Name: Sophia Patti

Email: Sophiagpatti@gmail.com

Phone: 908-745-1450

Address, city, state, zip code: 35 Abby Lane

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Summary: Passionate about my major, Anthropology, and my minor in Communications. I enjoy learning new things every day, especially historical backgrounds or cultural anthropology. My major has changed my perspective on learning about the world around me and my community in a historical context, where we can find anything from artifacts.

 

Education:

Seton Hall University | South Orange, NJ

Master of Arts Museum Professions - Concentration in Museum Registration, May 2026

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Drew University | Madison, New Jersey

Bachelor Of Arts Anthropology; Minor in Communications, May 2023

 

Work History:

The Drake House, Historical Society of Plainfield | Plainfield, NJ August 2024 - Present

Archival & Office Assistant

• Assists the museum director in managing various operational and administrative tasks, including financial record keeping, tax records, and grant development and submissions

• Supports the care of artifacts and objects in archival preservation, including digitizing archival files.

• Attends weekly Historical Society of Plainfield Board meetings and gives reports on the status of projects

• Administers tours to visitors, schools, and attendees of open houses

• Responsible for membership and museum donations/contributions follow-up correspondence Specialty Projects • The Heritage Quilt Project of New Jersey

• Four Centuries in a Weekend Open House at Drake House Museum

• 250th anniversary planning of Drake House Museum & Plainfield Public Library

• Amazon Back to School Giveaway – August 2025

• Holiday Toy Giveaway

 

Chatham Borough Historical Society | Chatham, NJ June 2025-August 2025

Archival Assistant

• Assisted with cataloging all artifacts and newly accessioned items

• Accessed newly acquired items and donations

• Provided metadata for future researchers on artifacts and archival files

• Organized and deaccessioned archival files of multiple duplicates

 

Drew University Methodist Archives | Madison, New Jersey September 2021 - May 2023

Special Collections Archival Assistant

• Manage University Archive's social media posts for TikTok

• Organized support for special events and exhibits

• Transcribed & created database for Former Gov. Thomas Kean's Speeches from 1960-1968

• Appointed in classroom demonstrations for the University students

 

Skills:

• PastPerfect

• Adobe Premiere

• Microsoft Office

• Omeka Canva Pro

• Google Suite

• Photoshop

• Creative Cloud

• Archive Space

 

References:

Nancy Piwowar

Susan Allen

Candace Reilly

Name: Trevor Branco

Email: tbranco1@gmail.com

Phone: 862-345-8378

Address, city, state, zip code: 3 Shadetree Place

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Summary: I have recently completed my Masters in History and I am looking to begin a career as a historian. With my extensive knowledge of history I feel that it would be beneficial to pass it along to the next generation especially given the current state of affairs. As a younger individual, I feel like I would be able to bridge the gap between a historical subject and people in our modern era.

 

Education:

West Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester, PA

Masters of Arts in History, December 2024

Overall GPA - 3.3

Centenary University, Hackettstown, New Jersey

Bachelor of Arts in History, December 2019

Dean’s list Spring 2019

County College of Morris, Randolph, New Jersey

Associates of Arts in Humanities, May 2017

 

Work History:

Internship, West Chester University of Pennsylvania - Office of Educational Accessibility Fall semester 2023.

Assembled a database for disability programs under the OEA umbrella. Interviewed people with the various disability programs offered by the University.

Target, Washington Township, New Jersey - Sales Associate July 2015 - PRESENT

Provide excellent customer service by helping guests locate items. Restock returned items in a timely manner.

 

Skills:

• Windows OS, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Google Docs, Outlook.

• Customer service skills

• Research skills

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work with others

• Interviewing and fact finding skills

• Flexible

• Organized

 

References:

Dr. Raymond Frey, Centenary University, freyr@centenaryuniversity.edu

Professor Mark Washburne, CCM professor, mwashburne@ccm.edu

Erika Baum, Job Coach, Erika.Baum@comop.org

Name: Erin Stamm

Email: erinls10111999@gmail.com

Phone: 609-384-4220

Address, city, state, zip code: 08087

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Summary: Seeking roles related to the acquisition, preservation, and interpretation of history for use in education and the protection of artifacts that will allow me to expand on my existing historical knowledge. Through my professional and academic experience, personal research and my ability to adapt to new historical subjects, I wish to expand my knowledge and provide meaningful contributions that might teach current and future knowledge seekers of the past.

 

Education:

In Progress: Stockton University 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, New Jersey.

BA in Historical Studies focusing on anthropology and archaeology. MA in American Studies.

 

Work History:

May 20, 2025 – August 7, 2025

Intern • Stockton University Special Collections & Archive (American Studies graduate course)

This internship built a sturdy foundation as to the ins-and-outs of archival research and maintenance. During this time, I assisted my internship supervisor in the completion of an inventory of their Rebecca Bourgeois – Estell collection; this consisted of reading 18th and 19th century documents and matching them to descriptions on a google spreadsheet, and making record of documents that were not previously documented in the existing inventory. I created two transcriptions from 18th and 19th century style cursive to digital text; the first was from the Emma Van Sant Moore letter collection dated approximately 1899, and a land indenture from the Estell – Bourgeois dating March 21, 1783, both documents had not previously been transcribed. Finally, I used archive information to conduct research on the Lenape Natives of the South Jersey area and created a short presentation on my findings, additionally I conducted research on Lenape residing in the Galloway area in order to advocate for the creation of a land acknowledgement.

July 1, 2024 – October 31, 2024

(Seasonal) Historian • Bass River State Forest

As a historian, I planned and executed programs for the park to interpret Bass River’s history relating to the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). During this time, I organized hikes through the remnants of the CCC camp located in the park. I worked extensively with the park naturalist in planning events and activities which were displayed on a calendar displayed on their Facebook page; a page which I also alerted followers of upcoming historical events. I cared for and maintained the archives and used archived information and artifacts to construct my programs. I have worked on community outreach, an objective I have focused extensively on.

May 12, 2022 – abt. June 20, 2024

Tour Guide • Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen’s Museum

As I tour guide, I was able to build on my existing customer service and communication skills through working in the gift shop. Working in the gift shop allowed me to demonstrate my understanding of history by answering customers’ questions regarding many different historical topics. I gathered engaging information regarding the history of the Barnegat Bay area through books, from my fellow tour guides, and through extensive independent research via primary sources. I spent some time giving creek tours on the Tuckerton Seaport’s pontoon boat; as well as conducting lighthouse tours for school field trips.

June 2018 – May 2022

Pharmacy Technician • Rite Aid Pharmacy

While a pharmacy technician, I developed the foundations of how to execute proper customer service and frequently practiced proper communication skills in order to execute efficient service to customers.

 

Skills:

• Research

• Genealogy

• Archival

• Customer

• Service

• Organization

• Communication

• Problem-solving

• Attention to detail

• Creativity

• Adaptability

 

References:

Dr. Sharon Musher, professor of history (Sharon.Musher@stockton.edu)

Dr. Edward Siecienski, professor of philosophy and religion (Edward.Siecienski@stockton.edu)