Resume
Education
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX - Master of Science in Information
Studies with a Certificate of Advanced Study in Conservation |
Expected May 2008 |
Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology |
1999 |
Additional Education
| San Francisco Center for the Book, San Francisco, CA – Bookbinding classes |
2002-2004 |
Experience
University of Texas Libraries, Architecture and Planning Library - Austin, TX |
2005 - present |
Branch Conservation Technician |
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Formulate treatment plans for both circulating and special collections materials. Instituted a pest monitoring program and conduct weekly inspections. Perform book repair tasks such as mending, boxing, re-casing, re-sewing, making new covers, re-backing and pamphlet binding. Created book cradles and wedges for an in-house exhibit. Coordinate treatment of materials sent to the main book repair unit. Provide advice and assistance to circulation staff as needed. |
| Winterthur/University of Delaware Art Conservation Program – Winterthur, DE |
2006 |
Mississippi Gulf Coast Recovery Project - Summer Intern |
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Performed mold mitigation and basic repair of books and photographs damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Co-authored the mold section in the Winterthur Preventative Conservation Manual, outlining steps for the prevention, identification and recovery of a mold outbreak. Assessed the condition of 119 stained glass cartoon drawings from the Winterthur collection and performed necessary conservation treatment including humidification and flattening, dry cleaning, minor mending, and re-housing.
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Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center – Austin, TX |
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- Technical Services – Digitization Technician
Digitized books, 35mm slides, photographs, and other special collection materials using both flatbed and orbital scanners and edited images using BookRestorer and Adobe Photoshop software. Appended metadata to an online database.
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2005 – 2006 |
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- Mold Mitigation Conservation Technician
Performed mold remediation on books, manuscripts, and printed documents.
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2005 |
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- Conservation Book Lab – Photo Album Survey Volunteer
Assessed the condition and conservation needs of 19th Century photo albums and performed minor repairs.
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2005 |
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University of Texas Libraries, Perry-Castañeda Library - Austin, TX |
2004-2005 |
Preservation Services Book Repair Unit - Volunteer/Student Technician |
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Created custom enclosures (e.g. phase/tuxedo boxes) for fragile books, performed preservation photocopying and minor mends on damaged books.
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University of Texas Libraries, The Center for American History - Austin, TX |
2004-2005 |
Archives and Manuscripts Volunteer |
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Performed arrangement, description, and re-housing of archival photographs, letters, newsletters, newspaper clippings, and event flyers up to five linear feet in size, and produced a finding aid ready for database input. |
Bayer HealthCare LLC – Berkeley, CA |
2001-2004 |
Sr. Administrative Assistant/Adecco Temporary Assignment |
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Provided administrative support to the Regulatory Affairs Biotechnology group. Assisted with the organization, compilation and distribution of submissions to regulatory agencies. Maintained document room filing for multiple products. Arranged meetings, submitted expense reports, organized travel arrangements, anticipated supply needs, and provided backup administrative support to the Director and the Vice President of the Regulatory Affairs group. |
| St. Mary’s University- San Antonio, TX |
1999-2001 |
Graduate Admissions Technical Specialist |
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Advised prospective graduate students in the admissions process, maintained over five thousand paper files and a database of all applicants, acted as a liaison between five off-campus representatives and the main office, and supervised and implemented college work-study projects. |
Skills
Experienced with Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Adobe Acrobat, Lotus Notes, and Eudora. Familiar with both PC and Mac platforms.
Professional Associations |
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American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works |
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Book and Paper Group, Student Associate |
2005- present |
Honors |
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University of Texas at Austin, Houston Endowed Presidential Scholarship |
2006-2007 |
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