Taylor Townsend
Lafayette,LA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Louisiana History Association Graduate Assistant
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
01.2025 - Current
- Edited and organized journal articles for the Louisiana Historical Association's quarterly journal
- Aided supervisor in the timely review and approval or denial of historical articles
- Organized articles into a quarterly journal and ensured they arrived to subscribers on time
Archival Processing Intern
Louisiana Tech University Special Collections
Ruston, LA
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Assisted in cataloging archival materials using digital asset management systems.
- Conducted research to support historical documentation and preservation efforts.
- Organized and maintained physical and digital archives for easy access.
- Collaborated with team members to improve archiving processes and workflows.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
- Developed strong rapport with students through open communication channels, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-world examples into lectures.
- Provided timely and constructive feedback on assignments, enabling students to refine their work and achieve higher grades.
- Organized and maintained an up-to-date grade book.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Dr. Ian Beamish
Lafayette, LA
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
- Maintained detailed records of all experiments conducted, ensuring easy accessibility and proper documentation procedures were followed.
- Developed skills in various research methodologies, ensuring high-quality work across diverse projects.
- Conducted fieldwork as needed, collecting vital data to supplement existing research efforts.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Dr. Liz Skilton
Lafayette, LA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted literature reviews to support research projects and inform experimental design.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis using statistical software to ensure accurate results.
- Developed and maintained detailed documentation of experimental procedures and findings.
- Collaborated with team members to refine methodologies and improve research efficiency.
Education
Master of Arts - Public History
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA05-2024
Skills
- Microsoft office
- Administrative support
- Data analysis
- Event organization
- Event coordination
- Academic research
Languages
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Archival Processing Intern
Louisiana Tech University Special Collections
05.2025 - 07.2025
Louisiana History Association Graduate Assistant
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
01.2025 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
08.2024 - 01.2025
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Dr. Ian Beamish
05.2022 - 05.2024
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Dr. Liz Skilton
05.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Arts - Public History
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Louisiana At Lafayette