Assistant Project

Elizabeth Giles

Lisle, IL ***** . 630-***-**** . abj95k@r.postjobfree.com

Education

. Eastern Illinois University, Charleston,

IL

Spring 2010

Master's Degree: Historical Administration

. Valparaiso University, Valparaiso,

IN

2003-2007

Bachelor of Arts: History

Minors: French, Classical Civilization, and Modern European Studies

. Northern Illinois University, Dekalb,

IL Spr

ing 2008

Museum Exhibitions and Interpretation graduate course in Museum

Studies

Professional Experience

Seasonal Gatehouse Attendant ($9.88 per

hour April 2010 - Present

The Morton Arboretum

Lisle, IL

Work the entrance gatehouse by scanning members' cards, take money from

paying visitors then make change, and use CounterPoint SQL software to

enter information. Assist visitors with questions about memberships, daily

programs, and information about the Arboretum.

Unpaid Photo Archives

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.

Unpaid Archival Assistant

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.

Unpaid Collections

Intern September

2009 - November 2009

Hellenic Museum & Cultural Center

Chicago, IL

Processed incoming collections and developed a finding aid for each

collection.

Unpaid Archives

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.

Unpaid Collections

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.

Unpaid

Volunteer

August 2007 - August 2008

Naper Settlement

Naperville, IL

Sorted and cataloged historical materials, and assisted the archivist in

research projects.

Summer Shelver I ($10.58 per

hour 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.

Bookseller ($8 per hour

October 2007 - May 2008

Barnes & Noble

Downers Grove, IL

Shelved books and other products, including office supplies and toys.

Removed old merchandise from the shelves. Helped customers with finding

materials and placed orders if the item was not in the store. Occasionally

ran a register and checked the customers out.

Promotions Director ($750 per

year August 2006 -

May 2007

WVUR - Valparaiso University radio station

Valparaiso, IN

Promoted the station to the campus and community at large. Planned and ran

various large promotional events. Helped to run the station street team.

Unpaid 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.

History Department Aide ($6.10 per

hour October 2005 - May 2007

Valparaiso University History Department

Valparaiso, IN

Helped the head of the department and various professors, with various

tasks including copying and research. Maintained the department website.

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

. Type 50 WPM

Computer 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

Awards

Illinois Association of Museums Superior Achievement Award, 2008

Memberships

Midwest Archives Conference, 2010 to present

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

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