Archivist or Librarian

LAUREN MARCHISOTTO

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ARCHIVIST LIBRARIAN

Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S P R O F I L E

Highly analytical, focused, and self-motivated professional, offering broad-based experience in selecting, evaluating, and compiling archived materials; complemented with background in event coordination, administrative support, and customer service. Effective at preserving and retrieving historical documents; organizing exhibitions; and monitoring archival items. Articulate communicator, capable of cultivating relationships with people from diverse backgrounds. Equipped with strong problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills with bilingual fluency in English and Italian. A R E A S O F E X P E R T I S E

Collection Development

Archival Asset Management

Records and Files Maintenance

Resource Cataloging

Project Research and Management

Team Development and Leadership

R E L E V A N T E X P E R I E N C E

Macy’s New York, NY

Seasonal Production and Archivist Specialist Sep 2021–Jan 2022

Created schedules for meetings, trainings, deliveries, and ticket distributions which involved mass mailing coordination, employee ticketing, and event logistics training

Participated in preparing and modifying official handbooks, training manuals, RSVP lists, sign-in sheets, and security lists

Fulfilled a wide range of administrative functions, including answering phones and ordering supplies

Demonstrated first-rate customer service for Macy’s Santaland by making reservations

Provided hands-on assistance to the Operations Team in setting up and executing load in/out activities and events for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, trainings, and attractions

Maintained active involvement in conceptualizing pre-parade events for Branded Entertainment

Displayed skills in performing various production duties, including crowd control and event assistance for grandstand- downtown and in-store volunteers

Conducted research for telecast montage project, as well as data entry and digitization of archival assets

Carried out archival asset management and delivery Atrium Staffing for Macy’s Inc. New York, NY

Archivist / Consultant May 2021–Sep 2021

Held responsibility in determining and documenting Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade historical documentation used for 95th parade

Macy’s New York, NY

Archivist Mar 2013–Jun 2020

Associate Archivist / Production Assistant Jul 2012–Feb 2013

Employed to successfully established accessioning systems from scratch to compile, process, and catalog Macy’s archives dated from mid-19th century, such as documents, photographs, media, objects, and ephemera for all departments stores affiliated with Macy’s, including Marshall Fields, Jordan Marsh, A&S, and Bloomingdales

Coordinated with outside researchers, while providing reference services for internal historical research requests

Processed more than 150 requests yearly from masters and PhD candidates, authors, and press information

Dealt with choosing archival items and themes, as well as complete setup of historical exhibitions in Macy’s Herald Square

Participated in planning and facilitating Macy’s Branded Entertainment events, including Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Holiday Window Unveil, and the Universal Holiday Parade Featuring Macy’s

Strategically led the teen portion of the children’s program for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, involving providing assignments for 175 teenagers and their chaperones, delegating costumes, and coordinating with safety and logistics to secure all children and teen participants in their assigned location during parade day

Served as an active member of the committee to supervise parade committee members working as liaisons between Branded Entertainment and parade volunteers’ groups ISG Productions New York, NY

Archives Manager Dec 2011–Aug 2012

Obtained assignment to oversee Madison Square Garden Project, including processing and cataloging more than 10,000 objects with dates from the 19th century

Directed three archival staff by evaluating their cataloging progress

Assumed accountability in ordering and monitoring archival supplies for proper storage of the catalogued objects based on common industry standards

LAUREN MARCHISOTTO

1719 73rd Street Brooklyn, New York 11204 917-***-****

******.***********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/lmarchisotto/ 2

Earlier Positions Held:

Museum of American Finance New York, NY

Graduate Intern

South Street Seaport Museum New York, NY

Executive Assistant

Collections Intern

O T H E R E X P E R I E N C E

New York Aquarium, Wildlife Conversation Society Brooklyn, NY Admissions Sales Associate Mar 2021–Sep 2021

Woolco Foods New York, NY

Customer Service Representative

Geowest Foodservice New York, NY

Customer Service Representative/Office Manager

Mood Food, LTD New York, NY

Prep Cook/Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager

E D U C A T I O N

Master of Library and Information Science 2011

Syracuse University Syracuse, NY, USA

Phi Kappa Phi

Master of Arts in Historical Research 2007

The University of Sheffield Sheffield, ENG, UK

American Society

Bachelor of Arts in History 2006

Hunter College New York City, NY

Golden Key International Honour Society Phi Beta Kappa P R O F E S S I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T

Certification: Public Librarian Certification – State of New York (Valid until: Dec 2022) License: Notary Public – State of New York

A C T I V I T I E S

Volunteer, New York Public Library Brooklyn Public Library T E C H N I C A L A C U M E N

Microsoft Office Suite Google Workspace FileMaker Oracle Travel and Expense Past Prefect Museum Software Social Media applications P R O J E C T

Project Name: New Amsterdam: The Island at the Center of the World Role: Project Manager 2009

Developed partnership with National Archives of the Netherlands

Served as liaison between the architects and the museum staff, while facilitating meetings with the National Archives and participating in New York City meetings regarding the Henry Hudson 400 celebration

Held responsibility in scheduling and monitoring payroll hours

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