Sarah Insalaco
Boston,United States
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Museum Docent
Paul Revere Memorial Association
Boston, MA
05.2021 - Current
- Planned and executed efficient tour routes by using maps and other navigational tools.
- Established positive relationships with tour members through fun and engaging conversation.
- Answered questions, pointed out important features and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
- Utilized effective communication and problem-solving skills to quickly resolve customer issues.
Archives Assistant
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Developed classification systems to facilitate public access to archived materials.
- Maintained knowledge of museum topics by studying new artifacts and exhibits.
- Streamlined usage by creating organizational systems for newly digitized records and documents.
Archivist
AmeriCorps
Clarksburg, WV
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Researched and recorded the origins, provenance, and historical significance of archival materials.
- Authenticated and appraised historical documents and archival materials on a daily basis.
- Designed innovative and interactive exhibits to showcase newly procured and digitized items
Archives Assistant
East Tennessee Historical Society -Volunteer
Knoxville, TN
12.2016 - 05.2018
- Advised and supported visitors daily on how to access, interpret and use archives.
- Gathered opinions and support from grass-roots supporters to solidify group position.
- Maintained knowledge of museum topics by studying new artifacts and exhibits.
- Created educational materials to convey important information to service recipients.
Archive Assistant
Center For Migration Studies, New York
New York, NY
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Assisted with the appraisal, arrangement, and description of archival collections.
- Prepared and processed collections for digitization, including identifying and removing any items that required special handling or preservation.
- Created and updated finding aids using EAD and DACS standards for various collections.
- Conducted research to enhance the description of collections and ensure accurate metadata.
- Assisted with the management of digital assets, including scanning, photographing, and uploading images to the digital asset management system.
- Maintained and updated the archives' database and other internal tracking systems.
- Assisted with the preparation of collections for storage and transport, including boxing, labeling, and inventorying materials.
Education
Master of Arts - History & Archival Management
Simmons University
Boston05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - History
Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY02.2017
Skills
- Organized
- Archival practices: appraisal, arrangement, and description
- EAD, Marc, Dacs, and Dublin core
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Ability to use discretion
- Project management
- Archival management systems: ArchiveSpace, PastPerfect, BitCurator, and spreadsheets,
- Independent worker and team player
Timeline
Archives Assistant
Harvard University
07.2021 - 07.2022
Museum Docent
Paul Revere Memorial Association
05.2021 - Current
Archivist
AmeriCorps
11.2018 - 11.2020
Archives Assistant
East Tennessee Historical Society -Volunteer
12.2016 - 05.2018
Archive Assistant
Center For Migration Studies, New York
08.2015 - 05.2016
Master of Arts - History & Archival Management
Simmons University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Marymount Manhattan College