Resume

Worked with private client to inventory, assess and archive personal papers and related ephemera

Assist and advise in Collections related activities

Grant funded contract through California Revealed to collect metadata on photographic collections.

Developed classification systems to facilitate public access to archived materials, including creation of 25 new Finding Aids, the digitization of materials, and the management of the Reading Room.

Evaluated records for accuracy, value, and status of preservation. Authenticated and appraised over 50 linear feet historical documents and archival materials.

Transitioned from the pervious management system of Excel to the use ArchiveSpace to allow patrons easy retrieval and access.

Sorted and shelved average of 10 donated collections per semester.

Assisted faculty, staff, students, and guests with research requests within the Campus History Center.

Responsible for and coordinated the move of the University Collections on two separate occasions in the space of over the course of 3 years.

Developed two online exhibits through Omeka

Created updated documentation on the mission and collections policies for the Campus History Center.

Evaluated 2,000+ records for accuracy, value and status of preservation.

Streamlined access by creating organizational systems for newly digitized records and documents.

Developed classification systems to facilitate public access to archived materials.

Researched and recorded origins, provenance and historical significance of archival materials.

Trained, oversaw and directed volunteers and employees engaged in cataloging, designing exhibits and recording artifacts.

Managed all inventory records, museum 3D collections, archival materials and library in PastPerfect Museum Management Software.

Built, implemented and updated two new websites managed by the Oakland Aviation 

Museum to increase access and visibility of the collections and institution as a whole.

Acquired a grant for the redesign of the library and collection space to allow for a publicly accessible space for in-person research.

Evaluated all records for accuracy, value and status of preservation.

Authenticated and appraised over 50 historical documents and archival materials each month.

Researched and recorded origins, provenance and historical significance of archival
materials.

Managed all files on PastPerfect Museum Management Software. Prepared archival
collections for complete asset deaccession.

Trained and directed staff on archival and museum best practice and management
software.

Developed an organizational plan for on- and off-site storage facility.

Created a collection management inventory database via Excel to catalog record storage locations, track objects, develop condition reports, evaluate preservation requirements, unify lexicon, and record the accessioning.

Listed an inventory to deaccession according to professional museum standards.

Assessed collection conservation needs and managed packing and unpacking of private art collection.