EDUCATION

Simmons College, Boston, MA
Master of Library & Information Science, 2017
Concentration in Archives Management

Wheaton College, Norton, MA
Bachelor of Arts Degree in History, 2014
Minor in Hispanic Studies

EXPERIENCE

Sawyer Free Library, Gloucester, MA — February 2021 - PRESENT

Archivist/Local History Librarian

• Manages the operation and administration of the Local History Collection

• Answers in-depth historical research questions accurately and efficiently

• Develops and implements frequent history programs including teaching a

monthly genealogy class and coordinating speakers on topics of interest

• Execute long-term digitization projects, including the Gloucester Daily Times

newspaper collection and the Gloucester 400+ Historical Timeline Project

• Showcase the collection through digital platforms and inhouse exhibits

• Collaborate with local archives and city departments and committees on

projects and events related to Gloucester’s history

• Creates content for websites and social media

Swampscott Library, Swampscott, MA — 2019 – 2021

Head of Circulation

• Oversees the day-to-day operation of the circulation desk and the automated library system

• Supervises library assistants and part-time aides

• Maintains the staffing schedule for all library departments

• Orders and maintains the adult fiction, audiobook, and large print collections

• Leads the Themed Reads book groups and connects with community members

• Creates content for the library’s Wordpress website and social media platforms, including online readers’ advisory services

• Organizes library programming, including preparing, interviewing, editing and promoting the Librarians by the Sea Podcast and the Swampscott: Life in Quarantine project

Watertown Free Public Library, Watertown, MA, 2017 – 2019
Adult Reference Librarian

• Served the diverse public of library patrons with a wide catalog of needs at the reference desk including delivering readers’ advisory in-person, on the phone, and by email

• Offered technological assistance to patrons

• Completed special projects, including the organization of library collections, as assigned by the Head of Reference

Lesley University, Center for Reading Recovery & Literacy Collaborative, Cambridge, MA, 2019 – 2020
Consultant

• Executed a year-long project to build, maintain, and record the Center’s archival document library on Microsoft SharePoint

• Work collaboratively with all Center team members to move individual curriculum, financial, and video files to a shared document library with a set file structure

Lesley University, Center for Reading Recovery & Literacy Collaborative, Cambridge, MA 2016 – 2019

Project Manager | January 2018 – Present
Project Coordinator | May 2016 – January 2018

• Managed literacy initiatives and professional development trainings including on-site professional development and Leveled Literacy Intervention

• Supported the faculty with their technological needs with webinars and Blackboard-based online classes

• Archived, maintained, and organized curriculum and video document libraries through Microsoft SharePoint, Stream, and OneDrive platforms

• Maintained the Center’s website using Drupal, and writes content for event and workshops webpages

• Developed marketing strategies to increase awareness of literacy offerings and foster relationships with school and district administrators

Bunker Hill Community College, Boston, MA January – May 2016
Archives Intern

• Processed a collection from the Communications Department at Bunker Hill Community College according to established protocol for maintaining control of records of enduring value.

• Updated the Archive’s finding aid with newly processed materials.

Oregon Museum of Science & Industry, Portland, OR 2014 – 2016
Inbound Sales Coordinator

• Coordinated museum programs with teachers, faculty, staff, and parents including field trips, museum overnights, outdoor school, camps, classes, and traveling programs.

• Revised financial aid processes for camps and classes including registration and payment processing.

• Maintained the website by utilizing HTML to update registration availability.

• Promoted partnerships between the museum and educational institutions or nonprofits throughout Oregon and
  Washington and fostered these relationships with expert customer service.

Wheaton College Archives & Special Collections, Norton, MA 2010 – 2014
Student Assistant

• Researched past classes, events, and traditions and condensed information for alumni groups and other departments within the college.

• Created databases of resources that are housed in the archives including a wide variety of media objects.

• Assembled individual collections of personal materials of Wheaton alumni and faculty.