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Sarah Insalaco

Boston,United States

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Museum Docent

Paul Revere Memorial Association
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
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
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  • Authenticated and appraised historical documents and archival materials on a daily basis.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
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
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
Boston
05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - History

Marymount Manhattan College
New York, NY
02.2017

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

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