Elaina Granse Contact 612 - 207 - 6314 elaina@loonmagnet.net Minneapolis, MN Experience January 202 5 – Ongoing Archival Processing Assistant • Minneapolis Central Library Special Collections • The Minneapolis Neighborhood Organization Collections • Going through items neighborhood by neighborhood, sorting and rehousing in archival materials • Discarded unnecessary items in each collection • Created finding aids for each neighborhood collection worked on so far including o Armatage Neighborhood Association Records o Clarence Shallbetter Collection on I - 394 o East Isles Neighborhood Association Records o Sheridan Neighborhood Organization Records October 2024 – November 2024 Student Archivist • Minneapolis Central Library (Volunteer) • T he City Pages Photograph Collection • Rehousing photographs with better organization • Documented all the photographers and image content • Researched image content to further organize and sort • Discarded unnecessary images in the collection May 2024 Production Assistant • Bach Society (Paid) • The Mobile Minni Concerts • Drove to different locations doing set up and take down. • Engaged with the audience and host collecting donations and answering questions. • Documented each event for future reference. • Adjusted plans due to inclement weather. Sept. 2022 to June 2023 Front of House / Assistant • Bach Society (Paid) • Assisted with set up and take down for performances. • Sold tickets and merchandise. • Directed and informed people on where to go. Sept. 2020 to Aug. 2022 Clerk • Lunds & Byerly's (Paid) • Operated register, collected payments, and provided accurate exchange. • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice. • Worked as an Online shopper to help fill demand. • Inspected items for damage and obtained replacements. Sept. 2020 to May 2021 Editor • Summit Ave Review • University of St Thomas (Volunteer) • Worked with peers to read and evaluate submissions with a critical eye. • Made final decision on content for publication. • Created a layout of poetry, prose, and artwork, that was well balanced. • Solicited submissions for review. Education May 2022 , University of St Thomas, MN Bachelor of Arts , Major in English Fall 2025 , St Catherine University, MN Master of Arts, focus in Library Information Science Further Information • I have taken courses in the making and repair of books and paper. • Service - oriented, offers a well - minded approach with excellent customer service abilities. • Won ribbons for vintage dress making and historical clothing at the Minnesota State Fair. • I am a c apable seamstress , both with hand sewing and machine work Skills Paper Making Archival Work Paper Repair Draft Development Book Repair Google Suite Research Writing Customer Service Microsoft Office ArcGIS Teamwork Problem Resolution Photography Traditional Fine Art Skills Documentation