Madeleine Whalen
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Madeleine Whalen

Objective:
Passionate Art History major (B.A. June 2020) with a background in academic writing and library science. Seeking a position utilizing organizational, research, and writing skills to support ongoing projects.

Education:
University of California, Los Angeles? ?B.A. Art History, 2020
Sotheby�s Institute of Art ??Art Business Semester Course, 2019
Cuesta College??A.S. Library Science and Information Technology, 2018

Experience:
EDITORIAL INTERN, Barnebys Auction House, ?London Sep. 2019 - Present
? Worked with Online Editor to edit and fact-check articles focusing on the art market and key figures in the art world for Barnebys� online magazine.
? Used translation software and edited articles from Barnebys� French, German, Italian, and Swedish websites and reposted in English to the UK site via Prismic API.
? Wrote original content and copy for online magazine and sourced related images with appropriate copyright permissions for publication.

VISITOR EXPERIENCE AMBASSADOR, Hammer Museum, ?Los Angeles Jan. 2019 - Jun. 2019
? Familiarized guests with museum policies and assisted and directed them to various areas and exhibitions.
? Stayed up-to-date on knowledge of both current and upcoming artists and exhibitions to better communicate with visitors.
? Worked effectively on small team within the institution during busy events and mixers, sold memberships, and trained new employees.

LIBRARY INTERN, Laguna Middle School, ?San Luis Obispo Feb. 2018 - May 2018
? Worked with head librarian to aid both students and staff with materials selection and computer and catalog use.
? Created spreadsheets analyzing circulation data of audiovisual collection and weeded appropriately.
? Appraised and weeded nonfiction collection, and selected and ordered new items.
? Tutored students one-on-one to develop their reading comprehension skills.

STUDENT INTERN, San Luis Obispo County Library, ?San Luis Obispo Sep. 2017 - Dec. 2017
? Supported staff at the circulation desk to greet and assist patrons with questions and sourcing appropriate materials.
? Learned Polaris API software for patron management.
? Checked in and shelved library materials, created posters and promotional material for
library events in the Children�s Department.

BARISTA, Linnaea�s Cafe, ?San Luis Obispo ?Jul. 2015 - Jul. 2018
? Worked quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment to deliver satisfactory food and drinks to customers.
? Collaborated effectively on a small team and trained new employees.

Skills:
? Extensive experience in research, for both academic and marketing purposes.
? Excellent written communication, ranging from informal to formal and academic
writing.
? Ability to quickly learn new and varied software types, and familiarity with both
Windows and Mac OS.
? Proficient with Microsoft products including Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and Access, as
well as their Google Suite equivalents.