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Virginia Beach, Va, Us

Princess Anne Area Library

Serve as the manager of a library branch; leading and managing the general and routine day-to-day operation and staff, including ultimate responsibility for sufficient and effective public service. Submit detailed reports to library and city administration to communicate data, resource needs and requested reports. Lead the development of policies and procedures, including the initiation, funding and evaluation of new and unique services. Manage and oversee supervisors carrying out responsibility in accordance with policies, procedures, and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training, planning, assigning and managing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Provide feedback, coaching, and counseling regarding job performance to direct reports. Ensure compliance with City policies and procedures, Library policies and procedures, city safety guidelines and Administrative Directives. Create and maintain a comfortable, safe, and attractive library facility and collaborative working space for staff and customers. Guide library renovation decisions to manage budgetary constraints in a capital improvement project. Research and analyze a variety of information to create a budget that supports adequate funding for library operations and direct expenditure of funds to ensure resources are used effectively. Collaborate with community, city, and regional partners to identify opportunities for services and programs. Research, propose, and develop strategies for programming, outreach and services to meet needs of library users with an eye toward industry best practice and new initiative creation. Serve communities with complex needs including educational, socio-economic, housing and other needs of underserved communities and provide additional resources and support through outreach and programs tailored to meet the specific needs of residents within library service area.

In a team oriented and collaborative environment, coordinates with the various library agencies to ensure adult programs (ages 18 and above) are designed and presented that meet the information and recreational needs of the community and are aligned with the VBPL and City strategic initiatives. Develop and strengthen partnerships both internally and externally, in support of adult programming. Works with the Youth and Family Services Manager to ensure seamless collaboration. Works with VBPL Marketing unit to ensure consistent branding of adult programming and that public relations deadlines are met. Work with the Development Coordinator and Finance unit on grant development, grant administration, grant management and other budgetary issues. Work in coordination with Technology Services department on technology initiatives, product selection, training, and implementation. Learn, understand, and incorporate emerging trends in adult services and programs to predict the direction of change and design responsive library services and programs; lead the library department in understanding and implementing new models for library services and programs; coordinate the implementation of service and program model changes in the department in order to enhance library services and programs for staff and customers.Provides advanced information services to library customers through reference interviews, research, reader's advisory, resources and bibliographic instruction which require a broad knowledge of print, non-print, and electronic resources; promotes the library's collection and services through programs and other activities. Uses appropriate oral and written communication skills with internal and external customers; exercises independent judgment skills and advanced problem solving and negotiation skills; participates on City and department teams.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Coordinates an overall service plan for older adults and persons with disabilities. Develops, plans, promotes, administers, and evaluates the operation of a sub-regional library for the blind. Works in a team oriented and collaborative environment. Through extensive outreach, promotes and markets services to senior citizens and persons with disabilities to families, care-givers, officials, and partner agencies. Establishes service plans for respite care facilities. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with library employees, volunteers and customers.Knowledge of relevant technology and training, adaptive and emerging technologies. Utilizes Knowledge of resources for persons with disabilities and older adults. Skill with reference interviews, knowledge of electronic resources and reader's advisory and specialized technology. Skilled with training. Make dynamic presentations and work in collaboration and in teams.

Virginia

Provide advanced information services to library customers. Skilled in reference interviews, research, reader's advisory, resources and bibliographic instruction requiring a broad knowledge of available resources. Function as a facility manager and supervisor of staff, volunteers and library operations.Utilize knowledge of supervisory techniques and staff development practices; often involving the negotiation of mutually agreeable resolutions- managing multiple priorities and personalities. Manage staff training and development as well as issues involving disciplinary action. Lead staff training in technology initiatives and adaptions to improve library work flow and process. Promote the library's collection, databases and services through programs and other activities including collection maintenance practices, merchandising and marketing. Provide and assist in program preparation and provision, including-story times, children's programs, teen programs, and adult programs. Assist the librarian and management team in workflow analysis and restructuring for maximum efficiency. Handle tour, inreach and outreach scheduling and coordination with outside agencies. Manage adopt-a-shelf volunteer program including training, maintenance, organization and recognition. Review and approve time sheets and payroll documents in timely manner. Utilize a strong set of teamwork and interpersonal skills on a daily basis. Maintain and incorporate city and library organizational values into daily work practice. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, integrated library systems, and windows systems.

Goose Creek, Sc

Helping to build a library branch, within the new Joint Base and Naval weapons station merge. Supervised day to day operations of the Weapon Station library branch including supervision of 6 employees on a military installation, function as acting director of library system in the absence of library director. Maintain database usability for customers. Update library website and information. Assist customers with all their library and information needs. Improve statistical usage of materials in all areas. Design and innovate within existing facility to bring new life to the collection. Invigorate usage within community through web 2.0 technologies, library brand development.Provided comprehensive reference, research, advisory, evaluative and instructional services; authored digital research guides, electronic tutorials, digital workbooks and other instructional aids. Maintained in depth collection development for two library branches, including management of multiple book leasing plans. Provided instruction in research techniques to staff and students through use of library resources; databases and digital resources. Provided and maintained a number of bibliographical reference sources for commonly used items. Assisted with procurement and processing of new materials to ensure availability to patrons. Functioned as administrator of Summer Reading Program using Evanced Software. Expanded on ILA summer reading programs including, 'Midsummer Knights Read' and 'Reading is So Delicious' to provide comprehensive well rounded program for all ages. Provided weekly story times using Every Child Ready to Read Principles.

