Looking for collections, archives, curator type jobs in Chicago area

[Egiles19]

Headline: Looking for collections, archives, curator type jobs in Chicago area
Name: Betsy Giles
Email Address: Betsy.GIles19@gmail.com
Current Location: Chicago, IL, USA

Preferred Job Category: Registrar/Collections Manager

Personal Statement:
I am currently finishing my masters degree and looking for employment in the Chicago area museum world. I am looking for a paid internship, entry level employment, or any other job which an employer may believe I am qualified for. I am a fast and eager learner.

I would like to work in a collections, archives, or curator type position but have experience working in exhibits, administration, and libraries as well.

Education:
---Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
Expected Degree: SPRING 2010
Master’s Degree: Historical Administration
Graduate coursework completed: SPRING 2009

---Valparaiso University , Valparaiso, IN……………………………...2003-2007
Bachelor of Arts: History
Minors: French, Classical Civilization, and Modern European Studies

---Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, IL………………………………Spring 2008
Museum Exhibitions and Interpretation graduate course in Museum Studies

Professional Experience:
INTERN…………………………………..………..……….… October 2009 - Present
The Field Museum Chicago, IL
Working on the "Karen Carr" project which includes preparing and uploading of over 250 high resolution images into the in-house database. Then organizing and editing the database entries for these images. Pulling images for in-house requests. Working to add images from the Biodiversity Heritage Library to the in-house database.

INTERN……………………………………..…..……….… October 2009 – December 2009
Chicago History Museum Chicago, IL
Assisting the archivists with the assessment, cataloging and processing of archival collections. Processed four collections according to the “More Product Less Process” standards and developed a finding aid for each. Taught and supervised other interns the “More Product Less Process” processing of collections.

INTERN……………...……….……………..….….…September 2009 – November 2009
National Hellenic Museum Chicago, IL
Processed incoming collections and developed a finding aid for each collection.

INTERN……………………………………………..…..….…June 2009 – September 2009
Oriental Institute Chicago, IL
Assisted archivist with digitization of photograph collections, for future use on website database or to be sent to archaeological field schools for use.

INTERN…………………………………………...……………… …….May 2009 – August 2009
Naper Settlement Naperville, IL
Researched World War I local history for Naper Settlement’s Teaching American History Program and developed a detailed bibliography of primary sources to be used by local teachers for lessons. Assisted with the inventory and re-housing of the collections, both 3-D and manuscript.

VOLUNTEER………………………………….....……..………August 2007 - August 2008
Naper Settlement Naperville, IL
Sorted and cataloged historical materials, and assisted the archivist in research projects.

SUMMER SHELVER 1 …………………………...…………….…May 2004 - August 2008
Naperville Public Libraries Naperville, IL
Shelved books and audiovisuals in both children’s and adult’s departments. Helped in various departments including circulation with holds and check in and interlibrary loan department with receiving and sending of books on interlibrary loan.

VOLUNTEER INTERPRETER..…………………………………….…………...Summer 2006
Naper Settlement Naperville, IL
Was a costumed interpreter for the print shop. Gave tours of the print shop and participated in small vignettes.

Applicable Skills:
---Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Publisher
---Proficient on a PC and basic working knowledge of Mac
---Basic knowledge of Past Perfect , Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop and FileMakerPro

Other:
Other Skills
---Oral communication skills with diverse populations
---Strong verbal, organizational and written communication skills
---Able to demonstrate organization and productivity in high stress situations
---Work effectively within a team as well as independently with minimal supervision
---Strong public speaking skills developed from volunteer and administrative positions
---Proficient in written and spoken French
---Experience in grant writing, collections care and exhibit design

Awards & Memberships
---Illinois Association of Museums Superior Achievement Award, 2008
---Phi Alpha Theta, inducted 2009 as a graduate student
---National Council for Public History, 2008 to present
---American Association of Museums, 2008 to present
---American Historical Association, 2006-2007