Daria Burnley
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Began my path in archival work Senior year of college. Began to focus my education of historical research (medieval writing) and began to find opportunities for hands on experience in archival work. Worked in the service industry throughout which developed my skills in developing relationships with the public.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Virtual Archivist
National Archives
02.2022 - Current
- Worked collaboratively with a wide online community of volunteer archivists.
- Properly formatted the layout for transcriptions of documents for optimal clarity.
- Translated difficult to read primary sources.
- Contributed to the accessibility of public historic records.
Archival Assistant
Poe Museum
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Enhanced archival organization by meticulously cataloging and labeling historical documents.
- Assisted in the digitization of archives, increasing the availability of online resources for remote users.
- Collaborated with fellow assistants to maintain a clean, efficient workspace, optimizing staff productivity.
- Assisted with the maintenance of archive facilities, ensuring a safe and secure environment for both staff and materials housed within.
- Preserved delicate materials by implementing proper handling techniques and storage solutions.
- Maintained knowledge of museum topics by studying new artifacts and exhibits.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond12.2023
Skills
- Historical knowledge
- Document Management
- Collaboration Abilities
- Preservation techniques
- Records Management
- Collection development
- Multilingual Proficiency
- Historical Research
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Archival Assistant
Poe Museum
03.2023 - 11.2023
Virtual Archivist
National Archives
02.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English
Virginia Commonwealth University
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