Sabrina Escalante
Vermillion,SD
Summary
Professional historian with expertise in historical research, analysis, and documentation. Skilled in archival management, historical writing, and public speaking. Reliable and adaptable, consistently meeting evolving project needs while maintaining high standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Director (Full Time)
Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Black Hills
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Increased weekly donor engagement by implementing strategic fundraising initiatives and campaigns.
- Managed grant proposals for successful funding acquisition, leading to expanded program offerings.
- Developed and executed annual fundraising plans, resulting in consistent revenue growth month over month.
- Strengthened relationships with community partners through targeted outreach and collaborative projects.
Internship Student (35 Hours/ Week)
Archives & Special Collections, USD
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted researchers in locating relevant materials.
- Maintained the preservation of delicate historical documents by employing proper handling and storage techniques.
- Transcribed over 50 oral history interviews and created finding aids for interviews in database.
- Performed regular audits on archived records, ensuring accuracy and completeness of stored materials.
- Conducted research on historical topics as requested by staff or external clients, providing valuable insights for various projects.
- Provided customer service to patrons seeking assistance with archival materials, enhancing user experience by creating over 20 research spreadsheets.
- Managed high volumes of data entry tasks while maintaining strict attention to detail and accuracy of information entered into databases.
Graduate Teaching Assistant (Full Time)
University Of South Dakota
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-world examples into lectures.
- Collaborated with Professor to provide additional support for struggling students, leading to improved academic outcomes.
- Provided feedback on assignments, enabling students to refine their work and achieve higher grades.
- Assisted in the development of course materials, ensuring content was relevant and engaging for students.
Museum Intern (12 Hours/ Week)
Keystone Museum
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Contributed to the success of museum programs by providing customer service to visitors.
- Assisted curators in the development and execution of exhibitions for increased audience engagement.
- Maintained detailed records of artifact acquisitions, streamlining the cataloging process for future reference.
- Entered information about museum collections into computer databases (PastPerfect Museum Software). .
- Closely evaluated artifacts, documenting characteristics, measurements, and cultural importance of each piece.
- Used preservation and conservation techniques to protect artifacts and collections.
- Classified and assigned registration numbers to artifacts.
Education
Master of Arts - History
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English/ History
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD05.2020
Skills
- Historical Research
- Database Management
- Organizational Skills
- Records and Documentation Management
- Collection Maintenance
- Security Protocols
- Artifact Handling
- Educational outreach
Timeline
Development Director (Full Time)
Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Black Hills
07.2023 - 01.2024
Internship Student (35 Hours/ Week)
Archives & Special Collections, USD
01.2022 - 05.2022
Graduate Teaching Assistant (Full Time)
University Of South Dakota
01.2021 - 05.2022
Museum Intern (12 Hours/ Week)
Keystone Museum
05.2020 - 08.2020
Master of Arts - History
University of South Dakota
Bachelor of Arts - English/ History
University of South Dakota
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