IMANI N. LEE
Summary
Versatile and detail-oriented editor with experience in both fiction and non-fiction books, academic titles, and manga/comics. Open to in-house and freelance opportunities, with a flexible approach tailored to each project's unique requirements. Passionate about bringing authors' visions to life and ensuring high-quality, polished publications across genres.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DIGITIZATION TECHNICIAN
Backstage Library Works
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Digitization and preservation of clients' collection materials
- Scanning, digitally enhancing, and deliverance of digitized documents ahead of scheduled timeline
- Prepared materials for long preservation and storage in digital format to the specifications of Backstage Library Works and their various clients
VISITOR EXPERIENCE MANAGER
Museum of African Diaspora (MoAD)
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Supervise the visitor services and oversee security staff and liaise with museum staff to ensure seamless visitor experiences for patrons, funders, and members
- Maintain the efficiency and integrity of the Altru system, including managing and implementing admissions, visitor tracking, and reporting methods
- Manage museum merchandising, including product selection, inventory management, sales tracking, and vendor management
- Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques
DIGITIZATION LIBRARIAN ASSISTANT
Heitech Services, Inc.
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Manage projects to digitize and catalog archives and library materials for large federal agency clients
- Maintain record keeping of associated library materials within the OMHRC database
- Managed and tracked digitization projects ahead of client-expected timelines
- Collaborated with fellow staff members to develop engaging library programming and events for diverse audiences
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT, Education Department
Florida Museum of Natural History
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Conducted research, performed writing and editing of published study on distance learning
- Remained abreast of best practices and the history of learning technologies
- Mentored undergraduate students, providing guidance on research methodologies and techniques
Education
Masters of Arts (MA) - Museology (Museum Studies)
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL01.2020
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Art History and Photography
Howard University
Washington, D.C.01.2017
Skills
- Editing
- Writing
- Digitization
- Archives & Collections Management
- Research
- Museum & Library Database Management
- Chicago Manual of Style/AP Style Guide
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Suite
- Attention to detail
Publications
Distance Learning in Museums: A Review of the Literature, International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, Ennes, M., Lee, I., 2021
Certification
Certificate of Editing, University of Washington, November 2024
Timeline
DIGITIZATION TECHNICIAN
Backstage Library Works
08.2023 - 07.2024
VISITOR EXPERIENCE MANAGER
Museum of African Diaspora (MoAD)
07.2022 - 06.2023
DIGITIZATION LIBRARIAN ASSISTANT
Heitech Services, Inc.
09.2020 - 10.2021
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT, Education Department
Florida Museum of Natural History
09.2019 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Art History and Photography
Howard University
Certificate of Editing, University of Washington, November 2024
Masters of Arts (MA) - Museology (Museum Studies)
University of Florida
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