Erin Stanger
Sherwood,Arkansas
Summary
Eager and enthusiastic new professional targeting a long and prosperous career in Public History and library education. Currently completed multiple hands-on courses in Metadata and Digital archiving for my master’s degree in public history. Earned skills in artifact maintenance and the classification system by the Library of Congress for the use of working in a reference library and helping the public with its research needs. Committed to working at this new discipline to develop expertise as quickly as possible to provide support for organizational objectives. Possess excellent customer skills with a proven ability to work effectively in team environments and deliver exceptional results. Seeking to leverage expertise while being committed to learning and development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Internship
Graduate Internship
North Little Rock, Arkansas
01.2026 - 06.2026
- Coordinated tour operations using standardized scripts and scheduling tools, preparing routes, briefing staff, and maintaining consistent presentation quality, improving delivery reliability.
- Standardized donated artifact intake cataloging process, implementing consistent metadata fields and labeling conventions following collection management guidelines, improving data uniformity across records.
- Supported special events by delivering critical assistance, which enhanced attendee experience, maintained schedule adherence, and reinforced organizational reputation for reliable event execution.
- Preserved historic military artifacts through ongoing maintenance, applying preventive care and meticulous documentation, enhancing collection longevity and supporting educational exhibits for visitors.
Graduate Assistant
Graduate Assistant
Little Rock, Arkansas
09.2024 - 05.2026
- Enhanced archival accessibly by processing collections, establishing searchable indexes, and reducing retrievable errors, thereby improving user satisfaction and research efficiency.
- Implemented digital archive software providing searchable repository, establishing robust data organization and access procedures, and producing documentation, enhancing overall reliability.
- Delivered reference library services by maintaining technical document collection, organizing, indexing, and updating resources through standard cataloging, increasing information accessibility.
- Delivered EAD schema mapping initiative, aligning collection descriptions via spreadsheets, applying controlled vocabularies and XML validation, producing uniformly high-quality finding aids.
Child Care Provider
Child Care Provider
Maumelle, Arkansas
06.2014 - 03.2020
- Created daily activity schedule for program, curating varied sessions aligned with participant interests, boosting involvement, sustaining enthusiasm, and improving overall satisfaction.
- Enhanced soft-skill development program by establishing clear procedures and organized teaching sessions for young children, fostering greater confidence and collaborative behavior.
- Managed procurement of supplies, coordinated transportation, and organized local field trips, ensuring timely delivery for educational sessions, thereby supporting curriculum execution.
Retail Sales Associate
JCPenney
North Little Rock, Arkansas
10.2012 - 01.2014
- Implemented standardized ticketing procedures, leveraging knowledge base, and training protocols to streamline service workflow, improving response consistency and accuracy enhancing quality.
- Executed fiduciary operations by managing daily cash balances and reconciling funds transfers, performing precise verification and discrepancy resolution, ensuring reliable financial reporting.
- Delivered customer-facing retail floor with cohesive product displays synchronized stock levels through systematic coordination of merchandising and inventory teams, boosting shopper engagement.
Advising Office Assistant
Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, Arkansas
08.2010 - 12.2012
- Managed daily clerical workflow and networking customer service, processing documentation, responding to inquiries, and ensuring timely issue resolution, improving service responsiveness.
- Enhanced attendee experience and sponsor satisfaction through meticulous event coordination, resulting in higher engagement and positive feedback across multiple functions.
- Coordinated on-site examination sessions, assigned seating, distributed materials, and verified candidate identities, delivering seamless testing experiences to students without disruptions.
Library Assistant
Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, Arkansas
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Enhanced research assistance collaboration, enabling librarians to efficiently serve patrons, which increased satisfaction and broadened resource utilization across the library.
- Strengthened client relationships by consistently delivering courteous service, addressing concerns proactively, and fostering positive experiences, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Coordinated daily bookshelf arrangement and filing system upkeep, sorting materials, updating records, and ensuring consistent organization, resulting in reliable resource availability.
Education
Batchelor of arts - History
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, Arkansas05-2018
MASTER OF PLUBLIC HISTORY - undefined
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock, Arkansas12-2026
Skills
- EAD Database
- Client Communication
- Metadata
- Photoshop for Social media use
- Digital Archiving
- Issues Resolution
- Clerical Tasks
- Fiduciary Responsibilities
- Microsoft office
Timeline
Graduate Internship
Graduate Internship
01.2026 - 06.2026
Graduate Assistant
Graduate Assistant
09.2024 - 05.2026
Child Care Provider
Child Care Provider
06.2014 - 03.2020
Retail Sales Associate
JCPenney
10.2012 - 01.2014
Library Assistant
Pulaski Technical College
01.2012 - 05.2012
Advising Office Assistant
Pulaski Technical College
08.2010 - 12.2012
MASTER OF PLUBLIC HISTORY - undefined
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Batchelor of arts - History
University of Arkansas at Little Rock