THOMAS A. JOSEPHI
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Pittsburgh, PA 15216 412-***-****
PROFILE
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in architectural,
historical, genealogical, legal and property research. Detail-oriented self-
starter with excellent research, writing, problem-solving and interpersonal
skills. Ability to work effectively on independent projects as well as part
of a team. Organized and thorough with proven ability to meet established
deadlines and conduct research to uncover obscure and difficult to find
information. Adaptable, able to quickly learn and apply new skills.
FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Research/Writing
. Researched and reported on history of buildings or properties in
support of business development and architectural/engineering and
environmental projects.
. Conducted self-directed research on properties for potential business
development.
. Provided information for proposals for the marketing and development of
potential and ongoing projects.
. Wrote reports on research projects and maintained files on research
indexed on database.
. Maintained and updated comprehensive project lists for reference and
historical purposes.
Records Management
. Assisted Corporate Records Manager in setting up a full-service in-
house inactive records storage facility.
. Retrieved files from records facility at request of the staff.
. Performed data entry to catalog project records and drawings into
records management database.
. Assisted Corporate Records Manager in transferring 8,000 cubic feet of
records from in-house records storage facility to commercial records
storage facility.
. Conducted legal research on state and federal statutes for records
retention requirements.
Corporate Information Center
. Maintained corporate library including cataloguing books in Library of
Congress classification system and database of library collection.
. Maintained collection of current periodicals and professional
journals.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Astorino, Pittsburgh, PA 1988 - 2010
(Leading Pittsburgh-based architectural and design firm)
Archivist/Corporate Librarian
Previous Experience:
Prior to 1988, employed in various administrative, telemarketing and
inventory control positions with Gimbels Department Store and Washington
County Health Center.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Point Park University, Pittsburgh, PA
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Access
COMMUNITY/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
. Recording Secretary and Board Member, Preservation Pittsburgh, 1992-
2002
. Recipient of 2002 "Jamie" Award, named in honor of James D. Van Trump
. Member, Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania
. Former member, Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation and Peters
Creek Historical Society
PUBLICATIONS
"Topping Off: The Embassy Apartments Height Controversy," Mt. Lebanon
Magazine, January 2009