C U R R I C U L U M V I T A E / R E S U M É
ROBERT BREWTON RYALS
rryals@admin.fsu.edu
1112 March Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32311
850.656.3276
850.644.9217
Education:
Florida State University
- Master of Arts – Historical Administration and Public History/Museum Studies - (2006)
- Certificate in Museum Studies – (2005)
- Master of Sciences - Library and Information Studies – (1998)
- Bachelor of Arts - History – (1994)
Continuing Education:
Conferences:
- American Association of Museums Conference, “A Centennial of Ideas”, (2006)
- Society of American Archivists Conference, “Think Big!” (2007)
Workshops:
- “De-Mystifying Mold”, (SOLINET - 2006)
- “Understanding Archives: An Introduction to Principles and Practices”, (Society of American Archivists - 2007)
- “Cataloguing for Non-Cataloguers” (PLAN/SOLINET - 2008)
- “Caring for Originals During Scanning Projects” (PLAN/SOLINET - 2008)
- “Digital Photo Collections” (PLAN/SOLINET - 2008)
- “Digital Preservation of Photographs” (PLAN/SOLINET - 2008)
- “Metadata for Digitization and Preservation” (PLAN/SOLINET - 2008)
- “Understanding Digital Photographs” (PLAN/SOLINET - 2008)
- “Fundamentals of Book Repair” (SOLINET - 2008)
Professional Experience:
Claude Pepper Center
636 W. Call Street
Tallahassee, FL 32306
Curator
03/10/06 – present
- Hired on 03/11/05 as Coordinator of Computer Applications and promoted to Curator on 03/10/06.
- Responsible for the overall operations of the Pepper Library and Museum. Areas of responsibility include collections management, research and reference consultations, preservation and environmental monitoring, library website management, public and on-campus outreach initiatives, security, and maintenance.
- Curated thematic art exhibitions in the Pepper Library.
- Conducted behind the scenes tours and presentations for museum management and public history classes.
- Served as an information management consultant (metadata specialist) for a digital preservation project awarded by the IMLS to the Claude Pepper Foundation (project sponsor).
- Served as the lead project manager for the archival arrangement, description, and digitization of the Governor Reubin Askew Collection.
- Hired, trained, and supervised workers on assigned tasks and duties as assigned.
- Developed and implemented an environmental monitoring system for the Claude Pepper Library and Museum.
- Implemented the following projects:
- Installation of the Courage and Labor and Faith in Action exhibits in the Pepper Museum
- Courage and Labor Multi-media Kiosk Exhibit Project
- Library and Museum Lighting Upgrade Project ($75,000 project)
- Pepper Center Network Domain Installation Project
- Pepper Library Web Server Migration Project
- Pepper Collection Artifact Metadata Migration Project
- Pepper Collection Photograph Metadata Migration Project
- Pepper Collection Photograph Series Digitization Project
- Askew Collection Online Item-Level Database Project
- Pepper Library Teacher’s Resource DVD Project
- Identified needs and submitted recommendations for the long-term preservation, collections management, and security needs for the Pepper Collection.
- Responsible for the conceptualization and re-design of Claude Pepper Center website (2006)
- Responsible for the conceptualization, research, and design of online web exhibits (2006).
Mission San Luis
2020 W. Mission Road
Tallahassee, FL 32304
OPS Office Assistant
August 2004 – April 2005
- Performed data entry operations for an in-house artifact specimen database.
- Participated in living history camp and living history education outreach programs and assisted with special events.
- Designed an online virtual tour of museum and grounds at Mission San Luis as a student project while completing work on the master’s degree. (http://dhr.dos.state.fl.us/bar/san_luis/vr_tour/VR_Tour_Website_Working/)
Claude Pepper Center
636 W. Call Street
Tallahassee, FL 32306
Coordinator of Computer Applications
September 2003 – March 2004
- Managed the POLARIS (Pepper OnLine Archival Retrieval Information System) web server and database.
- Hired, trained, and supervised POLARIS project employees.
- Coordinated data integrity and backup procedures for POLARIS.
- Responsible for indexing and document selection for the POLARIS project.
- Developed online web exhibits for Pepper Foundation and Pepper Library websites.
- Participated in publicity and public outreach projects.
- Authored and published announcements for the Pepper Foundation website.
- Researched and developed oral histories of Pepper family members and incorporated them into an online web exhibit entitled “Claude Pepper as a Father Figure”
- Provided computer technical support to Pepper Center staff.
- Served as a backup media specialist for the Broad auditorium.
- Performed research requests and consultations for library patrons.
- Assisted with Pepper Center and Pepper Foundation projects, Web-related projects, and technical support.
Florida State University
Department of History
401 Bellamy Building
Tallahassee, FL 32306
Webmaster
August 2001 – September 2003
- Coordinated the re-development of the FSU Department of History website.
- Re-designed the Wallace Reichelt Oral History Program website.
- Executive Producer of the Guadalajara Census Project CD-ROM project.
- Provided technical support to department chair on an on-call basis.
- Maintained all Department of History affiliated websites.
Florida Supreme Court
Office of the State Courts
Supreme Court Building
Tallahassee, FL 32307
User Support Analyst
February 1999 – March 2001
- Developed first level technical support files for desktop and server applications and procedures.
