar, MI
  • October 2015 - April 2018
  • Instruct students in proper visual and musical technique; manage and supervise rehearsals

Leadership Activities

Plymouth-Canton Marching Band

  • Drum Major, Student Leadership Team Leader
  • Canton, MI
  • September - November 2013
  • Oversee weekly leadership team meetings with other student section leaders; Assist Director of Bands in leading rehearsal and ensuring proper musical and visual technique is carried out by other students

Awards/Recognitions

EMU History Department

  • Ypsilanti, MI
  • April 2018
  • History Essay Contest: 2nd place

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

  • Canton, MI
  • May 16, 2013
  • Student of the Month

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

  • Canton, MI
  • April 23, 2013
  • John Philip Sousa Band Award

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

  • Canton, MI
  • December 11, 2012
  • STARS—Students with Tenacity Achieving and Reaching Success Award
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