Kathy Mcleister Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

As a specialist in archives and digital asset management, collaborate with the Manager of Communication Resources to strategically process and archive the assets and publications of the organization, in both digital and physical forms and ensure accessibility and preservation of The Fellowship’s content, information, and collateral in a manner that advances the objectives of the organization. Additionally, assist the Manager with the implementation of a new documentation resources database for… Show more As a specialist in archives and digital asset management, collaborate with the Manager of Communication Resources to strategically process and archive the assets and publications of the organization, in both digital and physical forms and ensure accessibility and preservation of The Fellowship’s content, information, and collateral in a manner that advances the objectives of the organization. Additionally, assist the Manager with the implementation of a new documentation resources database for core, active, and enterprise-wide documents.Key components of the role include:Following established strategy for processing and archiving digital historical assets, papers, artifacts, publications, donor premiums, donor proposals and stewardship pieces, departmental reports, etc. (Materials include print samples and electronic files.) This involves appraisal of the content to determine worth of archiving, as well as making recommendations to the manager on standard operating procedures and strategies where lacking or in need of updating.Assisting the Manager of Communication Resources with the implementation of a new documentation resource database for core, active, enterprise-wide documents to be used by the entire organization.Working in collaboration with the Manager to maintain the integrity of the current system through the transition.Assisting with fulfilling reference requests for assets and content in the archival databases.Curating assets and content – both current and historical - for various departments to be used in their campaigns and projects.Recording usage of assets on all platforms and publications. Show less

This person provides leadership, strategic planning, information and content management best practices, information architecture best practices, and intellectual property best practices, working closely with the executive, content, creative, marketing, and I.T. teams to meet overall corporate archiving and repurposing goals. This person significantly contributes to the development of archiving policies, naming conventions, guidelines and best practices; maintains documentation, digitization… Show more This person provides leadership, strategic planning, information and content management best practices, information architecture best practices, and intellectual property best practices, working closely with the executive, content, creative, marketing, and I.T. teams to meet overall corporate archiving and repurposing goals. This person significantly contributes to the development of archiving policies, naming conventions, guidelines and best practices; maintains documentation, digitization best practices and digital preservation policies. This person works to ensure the organization, classification, distribution, easy retrieval, and long-term access of digitized, born-digital, and traditional creative and content assets and corporate records. This person also is responsible for managing the D.A.M. (Elvis) and creating information architecture for Woodwing system used in content creation process. This person is responsible for capturing institutional documentation and creation of information architecture for UMI Knowledge Base. This person is also responsible for maintaining copyright registrations and working with legal counsel on trademark registrations, renewals, and infringements. This person is responsible for working with her or his supervisor to identify annual opportunities for professional growth and development. This person is also responsible for working within the content team and across departments to help advance UMI's mission, vision, and values.This person is also responsible to• train and assist teammates and contractors on UMI's asset management and information architecture policies and procedures, on UMI's Knowledge Base, Elvis D.A.M., asset management, and other information management policies and procedures• Maintain copyright registrations and work with legal counsel on trademark registrations, renewals, and infringements• Train teammates and contractors on intellectual property policies and procedures Show less

The UMI Archivist is responsible for the long-term preservation, cataloguing, and organization of UMI’s print, video, and media assets. This position provides leadership, strategic planning, content management best practices, and information architecture best practices, working closely with the content, creative, marketing, and I.T. teams to meet overall corporate archiving and repurposing goals.• Significantly contributes to the development of archiving policies, naming conventions… Show more The UMI Archivist is responsible for the long-term preservation, cataloguing, and organization of UMI’s print, video, and media assets. This position provides leadership, strategic planning, content management best practices, and information architecture best practices, working closely with the content, creative, marketing, and I.T. teams to meet overall corporate archiving and repurposing goals.• Significantly contributes to the development of archiving policies, naming conventions, guidelines and best practices; maintains documentation, digitization best practices and digital preservation policies. • Works to ensure the organization, classification, distribution, easy retrieval, and long-term access of digitized, born-digital, and traditional UMI creative and content assets.• Prepares material for conversion to digital formats, including older curriculum material, print and digital photographs and slides, audio and video tapes, books, illustrations, and additional material as may be collected. • Organize, catalogue, and add metadata to assets within the DAM (Digital Asset Management) software to aid research, repurposing, a new product efforts• Support staff to place into D.A.M. content, images, and multimedia assets received via emails sent by sales team and project managers and putting those assets in their proper folders in the D.A.M. (currently Elvis).• Monitor best practices are enforced in terms of naming conventions, copyright and rights management practices, archiving practices, and safekeeping of archival materials.• Recommend new product ideas based on archival content• Create information architecture for Woodwing/Enterprise system used in content creation process. Participate in evaluation of software and implementation of upgrades and new features to software.• Create information architecture for the UMI Knowledge Base (currently a Google site). Monitor and manage site with the goal of capturing institutional documentation. Show less

