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Kylah Kennedy
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Kylah Kennedy

Information Specialist
Porter Ranch,CA

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Flexible

Desired Job Title

Archives InternLibrarianArchives AssistantLibrary Assistant

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Location Preference

On-SiteHybrid
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$45000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementCompany Culture

Summary

Aspiring records management expert with a strong foundation in metadata and catalogue regulation, digital library curation, and information system direction. Experienced with physical cataloguing, OCLC record management using various standards, digital preservation of physical and digital assets, and skilled in applying technical tools such as R for data tidying, visualisation, and information analysis. Bringing project management and team leadership abilities, with a commitment to digital preservation and access to information of all forms. As Class president of the 2025-2026 MLIS cohort, an organised and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Scheduled to complete a Master's in Library and Information Science by August 2026.

Overview

1
1

Year of Professional Experience

5
5

Years of Customer Service Experience

5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Archives Intern

Irish Architectural Archives
05.2026 - Current
  • Assisted in digitising architectural records for improved accessibility and preservation.
  • Organised archival materials according to the Archive's unique standards, a variation on ISADG, to maintain catalogue integrity.
  • Conducted research on assets and materials regarding the architectural heritage, supporting exhibitions and public outreach initiatives when needed.
  • Collaborated with staff to develop educational programs focused on architecture and design history.
  • Oversaw the use of the collections' reading rooms, pulling and reshelving materials when requested.
  • Utilised CMS's to maintain an accurate inventory of collections and created AIP's for digital preservation following the designated workflow.
  • Being assisted in training for the Digital Archives Specialist certificate.

Locations Manager

The Fat Cat Food Co.
03.2025 - 12.2025
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations from open to close.
  • Managed a rotating team of 8 people, communicating between two locations.
  • Conducted all inventory counts, supply management, ordering, receiving orders, and food preparation schedules.
  • Helped in creating an online management system using Bright HR once the second location opened, optimising food waste, employee hours, payroll, and general management and communication.
  • Coordinated daily operations to ensure efficient supply chain management and food distribution.

Shift Lead

Starbucks Coffee Co.
02.2024 - 01.2025
  • Increased overall rewards program usage by 11% in customers by curating strong customer connections.
  • Conducted weekly inventory counts and reporting through Oracle software systems.
  • Responsible for weekly paperwork for the team of 8, including sales feedback sheets, payroll, schedule-making, and cash-handling operations.
  • In charge of daily food and supplies orders, using sales analytics and inventory counts to order to needs.
  • Trained and mentored new team members on customer service best practices.
  • Implemented workflow improvements to enhance efficiency by as much as 23% during peak hours and large events.

Kitchen Manager

Chipotle Grill
02.2021 - 12.2021
  • Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring food safety and quality standards.
  • Trained and mentored kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and procedures.
  • Led initiatives for maintaining cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen environment that worked for all team members.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labelling, and surface cleaning.
  • Conducted daily food and supply orders, cash management and collection, and health safety standards.

Education

Master of Science - Library And Information Studies

University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
08.2025 - 08.2026

Honors BA - English with Creative Writing

University College Dublin
08.2020 - 06.2024

Skills

  • Records management
  • Data visualisation using R or VScode
  • Digital library curation and catalogue management
  • Copyright laws
  • Archival processing
  • CLI operation through Seigfried, data processing through DROID and JHOVE
  • Preservation techniques and workflows
  • Digital archives and preservation management
  • Metadata creation
  • AACR2, RDA, and DublinCore standards in physical and MARC21
  • Microsoft Office Suite & Google Workspace
  • Wordpress publishing and SEO keywords

Interests

Fundamentals of Preservation Certificate

  • Course taken from the American Library Association
  • Competed in May 2026

Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management

  • Course taken from the American Library Association
  • Completed in April 2026

Digital Preservation Workshop Completion

  • Awarded by Amber Cushing of UCD's Digital Preservation Coalition
  • Completed in March 2026

Information Processing: Files, Metadata and Command Line Certification

  • Course taken from Society of American Archivists
  • Completed May 2026

Digital Archives Specialist

  • As examined by the Society of American Archivists
  • In training to complete by August 2026

Timeline

Archives Intern

Irish Architectural Archives
05.2026 - Current

Master of Science - Library And Information Studies

University College Dublin
08.2025 - 08.2026

Locations Manager

The Fat Cat Food Co.
03.2025 - 12.2025

Shift Lead

Starbucks Coffee Co.
02.2024 - 01.2025

Kitchen Manager

Chipotle Grill
02.2021 - 12.2021

Honors BA - English with Creative Writing

University College Dublin
08.2020 - 06.2024

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