Rebecca Poole
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Resourceful Research Specialist offering expertise in project management and development in programs. Previous experience with multiple study of abroad programs and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at quickly learning new material and processes for driving success. Proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects and developing innovative solutions and content.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Historical Research Specialist
The National WWII Museum
07.2022 - Current
- Manage the Institute's World War II Historical Research Services (HRS) Program to obtain, copy, analyze, and provide veteran records from the National Archives, St Louis.
- Manage the systems for taking select veteran records and producing monographs of their service, to include communications with customers and consultants, manuscript and documents development, manuscript review and editing, manuscript printing, and mailings.
- Manage consultants, interns, and Institute personnel in HRS and other public history programs.
- Conducts Historical research on topics related to World War II in support of HRS and other Institute projects.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director of the Institute for the Study of War and Democracy in support of Institute public history programs and events.
Membership Services Coordinator
The National WWII Museum
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Assisted prospective and established members in person or by telephone.
- Helped members navigate systems, pay for services and resolve different concerns.
- Created successful sales presentations to highlight membership, overcome objections and close sales.
- Led tours of facility to show prospects amenities and other benefits of membership.
Substitute Teacher
St. Paul's Episcopal Day School
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Intern
The National WWII Museum
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Performed administration task.
- Managed research services on WWII veterans and oversaw all clients.
- Researched WWII veterans' military service using official military personnel files and other primary/secondary sources.
- Answered historical questions related to WWII and communicated and interacted with customers and the public.
Intern
WYES
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Found B-Roll for the station's documentaries through archival research.
- Organized and cataloged the station's collections and archival material.
HISTORY DEPT. TEACHER/OFFICE ASSISTANT
University Of New Orleans
04.2016 - 05.2020
- Graded undergrad academic work.
- Responsible for all clerical needs in the history department such as making copies, transferring calls, and running errands.
- Recruited History majors for the department by engaging upcoming students and parents on research projects the department is working on and presenting anxious parents what jobs and careers a history degree can possess.
- Assisted Professors with finding research material.
Education
Master of Arts - Public History
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA12.2017
Skills
- Project Management
- Database Management
- Public Speaking
- Research Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Intermediate in Indesign and Photoshop
- Oral and Written Communication
- Customer Service
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Organizational Skills
- Creative Thinking
Timeline
Historical Research Specialist
The National WWII Museum
07.2022 - Current
Membership Services Coordinator
The National WWII Museum
11.2020 - 07.2022
Substitute Teacher
St. Paul's Episcopal Day School
09.2020 - 11.2020
Intern
WYES
01.2020 - 05.2020
Intern
The National WWII Museum
03.2019 - 06.2020
HISTORY DEPT. TEACHER/OFFICE ASSISTANT
University Of New Orleans
04.2016 - 05.2020
Master of Arts - Public History
University of New Orleans
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of New Orleans
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