Emily Yardley
CRADLEY HEATH,West Midlands
Summary
Ready to start work immediately.
I understand the importance of an honest attitude, as well as a transparent work environment, as this easily prevents any miscommunications within the team.
Experience in transferring and documenting data, with an emphasis on maintaining dignity and confidentiality whilst maintaining any essential information.
Strong emphasis on ethical and personal boundaries
Open to experimenting new roles and positions, and willing to overcome challenges associated with this.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Voluntary Archives Assistant
Aston University Archives, Aston University
Birmingham, West Midlands
2026.04 - Current
- Translated physical sources into an official database, using Microsoft Excel
- Adhered to correct cataloguing system, only making sensible changes when completely necessary
- Displayed an ability to read handwritten documents, some of which being written in cursive
- Handled documents safely and securely, ensuring to injury to myself or others, and no damage to the document
Voluntary Archive Assistant
Library of Birmingham, Wolfson Centre
Birmingham, West Midlands
2025.10 - 2025.12
- Managed acquisition process of new materials, ensuring organised archives growth.
- Conducted training sessions for new staff, improving work efficiency.
- Ensured legal compliance in record keeping, avoiding penalties or fines.
- Handled sensitive information by adhering to confidentiality protocols, maintaining trustworthiness.
- Worked closely with archivists to ensure proper storage and preservation of items.
- Digitised key documents for easier access and retrieval, increasing productivity.
- Preserved historic documents by employing appropriate conservation techniques.
Voluntary Archive Assistant
Birmingham People's History Archive
Birmingham, West Midlands
2024.10 - 2024.12
- Handled sensitive information by adhering to confidentiality protocols, maintaining trustworthiness.
- Managed acquisition process of new materials, ensuring organised archives growth.
- Digitised key documents for easier access and retrieval, increasing productivity.
- Maintained orderliness in archive room by implementing effective cataloguing system.
- Worked closely with archivists to ensure proper storage and preservation of items.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA History
Aston University
Birmingham 2024.09 -
A-Levels - History/ Psychology/ Sociology
Halesowen College
Halesowen 2022.09 - 2024.06
Skills
- Knowledge of archival standards
- Time efficiency
- Initiative taking
- Attention to Detail
- Communication skills
- Calm under pressure
Timeline
Voluntary Archives Assistant
Aston University Archives, Aston University
2026.04 - Current
Voluntary Archive Assistant
Library of Birmingham, Wolfson Centre
2025.10 - 2025.12
Voluntary Archive Assistant
Birmingham People's History Archive
2024.10 - 2024.12
Bachelor of Arts - BA History
Aston University
2024.09 -
A-Levels - History/ Psychology/ Sociology
Halesowen College
2022.09 - 2024.06