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Currently working at Computer Commons/General Information Services, providing computer assistance for library patrons. Providing one-on-one computer instruction. Troubleshooting printer and scanner issues.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Promotes library programs, services and exhibits. Assists library patrons with internet research and facility resources. Conducts library outreach as well as planning library programming for teens. Develops and administers library programs and services such as early literacy story times, book clubs, and community events. Conducts library orientation and bibliographic instruction through the use of printed materials and electronic resources. Assists at the circulation desk as needed. My tie-dye demo via CPL @ STEAMFeast at Grand North High School was very well received by teens and families.

Library to Classroom Librarian. Currently developing library programs for youth in custody. Updating library collection and building a collection development policy. Facilitating Young Adult Book Club. Developing library circulation procedures. Conducting library instruction sessions. Collaborated with Liberation Library for Youth Newsletter. PREA/DCFS Mandated reporter. Collaborating with teachers for library instruction sessions (blended learning). Successfully completed Restorative Practices Training-June 2019. Successfully facilitated the Holiday Book giveaway for youth. Created the Black History month annual contest. Trauma-Informed Care Committee. Co-Taught After-School Program (Poetry)

Greater Chicago Area

Served as the librarian-in-charge evening and weekend hours. Provided reference support via chat/IM and in person consultations. Supervised and training student-aid workers and address escalated patron concerns. Retrieving and processing requested materials for inter-library loans. Maintain and updated circulation procedures for books, materials and student records. Conduct inventory check on lost or damaged library materials.

Oak Park, Il

Issued and created library cards to new patrons. Provided reference assistance utilizing print resources and online databases. Collaborated with OPPL's Marketing Department on outreach projects utilizing photography and social media(i.e. Oak Park's Day at the Village and Summer Reading Program). Provided Photography for library's special events. Assisted patrons on working with their E-readers and mobile devices.

Chicago, Ll

Reference Librarian Internship at Murray- Green Library. Worked collection development and library reference support using instant messaging & chat. Co-taught instruction sessions for ENG 102 and Writing for Social Justice courses. Collaborated with one of the librarians on their library research guide for Data & Statistics. Participated in an IPAD Implentation Committee for the use of iPads in library and reference services. Created and conducted a library information session on citation resource, Zotero.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Visitor Services Assistant. Trained and learned the history, display, and other relevant information on the works offered at the museum and provided the information to patrons on the history and methods of the artworks. Handled ticket sales for special exhibitions, memberships, and special events.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Visitor Services Associate. Learned the history and other relevant information on the works included in the permanent collection and special events. Handled ticket sales/memberships and was rated one of the top sellers of memberships in 2007 and received honorable mention. Worked as a photographer for museum special events-MCA’s 40 anniversary celebration with former museum president Bob Fitzpatrick and former Chicago mayor Richard M. Daley.

Masters Of Library & Information Science, Library Science

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Photography/ Art History

Activities and Societies: Black Student Union, Echo Magazine