Lynn Hoke's Resume

LYNN RAMSAY HOKE

ARCHIVIST/HISTORIAN - Episcopal Churchwomen, Diocese of North Carolina (part-time)2007 - Present

  • Processing and arranging documents; maintaining searchable finding aid for collection
  • Researching historical materials for use in articles, exhibits, presentations

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT & LIAISON TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES - The New-York Historical Society, New York, NY2002 - 2003

  • Coordinated the President's schedule, correspondence, speaking engagements, budget monitoring and advisory work
  • Conducted communications and arrangements for 30-member Board of Trustees

ARCHIVIST - Stepping Stones Foundation, Inc., Bedford Hills, NY (part-time)2001 - 2003

  • Organized, catalogued and computerized the extensive collection of manuscripts, correspondence, photos, publications, and memorabilia of Bill & Lois Wilson, co-founders of AA and Al-Anon, at their historic home in Bedford Hills, NY

ARCHIVIST - Grace Episcopal Church in New York, New York, NY (part-time)1997 - 2003

  • Created searchable finding aids and indexes for all collections; accessioning new materials; filling research requests; transcribing minutes; leading site tours

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR DEPLOYMENT & MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT -1995 - 2001
Episcopal Diocese of New York, New York, NY

  • Maintained large volume of correspondence with multiple groups, committees, programs
  • Coordinated arrangements for ordinations, conferences, workshops, and meetings
  • Monitored certification process and background checks for new priests and deacons
  • Edited training materials and coordinated facilitators for Misconduct Awareness Training

ARCHIVIST - Baylor College of Medicine Archives/Oral History Project, Houston, TX1993 - 1995

  • Accessioned, catalogued and created finding aids for initial archival collection
  • Researched and responded to internal/external reference requests
  • Coordinated departmental office

ARCHIVES INTERN - History Office, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Houston, TXSpring 1993

  • Designed a compatible database entry form for indexing oral history interviews
  • Indexed 140 Space Shuttle Program and Center History interviews

CONTRACT RESEARCH HISTORIAN - Private & Governmental Clients, Houston, TX1992 - 1993

  • Researched historical sites using public records on industrial/chemical waste disposal
  • Conducted team survey of area historic structures using library research , deed records; oral history interviews; prepared Historical Context section of survey report

FAMILY PROGRAM COORDINATOR & INTERIM DIRECTOR - Turning Point1988 - 1990
Treatment Center, Northwest Texas Hospital, Amarillo, TX

  • Coordinated family treatment program and public education on chemical dependency
  • Conducted intervention training for families and employers
  • Supervised staff of ten; prepared annual budget; designed out-patient program

PROJECT COORDINATOR - Amarillo College Television, Amarillo, TX1985 - 1987

  • Co-produced 8-hour television documentary for city's centennial
  • Conducted, logged and edited 200+ audio- and videotaped oral history interviews
  • Prepared Companion Guide
  • Organized project archives for deposit at West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX

ADMINISTRATOR - United Way of Boone County, Harrison, AR1979 - 1981

  • Coordinated office communications, publicity, and bookkeeping

INSTRUCTOR - North Arkansas Community College, Harrison, AR1977 - 1978

  • Taught undergraduate American History courses

RESEARCH ASSISTANT - Public Policy Program, Kennedy School of Government,1971 - 1972
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

  • Researched and edited case studies for Political Analysis faculty
  • Analyzed governmental documents and historical studies

VOLUNTEER COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT - Church/Community Organizations1976 - Present


EDUCATION

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITYEnglish & Russia 1964 - 66
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITYB.A. in English (Honors)1966 - 68
HARVARD UNIVERSITY M.A. in Regional Studies - Soviet Union1969 - 71
UNIVERSITY OF TULSAAmerican History - Parriott Scholar1973
AMARILLO COLLEGERadio-TV Production1983 - 85
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTONPublic History Program1992 - 95