CURRICULUM VITAE

Storm Stoker

Honolulu, Hawai‘i - stormstoker@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc) 12/2014

University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI

• Received an archives certificate, and completed a conservation practicum
• Completed research and course work in collection management, reference services, rare book librarianship, preservation and conservation, archives & library management, indigenous librarianship, cataloging, database searching, government documents and more

Master of Arts, Culture and Communication 2004                                                                      

University of Sussex, Brighton, England

• Wrote dissertation on asylum seekers new to the U.K.  Conducted interviews, extensive research and completed an internship for the final project

Master of Fine Arts, Theatre 2002

University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI

Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology 1999

University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, HI

• Conducted research about cultures in the Pacific-Asian region with a medical anthropology focus

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Program Manager  2010-Present

Political Science/Public Administration, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI

• Responsible for coordinating and maintaining office functions; recruiting  hiring, training and supervising graduate and undergraduate student assistants; interacting with students, alums, and faculty; promoting program objectives; and working cooperatively with other University offices
• Maintains and employs an effective system for communicating individually and collectively with enrolled students and alumni; assists the Director in maintaining and enhancing the program’s alumni network and databases
• Responsible for the design and development of the program’s various publicity efforts, including newsletters, the website and other marketing materials
• Coordinates with Director in developing, recommending, and reviewing the program budgets and grants, successfully navigating the state’s requirements
• Works with the Director in the development and analysis of student and other program data needed for various reports and reviews, including the national accreditation process

Volunteer Reference Librarian 2013-Present                                                                 
My Info Quest, Online                                                                                                                                    

• Provide online reference assistance to patrons at public libraries nationwide
• Answered queries on all subjects citing reputable resources from NASA to the National Archives to provide effective, reliable reference services

Program Coordinator 2005-2010

Sociology Department, Simmons College, Boston, MA                                                                             

• Managed all logistical operations for the department; taught classes aimed at increasing student retention through a curriculum that provided students with academic and general life skills

Scenic Carpenter and Muralist 2004-2010

American Repertory Theater, Cambridge, MA

• Worked as freelance carpenter, muralist, and scenic artist for various theatrical productions

Peer Advisor  2002-2004

Unisex, University of Sussex, Brighton, England

• Provided students with drug and reproductive health information in person and online

ESL Peer Educator and Tour Assistant  2000-2004

United Hawai‘i College, Hilo, HI

• Taught conversational English to Japanese high school students
• Assisted with tours and engaged students in cultural activities

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

2016                Received Fellowship to attend Rare Book School and the RBMS Conference
2014                Student Hawai'i Library Association Scholarship
2014                Beta Phi Mu Scholarship
2013                Received funding from ATALM and the UHM Graduate Student Organization to attend the International  Conference of Indigenous Archives,                             Libraries, and Museums in New Mexico
2012                University of Tsukuba, Japan: Exchange Internship Program Scholarship

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES

2016                Became Secretary of the Special Library Association's Hawaii Chapter

2016                Received the Digital Archive Specialist Certification from SAA
2015                Presented paper on augmented reality at the Hawai‘i  Museums Association Conference

2015                 Completed certification through the Academy of Certified Archivists

2015-Present    Member: National Genealogical Society, Honolulu County Genealogical Society, and the Bibliographic Society of America

2012-Present    Member: American Library Association, Society of American Archivists,   
                         Hawai‘i Library Association, Association of Hawai‘i Archivists, Hawai‘i  
                         Museums Association, Special Libraries Association

2012-2015        Member and Ho’okele Na’auao Conference Chair: Na Hawai‘i 'Imi Loa

2014                 Completed Natural Disaster Awareness for Community Leaders certificate with FEMA

SKILLS

• Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Dreamweaver, WordPress, social media marketing, database management
• Experience writing, managing, and administering grants including five with the state of Hawai‘i
• Published author