Curriculum Vitae

Personal Summary

A detail-oriented and determined book and paper conservator in training, with an interest in heritage science. A strong background in library science, including cataloging, metadata creation and organization, and archival practices.

Professional Experience

The Henry Ford Museum
Dearborn, MI

July - September 2024, Conservation Graduate Intern
June - September 2023, Conservation Specialist
May - June 2023, Paper Lab Volunteer
- Conducting conservation surveys for various paper objects, works of art on paper, and books to determine the level of intervention necessary for stabilization and use
- Developing and completing conservation treatment plans for objects for exhibition and storage
- Performing tasks such as wet and dry cleaning, mounting and backing, tear repair, tape and adhesive residue removal, and housing and boxing on paper objects, works of art on paper, and books
- Communicating and collaborating with curators and other conservation staff on treatments and solutions

Wayne State University Library System: Arthur Neef Law Library
Detroit MI

January 2022 - August 2023, Library Clerk Senior
May 2018 - January 2022, Library Clerk
May 2017 - May 2018, Student Assistant
-Processing of incoming and outgoing Intercampus, Michigan eLibrary Catalog, and Inter-Library Loan materials for borrowing and lending, including scanning for virtual delivery
- Updating serial publications
- Circulation duties including check-out and check-in of general material, study rooms, and reserve materials, aiding students and community patrons with technology related issues
- Training of incoming staff and student assistants on circulation duties and technical service responsibilities

October 2019 - August 2023, Lead Metadata Coordinator, in Partnership with Google Books
- Streamlining training and instruction of metadata technicians on their tasks
- Coordinating and organizing multiple spreadsheets from the technicians
- Organizing of data from multiple sources required for shipment processing
- Coordinating with Grant Partners on readiness of shipments and necessity of materials

Detroit Institute of Arts
Detroit, MI

October 2021 - October 2022, Research Library and Archives Intern
- Conducting a conservation survey and assessment of scrapbook collection dating from 1893-1991
- Research assistance for curators, art dealers, and art historians
- Metadata entry and housing of archival flat files
- Cataloging, processing, and shelving of purchased and gifted books
- Processing the receipt and return of Inter-Library Loan items

Education

West Dean College
Chichester, UK

Masters of Arts, September 2024 - Present
Graduate Diploma, September 2023 - July 2024
Specialism: Conservation Studies, Books and Library Materials

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Masters of Library and Information Science, September 2021 - May 2023
Graduate Certificate: Archival Administration

Bachelors of Arts, September 2016 - May 2021
Major: Media Arts and Studies
Minor: Spanish