My activities at the Oregon Historical Society focus on analog video materials related to regional public access television programs that were produced during the early 1980s to mid 1990s in Portland, Oregon, with an aim to make the content and its histories more accessible to both staff and outside researchers. This includes basic cataloging of 3/4" U-matic collections and digitizing select videotapes. As part of these efforts, I have also investigated the functionality of the organization's… Show more My activities at the Oregon Historical Society focus on analog video materials related to regional public access television programs that were produced during the early 1980s to mid 1990s in Portland, Oregon, with an aim to make the content and its histories more accessible to both staff and outside researchers. This includes basic cataloging of 3/4" U-matic collections and digitizing select videotapes. As part of these efforts, I have also investigated the functionality of the organization's video transfer station with an eye for practical and sustainable improvements to both workflow and the equipment chain in order to increase longevity, functionality, and quality of the digitized videos where possible. Additionally, I am conducting ongoing research into the early history of Portland's robust public access television community and programs. Show less

Coordinated filmmaking classes for adult learners by collaborating with the Education Director, Equipment Room staff, and class instructors. Advised and supported diverse students, tracked student progress and discussed goals and expectations. Produced weekly detailed revenue reports of class registrations, analyzed trends, and suggested strategies for improved outreach and engagement. Maintained student information database.

Validate data lists in excel and check for inconsistencies, inaccuracies, and errors using a number of applications, tools, and historical data. Effectively communicate issues and how to resolve them to clients with a variety of knowledge levels via email and phone. Manage and distribute incoming technical support queries. Skills used include problem solving and decision making, attention to detail, deadline driven, ability to switch quickly and easily between a number of different tasks… Show more Validate data lists in excel and check for inconsistencies, inaccuracies, and errors using a number of applications, tools, and historical data. Effectively communicate issues and how to resolve them to clients with a variety of knowledge levels via email and phone. Manage and distribute incoming technical support queries. Skills used include problem solving and decision making, attention to detail, deadline driven, ability to switch quickly and easily between a number of different tasks, fantastic communication skills. Show less

Directed, shot and edited 50 minute video project, “Castanets: Tendrils” distributed by Asthmatic Kitty, shown on Pitchforkmedia.com as a Web Exclusive, and screened around the US. Press photographs and album art for AK band Castanets.

Strategized the organization of overflow film collections, including setting up an inventory system and shelving as well as physically examining hundreds of individual reels and canisters and describing them as needed. Transported films between Anthology and Filmmaker’s Co-Op. Performed light film inspection, cleaning, re-canning, splicing as needed.

Proofreading and fact checking.

Edited fellow staff reviews with constructive criticism, prepared for posting. Film reviews for a variety of genres with particular interest in avant-garde and silent cinema.

Coordinated public movie screenings, art exhibitions, and music performances.

Art & Architecture Library/Slide Collection, Geisel Library at UCSD, CaliforniaManaged routine slide circulation, production and maintenance. Assisted and instructed patrons with informational and general reference. Created and maintained slide and text records. Shelved books and assisted patrons with searches in book stacks.