SERVICE PROJECTS

Queens Public Library — Queens Memory Project Volunteer

JUNE 2018 – PRESENT

Assisted with the preservation of historically valuable records in contemporary personal histories, photographs, and ephemera through digitization. Prepared and maintained metadata templates for permanent collection. Edited timecode outlines for interviews, created audio clips, and recorded material to be catalogued and archived.

Queens Public Library — Code for Toddlers Workshop Facilitator

MARCH 2019 – MAY 2019

Curated educational materials (apps, games) that aided in the learning of basic computer science skills such as typing and coding. Aided workshop facilitation. Researched contemporary sources related to children’s services.

EXPERIENCE

Summer Institute for the Gifted, New York, NY — Counselor

MARCH  2019 – JULY  2019

Mediated workshops for adolescents emphasizing the importance of appropriate codes of conduct for academic and personal success in the SIG program. Students engaged in behavioral exercises practicing empathy, kindness, and respect in order to understand the significance of cultural diversity. Discussed the dynamics of bullying, why it occurs, and what to do in order to stop it. Learned and utilized stress management techniques in preparation for the collegiate environment.

Macy’s, Valley Stream, NY — Fine Watches Specialist

OCTOBER  2015 – FEBRUARY 2019

Leveraged skills to increase sales over 30%; store performed at number one in the district. Identified and serviced the repair of luxury items. Used extensive product knowledge to aid guests in selecting merchandise. Designed and staged promotional materials to create a pleasant shopping experience. Prepared detailed reports of transactions and organized property for inventory. Trained colleagues in customer service protocol.

University of Maryland College Park, College Park, MD — Technological Assistant for Undergraduate Admissions

SEPTEMBER 2009 – SEPTEMBER 2010

Used digital management systems to evaluate and edit records.  Exercised discretion in handling sensitive data. Curated materials for primary collection. Orchestrated correspondence and assembly of informational material.

EDUCATION

Queens College, Flushing, NY — MLIS Candidate

AUGUST 2019 – EXPECTED GRADUATION DATE: SPRING 2022

University of Maryland College Park, College Park, MD — B.A., Art History and B.A., Studio Art

SEPTEMBER 2009 – JUNE 2013

SKILLS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook), Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Web Development (HTML, CSS), Content Management Systems (Canva).