Eric Wolfson Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

Copyright Division, Library Of Congress

• Register copyright applications for incoming serials, through digital, paper-based, and bulk submission formats.
• Utilize excellent interpersonal skills when contacting an organization regarding changes needed to their application.
• Work with supervisors to flag and correct any problems or periodicals that fall out of my submission criteria.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Process digital acquisitions through all stages of ingest, tracking progress, and storing material on the user-access and archival servers at the American Folklife Center (AFC).
• Independently appraise, describe, and process digital material for long-term storage.
• Provide timely information resources for archives patrons, staff, and administration.
• Create and manage thousands of pages of metadata documenting files processed.
• Utilize expertise in specialized department databases, electronic resources, and information systems, as well as accessory programs like FileZilla, PuTTY, and iTunes.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles, concepts, and techniques of professional archival work, as based on the structures of the Open Archival Information System (OAIS) and Federal Agencies Digitization Guidelines.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Work under Bertram Lyons, Digital Assets Manager at the American Folklife Center.
• Process digital acquisitions through all stages of ingest, tracking progress, and storing material on the user-access and archival servers.
• Maintain external spreadsheets documenting line-item data about files processed as part of greater department inventory.
• Assist in drafting a master manual that explains the digital processing system.

National Archives, Washington, D.C.

• Work under award-winning cultural historian Professor Scott A. Sandage, researching materials for "Laughing Buffalo: A Tall Tale of Race in Indian Country, 1804-1941."
• Track, locate, and document original correspondence, microfilm, and letterbooks from government archives.
• Work closely with National Archives finding aids and staff to search for and properly handle original source materials.
• Correspond regularly with Professor Sandage regarding progress and findings.

• Manage department operations and oversee hiring and training of new staff
• Execute and multitask department projects and merchandizing in fast-paced retail environment
• Utilize excellent communication skills to assist and resolve the disputes of a diverse clientele

New York City, NY

• Produced, promoted, and sold presidential oil paintings nationally in shows around New York City, Boston, and Pittsburgh, and to private collections from Austin to Washington, D.C.
• Executed major publicity campaign for solo music career, maintaining a major contact database, utilizing online social media, and engaging in face-to-face communication
• Appeared in "The Boston Globe" for painting and in "The New York Times," "The Boston Herald," and "American Songwriter Magazine" for music

• Assisted with all department operations following company best practices
• Consulted with store managers and music manager regarding marketing strategies and department goals
• Coordinated and executed all new release and sales promotions
• Utilized product expertise to advise uptown clientele

• Oversaw events with major authors and performers attracting upwards of 1,000 people
• Liaised between event participants, 100-member store staff, and general public
• Organized media material to raise awareness for the events

• Oversaw music store operations and managed staff of 20 employees
• Maintained weekly sales figures for corporate management team
• Used product expertise to assist diverse clientele

• Worked closely reporting directly to communications director
• Contacted major news sources to secure media coverage of campaign events
• Assisted in execution of press conferences

• Reorganized political document archive
• Coordinated tour of American Presidency exhibit

Mslis, Library And Information Science, Final Gpa: 3.973

Activities and Societies: Awarded the prestigious 2012-2013 Howard and Mathilde Ravelstad Scholarship for academic achievement, commitment.

Bha, 2-D Visual Art & American History

Activities and Societies: National Society for Collegiate Scholars, WRCT Pittsburgh 88.3 FM • Graduated with College Honors • 6-time.

High School Degree