- Assisted with Novell NetWare/GroupWise upgrades.
- Experienced troubleshooting and diagnosing LAN network-related issues.
- Managed 100+ network/e-mail accounts in a Novell NetWare/GroupWise environment on a fast Ethernet 100Mbps LAN.
- Experienced utilizing specialized network applications such as Novell Z.E.N. works
- Experienced troubleshooting/diagnosing Windows NT workstation issues.
- Responsible for daily and monthly file server backup/restore procedures.
- Experienced in delivering quick and responsive telephone support for end-user questions and technical support needs.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills between technical support and end user groups.
- Experienced in software and hardware purchasing.
Tallahassee Community College
Division of History and Social Sciences
444 Appleyard Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32304
Web Design Consultant and Computer Support
August 1997 – April 1998
- Conducted systems analysis for Social Sciences Division. Recommendations were used for a major $60,000 computer workstation upgrade.
- Provided daily microcomputer technical assistance/support and software upgrades for the Social Sciences Division.
- Provided web management consultation for the planning and development of a web-based information delivery system.
- Created and designed Tallahassee Community College Social Science Division website (1997).
- Designed web-based technical assistance reference library for Social Science Division.
- Trained Social Science division faculty in webpage design /development.
- Tracked, categorized, and analyzed college webpage e-mail inquiries and fulfilled various information requests/needs.
- Spearheaded development of a web-based administrative contact page.
- Served as liaison between Social Science Division and college web management team.
Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
126 E. Orange Avenue
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Publicist
March 1996 – August 1997
- Assisted the Director of Public Relations with coordinating yearly media communications goals set by the DBACVB Executive Director and the Halifax Area Advertising Authority.
- Wrote and edited press releases about Daytona Beach area special events and distributing them to targeted local, state, regional, national, and international media sources.
- Assisted Director of Public Relations with coordinating writing/photographic needs for DBACVB monthly newsletter.
- Coordinated a $20,000 computer hardware/software workstation network upgrade.
- Provided technical support for DBACVB employees during Windows ’95 software upgrade.
- Designed the Official 1997 Biketoberfest website for the DBACVB.
- Designed DBACVB Accommodations and Travel Writers sections for the DBACVB website.
- Served as liaison to external web development contractors for DBACVB Internet presence and hosting
McClatchy Newspapers (Florida Legislative Reporters, Inc.)
Tallahassee, FL
Legislative Reporter
1994 – 1995
- Attended press conferences and meetings held by the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Florida, and the Florida Cabinet.
- Attended press conferences, committee meetings, and debates held within the House and Senate chambers during legislative sessions. Tracked, summarized, and analyzed committee and floor actions
- Wrote daily summaries and stories for online legislative bill tracking service
United States Navy
Charleston, SC
Seaman
1990 – 1991
- Served as seaman in the United States Navy aboard the USS MOUNT BAKER (AE-34) stationed in Charleston, South Carolina. Served as Deck Department Yeoman, an administrative assistant position.
Professional Academic Teaching Experience:
Tallahassee Community College
444 Appleyard Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32304
Adjunct Instructor (2000, 2003)
AMH 2010 - History of the United States I
CGS 1000 – Introduction to Data Processing
Web Design Instructor (1998)
Conducted HTML Basics/Website Development & Management training for TCC library staff and faculty
Supplemental Instructor – Supplemental Instruction Program (1988, 1992)
EUH 1000 and EUH 1001
Notetaker and Reader (1992)
Community Service and Public Outreach:
Community Organizations
- Community Classroom Consortium (Treasurer – 2008)
Speaking Engagements
January 2005 – “An Overview of Mission San Luis”
April 2001 – “San Luis in the Historical Context”
National Huguenot Society – Ft. Caroline Chapter, Jacksonville, FL
September 2001 - “Jacques Fontaine: A Huguenot’s Tale of Survival ”
September 2002 - "The Historical Contributions of John Fontaine to Colonial America"
Academic Honors, Scholarship, & Service
- Recipient – National Huguenot Society Scholarship, 2004
- Recipient - Allen Parker Scholarship, Florida Huguenot Society, 2004
- President, FSU Chapter of the American Society for Information Science, 1998
- Recipient - Martha S. Kaufman Scholarship, 1998
- Golden Key National Honor Society, 1994
- Phi Theta Kappa, 1988
- President’s List, 1987
- Dean’s List,1988
- President, College Republicans, Tallahassee Community College, 1987
- Student Newspaper Features & Opinion Editor, 1988
- Student Government, 1988
Professional References:
Dr. William Kerr
Claude Pepper Center
Florida State University
wkerr@mailer.fsu.edu
850.645.7391
Ms. Karin Stanford
Museum Program Supervisor
Mission San Luis
Florida Department of State
kstanford@dos.state.fl.us
850.487.1846
Dr. Neil Jumonville
Department of History
Florida State University
njumonville@fsu.edu
850.644.9517
Dr. Bonnie McEwan
Executive Director
Mission San Luis
Florida Department of State
bmcewan@dos.state.fl.us
850.487.1791
Ms. Lisa Goodner
Office of the State Courts Administrator
Office of the State Courts
osca@flcourts.org
850.922.5081