Name: Myles Lim   

Email: lim.mylesdavid@gmail.com  

Phone: 609-751-4276  

Address, city, state, zip code: 1 Sutton Lane

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Summary: Public historian with strong research, writing, and interpretive skills developed through graduate-level historical scholarship and hands-on experience with local historical societies. Adept at communicating complex historical narratives to diverse audiences, supporting educational programming, and producing digital content that enhances public engagement. Experienced in archival research, visitor services, and historical storytelling through both written and visual media. 

 

Education:

Georgetown University: MA in Global, Comparative, and International History (2023-2025)
Fairleigh Dickinson University: BA in History {High Honors} (2018-2022)    

 

Work History:

Historical Society of West Windsor – West Windsor, NJ
Volunteer Docent & Researcher | 2021–2023
• Helped as volunteer docent of the Schenck Farmstead, interpreting local agricultural and community history for visitors of all ages.
• Developed indoor interpretive signage to improve visitor experience and accessibility.
• Supported educational programming and public outreach initiatives.

 

Kingston Historical Society– Kingston NJ
Archival Volunteer | 2024–2026 ● Per my role as an archival volunteer, was heavily involved in biweekly working meetings. ● Through this opportunity, I have scanned/digitized archival documents to the KHS online database. ● Actively worked with the KHS Archival Team on planning/participating in history talk events, alongside planning for Open House events.

Wood, Stone & Steel – Great Meadows, NJ
Freelance Videographer | 2024–2026
• Produced/filmed video content for a YouTube channel focused on traditional building methods and material culture.  

 

Skills:
•Historical Research and Interpretation

• Archival Literacy
• Public Speaking & Visitor Engagement
• Writing & Editing
• Digital Storytelling & Videography
• Primary Source Analysis
• Educational Program Support
• Microsoft Word & PowerPoint 

 

References:

Paul Ligeti: President, Historical Society of West Windsor (609) 751-4061, westwindsorhistory@gmail.com
Charles Dieterich: Board Member, Kingston Historical Society, charlesdieterich@gmail.com  

Name: Satya I. Allen, M.A.    

Email: oasissheep@gmail.com 

Phone: 201-290-7273 

Address, city, state, zip code: Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 

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Summary: I am a historian-in-training who has recently graduated from Fordham University with an M.A. in Modern European History. My main proficiencies within historical studies lie with print history & culture, subcultural studies, and studies of masculinity. I have clerical experience, as well as years of archival, research, and editing experience. I am seeking a (preferably) full-time position.  

 

Education:

Fordham University - M.A. Modern European History (2025–6)
Stockton University - B.A. Historical Studies, minor Latin (2021–4), graduated with program distinction.
Saddle Brook High School - (2017–21)    

 

Work History:

I have spent the last four years as a full time student, however, my most relevant work experience is:
• Oral History Project Editor - Fordham University Alumni Relations Office - (temporary work) May to June 2025
Assisted with editing and transcribing alumni testimonies to be consistent with the Fordham University manual of style, to be used for a later, published work.
• Eta Sigma Phi Student Worker to the Executive Secretary, October 2022 to December 2024
Under the direction of the Executive Secretary of Eta Sigma Phi, I worked to maintain the national membership database, manage and ship regalia, communicate via email and by post, create membership cards, and keep inventory of Eta Sigma Phi products.
• Latin Tutor - Stockton University - semesterly work, January to May 2023
Help students with Latin assignments and work, as well as provide lessons as needed to review grammatical concepts as well as translation aid.  

 

Skills:

Language proficiency in Latin, 10+ years. Knowledge of Office and Google Suites, publishing experience, archival and research experience, data and word processing, studio art (illustrating, painting), music production.  

 

References:

Upon Request

Name: Michelle D. Novak, MI (formerly, MLIS)  

Email: mnovakdesign@me.com

Phone: 917-363-1521

Address, city, state, zip code: North Jersey

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Summary: I am a highly experienced, archivist, exhibit designer and historic house manager, professional brand-designer (print, web, social, logos, presentation, strategy, etc.) looking for contract or part-/full-time employment. As a multi-decade business owner, I am skilled in many areas and have served as a editor, webmaster, communications designer, and trustee for multiple history and genealogy nonprofits.  

