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- Tasked with the setting up of the corporate archive for the International Institute for Strategic Studies- Cataloguing archival material and finalising the archival structures- Setting up the archive module of Soutron- Networking with other business archivists and librarians- Preservation work on archival materials- Setting up finding aids- Archival research- Supporting the Digital Transformation Plan of the Institute- Supporting the review and renewal of a data retention policy in accordance with GDPR and the Archival Accreditation standards- Promoting the archival and library services to the wider institute

Cape Town Area, South Africa

• Engaged in the Archive and Public Culture Research Initiative of the Department of Historical Studies at the University of Cape Town• Working on the 500 Year Archive project (FHYA), a flagship project of the APC, focusing on the period of 500 years of pre-European colonialism• Working under the Research Chair and Professor at the University, working under and alongside another Archivist and Content Manager• Collaborating with a range of other institutions around the world and maintaining relationships with external partners and organisations including different international museums, libraries, and galleries• Primarily responsible for archiving material, gathering data, conducting research and collating all the available information on a digital object into an Excel and CSV spreadsheet• Assisting with digitisation, including resizing images, format correction, and working with AtoM (Access to Memory) a metadata management site• Researching custodial history and history of collectors and donators• Currently working on a collection provided by the Kwazulu-Natal Museum, including a personal visit to the museum to acquire own background information, and created a template for the presentation of any future information• Uploading content onto the back-end of the website www.fhya.org and troubleshooting website customisations• Writing the scripts for intros and outros of individual podcasts on historical interview transcripts• Writing papers on research and the process involved for the archive community, and for publication• Training of Masters and PhD students, to help them understand the methods and processes of the archive• Retaining an excellent background knowledge of the material and the archive• Working to deadlines, and ensuring that timescales are adhered to in order to fulfil funding requirements• Succession planning, ensuring the training and preparation of new members of staff to ensure continuity

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

• Develop, co-ordinate and deliver consultation workshops and community collaboration activities to ensure community stakeholders are able to influence the development of the project. • Work with colleagues across the UL, the wider University, partners, and creative practitioners to ensure that planned outcomes are delivered applying a thorough understanding of current good practice in community engagement in heritage institutions. Take lead on logistical planning, participant recruitment and liaison with project partners.• Collaborate with UL colleagues to advise on and facilitate management of archival materials for project use• Act as the main point of contact for the community engagement programme. Provide a consistent, constant, and professional contact point for community engagement programme participants, Project Steering Group, Project Advisory Group, and other University colleagues. Ensure the Project Team are kept informed of progress and respond to and advise the team of any emerging risks.• Develop and maintain relationships with community collaborators and partners, identifying shared interests and mutually beneficial collaborations.• Measure and evidence project impacts. Gather, analyse, and present data, compile reports and contribute to wider project evaluation.• Contribute to the UL’s leadership role in the sector by actively participating in networks and sharing good practice including through the UL’s blogs and social media.

• Maternity cover as the Archivist and Archive Manager• Leading the management and development of all aspects of the archive’s assets and collections in accordance with company standards• Managing the Assistant Archivist and the Assistant Archives Facilities Manager• Answering both internal and external enquiries into the archive• Assisting in archival research for various stakeholders• Cataloguing books, editorial files, and other archival materials into our resource management system, Cardbox• Ensuring GDPR compliance and confidentiality compliance (especially when handling sensitive material such as contracts)• Maintaining a preservation standard in the archive – cleaning, wrapping, and shelving archival material• Monitoring whether archival material needs to be sent to a specialist conservator for rebinding etc • Investigating digital preservation options to implement in the future• Investigating best practices for email preservation

Weybridge, England, United Kingdom

• Working within a team of up to 3 Administrators, under the Practice Manager, providing administrative support in this large Physiotherapist practice, with up to 20 Physiotherapists and Massage Therapists• Answering and directing incoming calls, and dealing with email communications• Meeting and greeting patients and other visitors at reception and dealing with queries • Diary management, booking and coordinating appointments• Matching patients with the right physiotherapist according to their specialism and temperament• Receiving and processing payments for treatment• Reassuring anxious patients and ensuring they are dealt with in an empathetic manner• Ensuring GDPR compliance and maintaining patient confidentiality

London, England, United Kingdom

• Writing of proposals and outlines• Copy editing• Assisting with administrative tasks• Research

Cape Town Area, South Africa

• Tutor in the Historical Studies Department (2014-2016) and in the Gender Studies Department (2016)• Teaching seminars to groups of up to 25 students• Marking assignments, including spellchecking and marking the conceptual content• Co-ordinating the other tutors• Acting as point of contact between the department and students

Master Of Philosophy - Mphil, Children'S And Adolescent Literature

Ba (Hons) In Historical Studies, Historical Studies, First

Bachelor Of The Arts, Historical Studies And English Language And Literatue, Graduated With Distinction In The Degree

Activities and Societies: Secretary of the Historical and Current Affairs society, 2012-2014; Coordinator of ArtsReach (an arts outreach.