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Courtney Forscht

@courtneyforscht

Detail-focused data entry and records management professional with archival government experience and advanced Microsoft Office skills.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a full-time data entry or records management role where I can accurately import and manage archival records, handle restricted-data review/redaction, and support reliable reporting in a government or mission-driven environment.

I’m a detail-oriented data entry and records management professional with strong experience working in archival government settings. I’m known for being efficient, organized, highly trustworthy, and discreet, with excellent written and interpersonal communication.

In my archival roles, I’ve entered and corrected collection data in designated Excel templates, converted files (including spreadsheets into CSV), and prepared records for upload to government websites. I also review PDFs for classifications and restricted data, and perform redaction in line with contract specifications.

I’m comfortable using archival and document platforms to maintain data quality, including ArchivesSpace, Past Perfect, EMU, DB Textworks, Purifile, and Amazon Workspace. I focus on quality control—correcting and changing archival processing errors, supporting metadata accuracy, and ensuring files are correctly formatted for release.

Alongside records work, I’ve supported financial operations through chargeback dispute research, preparation and analysis of financial statements and Open DM reports, and resolution of aged debit balances. My accounting background includes using tools like QuickBooks, Sage, and AS400, and handling accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and journal entries.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

TM Operations Analyst

Current

D&H Distribution

Mar 2024 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Investigated and researched chargeback disputes and supported resolution by preparing and analyzing financial statements and Open DM reports. Processed credits and PB requests and assisted with collecting aged debit balances.

Chargebacks Financial Statement Analysis Open DM Reporting Accounts Receivable Collections Credit Processing data review Records Management

Current

Data Import Specialist

Current

QualX

Sep 2021 - Present (4 years 9 months)

Entered archival collection data into Excel spreadsheets, corrected archival processing errors, and converted/imported files for upload to a government website. Reviewed PDFs to identify classifications and restricted data that could not be released to the public.

Data Imports Excel Data Quality Control Restricted Data Handling

Safeguarding Analyst

QualX

Oct 2020 - Sep 2021 (11 months)

Reviewed and redacted government documents according to contract specifications to support compliant handling of sensitive information. Assisted with quality control and preparation of materials for downstream use.

Redactions Data Classification Quality Control

Digital Support Specialist

QualX

Nov 2019 - Oct 2020 (11 months)

Entered archival collection data into Excel spreadsheet templates, corrected processing errors, and converted/imported files for government website upload. Supported processing and quality control as needed.

Excel Sheets Data Conversion Government Website Uploads Quality Control Records Processing

Metadata Specialist

QualX

Jan 2019 - Nov 2019 (10 months)

Entered archival collection data into Excel sheet templates and converted spreadsheets into CSV files for review and upload to a government website. Assisted with preparation of datasets to support accurate releases.

Excel CSV Data Preparation data review

Kids Club Counselor

YMCA

Oct 2017 - Jan 2019 (1 year 3 months)

Supervised elementary school children before school and maintained a safe, productive environment. Supported homework and helped keep routines organized until parent pick-up.

Child Supervision Scheduling Support Homework Support Documentation Team Coordination Time Management

Office Manager

Historical Society of Dauphin County

Aug 2017 - Jan 2019 (1 year 5 months)

Managed front-office operations by answering phones, assisting customers, and maintaining a membership database. Handled check deposits and bill payments, scheduled events and rentals, ordered supplies, and documented board meeting notes.

Office Administration Check Deposits Scheduling Inventory Management Customer Support

After School Assistant

Harrisburg Academy

Aug 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 4 months)

Monitored students after school until parent pick-up and created activities to maintain a safe environment. Assisted students with homework and supported daily routines.

After School Supervision Monitoring Homework Support Student Support Time Management Documentation Communication

Docent / Tour Guide

Fort Hunter Mansion

Apr 2016 - Aug 2017 (1 year 4 months)

Provided tours of the Fort Hunter Mansion and supported educational programming during school field trips. Delivered Native American class instruction and assisted with visitor engagement.

Tour Guiding Public Speaking Educational Programming Documentation Customer Service Scheduling coordination

Archives Assistant

Hershey Community Archives

Mar 2016 - Aug 2017 (1 year 5 months)

Assisted with organizing and assessing archival collections and prepared records and documents for researchers. Handled and organized objects carefully under archivist requests.

Research Support document preparation Object Handling

General Ledger Accountant

Surface Preparation Technologies, LLC

Feb 2015 - Jul 2015 (5 months)

Managed accounts payable by generating checks, creating and sending invoices, and posting journal entries. Monitored credit card transactions and supported accounts payable/receivable communications.

Accounts Payable Invoice Processing Journal Entries Accounts Receivable Accounting Administration

Staff Accountant

Aegis Security Insurance Company

Aug 2013 - Jan 2015 (1 year 5 months)

Performed general accounting duties including expense report monitoring, accounts payable/receivable administration, and banking services. Completed daily deposits, monthly reconciliations, posted general journal entries, and supported tax return and internal financial reporting.

General Accounting Expense Reporting Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Bank Reconciliation Journal Entries Tax Reporting Financial Reporting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Penn State Harrisburg

Master’s Degree in American Studies, American Studies

Grade: GPA: 3.9

Activities and societies: Member of the Penn State Honor Society.

Earned a Master’s degree in American Studies from Penn State Harrisburg (completed December 2017, GPA 3.9).

Penn State Harrisburg

Graduate Certificate, Museum Practice and Public Heritage

Completed a Graduate Certificate focused on Museum Practice and Public Heritage at Penn State Harrisburg (completed December 2017).

Bridgewater College

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Business Administration

Grade: GPA: 3.316

Activities and societies: Concentrations: Accounting and Spanish. Dean’s List honoree; recipient of McKinney Ace Scholarship; accepted into the Leadership Institute of the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA).

Earned a B.A. in Business Administration from Bridgewater College (completed May 2013, GPA 3.316).

Hershey High School

Advanced Diploma

Activities and societies: Named to “Who’s Who Among American High School Students”; Cross Country Team; established the student store; community service with the Historical Society of Dauphin County.

Completed an Advanced Diploma at Hershey High School (June 2009).