Kristianna Chanda
New Brunswick,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a strong academic background in archiving and preservation, currently seeking an entry-level paralegal position to leverage my diverse skill set and contribute effectively to legal operations. With a Master's degree in Information and practical experience in records management, digitization, and project management, I am well-equipped to support legal teams in their daily activities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Records Management and Digitization Assistant
Princeton University Art Museum
11.2021 - Current
- Partnering with Museum’s Communication and Information department to determine best records management policies
- Sorting, cataloging, and categorizing records in preparation for digitization, storage, and destruction
- Updating inventory for onsite and offsite retention and creating electronic files for historic documents to preserve for future reference
- Utilizing Museum’s OnBase Records management software and The Museum System Collection Software to organize and store files for public and private use
- Providing information to staff and curators in support of reference activities
- Facilitating the Marketing Department with image rights cataloging of museum objects.
Project Manager
Rutgers University
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Supervised project technician with tasks involving newspaper digitization and social media
- Communicated with vendors on the processing, tracking, and shipment of microfilm.
Project Technician
Rutgers University
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Collaborated on the New Jersey Newspaper Project to digitize NJ newspapers and provide access on Library of Congress’s Chronicling America website
- Gained knowledge on copyright permissions and Library of Congress’s MARC records regarding state newspapers
- Recorded density and resolution readings of microfilm and provided condition reports for vendors through Microsoft Excel
- Scanned content on microfilm, reviewing for potential errors and irregularities in OCR
- Posted Blogs that highlight newspapers content and spread awareness of the project.
Education
Master of Information - Archiving and Preservation
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJBachelor of Arts - History
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJSkills
Detail-Oriented
Organizational Skills
Critical Thinking
Deadline Coordination
Communication Skills
Certification
Digital Asset Management (DAM) Bronze Certificate Program, Anticipated December 2023
Activities
Society of American Archivists (SAA), Early Career Member and Editor of ArchivesAware blog on Committee on Public Awareness, 2020 to 2023
Honors Societies
- Phi Beta Kappa - 04/2017
- Phi Alpha Theta - 04/2017
- Golden Key International Honour Society - 09/2016
Timeline
Project Manager
Rutgers University
11.2022 - 06.2023
Records Management and Digitization Assistant
Princeton University Art Museum
11.2021 - Current
Project Technician
Rutgers University
01.2020 - 11.2022
Master of Information - Archiving and Preservation
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Arts - History
The College of New Jersey
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