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Walnut Creek, California, United States

Answer reference questions and assist patrons with selecting and locating books and other materials at the information desk. Process, update, or delete library materials to assist with library collection maintenance. Assist other reference staff with planning and presenting programming. Assist with opening and closing the library. Instruct patrons on how to use library materials, including accessing the catalog and other online resources. Develop booklists and offer personalized picks as part of the Reader's Advisory Committee.

Dublin, California, United States

Provide excellent customer service, and assist with creating and maintaining displays for various promotions. Supervise anywhere between 3-15 staff during the day, overseeing breaks and supporting staff in any way needed. Train new booksellers in various tasks, and offer support to ensure a quick acclimation. Support the maintenance of the store by placing work orders for repairs, ordering supplies, and ensuring the store is clean and organized. Open the store in the morning, and close the store in the evening. Close out registers in the evening, balance the safe, and prepare bank deposits. Create and post material for social media accounts. Coordinate with local authors for visits to the store.

Dublin, California, United States

Provide excellent customer service in a high-volume, fast-paced retail environment. Accurately and efficiently handle customers' payments, at the cash register or over the phone, in accordance with proper cash handling and loss prevention procedures. Create and update displays for monthly, seasonal, or special promotions. Ensure shelves and tables are stocked, tidy, and organized for a safe and enjoyable shopping experience. Maintain a basic knowledge of bestseller lists, talented authors, and popular titles to offer relevant recommendations to inquiring customers.

Hayward, Ca

Collaborate with team members to organize and maintain stacks in both the downtown and branch libraries. Locate and correct book shelving errors and prevent replacement costs. Collect, sort, and shelve various library materials accurately according to the Library of Congress classification. Provide excellent customer service by assisting patrons with finding library materials and updating account information. Manage the computer lab while providing technical support, minor software education and security to library patrons. Utilize city vehicles to transport library materials between the downtown and branch libraries.

Richmond, California

Unloaded and sorted incoming materials in preparation for processing. Verified MARC records for processing, importing from Worldcat when necessary and rejecting any items with condition problems or record inconsistencies. Shelved items of varying sizes into high-density storage shelving. Assisted with Shared Print projects as needed as part of various collections management projects. Worked collaboratively with other staff and student workers to maintain various workflows and maximize efficiency.

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

Coordinated recycling for all special events on campus. Managed 1-5 workers during larger events requiring extra recycling staff. Independently set up, maintained, and cleaned up temporary recycling units during special events. Utilized campus vehicles to transport supplies and recycled materials to and from events.

Catalogued two different collections of art at the school using the PastPerfect collections database. Increased knowledge of east asian art and artifacts through independent research. This internship acted as part of my Senior Individualized Project(SIP).

Hayward, Ca

Worked towards updating the museum's emergency procedures. Utilized the D-Plan software to create an evacuation plan. Assisted with supervision over historical properties during commercial filming. Continued cataloguing duties from the previous summer.

Hayward, Ca

Updated records and cataloged new items using the PastPerfect collections database. Increased knowledge of museum objects through independent research. Supported the museum during their transition to a larger space.

Kalamazoo, Mi

Assisted with collecting and sorting all recycling from around campus. Collaborated with other students to manage waste on campus. Worked independently and took initiative for recycling at events on campus.

Master'S Degree, Library And Information Science

Bachelor’S Degree, Art History, Studio Art

Activities and Societies: Envorg, College Choir, K-crew, Classics Club, SHAG(Sexual Heath Awareness Group), Kalamazoo Outdoors Club.

Associate’S Degree, English Language And Literature, General

Study Abroad Program, Art History, Studio Art, Classics, Sociology

The American University of Rome offered me an opportunity to study art and archaeology in person all the while gaining life experience.

High School

Activities and Societies: Sit-N-Knit, Wildcat Welcoming Committee, Junior Classical League, Art and Publicity, Chamber Choir