● Write and edit content appropriate for client's audience and intended purpose, including blog posts● Research current IT/tech issues and companies in relation to assigned writing topics● Meet deadlines for social media posts to keep audience engaged and content updated

Legal Assistant Responsibilities● Prepare estate planning documents for clients including trusts, wills, powers of attorney and deeds● Schedule and maintain detailed Outlook calendars for two attorneys● Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all client matters● Develop business entity documents including the creation of corporations and LLCs● Maintain high productivity while working through multiple interruptions and distractions

Leadership Responsibilities● Manage the daily operation of the Special Collections and Archives Unit, including supervision of processing projects, research queries, and unit outreach ● Supervise 1 FTE (Archival Assistant, Professional Staff, MLS), 1 Graduate Assistant and 5-10 student employees, including annual evaluations and other personnel processes● Provide strategic leadership and guidance to the Unit in order to increase storage space, collections, and access to materialsCollections Management● Develop workflows to increase efficiency for processes such as accessioning and the arrangement and description of collections● Administer access to Kent Library’s Rare Book Room for tours and classes (one of five people on campus with access to the room) ● Successfully lobbied for and implemented ArchivesSpace, an archives information management application, to replace antiquated method of collection management● Specially trained to operate the unit’s large format, overhead scanner (Zeutschel OS 14000 A0) to safely digitize and preserve fragile materials and oversized documentsDonor Relations● Identify and develop relationships with donors and potential donors, specifically across campus units and local residents ● Actively seek new donations of material relating to the University and the region of Southeast Missouri with the intent to increase the scholarship of students, faculty and the community● Initiate the acquisition of new materials from donors, including the congressional papers of former US Representative Jo Ann Emerson of the 8th Congressional District Outreach ● Provide tours of Kent Library’s Rare Book Room to classes, local high schools, retirement homes and civic groups● Give informational presentations about the unit to groups to increase awareness of the unit’s mission● Digitize archival materials through CONTENTdm to expand available content to both local and remote users

Management Duties● Organize, administer, develop, catalog and promote Kent Library’s special collections and archival holdings● Perform in-person and virtual research services for patrons while managing the public service functions of the unit● Supervise 1 PTE, 1 Graduate Assistant and 5-10 student employees● Manage student employee budget and discretionary account fundsDonor Responsibilities● Identify and develop relationships with new donors, specifically across campus units and local residents ● Initiate the acquisition of new materials from donors, including a rare, Civil War-era William Faulkner family letter● Administer deeds of gift to donors to ensure full transfer of materials to the unitSpecial Projects ● Collaborate with several campus units, including the President’s Office, to develop and display an archival exhibit for the celebration of the Grand Re-Opening of Academic Hall

As a graduate assistant at the University Archives, I arrange, describe and physically protect the records documenting the history of the University of Illinois. I also perform reference and research services, assist with off-site acquisitions and appraisals and assist archivists with donor relations.

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As the lead dog training instructor at a busy metropolitan retail store. I conducted over 20 obedience classes a week for dogs and their owners. I planned and adapted curriculums to best fit the needs of specific groups and individuals.