Resume


Marissa Ashkenaz
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OBJECTIVE:

Seeking a position that will allow me to use my technical expertise and experience, writing prowess, and communication skills to further my experience and education, while serving as an asset to your organization.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

2007 – Present

  • Completed Research in Second Life for a paper that was presented at the Mid-Atlantic Popular Culture / American Culture Studies Conference about relationships in the game and what constituted fidelity both inside and out in the real world.
  • Completed Research in Second Life for a paper that was presented at the National Pop Culture / American Culture Studies National Conference about being overweight in a virtual world where possibilities are limitless and perfection is the norm.
  • Guest Lecturer in an Internet Communities class about Second Life and it’s implications on our world.
  • Independent contractor exploring social media and the implications on society.
  • Guest speaker on a virtual television show about the work I have done in the game of Second Life.
  • Active member of many social media websites, such as Twitter, Flickr, and Plurk.

June 2006 – July 2007

Bowling Green State University Music Library and Sound Recordings Archive

BGSU ML/SRA Window Student

  • Provide varied support to staff in duties and special projects as requested
  • Sort and record gifts and donations
  • Assist patrons by checking out books and music, and answering questions
  • Provide customer service at the library’s front window

September 2004 - December 2004

Department of Historic Resources (Virginia)

Archaeology Laboratory Technician

  • Data processing and entry of archaeological materials to ensure appropriate cross-checking across files and data
  • Responsible for sorting, processing, and classifying archaeological materials found on sites across Virginia.
  • Self-directed responsibilities in support of staff requests

June 2004 - December 2004

Flowerdew Hundred Foundation

Archaeology Laboratory Technician

  • Help maintain computers and network connections
  • Began to develop and implement a database to archive the collection of artifacts using PastPerfect museum database software
  • Responsible for sorting, processing, and classifying archaeological materials found on the historical site
  • Catalogued artifacts
  • Worked closely with peers to meet goals of the Foundation
  • Provided tours in the Flowerdew Hundred Foundation’s museum
  • Worked in the Flowerdew Hundred Foundation’s museum gift shop, handling monetary transactions and supplying visitors with inquired information

June 2001 - December 2001

Expert Consultation Inc. (ECI)

Archiving Software Specialist

  • Handled various networking tasks including setup of servers and workstations and data management over the network
  • Tested and implemented archiving software for accuracy and operating characteristics with different file types
  • Archived evidence for the Office of the Independent Counsel and the National Archives
  • Installed various hardware and software, including MS Windows 98, MS Office and Corel Office Suites, Roxio Easy CD Creator, new hard drives and CD drives when appropriate

EDUCATION:

Bowling Green State University

BA earned, August 2007

Majored in Popular Culture

Minored in Sociology

Selected courses in:

  • Popular Culture Research
  • Graduate Seminar in Internet Communities
  • Youth in Popular Culture

Virginia Commonwealth University

Completed third year, May 2005

Majored in Anthropology

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Windows Operating Systems: 9.x, NT 4.0, 2000 Professional, XP

Mac Operating Systems: Tiger OSX, Leopard

Other Operating Systems: DOS, Linux

Applications: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, Power Point, Outlook), Corel Office Suite, Roxio Easy CD Creator, Nero Burning Rom, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia Dreamworks, Microsoft Front Page, PastPerfect 4, Basic HTML knowledge, iLife 2008 Suite (iPhoto, iDVD, iMovie, Garage Band), iTunes, Second Life.

OTHER AWARDS & HONORS

  • Received the Department of Popular Culture Academic Achievement Award