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Julia Palmer Allis

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Education

Syracuse University

M.S. Information Management, Expected June 2012

Certificate of Advanced Study Information Security Management, Expected June 2012

Current GPA 3.852010-2011 Chancellor s Award for Public Engagement & Scholarship

Information Management Merit Tuition Award

Information Management Leadership Tuition Award

Pennsylvania State University

B.A. English, Dec 2001

Skills

Project management

Systems analysis

Information security

Database design and SQL

Social media strategy

Blog design and maintenance: Dust Allergies of the Spirit Blog

Web design and maintenance: bluesrat.com

Presentations and oral communication

Written communication: reports, research, creative writing, writing for the web

Digital art and graphic design

Coursework

"The Doug Life" Web Comedy Series Social Media Consultant

IST 686: Social Media in the Enterprise, Jan to May 2012

Consulted with production company The Media Horde to determine goals and requirements for

social media campaign

Developed social media strategy for comedy web series "The Doug Life"

Researched web series industry to determine metrics and techniques for success

Developed metrics and analytical process to measure and improve success of "The Doug

Life"

Delivered recommendations for social media strategy to promote "The Doug Life"

Educated members of The Media Horde in social media tools, techniques and metrics to

support the recommended social media strategy

Bird Library Learning Commons Social Media ConsultantIST 690: Independent Study,

Feb to May 2012

Consulted with Bird Library Learning Commons to determine their goals for social media

campaign

Researched library social media campaigns to discover strategies, metrics and

functionality

Supported and advised Learning Commons in developing a department social media strategy

Educated members of Learning Commons in social media tools, techniques, and metrics

Words for Change Website Information Architecture Consultant

IST 553: Information Architecture for Internet Services, Jan to May 2012

Consulted with owner of Words for Change to determine requirements and goals for website

Researched best practices and standards for business websites for writers and editors

Performed user surveys and data collection to determine needs for website architecture

and content

Developed navigational architecture and site content inventory

Delivered information architecture recommendations for website development

Digital Collections Archival Database Development

IST 659: Data Administration Concepts and Database Management, Aug to Dec 2011

Analyzed requirements for efficient and secure storage of scholarly digital collections

Designed logical model for database to archive digital collections, including collection

items and attendant metadata

Implemented database using MS SQL Server with MS Access 2010 as a user interface

Presented database to class for critical feedback

Digitization Process Tracking System Analysis

IST 654: Information Systems Analysis,

Jan to May 2011Project manager for Analysis of Digitization Process Tracking System

Analyzed process and requirements for Penn State Libraries digitization tracking process

Recommended business process improvements

Designed logical requirements for an automated system that incorporate best practices,

improves metrics tracking, and generates automated progress and analytical reports

Made recommendations for physical architecture of automated system

Presented on final results of system analysis

North Side Learning Center Digital Media Consultant

IST 600: Digital iCreation in the Context of Community, Sept to Dec 2010

Collaborated on team to create digital media plan supporting NSLC fundraising efforts

Produced, filmed, and edited a video interview series to raise awareness of NSLC

Consulted with NSLC staff on website redesign to implement social media

Work Experience

Program Assistant to Director of Doctorate of Professional Studies-Information Management

Syracuse University School of Information Studies, Sept 2010 to present

Redesigned inquiry system to maintain contact with prospective students at all stages of

the application process

Created Access database to track communications with prospective students

Update and expand program website content

Answer inquiries by prospective DPS-Information Management program applicants

Reorganize filing system to improve speed of filing and retrieval

Program Assistant to Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management

Syracuse University School of Information Studies, Sept 2010 to present

Engage in research and program coordination to improve recruitment and retention of

poorly represented demographics

Participate in planning and coordination of iSchool recruitment programming

Answer inquiries by prospective Information Management program applicants

Maintain social media presence for contact with prospective students

Keep records of communications with prospective applicants using SharePoint

Develop online video and website content for promotion of iSchool

Pennsylvania State University Libraries Digitization and Preservation

Digital Scanning Technician II, Aug 2008 to Aug 2010

Created and maintained library digital collections using CONTENTdm, Olive, and DPubS

digital collections platforms

Led team to develop the La Vie Digital Yearbook

Served on team to create Alternate Reality Game for Libraries Open House 2009

Served as staff advisor for TARDIS, the Penn State Doctor Who student club

Trained, scheduled and directed activities of part-time employees

Prepared department operations and standards documentation

Assessed and repaired damaged library materials in preparation for scanning,

microfilming, or release back to general collection

Assessed library materials for best practices and preservation needs in preparation for

scanning

Scanned library materials according to archival standards for digitization, using complex

scanning equipment including large format scanner and Better Light digital camera

Graphic design and printing for library and staff events, exhibits, and presentations

Fine reproduction and printing of delicate and rare materials for preservation purposes

Assisted metadata librarian in creating and structuring metadata for online collections

according to appropriate metadata standards

Maintained software and hardware including updates and troubleshooting

Inventoried all digital projects completed by the department

from

1992 to 2008

Updated department operations standards and procedures documentation

Created operations document for CONTENTdm for use by all library personnel

Trained staff on CONTENTdm

Trained docents to navigate the La Vie Online collection

Researched and recommended customized computer equipment for department equipment upgrade

Participated in decoration and staffing of department station for Libraries Open House

2008

Digital Scanning Technician I, July 2004 to July 2008

Collaborated with local and interdepartmental staff and outside vendors to develop

digital collections projects

Volunteered as tech support for 2007 Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA) conference

Researched and developed best practices for use of digital collections content platform

Enhanced unit efficiency through reorganization of department storage server

Collected and prepared collections metadata to appropriate metadata standards

Created and maintained library digital collections using CONTENTdm, Olive, and DPubS

digital collections platforms

Assessed and repaired damaged books, manuscripts, newspapers, journals, maps, photographs

and slides in preparation for scanning, microfilming, or release back to general

collection

Assessed materials for best practices and preservation needs in preparation for scanning

Scanned library materials according to archival standards for digitization, using complex

scanning equipment including large format scanner and Better Light digital camera

Graphic design and printing for library and staff events, exhibits, and presentations.

Fine reproduction and printing of delicate and rare materials for preservation purposes.

Maintained software and hardware including updates and troubleshooting

Coordinated inventory and preparation of Jonathan White Honey Board Papers for

publication as an anthology

Assisted in design of Pennsylvania's Past Digital Bookshelf collection website

Prepared XML for Pennsylvania History Journal, Pennsylvania Magazine of History and

Biography, and annual conference for Women in Engineering Program Advocates Network

(WEPAN) for DPubS electronic publishing platform

Participated in decoration and staffing of Libraries Open House station for department

from

2004 to 2007

Cataloged department's collection of archival laser discs

Site Administrator, Shadownessence.com gaming fan forums, Aug 2006 to March 2010

Led moderation team to establish and uphold forum policies

Mediated disputes between forum members

Proposed and organized community activities and events

Liaised with marketing and public relations representatives of game companies

Managed privacy and security settings on member accounts

Maintained IP.Board forum installation including settings and software troubleshooting

Staff Assistant, Pollock Laptop Library

Pennsylvania State University Libraries, Feb 2003 to Aug 2004

Served customers in materials circulation and reference questions

Provided maintenance and troubleshooting for department and customer computers

Developed staff support webpage

Created online tutorials for Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft Excel

Chaired Pollock decorating committee for Fall 2003 Open House

Maintained and updated Pollock Laptop User Database

Freelance Work

Nov. 2008 to March 2009: Curt Krebs, State College, PA

Web design: website for photography business.

March 2006: CJ's Auto Repair, State College, PA

Graphic Design: created advertising flier for local distribution

Aug. to Oct. 2005: Le Yen Nam, Ontario, Canada

Editing: Proofread, line edited, fact checked the draft of a novel in preparation for

submission to a publishing house

Professional Development

Attended and volunteered as staff for 140Cuse social media conference, Syracuse

University, April 19, 2012

Completed Black and Latino Information Studies Support Leadership Program,

Sept 2010 to

Nov 2010

Completed Lynda.com online training: Essentials of PHP, Oct 2009

Attended 2009 Eastern CONTENTdm Users Group Conference, Aug 5 to 7, 2009

Attended and volunteered as staff for 2007 Pennsylvania Library Association Conference,

Oct 14 to 17, 2007

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