Abigail V. Lorber Email & Phone Number

Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States

• Coordinate countywide outreach to homebound adults, serving over 130 individuals each month, working in conjunction with entire library system, and in communication with community organizations
• Updated reporting systems to enhance accuracy and efficiency

Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States

• Skillfully connect each patron with the resources they seek, including library cards, specific library materials, information on using digital tools, and assistance with checking out items
• Perform varied circulation processes requiring speed, accuracy, and attention to detail

• Provide exemplary customer service to each library patron at the Black Mountain branch and on the phone, including assistance with the use of various library tools, identification of appropriate sources, and providing.
• Pilot successful outreach program with homebound older adults; member of countywide Outreach Committee; participate in community outreach events
• Check materials in and out, take requests for reserve and inter-library loan materials, process items to fulfill hold requests
• Create appealing displays with a variety of themes to draw interest, promote literacy, and increase circulation
• Cultivate trust and rapport with colleagues, patrons, and other community members

Asheville, North Carolina

• Provide extensive support to two executives and entire department, including coordination with IT, facilities, and environmental services
• Oversee cleanup and restructuring of department shared drive and other files
• Maintain confidentiality as board secretary and liaison, preparing minutes, compiling materials, and communicating regarding meetings and special projects
• Database management and reporting
• Cultivate trust and rapport with colleagues, network physicians, practice managers, and other community members

Austin, Texas Area

• Managed calendar for four senior officers, planned domestic and international travel, and oversaw organization and preparation of board materials, including PowerPoint presentations
• Anticipated needs of each leader and adjusted communication and support style to that best suited to each individual, remaining mindful of each person’s privacy, scope of influence, and work style for best results
• Drafted and published flowcharts to build greater organization and efficiencies across all grant processes

Austin, Texas Area

• Managed ever-shifting calendars, complex meeting schedules, databases, agendas, editing of presentation materials and executive correspondence, and governance of administrative files
• Proactively prepared for every executive need: confirmed/reconfirmed appointments, prepped for upcoming meetings, liaised with board of directors, scheduled and facilitated activities for biannual grant flow, prepared.
• Led coordination for special events, including board meetings and retreats; located and booked venues and caterers, gathered AV needs and planned for known issues and any contingencies, wrote/edited/distributed.

Asheville, North Carolina Area

• Oversaw extensive executive assistance for president/CEO and executive director, including calendar management, meeting coordination, phone screening, and email and written correspondence
• Led end-to-end grant cycles, which included grant research, proposal writing, win and management of $1.2M in awards, and donor stewardship; administered donor database and created standards of use for same
• Oversaw office organizational and facility needs; procured supplies and equipment, opened and closed office, reported and tracked cleaning and facility repair needs, and oversaw office systems and policies
• Managed newsletter, website, social media, communications, fundraising materials, and annual report content development, layout, and visual elements
• Maintained high visibility; role-modeled always-available presence and hands-on project management; developed face-to-face relationships with all staff, solved problems, adjusted schedules, listened, encouraged, and.

• Planned and taught social studies, math, language arts, and computer classes
• Member of school-wide curriculum planning team
• Organized grade-level community service projects
• Participated in long range planning for inclusion of students with learning differences
• Mentored and supervised assistant teachers and student teachers

Master Of Library & Information Science - Mlis

Master Of Science (M.S.) In Education, Early Childhood And Elementary Education

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Art History, Asian Concentration

College Year In India Program - Madurai, India