Minot Air Force Base Library

Responsible for all technical service operations. Assisted in the training of new library aides and technicians on technical service tasks. Independently performed acquisition duties through established procedures for government purchasing and procurement. Purchaser for 50 government offices. Prepared, verified, and procesed all procurement purchase requests in accordance with Air Force Library and Information System procurement guidelines, regulations, general library philosophies, and funds procedures. Collected bibliographic data for ordering library materials. Used established procedures to renew subscriptions. Monitored receipt of all items purchased and routinely follow up on outstanding orders. Managed library material acquisition and external office purchase authorization. Interlibrary Loan manager. Handled reports purchasing and delivery discrepancies. Collection development for children, juvenile, young adult, non-fiction and reference collections. Managed book leasing programs. Recommended titles for inclusion in various areas of the collection. Using established procedures, prepared library materials in a variety of formats for use by library customers. Assisted with annual inventory of library customers. Created new library programs including an anime club and family game night with minimal funding. Encouraged community outreach and improved community relations. Piloted the library social networks creation and maintenance following air force web 2.0 and social networking standard operating procedures. Performed routine clerical tasks. Assisted at the circulation desk as needed.

Minot Air Force Base Library

Handled patron registration and circulation desk responsibilities including cash handling and money management. Maintained scheduled shelf reading program for collection maintenance. Shelved, straightened and cleaned library daily. Assisted with story time and crafts provision and preparation. Created program ideas for monthly Saturday children's program with measured success. Aided in reference services, tutoring, database and information retrieval training, faxing, scanning and copier services.

Provided exemplary customer service in coffee, tea and fruit based beverage production. Opened and closed cash register, handled deposits, hired and trained new employees, handled public safety inspections- with a 100% pass rate, managed inventory, product orders, and maintained a clean and orderly work space. Examined work station organization to improve workflow and beverage provision to customers for improved output ratios resulting in improved service.

Ramstein, Germany

Enter purchases into cash register to calculate total purchase price. Accept cash, checks, or bankcards for payment; completes check and bankcard transactions according to established procedure. Count money, gives change and issues receipt for funds received. Calculate discounts or references; requests customer identification for certain discounts and receipts as required. Maintain sufficient amounts of change in cash drawer. Balance cash drawer and receipts; documents discrepancies. Train new cashiers. Assist customers in locating specific items. Keep register area neat and stocked with necessary supplies. Assist in other areas of store, such as clean-up, shelf-stocking, or keeping merchandise displayed in an orderly manner.

Vogelweh Afb, Germany

Provided daily classroom support to teachers, handling duties assigned to a paraprofessional in the classroom.Interacted with children and adults to provide information and instruction, as assigned.Assisted teachers in meeting physical, psychological, nutritional, and cognitive needs.Prepared and served nutritious meals to day care participants and served two snacks a day.Supervised structured play during break times.Planned learning center concept lessons to support Montessori approach.

1832 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach, Va

Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the culture, values and mission of Starbucks.Maintains a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating to standard and to set a positive example for the shift team.Anticipates customer and store needs by constantly evaluating environment and customers for cues.Assists with new partner training by positively reinforcing successful performance and giving respectful and encouraging coaching as needed.Contributes to positive team environment by recognizing alarms or changes in partner morale and performance and communicating them to the store manager.Delivers legendary customer service to all customers by acting with a customer comes first attitude and connecting with the customer. Discovers and responds to customer needs.Follows Starbucks operational policies and procedures, including those for cash handling and safety and security, to ensure the safety of all partners during each shift. Maintains a clean and organized workspace so that partners can locate resources and product as needed.Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.Provides quality beverages, whole bean, and food products consistently for all customers by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards. Follows health, safety and sanitation guidelines for all products.Recognizes and reinforces individual and team accomplishments by using existing organizational methods.

Giant Square, Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, Va 23455

Promoted from cashier to floral department. Assisted with FTD floral orders for a variety of customer occasions. Offered on the spot arranging and floral sales from floral case. Assisted with corsage and boutonnière creation during busy wedding, prom, and homecoming seasons. Assisted with bakery closing/night procedures. Including after hours writing on cold case cakes. Fresh French bread baking every hour to maintain hot bread from 4-7. Assisted with end of day clean-up. Swept and mopped bakery maintain high levels of sanitation and cleanliness.

Giant Square, Independence Blvd, Va Beach

Worked as a cashier in grocery store. Followed 24 platinum principles of customer service. Maintained hometown store. Experience through positive friendly cashiering. Required to Memorize top 20 produce/bulk codes for efficiency in cashiering. Maintained 20+ items per minute in transactions. Assisted with bagging and loading groceries for customers. Fronted and stocked my register area and maintained clean work space

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