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Rachel O’Connell
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Hardworking individual with a comprehensive background in literary content and archival management.
SKILLS
Intermediate Urdu and French literate Energetic and organized
Community event planning & engagement Cooperative team member
Strong communication and writing skills Computer proficiency
EXPERIENCE
Intern
Stony Brook Special Collections & University Archives —
August 2017 - November 2017
● Exhibitions: assisted with research and installation of the exhibition “World War I Through the Lens: Photographs
of the Western Front, 1914-1918”
● Collection processing: transcribed documents; arranged and described archival collections; rehoused collections
in archival folders and boxes; scanned documents
● Reference work: conducted research for questions received from the university community, researchers, and
scholars
● Collection care: handled and shelved rare books, collections and documents
● Office management: Managed clerical duties, organized the daily release of keys; handled data concerning Quad
FInances and Budgeting; General Filing
● Design and Exhibition: Designed program flyers; contributed to RA building programs; designed and assembled
Bulletin Boards for important information showcasing.
● Event planning: Aided in campus wide events such as the Academic Achievement Awards, RA Soiree and Kelly
Formal
● Customer service/outreach: Actively engaged in student concerns and questions; handled sensitive information
in adherence to FERPA; acted as a team member in the Residence Hall Community
EDUCATION
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES