Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Curatorial Projects
Languages
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Nadja Ifill

Princeton,NJ

Summary

An organized and energized team member with three years of experience assisting and supporting executive-level leaders. Proven ability to multi-task, quickly find solutions to problems, and remain calm in high-pressure environments. Strong communication, active listening, and collaborative skills to effectively work with different team members in completing critical tasks.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Collections Archival Assistant

Drew University
Madison, NJ
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Curated and managed two exhibitions held in Drew University's public library.
  • Greet and direct patrons within the archive.
  • Charged with supporting patrons' research needs.

First-Year Peer Academic Coach

Drew University
Madison, NJ
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Academic coach for 38 freshman university students, mentoring them in general academic skills.
  • Conducted bi-weekly Center for Academic Excellence workshops on organizational, study, and writing skills

United Methodist Archives Archival Assistant

Drew University
Madison, NJ
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Supported the physical and digital maintenance of The United Methodist Archive for the patrons' best user experience.
  • Managed requests for books, periodicals, and audio-visual materials to accommodate research needs.

Barista

Starbucks Coffee
New Brunswick, NJ
06.2021 - 08.2023
  • Acknowledged and satisfied all customer needs through clear and pleasant communication.
  • Prepared food and beverages according to standard recipes or customized them for customers.

Social Media Correspondent

The Institute for International Education of Students (IES Abroad)
Rome, Italy
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Promoted IES Abroad on all social media platforms in Italy and France
  • Charged with posting unique cultural experiences of art museums and historical sites while in Rome, Florence, Siena, and Paris.

Curatorial Summer Intern

Morris Museum
Morristown, NJ
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assisted the Director of Exhibits and Collections with day-to-day operations.
  • Researched and organized upcoming summer exhibitions.
  • Curated and managed The Alexander Calder Exhibition, 'Alexander Calder: Color and Motion'.

Summer College Mentor

Drew University
Madison, NJ
07.2022 - 07.2022
  • Mentored rising high school seniors in writing their college application essays.
  • Counseled students on how to further their knowledge of the college experience.

Education

BA - Art History, Museum Studies & Cultural Management

Drew University
Madison, NJ

Museums, Art & Culture Alumni -

The Institute For International Education of Students
Rome, Italy Paris, France

Skills

  • Organization
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Front Office Operations
  • Communication
  • Collaborative Problem Solving
  • Cross-Team Collaboration
  • Self Motivated
  • Writing
  • Artwork Management
  • Research Skills

Curatorial Projects

  • Drew University: Ada Lovelace: The Once Forgotten Mathematician I Black Movement I The Art of Bookmaking: From the Outside Inwards
  • Online Exhibition: The Sacred Cats of Egypt https://mythicalcats.tumblr.com/

Languages

French, elementary

Accomplishments

  • Stanley Prescott Hooper Memorial Prize in Art History, Drew University, Madison, NJ 2024

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Special Collections Archival Assistant

Drew University
01.2024 - 05.2024

First-Year Peer Academic Coach

Drew University
08.2023 - 12.2023

Social Media Correspondent

The Institute for International Education of Students (IES Abroad)
05.2023 - 07.2023

Summer College Mentor

Drew University
07.2022 - 07.2022

Curatorial Summer Intern

Morris Museum
06.2022 - 08.2022

United Methodist Archives Archival Assistant

Drew University
01.2022 - 12.2023

Barista

Starbucks Coffee
06.2021 - 08.2023

BA - Art History, Museum Studies & Cultural Management

Drew University

Museums, Art & Culture Alumni -

The Institute For International Education of Students
Nadja Ifill