University of Pittsburgh – School of Information Sciences Pittsburgh, PA
Master of Library and Information Science, received August 2013
Specialization: Archives, Preservation, and Records Management
GPA: 3.979
Boston College – College of Arts and Sciences Chestnut Hill, MA
Bachelor of Arts, received May 2010
Major: Communications
Minor: Art History
GPA: 3.722, cum laude
EXPERIENCE:
Archivist September 2022 - Present National Gallery of Art Washington, DC
Manage institution-wide records management strategies
Accession, appraise, process, describe, and preserve Gallery records of permanent value in a variety of formats
Work with internal and external researchers
The Martha Hamilton Morris Archivist July 2019 - September 2022 Digital Archivist March 2016 - July 2019 Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia, PA
Oversaw the Museum’s institutional digital preservation and archives program including its repository (Preservica) and collections management system (ArchivesSpace)
Accessioned, appraised, processed, described, and preserved archival material in a variety of formats, including manuscripts, photographs, moving images, email, websites, and born digital records
Administered the Museum’s records management program for both digital and analog records, including creating, applying, updating, and implementing record retention schedules to institutional records
Managed the development of archives related digital projects and initiatives, with a focus on the Duchamp Research Portal
Facilitated digitization projects, including coordinating metadata creation and conducting rights research
Provided responsive and comprehensive reference services to the public
Worked with Library and Archives staff to supervise and train interns and volunteers
Archivist/Librarian November 2014 - February 2016 Archives & Special Collections Assistant March 2014 - November 2014 The Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens Washington, DC
Accessioned, appraised, processed, described, and preserved archival material in a variety of formats, including manuscripts, photographs, moving images, and born digital records
Oversaw and maintained the archives (ArchivesSpace) and library (Koha) collections management systems and other tools to create finding aids and points of access to the archives and library
Managed Hillwood’s records management program for both digital and analog records, including creating, applying, updating, and implementing record retention schedules to institutional records
Provided outreach, reference, and research services to staff and external users, including fulfilling image requests for publications, exhibitions, programming, and publicity
Developed and implemented institutional guidelines and standards for the digitization of library, archives, and art collection materials
Managed day-to-day library activities of its book, periodicals, and auction catalogue collections
Supervised and trained library and archives volunteers and interns
Archivist April 2014 - November 2014 Sandy Spring Museum Sandy Spring, MD
Performed an inventory for all archival material, including updating descriptions, rehousing material, and creating box lists
Accessioned and catalogued new acquisitions in PastPerfect
Updated Collections Management Policy
Supervised and trained volunteers and interns
Provided library reference and research services for patrons
Private Art Cataloguer January 2014 – April 2014 Freelance Work Baltimore, MD
Catalogued private art collection for client by creating customized catalogue forms, capturing basic object information, digitizing acquisition documentation, and establishing a filing system
Performed research on objects and creators
Volunteer – Objects Assistant October 2013 – April 2014 Baltimore Museum of Art, Textiles/Curatorial Division Baltimore, MD
Researched Turkish textiles
Updated and catalogued textile object records in The Museum System
Assisted in properly housing and storing textiles
Volunteer October 2013 – March 2014 Enoch Pratt Free Library Baltimore, MD
Processed archival collections and implemented DACS compliant finding aids for the Special Collections Department
Digitized early 20th century postcards on an Epson Expression 10000XL scanner using SilverFast Ai, processed the images in Adobe Photoshop, and created original descriptive metadata for the images in CONTENTdm for the Digitization Department
Volunteer September 2013 – March 2014 The Walters Art Museum Baltimore, MD
Handled retail transactions and maintaining floor stock and displays for the Museum Store
Provided collections management assistance, including work using the Horizon ILS and OCLC Connexion, for the Walters Art Library
Intern – Pitt Partners Program September 2012 – July 2013 The Andy Warhol Museum Pittsburgh, PA
Arranged, cataloged, and preserved contents found in Andy Warhol’s Time Capsules which included paper based items, photographic material, textiles, audio material, and various cultural artifacts
Wrote DACS compliant finding aids
Digitized notable material from the Time Capsules
Trained in art handling
Student Assistant September 2012 – July 2013 University of Pittsburgh Library System, Special Collections Pittsburgh, PA
Processed archival collections and created finding aids using Archivists’ Toolkit
Researched current collections for exhibition candidates and exhibition labels
Provided reference services to patrons in the reading room and remotely
Visitor Services Associate March 2011 – July 2012 Maryland Historical Society Baltimore, MD
Provided positive experiences for visitors by acting as a main greeting point, providing details of current exhibitions, and answering questions
Entered event registration information and updated membership data using Raiser’s Edge for the Development Department
Updated and edited catalogue entries for paper based items using PastPerfect for the Museum Department
Volunteer January 2011 – March 2011 Maryland Historical Society Baltimore, MD
Assisted the Development Department in its daily office operations such as preparing mailings and returning phone and email inquiries
Created relationships with other local and county historical societies within Maryland for a membership promotion project
Used Raiser’s Edge for membership data entry
Tutor November 2010 – March 2011 C2 Education Center Gaithersburg & Germantown, MD
Prepared high school students for the verbal portion of the SAT and ACT
Tutored K-8 students in math and English
Edited college admission essays
Required lesson planning, rapport building, and critical analysis to meet the needs of a diverse range of students
Script Writer September 2010 – November 2011 The Dark Studio Toronto, CA
Wrote descriptive scripts for supplementary audio tracks for the National Parks Project documentary series in order to provide context during gaps in the narrative for blind viewers
Scanning/Imaging Clerk September 2010 – November 2010 Oce Business Services Laurel, MD
Identified and arranged bank documents for digitization
Digitized documents using a sheet fed document scanner
Performed quality control for the images produced during digitization
Digitization Lab Assistant March 2009 – July 2010 O’Neill Library at Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA
Completed the digitization of 54 volumes of the Sacred Heart Review, including creating searchable text PDF files from the digitized images
Digitized faculty publications for web viewing which required removing blemishes, adjusting black and white levels for readability, and creating thumbnail images in Photoshop
Created ReadAloud compatible PDF documents using ABBYY software and hand corrected OCR work
Operated various types of book and flatbed scanners
Intern January 2009 – May 2009 McMullen Museum of Art at Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA
Participated in exhibition related research
Proofread exhibition labels
Performed general office duties
Intern September 2006 – May 2007 Chickpop Records Boston, MA
Trained in booking, preparing press and radio releases, show advancing, compiling press kits and mailers, and general office duties
Created database of contacts for booking shows throughout the United States
Sales Associate June 2005 – January 2008 Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art North Adams, MA
Provided excellent customer service in the retail of various gift, stationary, jewelry, and museum items
Created displays for store merchandise
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Technical knowledge: ArchivesSpace, Preservica, BitCurator, Archive-It, ePADD, OpenRefine, The Museum System, GitHub, XML, EAD, DACS, Dublin Core, MODS, PREMIS
Professional Organizations: Member of the Society of American Archivists and Newsletter Editor for the Museum Archives Section (2015-2017); Member of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference; ARL + DLF Forum Fellow (2016); At-Large Director for Philadelphia Area Consortium of Special Collections Libraries, co-chair of DEI Committee (2019-2022)
Presentations: Progress (and Pitfalls) of Linked Data Projects (Society of American Archivists annual conference, 2018); Duchamp Research Portal poster (Society of American Archivists annual conference, 2020); Connecting object Information with archival and library resources: Building the Duchamp Research Portal (CIDOC Conference, 2020)