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Skills

  • Condition assessment of rare artifacts
  • Artifact transportation logistics
  • Security systems
  • CCTV
  • Documenting conservation processes
  • Conservation treatment planning
  • Ethical artifact handling and management
  • Artifact restoration
  • Advanced imaging technologies in conservation
  • Implementing preservation technologies

Work Experiences

  • QuickBooks was delivered to customer locations by me.
  • Assisted in the archival digitization and preservation strategy for rare photographic negatives, extending their lifecycle by 42% based on research outcomes.
  • Achieved a 58% reduction in environmental impact.
  • Was in charge of all tasks delegated to me, including vendor management and workflow optimization.
  • Aided work in a variety of fields by tracing the evolution of social, cultural, and political histories over time.
  • Collaborated with experts from process.
  • Collaborated with historians and archaeologists for a major exhibit on procedure, incorporating digital preservation methods to enhance 2 artifacts' longevity.
  • Achieved 39% increase among younger generations.
  • Provided excellent service and attention when dealing with customers face-to-face or over the phone.
  • Achieved results over a 2018 period.

Summaries

  • Advanced digital preservation efforts.
  • Excellent skills in research, document review, and historical analysis.
  • Committed to leveraging sustainable practices.
  • Committed to leveraging sustainable practices, I’ve employed innovative eco-friendly processes in numerous preservation projects, reducing the environmental footprint by 24%.
  • Adaptable and motivated, with a strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in either a team-based or individually motivated environment.
  • With hands-on experience, eager to learn new skills and advance knowledge.
  • Adept at managing multi-million-dollar preservation projects.
  • Accomplished Preservation Specialist with expertise in artifact transportation logistics, ensuring the safe transfer of high-value cultural items, with a perfect record of zero damages or losses during transit.
  • Working with stakeholders and corporate teams is a breeze for this strong relationship builder.
  • Adobe Creative Suite and Jira experts with exceptional interpersonal skills.

Accomplishments

  • Designed climate-controlled environments for the long-term preservation of sensitive media, improving artifact stability over 17 years by 17%.
  • Initiated and oversaw the integration of artificial intelligence in artifact classification and condition monitoring, improving accuracy in reporting by 48%.
  • Advised local government on legal and ethical frameworks around artifact repatriation, successfully returning 3 cultural items to their country of origin.
  • Proactively identified vulnerable elements within a collection, prioritizing them for immediate conservation, reducing potential irreversible degradation by 81%.
  • Collaborated with 8 different museums, offering expertise on preservation practices, which resulted in a 25% reduction in artifacts requiring emergency conservation.
  • Conducted training sessions for preservation interns and staff, ensuring that every new member adhered to archival and ethical standards set by CPA.
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of historians, preservationists, and engineers on the restoration of an 18th-century building, maintaining authenticity while upgrading utilities.
  • Implemented museum-grade lighting systems that extended the life expectancy of susceptible artifacts by 63%, reducing the occurrence of light damage to critical collections.
  • Researched and authored detailed grant applications, securing 8 in funding to sustain Cedar Works’s preservation programs for the next 4 years.
  • Conducted forensic analysis on deteriorating paper-based artifacts, identifying and implementing treatment techniques that resulted in a 57% improvement in artifact longevity.

Affiliations

  • Selected as a panel expert for the Archival Education and Research Institute (AERI), where I presented findings on conserving framework in challenging climates.
  • Member of the Society of American Archivists (SAA), actively contributing to the development of archival standards since 2023.
  • Certified participant in the Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) courses on the Preservation of Paper Records and Documents.
  • Alumni of the Getty Leadership Institute, focusing on project management for large-scale preservation initiatives and funding acquisition strategies.
  • Participant in workshops hosted by the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) on advanced preservation techniques utilizing SAP.
  • Member of regional Historical Preservation Group Phoenix, involved in the application of eco-friendly archival materials.
  • Research contributor for the National Endowment for the Humanities Program, focused on securing grants for historical artifact preservation initiatives.
  • Active contributor to the Association of Moving Image Archivists (AMIA), focusing on preservation efforts for rare photographic negatives and audio-visual materials.
  • Founding member of process Preservation Society focused on artifact restoration and the integration of timeline optimization strategies.
  • Collaborator with framework through the Collection Care Initiative, assisting in artifact authentication using provenance research and modern technology.

Certifications

  • Advanced Photographic Media Preservation - Image Permanence Institute (IPI)
  • Certified Risk Assessment Specialist for Museum Environments - procedure
  • Preservation Environmental Monitoring - Online Conservation Center of Expertise
  • Certified Disaster Recovery for Historical Artifacts - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
  • Certified Conservation Manager - American Institute for Conservation (AIC)
  • Certified Cultural Property Rescue Specialist - International Committee of the Blue Shield (ICBS)
  • Certified Archivist (CA) - method
  • Book and Paper Conservation Training - Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC)
  • Risk Management for Collections Certification - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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