Kayla Trowbridge
Undergraduate Student
West Lafayette,IN
Summary
Enthusiastic new-graduate eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Reliable and self sufficient with training in archives and special collections. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the GLAM industry.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Assistant
Purdue University's Archives & Special Collections
West Lafayette, IN
01.2019 - Current
- Updated housing and data entry for Purdue University Retiree Association records. https://archives.lib.purdue.edu/repositories/2/resources/1137
- Organized metadata and produced transcriptions for the Oral History Program. https://webdev.lib.purdue.edu/oral-history/about
- Digitization of collections, including content for future Purdue University Press publications.
- Description of photograph collections to increase access and understanding of online digital collections.
- Took part in ASC collections maintenance week (January 2020), which included re-housing and movement of collections for increased preservation.
- Guiding researchers through ASC policies and procedures as part of reception desk duties.
Undergraduate Assistant
Purdue University's Veterinary Medial Library
West Lafayette, IN
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted faculty members with data collection for potential academic publications.
- Supported department members with administrative, research and academic assistance.
- Performed routine library services such as checking out books, periodicals, and other materials, shelving and assisting with interlibrary loan.
- Offered technical support for patrons and employees with computer software questions.
- Sorted, organized, shelved and maintained print/ non print materials.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology And Classical Studies
08.2017 - Current
- Double major in Anthropology with a focus in culture and archeology, and Classical Studies with concentration in Material Culture and History.
- Minor in Art History.
- Studied abroad in New Zealand. (2018)
- Elected to President position for Eta Sigma Phi in 2020.
- Member of P.A.S.T / Purdue's Anthropology club.
- Mentor for the Disability Resource Center's Peer Mentor Program.
- Member of Symphony Orchestra. (2017-2019)
- Focused course work in culture, gender, sex, material goods, and research.
- Accepted to both Greece study aboard and university sponsored dig which were cancelled due to COVID.
High School Diploma -
08.2013 - 06.2017
- Graduated in Top 5% of Class
- Dean's List all 4 years.
- Member of National Honor Society.
- Member of PEERS Program.
- Awarded VIP cheerleading. (2017)
- Elected Captain position of Varsity cheer team. (2017)
- Member of Elklogics robotics team. (2015-2017)
- Member of orchestra all 4 years.
Skills
Flexible & Adaptable
undefinedTimeline
Undergraduate Assistant - Purdue University's Veterinary Medial Library
08.2020 - 12.2020
Undergraduate Assistant - Purdue University's Archives & Special Collections
01.2019 - Current
Purdue University - Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology And Classical Studies
08.2017 - Current
Elkhart Memorial High School - High School Diploma,
08.2013 - 06.2017
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