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Clio Burkstrand Reid

Kingston

Summary

McGill History graduate currently pursuing Master's degrees in History and Library and Information Science. Experienced in historical research, with advanced training in the history of psychiatry, scientific thought, and spectacle. Highly organized, with previous employment in library circulation, reader's advisory, and material repair.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Library Clerk

Evanston Public Library
Evanston
10.2024 - 08.2025
  • Assisted patrons with locating materials and using library resources.
  • Managed check-out and return processes for library items.
  • Organized and maintained inventory of books and media collections.
  • Repaired damaged library materials to ensure continued availability and maintain collection standards.

Host

Flagship Restaurant Group
Chicago
08.2024 - 03.2025
  • Greeted guests warmly and escorted them to their tables.
  • Managed reservations and coordinated seating arrangements efficiently.
  • Handled guest inquiries and resolved minor issues effectively.

Communications Intern

Premier Hockey Federation Players’ Association
10.2022 - 09.2023
  • Communicated with current and former league staff and players to write comprehensive history of the first dedicated labor organization for professional women’s hockey players
  • Assisted the Director of Communications and Executive Director with communications-related needs
  • Wrote website copy and assisted with website development

Deputy Director of Equity

McGill Model United Nations Assembly
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • Developed and led equity training for 200 staff members
  • Provided educational materials on equity policy and best practices throughout the largest Model UN conference in Canada
  • Handled equity complaints, disclosures, and concerns for 1,000 delegates and 200 staff members

Communications Coordinator

Greek Week
03.2022 - 10.2022
  • Managed Facebook and Instagram pages
  • Worked with sponsors such as LUG Sports to deliver content for social media
  • Served as the liaison between the organizers and 400 participants

Vice President: Administration

Lovesick pat’s
09.2020 - 09.2022
  • Managed the customer support email for a small apparel business
  • Communicated with manufacturers, licensed artwork, and managed merchandise
  • Advised on website design, social media strategies, and product design

Archives and Collections Intern

University of Maryland Special Collections
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assisted with development of 2023 exhibit on environmental justice
  • Wrote blog and social media posts highlighting collections and acquisitions
  • Managed and documented archival material as needed

Museum Education Intern

International Museum of Surgical Science
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Provided guided tours of the museum to school and summer camp groups
  • Developed themed educational activities for use by children (individual visitors and groups) including worksheets, coloring pages, and school group activities
  • Wrote social media and blog posts highlighting museum collections
  • Assisted with artist-in-residence exhibit installations and deinstallations for Kathleen Gallo and Anastasia Sitnikova

Intern

American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska
06.2018 - 12.2018
  • Researched civil asset forfeiture in Nebraska using data analysis to form policy suggestions for Nebraska senators

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History, Communications Studies, History And Philosophy of Science

McGill University
Montreal, QC, CA
05.2024

Master of Science - Library and Information Science

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Master of Arts - History

Queen's University
Kingston, ON, CA

Skills

  • Researcher with experience in the fields of history, communication studies, and library science
  • Experienced educator in museum and university environments
  • Speaks English (native) and Spanish (advanced)
  • Proficient in library technology, such as Polaris, Bibliotheca, and Bibliocommons

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Library Clerk

Evanston Public Library
10.2024 - 08.2025

Host

Flagship Restaurant Group
08.2024 - 03.2025

Communications Intern

Premier Hockey Federation Players’ Association
10.2022 - 09.2023

Deputy Director of Equity

McGill Model United Nations Assembly
06.2022 - 02.2023

Archives and Collections Intern

University of Maryland Special Collections
06.2022 - 08.2022

Communications Coordinator

Greek Week
03.2022 - 10.2022

Museum Education Intern

International Museum of Surgical Science
03.2021 - 09.2021

Vice President: Administration

Lovesick pat’s
09.2020 - 09.2022

Intern

American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska
06.2018 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Arts - History, Communications Studies, History And Philosophy of Science

McGill University

Master of Science - Library and Information Science

Syracuse University

Master of Arts - History

Queen's University

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