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 UNIVERSITY | English & Russia | 1964 - 66 |
| SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY | B.A. in English (Honors) | 1966 - 68 |
| HARVARD UNIVERSITY | M.A. in Regional Studies - Soviet Union | 1969 - 71 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TULSA | American History - Parriott Scholar | 1973 |
| AMARILLO COLLEGE | Radio-TV Production | 1983 - 85 |
| UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | Public History Program | 1992 - 95 |