Emily Van Cleave Email & Phone Number

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

-Processed and physically arranged new collections according to institutional standards.-Created finding aids to aid patrons in using collections.-Assisted patrons in the Reading Room by finding and retrieving materials, scanning documents, and answering phone calls.

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

-Independently led four weekly discussion sessions for students taking the course “US History Since 1877.”-Graded student worksheets, papers, and exams.

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

-Assisted in conducting a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training for employees of historical sites and museums in Kansas City.-Contacted and scheduled industry professionals to participate in panels and give presentations.-Planned activities to engage attendees in small-group discussions.-See https://www.wornallmajors.org/event/dei-for-historic-sites-and-museums/.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

-Researched story ideas and fact-checked information for a new television series, Chicago Stories.-Identified images, potential interviewees, and shooting locations.-Attended and assisted with interviews.-Credited in episode "The Great Chicago Fire." Also assisted with research for episodes "Inventing Improv," "Jane Byrne," and "Downtown Disasters." See https://interactive.wttw.com/chicago-stories.

Chicago, Il

-Called Loyola University Chicago alumni to build rapport, establish connections, and raise funding for the school.-Updated personal information, and collected credit card information.

Chesterfield, Mo

I worked at this restaurant from May to August 2018 and 2019.-Sat, took orders from, and served guests.-Communicated with customers over the phone and directed calls to proper personnel.-Used digital POS system to process transactions.-Cleaned dining area.

St. Louis, Mo

-Cataloged extensive library using Readerware software.-Identified items using internet research.-Cleaned artifacts.-Sent donation information to members.-Assisted in daily operations of museum, including front desk and gift shop.

Manchester, Missouri

-Provided excellent customer service through efficient and friendly transactions on digital POS system.-Assisted in training multiple new cashiers.-Organized and restocked shelves, often being put in charge of reworking shelves.-Assessed and memorized various product descriptions and locations to improve customer experience.-Maintained store order and cleanliness.

Ballwin, Missouri

-Provided excellent customer service through efficient and friendly transactions on digital POS system.-Reached weekly and monthly in-store credit card sign-up goals, becoming top seller multiple times.-Maintained store order and cleanliness.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Public/Applied History

Thesis: “Nobody Can Say It Wasn’t”: Language of Power and the Bosnian Genocide, 1992–1995

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, History

Activities and Societies: Paul S. Lietz Award for Outstanding Historical Scholarship 2021, The Susan Ramonat Prize for Scholarly.