Savannah Simon
Fredericton,NB
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record in historical research and project coordination, notably with St. Thomas University and the Fergusson Foundation. Exceptional in document transcription and historical analysis, complemented by natural leadership abilities. Excelled in client satisfaction and program implementation, demonstrating a professional attitude and self-motivation towards achieving goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
St. Thomas University
01.2025 - Current
- Enter research already extracted from archived records and corresponding records into a database.
- Transcribe records obtained from the federal and provincial archives and ensuring they match with database entries.
- Mine transcribed records for additional information regarding subject of research.
- Keep record of daily work, prepare occasional reports, and meet with the team for presentations and updates.
Project Coordinator
Fergusson Fonudation
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Launched an Indigenous & Allied Women Leaders Empowerment Circle by assisting in the design and creation of the logo and name.
- Maintained communication with committee members by facilitating weekly meetings, updating members on project developments, and recording minutes.
- Created and managed the social media platform.
- Played an active role in brainstorming during meetings to generate ideas that could potentially be incorporated into existing/new projects.
Independent Rearch Contract
RFrancis Law
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Located and retrieved archival documents that were expected to be at the New Brunswick Provincial Archives and obtained a copy of each document and provided said copy to the client.
- Communicated professionally with client when required to seek direction or discuss research issues.
- Maintained confidentiality regarding information and content of research while providing services to the client.
- Handled fragile archival documents and operated microfilm and reels.
Summer Student Lands Researcher
Natoaganeg First Nation
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Gathered and organized information in a research log.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to identify gaps in knowledge and performed quantitative research with the literature to identify trends and patterns relevant to research objectives.
- Synthesized large volumes of information, identifying key trends and patterns relevant to research objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Honours in History
St. Thomas University
Fredericton, NB07-2025
High School Diploma -
Miramichi Valley High School
Miramichi, NB01-2021
Skills
Historical research; ability to locate relevant source material and perform historical analysis
- Document transcription; ability to transcribe historical documents
- Able to learn new skills quickly and work with minimal supervision
- Natural leadership; ability to plan , lead, and implement programs
- Professional attitude towards client research and client satisfaction
- Self motivated; ability to set effective priorities and achieve goals
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Research Assistant
St. Thomas University
01.2025 - Current
Project Coordinator
Fergusson Fonudation
05.2024 - 10.2024
Independent Rearch Contract
RFrancis Law
01.2024 - 03.2024
Summer Student Lands Researcher
Natoaganeg First Nation
05.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Honours in History
St. Thomas University
High School Diploma -
Miramichi Valley High School
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