 

Education:

Bachelors of Fine Arts, Design and Illustration, Rhode Island School of Design
Masters of Information (MI, formerly MLIS designation), Archives and Preservation, Rutgers (Summa Cum Laude)  

 

Work History:

– Majority self-employed with clients in nonprofit education and genealogy, tech and NASA-funded startup navigation, finserv, and other concentrations. Worked extensively with C-suite leadership.
– Vice President, Oakland Historical Society
– Vice President, Genealogical Society of Bergen County
– Former Trustee in multiple areas, Genealogical Society of New Jersey (GSNJ), American Institute of Graphics Arts NY-Chapter
– Former Leader, Society of American Archivists, SNAP Section
– Former Grant Administrator for GSNJ and the New Jersey Early Land Records Project at the New Jersey State Archives (NHPRC and SCWNJ)
– Former Conference Team for National Genealogical Society  

 

Skills:

Communications:
– Writing / Editing
– Multi-Platform Design (Branding; Website Design and Build; Social; Newsletters, Magazines, and Books; Presentation)
– Archival Management (Organization and Cataloging, Metadata, Communications and Promotion)  

 

References:

NJSA, NYG&B, The Pursuit of History
(Details to be furnished upon Request)  

Name: Jack O'Byrne, PhD

Email: historicgrantsolutions@gmail.com

Phone: 267-496-4411

Address, city, state, zip code: 2307 Cedar Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125

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Summary: Executive Director of the Camden County Historical Society semi-retiring on July 4, 2026 and seeking remote grant writing, grant administration, project management and administrative work with my 1-person consulting firm called Historic & Community Grant Solutions, LLC.

 

Education:

PhD – Public Administration & Policy, Virginia Tech

Senior Executive Certificate – Harvard Kennedy School

MS – Urban Affairs & Policy Analysis, Southern Illinois University

BS – Political Science, Sacred Heart University

 

Work History:

President & Principal Consultant – Historic & Community Grant Solutions, LLC, Philadelphia, PA (2014–Present) Founder of a consulting firm providing nonprofit management, grant development, historic preservation planning, and capital project leadership.

 

Selected Engagements:

Camden County Historical Society – Executive Director (2015–2026)

• Led organizational turnaround of historic institution founded in 1899.

• Raised more than $10 million in grants and philanthropic funding.

• Directed restoration and adaptive reuse of six historic buildings.

• Managing restoration of the Benjamin Cooper Tavern (1734) as the future American Revolution Museum of Southern New Jersey, opening June 20, 2026

• Planning the Restoration of the Hopkins House at Cooper River Park

 

Camden Shipyard & Maritime Museum – Executive Director & Curator (2015–2025)

• Opened new maritime museum in 2016 after restoration of historic 1893 church building.

• Raised $2 million in project funding.

• Curated new exhibits including Maritime Hall and the Shipyard Workers House.

 

Additional Clients: Camden Community Development Association; John F. Peto Studio Museum; Philadelphia Yearly Meeting – Society of Friends; Good Shepherd Mediation Program; Nicholas Virgilio Haiku Writers House; Heart of Camden, and; The Friends of the White Hill Mansion.

 

Skills:

Historic & Community Grant Solutions, LLC is a consulting firm specializing in nonprofit management, historic preservation initiatives, cultural tourism development, and grant-funded capital projects. The firm assists museums, historic sites, and community organizations with strategic planning, major grant development, capital project implementation, and partnership building. Clients include historic museums, preservation organizations, and community development nonprofits throughout New Jersey and the Philadelphia region.

 

References:

Chris Perks, President, Board of Trustees, Camden County Historical Society

Jim Cummings, President, Camden Shipyard & Maritime Museum​

Name: Benjamin Klein

Email: kleinb@lafayette.edu

I am a history student at Lafayette College aspiring to become a professor. Currently in my junior year, I am eager to gain research and archival experience prior to applying to graduate programs for a master’s degree in history. I live in Tenafly, New Jersey, and would be happy to work at any available location within the area. I am presently studying abroad in Rome and will return on May 5. Upon my return, I would be eager to begin working and contributing as soon as possible. I am open to unpaid opportunities and am primarily seeking experience working with historical research, archives, and collections. I would be grateful for the opportunity to contribute to and learn from one of our state’s outstanding historical societies.