Robert M. Cosgrove
West Grove,PA
Summary
Senior college student seeking an employment or internship opportunity that can best utilize historical research and analytical skills gained through college studies, and offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Collections Intern
West Chester University Libraries
2024.02 - Current
- Appraised collection items to acquire
- Arranged items in categories and subjects
- Managed digital files
- Transcribed nineteenth century manuscripts
- Prepared for events held in the Special Collections Department
Volunteer
Chester County History Center
2023.09 - Current
- Assisting Museum staff with curation and archiving of newspaper articles
Retail Sales Associate
Ram Shop - West Chester University
2022.08 - 2023.05
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns
- .Helped customers complete purchases and locate items
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA12.2024
High School Diploma -
Avon Grove Charter School
West Grove, PA06.2020
Skills
- Archival Inventory Management
- Digital Curation
- Researching Study Topics
- Preparing Reports
- Time Management
- Money Transfer Systems
- Cash Handling
- Maintaining Sales Floor Inventory
Timeline
Special Collections Intern
West Chester University Libraries
2024.02 - Current
Volunteer
Chester County History Center
2023.09 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Ram Shop - West Chester University
2022.08 - 2023.05
Bachelor of Arts - History
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Avon Grove Charter School
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