(631) 456 2633 

oconnellrachelc@gmail.com 

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 

Herstory Archives, NYC​ — Research Assistant and Archival Intern

May 2018 - August 2018
● Collection processing: transcribed documents; arranged and described archival collections; rehoused collections
in archival folders and boxes; scanned documents; inputted into digital archival system.
● Reference work: conducted research for questions received from the community, researchers, and scholars.
Conducted tour during the museum open hours.
● Education/outreach: Involvement in community outreach and programs such as “Little Rainbows” and a Feminist
Book Sale

Masters School​ — Advancement Assistant

May 2018 - Current (seasonally)
● Programming: Contributing editor to the digital system, Raiser’s Edge; Alumni file management and data
recording.
● Event planning: organized events for 2019 Alumni reunion, contacted and engaged with Alumni
● Fundraising: Contacted Alumni in order to encourage contribution to the Masters’ Annual Fund.
● Copyediting: Edited and proofread for the publication of the school’s Alumni magazine, “The Bulletin”

​ 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 of Residential Support, Stony Brook​ — Office Assistant

August 2016 - Current

 
 ● 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

UGC Department of Human Development​ — Professor’s Assistant

August 2016 - December 2016
● Grading/Educational: Drafted lesson plans and submitted them for review and feedback in a timely manner; led
classroom discussions and curated the classroom to encourage active engagement; Instructed up to 28 students
under the support of the Professor
● Outreach: Met with students on a 1:1 basis in order to develop a mentorship bond; provided alternative
on-campus resources in order to provide student support; created awareness of campus activities to encourage
engagement.
● Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others.

EDUCATION 

Stony Brook University, NY​ — Bachelors of Arts (2015-2018)

Dean’s List 2015-2018, Top 10% of class, expected to graduate in December, 2018.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES 

UGC Department of Human Development​ — Fellowship

August 2016 - December 2018
Involvement in the UGC Fellowship program, whereby on-campus events and community outreach programs
were drafted. Responsibilities included event management, educational outreach programs, attending bi-weekly
meetings in order to discuss strategy, as well as assisting new on-campus students with transitional concerns.

MOMENT OF MAGIC​ — Events Committee Chair

August 2017 - December 2018
Moment of Magic is an on-campus organization that works in juncture with Stony Brook University Children’s
Hospital in order to raise funds for Childhood Cancer Research, as well as participate in outreach programs
where members dress up as Disney characters and visit the ward. The Events Committee Chair is responsible for
large scale fundraising events that aid towards the club’s altruistic establishment, such as Toy Drives,
Masquerade Balls and Charity Auctions.

Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance​ — Committee Member

December 2017 - December 2018
The Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance (FMLA) is responsible for ensuring equal opportunity for the student
and faculty members of the Stony Brook campus. This includes providing a representative voice for marginalized
groups on campus, as well as planning organized rallies and legislative documents in order to provide equal
opportunities for all.