professional cv

Education	University of North Texas, Denton, TX Candidate, M.S. Library Science, August 2010 Candidate, Graduate Academic Certificate in Youth Services Candidate, Graduate Academic Certificate in Storytelling Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI Candidate, M.A. History 2001-2004 Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI B.A., cum laude May 2001, History Major
Libraries	Over 6 Years of Library Experience in page, intern & low-level management positions. Youth Services Specialist. Familiar with all elements of Reference Work, Patron Services, Cataloguing, Materials Selection, etc., as well as the day-to-day workings of a library system. Experience as a Central Materials Selector. Coursework pursuant to a Master’s of Library & Information Science degree. Experience in the Conceptualization, Development, Organization & Implementation of a wide variety of Library Programs. Expertise with Electronic Resources and Databases, Library Instruction and Instructional Outreach. Archival and Special Collections Research experience. Conversant with Library 2.0 concepts and applications.
Academics	Over 9 Years of Academic Experience. Post-Graduate work in Library & Information Science, Sociology, Political Science, History and Humanities. Professional Research Experience. Post-Graduate experience as a Research Assistant, Teacher’s Assistant and Instructor of Record. Research including materials in Latin, Spanish & assorted other languages. Experience preparing material for Publication.
Innovation	Experience with Web 2.0 technologies, including the introduction and expansion of such concepts within a Library Setting. Experience with the introduction and implementation of Customer Service ideas, Library Programming ideas, Marketing and Service Expansion ideas – especially in regards to Young Adult services. Experience with the planning, organization and implementation of programs designed to enhance Productivity and Improve Morale. Private Consultant for Public Museum Youth Exhibition.
People	Over 15 Years of Customer Service Experience including service to Teens & Youth, people of Special Needs, and those who speak little to no English. Over 7 Years of Large and Small-Group Leadership in Team-Oriented environments including the planning and implementation of Committees and Group Training Seminars. Coordination of efforts between personnel from different positions & backgrounds. Experience as Liaison, Spokesperson and Employee Representative. Human Resources Experience in Hiring, Training, and Evaluation of employee performance.
Work History	Albuquerque/ Bernalillo County Library System, 2007 – present Information/ Youth Services Paraprofessional (‘M-level’ Management Position) Feyen-Zylstra LLC., Grand Rapids, MI – 2007 Human Resources Manager Feyen-Zylstra LLC., Grand Rapids, MI – 2005-2007 Apprentice Electrician Curious World, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI – 1999-2005 Sales Clerk Grand Rapids Public Museum, Grand Rapids, MI – 2004 Private Consultant/ Exhibition Advisor – Gratia Dei Western Michigan University Dept. of History, Kalamazoo, MI – 2003 Instructor of Record, Hist 145 Western Michigan University Dept. of History, Kalamazoo, MI – 2002-2003 Teacher’s Assistant, Hist 100 & Hist 101 Western Michigan University Dept. of History, Kalamazoo, MI – 2002 Research Assistant; WMU Centennial Oral History Project Grand Rapids Public Museum, Grand Rapids, MI – 2000-2001 Project Intern, Ethnology Re-housing Project Grand Rapids Public Archives, Grand Rapids, MI – 2000 Archival Intern Genesee District Library, Fenton, Fenton, MI – 1994-1997 Library Page