Historian

Education

Newcastle University

MA British History 2006-2007

Research Coursework:

• IT for Historians course in using statistics for quantitative research

• Arts Research Methods

• Dissertation training

• Research Methods for History

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

BA History 2006-2007

Topical Minor: European Studies

Relevant skills:

• Word Processing

• Analytical thinking to understand systems

• Creative problem solving

• Introduction to archival research

Teaching Experience

Students into Schools Tutoring 2007

Seaton Burn College

Tutor

• Explained assignment instructions to students

• Responded to student questions

• Taught history lesson

University Wisconsin-Eau Claire spring semesters 2004-2006

Nazi Germany History Class

Teaching Assistant

• Recorded attendance and grade records

• Graded papers and tests

• Attended class sessions

United Methodist Camp and Retreat Centers: Summers 2002-2006

Pine Lake Camp

Lake Lucerne Retreat Center

Lifeguard/Counselor

• Guided campers on interactive tour of Oneota effigy mound

• Instructor for crafts and nature

• Clarify rules and instructions for campers on the waterfront

Conferences

Gave oral lecture at Newcastle University School of Historical Studies: Postgraduate Student Conference, May 2007

Skills

• Evaluate

• Research

• Analyze

• Interpret historical events and documents

• Facilitate instruction

• Initiate goals for cohesive teamwork

• Practical office skills of faxing information and using Microsoft Office Programs

Volunteer Experience

Hearthstone House Historical Museum, Appleton, WI:

January 2011-May 2011

• Catalogued the museum’s collection by evaluating and writing condition reports

• Arrange reports in sequence number to aid future researchers

University of Newcastle Historical Studies Postgraduate Forum, Newcastle University:

2006-2007

• Planned the student conference

• Nominated student papers for presentation.

Phi Alpha Theta 2005-2006

• Participated in fundraising activities

• Team built through social events

Work Experience

Customer Contact Representative: Xcel Energy: Eau Claire, WI

January 2012-present

• Arrange customer’s phone payments and service orders

• Demonstrate knowledge using database as a research tool

• Update and record customer information

Cashier /Claims Associate: Wal-Mart Stores Incorporated: Appleton, WI

September 2010-October 2011

• Assist customer in purchasing goods

• Completed data entry for claims department so the claims process was organized

• Address customer problems to provide excellent customer service

Temporary Employment: November 2009-September 2010

Receptionist: Express Employment, Grand Forks, ND

Enumerator: U.S. Census Bureau: Green Bay, WI

Consumer Service Representative: Stafflogix, Appleton, WI

Bookkeeper: First State Bank of Munich, Munich, ND

February 2008-October 2009 Relocated

• Operated software program to inspect and collect digitized images

• Generate files for dispatch to Federal Reserve

• Accomplished team goals and met daily deadlines

Record-keeper: Altru Clinic Lake Region: Devils Lake, ND

November 2007-February 2008

• Retrieved medical records to insure an orderly work environment

• Recorded whereabouts of paper files to expedite their retrieval

• Communicated interdepartmentally to promote a positive work environment

Lifeguard/Counselor: Lake Lucerne and Pine Lake UMC Camps: Neshkoro and Westfield, WI

Summers 2002-2006

• Directed waterfront staff

• Wrote handbook for waterfront polices based on ACA standards

• Integrated campers of diverse backgrounds

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