The Supervising Content Developer/Archivist is responsible for leading the creation of the new UMI content development process for print and digital distribution. During the 2016-2017 performance evaluation year, the special assignment for Supervising Content Developer is designed to lead the editorial team for a period of 6-12 months to completion of the design of a new content process.• Serve as Supervising Content Developer for the Editorial Team • Provide leadership… Show more The Supervising Content Developer/Archivist is responsible for leading the creation of the new UMI content development process for print and digital distribution. During the 2016-2017 performance evaluation year, the special assignment for Supervising Content Developer is designed to lead the editorial team for a period of 6-12 months to completion of the design of a new content process.• Serve as Supervising Content Developer for the Editorial Team • Provide leadership, strategic planning, and content management best practices, working closely with the content, production, marketing/sales, and creative teams to assess and refine the process of content development to implement a new system for content creation following the new UMI distinctives and achieving the overall corporate archiving and repurposing goals. •Manage Editorial Board/Editors at large in developing detailed briefs on Uniform Lesson Series Scripture Outlines for the next two years (2018-2019 – 2019-2020) which are used to provide the specifications and requirements for the development of content. Oversee review of existing product lines and development of recommendations for enhancements to be implemented immediately starting in the 2017-18 product line and beyond.• Serve as back-up for Supervising Product Producer• Develop or refine system for content creation for multi-channel products based on documented UMI content development standards and clearly articulated roles and responsibilities.• Given the new assignment, it is realized that the completion of archiving responsibilities may be hindered. However, it is expected that archiving duties will continue as able. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

The Digital Archivist is responsible for the long-term preservation, cataloguing, and organization of UMI’s print, video, and media assets. This position provides leadership, strategic planning, and content management best practices, working closely with the content, marketing, and creative teams to meet overall corporate archiving and repurposing goals.• Significantly contributes to the development of archiving policies, naming conventions, guidelines and best practices; maintains… Show more The Digital Archivist is responsible for the long-term preservation, cataloguing, and organization of UMI’s print, video, and media assets. This position provides leadership, strategic planning, and content management best practices, working closely with the content, marketing, and creative teams to meet overall corporate archiving and repurposing goals.• Significantly contributes to the development of archiving policies, naming conventions, guidelines and best practices; maintains documentation, digitization best practices and digital preservation policies. • Prepares material for conversion to digital formats, including older curriculum material, print and digital photographs and slides, audio and video tapes, books, illustrations, and additional material as may be collected. • Inputs all metadata, descriptions, copyright information, photo permissions, etc., for each item within the DAM (Digital Asset Management) software.• Organize, log, and drop all content, images, and multimedia assets received via emails sent by sales team and project managers and putting those assets in their proper folders in the D.A.M. (currently Elvis).• Maintain inventory of all digitized, to-be-digitized, and born-digital archived content and assets.• Process, scan, and store original works of art• Recommend new product ideas based on archival content Show less

Greater Chicago Area

• marketing • manage social media channels• office management• travel research for clients• customer service• lead website redesign project and migrate business to Google Apps for Business for email, calendar, and document sharing functionshttp://creativecruiseandtravel.com/

Greater Chicago Area

• archive of all UMI documents, images and publications starting from Day 1• ingest digitized materials into software program (Elvis digital asset management)• catalog materials • participate in meetings and presentations and learn to effectively communicate the overall process of archiving to non-archiving staff

Elmhurst, Il

• responsible for directing the overall operation of the archive including establishing, maintaining and implementing a Collections Policy as approved by the Board, and for accessioning and de-accessioning archival material• establish and maintain policies and procedures for proper housing of and safeguarding the various collections• supervise archive volunteers• coordinate museum displays• assist individuals with research projects• assist in grant writing and grant… Show more • responsible for directing the overall operation of the archive including establishing, maintaining and implementing a Collections Policy as approved by the Board, and for accessioning and de-accessioning archival material• establish and maintain policies and procedures for proper housing of and safeguarding the various collections• supervise archive volunteers• coordinate museum displays• assist individuals with research projects• assist in grant writing and grant applications• catalog and index the various holdings of Archive by various printed and electronic means• make or approve purchases or acquisitions for the Archive within guidelines approved by the Board of Directors.• deaccession items that are outside the Collections Policy as approved by the Board or where the Society has duplicates Show less

Greater Milwaukee Area

Assist library patrons while working the reference desk; create pathfinder; help with ordering new materials for the collection; assist and train patrons in the use of computers and software

Greater Milwaukee Area

Processed two archival collections including selection, arrangement, description, historical research, re-housing, and creation of Finding Aids

Greater Chicago Area

• handle day to day office operations including input and verify information in the company wide database, all correspondence and incoming telephone calls and faxes• greet and assist on-site visitors and prepare for on-site meetings• bind and mail reports to clients, create and copy photo and data cds • order supplies for the office• schedule and maintain calendars for the engineers • call clients regarding outstanding billing and to update contact information and/or file… Show more • handle day to day office operations including input and verify information in the company wide database, all correspondence and incoming telephone calls and faxes• greet and assist on-site visitors and prepare for on-site meetings• bind and mail reports to clients, create and copy photo and data cds • order supplies for the office• schedule and maintain calendars for the engineers • call clients regarding outstanding billing and to update contact information and/or file information • compile data on outstanding billing in order to facilitate collection policies, enter data in the accounting software• coordinate with the support staff in the other office locations to ensure consistency in client contact• misc. duties such as manage artifact/evidence in storage including legal paperwork for proper disposal of evidence; notarize documents as neededhttp://www.aenpi.com/ Show less

Masters In Library And Information Science

Bachelor Of Science