HELLO, I'M
Mackenzie Anderson
Information Science Student.
Mackenzie Anderson.
Master of Library and Information Science. Virginia Beach, VA
(434) 465-1254
About
MY BACKGROUND
With a background in information science, archives, and English, I have both the skill set and professional background necessary to dive deep into the world of information and communications. As an upbeat, self-motivated team player with excellent communication, I envision an exciting future in the industry. Browse my site to see all that I have to offer.
Education
WHAT I’VE LEARNED
2019–2020
University of South Carolina – Columbia, SC; Class of 2020
Master of Library and Information Science
Specializing in information science and special collections/archives
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Experience
WHERE I’VE WORKED
June 2020–Present
University of South Carolina - School of Information Science
Data Analytics Research Assistant
August 2019–Present
University of South Carolina - School of Information Science
Admissions Office Graduate Assistant
2015–2019
College of William & Mary – Williamsburg, VA; Class of 2019
Bachelor of Arts; double majored in English and religious studies
GPA: 3.75/4.0
October 2019–May 2020
Ernest F. Hollings Special Collections Library
Digital Collections Grant Assistant
January–April 2020
2011–2015
First Colonial High School – Virginia Beach, VA Class of 2015
Legal Studies Academy magnet program graduate
GPA: 4.36/4.0; Class Rank: 8/456
Ernest F. Hollings Special Collections Library
Cataloging Intern
June–July 2019
Missouri Secretary of State
Missouri State Archives Intern
January–May 2019
Earl Gregg Swem Library
Special Collections/Social Media Intern
June–August 2018
Meyera E. Oberndorf Public Library
Special Collections and Archives Intern
Skills & Languages
WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE
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Microsoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel
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Adobe InDesign
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Adobe Photoshop and Bridge
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Data Analysis
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Basic Python
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R
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JavaScript MALLET (LDA topic modeling)
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Microsoft Access
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SQL/MySQL
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Video editing software: iMovie and Final Cut Pro
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Photography (DSLR)
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Relational Database Design
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Connexion, Millennium, and Ex Libris Alma cataloging programs
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Dublin Core metadata standards
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Intermediate Spanish
Awards
WHERE I SHINE
Graduate School
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Awarded the Martha Jane Zachert Scholarship for academic excellence
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Graduate assistant for four semesters
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Published two research papers at the 2020 ASIS&T Annual Meeting
Undergraduate
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Graduated Magna Cum Laude
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Dean's List for six semesters
High School
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National Honor Society
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English, history, and math honor societies
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Student of the Year awards for AP Spanish, AP English, AP U.S. History, and AP Government
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First Colonial High School Legal Studies Academy magnet program
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Top 2% of graduating class