Monique Roy
Fairhaven,MA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player and History/Archives MA candidate with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects while ensuring accuracy. Excellent interpersonal skills and outstanding research and analysis abilities. Experienced at processing and handling archival collections through best industry practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
History and Archives Intern
New Bedford Whaling Museum
08.2023 - Current
- Prepared collections for processing, organizing, and cataloging for use in research in the museum library
- Put together finding aids and collection inventory with appropriate metadata and vocabularies to make collection easily accessible with keywords
- Practiced proper archival processes and standards with the supervision of the museum librarian
- Worked with the librarian to arrange collections for processing and aided in the completion of projects.
Visitor Experience Associate
New Bedford Whaling Museum
04.2022 - Current
- Assist museum visitors by providing directions, information on permanent and rotating exhibits, and answering general questions about museum operations for 32 hours per week
- Handle cash sales for admissions and the museum store
- Ensure visitors can find what they are looking for or offer alternative solutions
- Be there to listen to visitor questions, comments, or feedback on the museum and its exhibits
- Work with the supervisor and other managers to complete miscellaneous tasks for the museum, including the store and its products, private and public events, and with the general public.
Lead Teacher
Children’s Academy of Marion
01.2013 - 06.2023
- Worked 30 to 40 hours per week with parents and families to help their children grow cognitively, socially, and physically
- Collaborated with other teachers in response to behavioral issues and cognitive setbacks in children’s early development
- Drafted and created monthly lesson plans and newsletters focusing on the abilities of the early toddler age group
- Attended semi-annual developmental training workshops to expand in the classroom
- Managed and delegated specific tasks to classroom assistants and other teachers
- Adapted quickly and appropriately when children have specific needs or issues
- Rigorously recorded and documented each child in my care through progress reports and quarterly assessments, which were shared with administrative management as well as the children’s parents/caregivers.
Volunteer
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
12.2017 - 01.2019
- I volunteered five hours per week to advocate for park visitors by providing a friendly disposition and knowledge about the area and its attractions/ landmarks
- While volunteering, I gained a massive amount of information about the New Bedford area and its robust history.
Education
Master of Arts in History and Archives -
University of Massachusetts Boston
Boston, MA05.2024
Bachelor of Arts History -
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Dartmouth, MA08.2021
Study Abroad Program -
Philipps Universität in Marburg
08.2019
Skills
- Archival material handling
- Cataloging
- Collection preparation and processing
- Cultural sensitivity
- Detail oriented
- Editing and proofreading
- Adaptability
- Archival Processing
- Historical knowledge
- Interpersonal Skills
- Exceptional organizational skills
- LOC standards and vocabularies
- Metadata standards
- Records management
- Reference and research
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Records Management
- Finding Aids
- Collection development
Timeline
History and Archives Intern
New Bedford Whaling Museum
08.2023 - Current
Visitor Experience Associate
New Bedford Whaling Museum
04.2022 - Current
Volunteer
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
12.2017 - 01.2019
Lead Teacher
Children’s Academy of Marion
01.2013 - 06.2023
Master of Arts in History and Archives -
University of Massachusetts Boston
Bachelor of Arts History -
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Study Abroad Program -
Philipps Universität in Marburg
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