Ashley Bressingham Email & Phone Number

White Plains, Ny, Us

New Rochelle, New York

• Assists in the operations of the Children’s Room at the Main Library, including managing staff, budgets (collection, programming, supply), timesheets & being the primary person to create daily and weekly schedules• Assists patrons at the Information Desk in their inquiries and readers’ advisory requests and ensures the library is a welcoming place• Assists with collection maintenance projects, including weeding and shifting materials• Attends the monthly Westchester Library System Youth Services Check-In to collaborate with nearby youth services colleagues and discuss past, present and future programming ideas• Communicates consistently with Department Head, Children’s Room staff, and when appropriate, Library Director regarding issues related to the Children’s Room• Coordinates with other NRPL Departments when necessary• Creates and maintains displays• Creates booklists for newsletters and social media• Ensures the Children’s areas are neat and clean throughout the day• Looks for items on the holds list and other maintenance reports• Looks for ways to connect with middle grade students through programs and outreach• Oversees the Homework Help program and works with the Monroe College work study department to coordinate K-5 tutoring program led by Monroe College students• Plans and implements programs and special events targeted towards children ages 0-12 as well as their parents/caregivers and reports programming statistics to appropriate NRPL Departments• Started and maintains Department birthday celebrations for each staff member• Works with community partners and performers to develop programs and library visits• Writes and edits communications related to the Children’s Department’s events and activities

White Plains, Ny

• Develops, maintains, and promotes the children’s collection in the branch• Focuses on conducting early literacy programs for the youngest patrons and their families • Leads classes and workshops• Maintains the attractive appearance of the children’s area through appropriate displays• Provides reference and reader’s advisory services to children and adults• Plans and conducts programs for children birth to age twelve and their parents, educators, and caregivers

• Acted as an advocate for children and their educational and social needs within the library • Engaged in work with childcare centers, schools, and other local agencies that work with children• Developed, maintained, and promoted the children's collection in the branch• Maintained the attractive appearance of the children’s area through appropriate displays• Planned, conducted, scheduled, and evaluated age-appropriate programs and class visits for children birth to age twelve and their parents, educators, and caregivers• Provided reference and reader’s advisory services for all age groups utilizing print and electronic resources• Visited schools, neighborhood organizations, community meetings and participated in community affairs to promote Brooklyn Public Library’s services, collections, and programs• Was the primary mentor for two teen interns as part of Brooklyn Public Library’s Librarians of Tomorrow program, which included managing the teens by coordinating schedules and developing tasks for them to complete

Lawrence, Ny

• Assisted patrons in the operation of computer technology, electronic databases, and Internet access• Booked outside facilitators for programs • Developed and conducted storytimes for children from birth to three years of age • Created advertisements of upcoming children’s programs in the form of flyers and a monthly calendar• Gave assistance to patrons of all ages with reference and reader’s advisory needs • Helped in arranging department statistics for the annual report to the state • Organized and ran programs for tweens in sixth through eighth grade • Provided collection development of children’s books and DVDs in terms of ordering, replacements, and weeding • Supported all library departments by covering the reader’s advisory desk as well as the reference desk

Hempstead, Ny

• Answered information questions within the library as well as by telephone• Assisted in providing interlibrary loan services• Helped and instructed patrons in using library equipment and services• Provided reference and reader's advisory guidance

Mineola, Ny

• Cataloged and organized library collection materials as well as modified item records using Sierra system• Constructed book displays related to regularly changing themes • Created content and managed the Mineola Memorial Library Teen Zone Instagram and Twitter• Developed and ran programs for teens in fifth through twelfth grade • Generated flyers advertising teen programs as well as recommended reading• Reader’s advisory for teens and their caregivers • Reference assistance for teens working on homework and other projects

Mineola, Ny

• Assisted librarians with locating library collection materials and preparing displays • Helped librarians coordinate and plan programs for teens • Shelved and organized library collection materials • Used computer hardware and software to access information and helped patrons locate library collection materials

Garden City, Ny

• Answered telephone and routed calls as necessary• Carried out circulation desk duties using SAM and Sierra systems • Checked materials in and out• Collected fines • Issued new patron cards and updated records• Notified patrons about reserved materials• Performed basic reference work or referred questions to a librarian • Renewed and reserved library collection materials

New York, Ny

• Arranged sales kits and presentations for wholesale and distributor sales meetings• Assisted with foreign rights and special sales transactions and account management• Communicated with associations and bookstores to ensure that authors had books and flyers at their events• Created monthly new title sales kits • Handled mailings of translated editions • Managed content data and account data in company systems • Performed other duties as required and necessary to help the marketing and sales departments • Prepared buy recommendations specific for key accounts • Responded to permissions requests for both books and journals • Reviewed and responded to the Springer Publishing Company sales email inbox • Supervised the process of creating back cover copy, covers, and website copy between freelance copywriters and designers to the editorial and production departments• Worked with foreign sales to deliver new title information and cover images

New York, Ny

• Volunteered to read and review two upcoming young adult books each month for online publication

Carle Place, Ny

• Assisted customers to locate products and processed cash and credit card transactions • Maintained neat appearance of store front• Worked at customer service answering phone calls and helped customers to track their orders

Garden City, Ny

• Assisted librarians with program management • Helped librarians with storytime planning and readings • Shelved and organized library collection materials• Used computer hardware and software to access information and helped patrons locate library collection materials

Brooklyn, Ny

• Posted links on Facebook and Twitter directing consumers to the Zing blog website • Researched various social media outlets • Worked on spreadsheets organizing clients• Wrote and edited blog articles to get consumers interested in Zing products

Pace University'S Pleasantville Campus

• Communicated with the Art, Poetry, and Prose Editors to keep informed about their weekly meetings• Corresponded with publication company to meet deadlines for magazine• Delegated a various array of tasks to members• Edited and proofread content for the magazine• Managed distribution of magazine• Planned various events such as literary readings, publication launches, and writing workshops• Ran the magazine's weekly meeting along with the Assistant Managing Editor and Faculty Advisor• Reported directly to the Faculty Advisor and met regularly to discuss the magazine's progress • Selected artwork, poetry, and prose pieces for final publication• Wrote the agenda for the magazine's weekly meeting

Pace University'S Pleasantville Campus

• Communicated with the Art, Poetry, and Prose Editors to keep informed about their weekly meetings• Helped edit and proofread content for the magazine• Helped the Managing Editor with distribution of magazine and delegated tasks to members• Selected artwork, poetry, and prose pieces for final publication• Planned various events such as literary readings, publication launches, and writing workshops

Garden City, Ny

• Answered phone calls and helped constituents to solve their issues • Completed administrative tasks such as copying, faxing, filing, and typing• Monitored local events to keep the Senator involved within the community

Pace University'S Pleasantville Campus

• Edited and proofread content for the magazine• Helped the prose editorial team select pieces for final publication• Participated in weekly prose editorial team meetings• Reported to the Prose Editor with prose content suggestions

Pace University'S Pleasantville Campus

• Managed distribution of the paper around the Pleasantville and Briarcliff Manor campuses• Participated in weekly meetings to discuss upcoming article ideas• Wrote and edited articles for final publication

Master Of Library Science (Mls), Certificate In Children'S And Young Adult Services In The Public Library

Activities and Societies: President of QC LISSA: Queens College Graduate School of Library and Information Studies Student Association.

Education record

I've pursued a few courses at the New York University School of Professional Studies that have to do with marketing and publicity.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English And Communications

Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honour Society, Lambda Sigma National Honor Society, Pforzheimer Honors College, Sigma.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Garden City High School Masquers, Inkspots Literary Magazine