A Portfolio, by Kelan Amme
A Portfolio, by Kelan Amme
Working to make the past accessible for the future!
My Story
Hi! My name is Kelan Amme, and I am a candidate for a Master of Information concentrating in Archives and Preservation at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
As an aspiring Archivist and Public Historian, much of my inspiration came from my love of history growing up. Just about every summer, my family and I traveled across the United States in our travel trailer to different locations and regions, usually with my grandparents and cousins towing ahead of us. Oftentimes we would all pick out a place to visit, which usually led to us visiting a historical site, museum, monument, or national/state park.
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It is because of my continued desire to learn and explore new avenues that I am sharing this website!
Experience
As a graduate student, I am currently searching for part-time jobs in the public history field, more specifically in archival and public history work, oral histories, and digital media/content creation. Throughout my undergraduate career, I have had the opportunity to utilize archives, digital media, Geographic Information Systems, and other tools to better the public's view of a historical topic.
I currently work as a student assistant at the Rutgers Special Collections and University Archives, and as an office assistant for the continuing and professional studies office of the School of Communication and Information at Rutgers University. For a full list of my relative work experience, please click here.
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Education
B.A. in History w/concentration in Public History and minor in Digital Public Humanities
Messiah University - August 2020 - May 2024
The Messiah University department of History, Politics, and International Relations offers a comprehensive array of courses for their respective majors that emphasize scholarly research and professional career development. Throughout my education at Messiah, I have had the opportunity to learn what it is like to be a professional historian and have gained foundational skills to succeed in the public history sphere.
Master of Information Science concentrating in Archives and Preservation
Rutgers University - September 2024 - May 2026
My Skillset
As I have continued to gain experience in the public history field, I have been able to balance certain job-specific skills as well as personal skills that help me succeed. With this combination of necessary hard skills and general soft skills, I feel that I am a successful candidate for the public history profession. If you’re interested in getting to know more about me, and the skills I possess, get in touch. I’d love to discuss with you all the tools, skills, and more I can put to use for you.
Analytical/Strategic Thinking, and Teamwork
Historical Research
