Experienced Archivist with a Master’s degree specializing in information retrieval, cataloging, and digital resource management. Facilitates collaboration and drives team success through effective research assistance and community engagement. Proven ability to navigate databases and adapt to dynamic library environments, committed to enhancing knowledge sharing and impactful outcomes.
Work History
Librarian, Reference
2 Years 4 Months
Hartland Cromaine Library | 04.2024 - Current
Resolved complex research inquiries for diverse patron base using specialized reference tools, enhancing user satisfaction.
Managed precise circulation and catalog records across digital and physical systems to ensure overarching collection integrity.
Facilitated community engagement with programming and support of inclusive public services.
Streamlined operations by providing technical support and ensuring continuous accessibility of collections for patrons.
Metadata Archivist, Contractual
5 Months
Indiana University Library | 06.2025 - 11.2025
Authored and structured comprehensive Finding Aid for Department of Music & Arts Technology Records, strictly adhering to DACS principles.
Improved collection discoverability through generation and standardization of complex metadata for digital assets using Avalon Media System.
Streamlined digital asset management workflows to ensure long-term preservation and accessibility of institutional records.
Implemented digital preservation techniques for at-risk materials, enhancing long-term access and sustainability.
Digitization Archivist, Contractual
4 Months
Jewish Federation of Detroit | 05.2025 - 09.2025
Processed and arranged diverse analog collections using DACS and controlled vocabularies to enhance accessibility.
Executed high-fidelity digitization of various media formats to ensure long-term preservation and secure storage.
Streamlined access by generating robust metadata profiles within PastPerfect.
Collaborated with senior archival staff to appraise born-digital records and improve departmental digitization workflows.
Curated and maintained archival collections, ensuring accurate documentation and preservation of historical materials.
Administration Clerk
7 Months
Wayne State University | 09.2022 - 04.2023
Coordinated multi-departmental processes, managing financial transactions and complex scheduling to streamline operations.
Authored administrative reports and documentation to enhance communication and support decision-making for campus leadership and university offices.
Assisted in the preparation of reports and presentations, enhancing communication across departments.
Collaborated with faculty to streamline curriculum documentation processes, ensuring timely updates and revisions.
Archives Management, Intern
5 Months
Detroit Historical Society | 04.2022 - 09.2022
Executed comprehensive archival process for manuscripts, historical photographs, audio recordings, and artifacts, enhancing accessibility for future research.
Ensured compliance with archiving standards by migrating and verifying complex collection data within PastPerfect, safeguarding integrity of archival records.
Applied appraisal methodologies to critically evaluate materials for institutional acquisitions.
Conducted specialized research to support visiting scholars and museum personnel, facilitating informed scholarly work and enhancing institutional knowledge.
Maintained detailed records of project progress, ensuring accurate documentation was readily available for review by senior management.
Education
Master of Library and Information Sciences - Archival Management & Digital Curation
Indiana University | Indianapolis | 04.2025
Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences - History
Wayne State University | Detroit | 05.2023
Minor: Business Law
High School Diploma
Detroit Catholic Central High School | Novi | 04.2019
Skills
Archival & Library: Archival arrangement
Metadata Creation
DACS
EAD
Digitization
Analog & Born-Digital preservation management
Collection development
Archival appraisal
Software: PastPerfect
ArchivesSpace
ContentDM
Omega
Avalon Media System
Technical: HTML
CSS
Digital File Management
Metadata Standards
General: Research analysis
Written Communication
Interpersonal communication
Preservation techniques
Information organization
Document management
Photo imaging
Cataloging expertise
Timeline
Metadata Archivist, Contractual
Indiana University Library
06.2025 - 11.2025Read More
Digitization Archivist, Contractual
Jewish Federation of Detroit
05.2025 - 09.2025Read More
Librarian, Reference
Hartland Cromaine Library
04.2024 - CurrentRead More
Administration Clerk
Wayne State University
09.2022 - 04.2023Read More
Archives Management, Intern
Detroit Historical Society
04.2022 - 09.2022Read More
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences from History
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Indiana University
Master of Library and Information Sciences from Archival Management & Digital Curation