April Link

I have a strong foundation in academia with a masters degree in education, as well as ample professional experience, both as a teacher and research assistan. Additionall, I currently work for myself creating unique mini and container gardens (including kokedama and live walls)

Medtronic

North Haven, CT

Project Coordinator

2021-2022

Veterans Administration

Research Coordinator

Brockton, MA 2019-2020

Utilizing existing, internal database as well as researching beyond such provisions to access resources for veterans suffering from PTSD

Incorporating relevant, effective resources discovered from other sources into existing database in order make it more comprehensive

StRaphael Parish School

Substitute Teacher

Medford, MA

2018 to 2019

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Streamlining and facilitating access to said database and resources making the interface more user-friendly

for both employees and patients

• Providing classroom curriculum for grades Pre-K through 8 as needed Promotes a classroom environment that is conducive to students at all levels of learning (including special-

needs and learning disabilities)

Yale University Manuscripts and Archives

Contracted Research Affiliate

2014 to 2020 Assisting international or otherwise remotely located professors and academic professionals locate and

New Haven, CT

access materials in Manuscripts, Special Collections and Archives Performs a full range of complex, non-clinical activities associated with the design, development

implementation, analysis, presentation and publication of research projects Works collaboratively with clients utilizing research methods and practices in order to yield the most

relevant and up-to-date materials

One-To-One Components

East Hartford, CT 2012 to 2015

Instructor

Worked one on one with adult students to equip them with up-to-date skills for returning to the workforce such as interview tips and professional conduct

Assisted students with basic computer skills including typing, basic system foundations, search engines for

job searching and resume building Counseled and provided relevant labor market informationand technology assistance to aid clients in their

employment goals.

Cigna - Archive Department

Contracted Project Manager

Bloomfield, CT

Created the foundations and framework for a digital finding aid database system Along with the computer programs DB/TextWorks, SharePoint Microsoft Excel and Access, utilized

May 2011 to August 2011

appropriated records collections for the purpose of digitizing future collections Oversaw project from start to completion actively managing the data and timelines

Bachelors degree in history from Purdue university graduate in 2005
 

Masters degree in history from Depaul university graduated in 2010