Abigail Harris
Raleigh,NC
Summary
. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Historical Archivist
North Carolina State University Crafts Center
05.2023 - Current
- Preserved valuable historical documents by implementing proper archival storage techniques and maintaining optimal environmental conditions.
- Enhanced accessibility to archived materials for researchers and the public by developing comprehensive finding aids and digital databases.
- Improved collection organization and streamlined retrieval process with meticulous cataloging of archival materials.
- Ensured preservation of fragile materials, conducting conservation treatments on damaged items as needed.
- Provided reference assistance to patrons, guiding them in locating relevant resources within the archives.
- Established collaborative relationships with community organizations to promote local history initiatives through shared resources and expertise.
- Researched and recorded origins, provenance and historical significance of archival materials.
Executive Assistant
Flatlands Insurance Group
01.2014 - 08.2018
- Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail, email and faxes.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
Intern
The Washington Daily News
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Broadcasted and blind read copy for advertisements and breaking news developments.
- Coordinated with photographers, videographers and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content.
- Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
- Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
- Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05.2024
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Pitt Community College
Winterville, North Carolina12.2022
Skills
- Strong Interpersonal Communication
- Error Correction
- Writing Assessments
- Writing Tutoring
- Creative Writing
- Familiarity with styles
- Genre-specific knowledge
- Adaptability
Timeline
Historical Archivist
North Carolina State University Crafts Center
05.2023 - Current
Intern
The Washington Daily News
08.2015 - 05.2017
Executive Assistant
Flatlands Insurance Group
01.2014 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing
North Carolina State University
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Pitt Community College
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