Sample Archivist Resume

As Archivist, it isn’t enough to have the experience and skills for the position, but you must also know how to present it. Here’s a sample of what your Archivist resume should look like.

Raphael Quincy
6901 West Main 26 Street
Urbana
Illinois, 61801
257-309-8910
raphael.quincy@gmail.com

Objective: To obtain the position of Archivist in an organization where my experience and knowledge can add value to the projects I manage.

Skills:

Over five years of record keeping experience
Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, supervisory, and interpersonal skills
Strong knowledge of the theory, principles and methodology of archival science.
Immense ability to create and maintain databases such as Microsoft Access.

Education:

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, May 2005
MS archival and records management theory and practice

Professional Experience:

Hines School, Illinois
Archivist, from August 2005 to till date

Responsibilities:

Developed archival guidelines, policies and procedures.
Managed and maintained school records and information.
Maintained and preserved books, maps, papers, photographs, films, newspapers and computer generated records.
Collected catalogue and managed information and records.
Implemented and executed yearly graduate’s event and exhibitions.
Advise users on how best to access, use and interpret the archives.

Memberships:

The Society of American Archivists
Secretary of the Southern Chapter, 2006-Present