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1"People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use." -Kierkegaard
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About Me
Archivist and historian with broad experience in a variety of fields. Direct experience with organizational, personal, and Congressional records. Experience with museum exhibits (conceptual framework, research, physical layout, and label design).
Work History
- Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studes
- Archivist
- January 2010 to Present
Create the archival system to gain intellectual and physical control over the personal papers of Senator Robert C. Byrd and other ancillary collections.
Aid in researching various projects relating to the US Congress.
- National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
- Intern
- June 2009 to August 2009
Co-developed the Project Plan for “Next Generation Finding Aids for the Official Records of the U.S. Congress.”
Researched and selected documents for rotating exhibits in the Capitol Visitor Center.
- Bentley Historical Library
- Processor
- May 2008 to January 2009
Appraised, processed, and organized 21 archival collections.
Created finding aids and prepared them for EAD using XMetaL.
- University of Michigan-Special Collections
- Volunteer
- May 2008 to August 2008
valuated and reorganized the Sanders Theatre Collection.
Created a new finding aid for over 15,000 items.
Recommended conservation steps for photographs and prints.
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Technical Specialist
- May 2008 to January 2009
Reorganized the 7000+ digital image collection and created naming conventions for future archivists.
Repaired broken links and ensured compliance with accessibility regulations of PDF documents on the website.
- University of Michigan-English Department
- Graduate Student Instructor
Plan and facilitate weekly class sections discussing critical theories and analysis of English literature.
Classes taught: Fantasy in Literature; The Bible- Its Literary Aspects and Influences; Science Fiction.
Education
- University of Michigan
- Master of Science in Information, Archives and Records Management, Museum Studies
- 2007 - 2009
- Villanova University
- Master of Arts, History
- 2001 - 2003
- Michigan State University
- Bachelor of Arts, Political Science: Pre-Law
- 1995 - 2000
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