Lori Richardson
Parker,CO
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Archive Assistant
New Mexico State University Library
11.2005 - 09.2008
- Streamlined the archival process by implementing a new categorization system for increased efficiency.
- Enhanced access to information by digitizing and cataloging records, ensuring quick retrieval of essential documents.
- Reduced document retrieval time with improved organization and indexing techniques, increasing overall productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to develop and maintain a user-friendly database for easy access to archived materials.
- Assisted researchers in locating relevant materials, fostering effective collaboration between departments.
- Maintained the preservation of delicate historical documents by employing proper handling and storage techniques.
- Implemented an efficient workflow for processing incoming materials, resulting in reduced backlog.
Interpretive Park Ranger
National Park Service
06.2005 - 09.2008
- Enhanced visitor experience by developing and implementing engaging interpretive programs and activities.
- Improved park resource protection by effectively communicating regulations and safety guidelines to visitors.
- Conducted guided tours, providing accurate and interesting information about the park''s natural and cultural resources.
- Increased visitor satisfaction by addressing inquiries, concerns, or complaints promptly and professionally.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and visitors through regular inspections of trails, facilities, and equipment.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using various assessment tools such as visitor feedback surveys or participant evaluations, making recommendations for improvements when necessary.
- Interacted pleasantly with visitors and promoted park rules, regulations and safety measures to educate and inform.
- Provided information and guidance for park visitors, answered questions and inquiries and suggested trails for hiking.
- Patrolled all areas by foot and vehicle to assess park conditions and notified maintenance department regarding trash and debris.
- Distributed park and trail maps, provided park information and answered customer service questions.
- Informed visitors of current and recurring dangers posed by wildlife, terrain and inclement weather.
- Enforced laws and regulations within parks for campgrounds, trails, nature preserves and roadways.
- Educated visitors on area wildlife and regional history during tours and presentations.
- Organized and presented regional history lectures and presentations for children and adults.
- Guided tours for park visitors with focus on informative and safe visits.
- Led programs to provide information on wildlife, ecology and conservation.
- Planned activities like nature hikes to educate children and adults about issues facing local habitats.
- Promoted education on ecology, natural resources and environmental concerns to visitors through captivating presentations, elaborate exhibits, and hands-on workshops.
- Engaged with visitors to interpret natural and cultural resources in local parks.
Education
Studies - General Education
Waycross College
Waycross, GABachelor of Arts - History
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05.2006
Skills
- Project Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Customer Service
- Interpersonal Skills
- Information Retrieval
- Teamwork Abilities
- Historical Research
- Collection Management
- Preservation Techniques
- Organizational Skills
- Digital Archiving
- Records Management
- Technical Writing
- Database Management
- Conservation Knowledge
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
- Document Handling
- Electronic Records Management
- Archive Management
- Records Organization
- HTML Understanding
- Cultural resource management
- Environmental interpretation
- Customer service
- Public speaking
Organization
Coalition for Equality New Mexico M
- Member for four years where I was the Southeast New Mexico including El Paso, Texas representative for two years.
- Chaired or participated in meetings of sub-organizations from Alamogordo, Silver City, Las Cruces, and El Paso. I spoke to groups about happenings and collected feedback on needs of the community and ideas they have for the Coalition.
- Attended conferences and Diversity classes and clinics. I took part in subcommittees to organize our annual Summit by helping choose hotels and locations, entertainment, and programs.
- Headed fund raising to help people attend political events and marches in different locations.
Timeline
Archive Assistant
New Mexico State University Library
11.2005 - 09.2008
Interpretive Park Ranger
National Park Service
06.2005 - 09.2008
Studies - General Education
Waycross College
Bachelor of Arts - History
New Mexico State University
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