Elizabeth Willse Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

Brooklyn, New York

I am a YA specialist at the Brooklyn Public Library.In other words, I have my dream job.

I write book reviews, op-ed pieces and features articles for the Star-Ledger, on a freelance basis.Assignments have included: Multiple round-ups of YA fiction and children's literature.Reviews of short story and essay collections.Fiction, ranging from traditional novels to genres such as mystery and sci-fi.I have also written features and op-eds on a.

Academic librarian working in instructional and curriculum design, as well as providing one-on-one instruction and reference support to students, in areas of information literacy and study skills, as well as assistance with subject assignments. worked with supervisor and colleagues to develop and launch new LibGuides using SpringShare.Circulation desk.

Berkeley College, Brooklyn Campus

Academic Librarian assisting with reference (virtual and in-person), circulation, copy cataloging and outreach as well as library operations.

Manhattan, New York

Circulation desk duties including checking books using MillenniumCreating and updating manual of graduate assistant dutiesCreating timely and inviting displays of library materialsAssisting students with library use and reference inquiriesShelving and shelf-reading booksBasic technical assistance and troubleshooting

Greater New York City Area

Researched and conducted online campaigns to promote business authors and books across websites, blogs, podcasts and internet radio.Wrote, edited and formatted blog posts using WordPress.Wrote and sourced content for social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook.Ran a weekly Twitter book giveaway.Administrative departmental duties including tracking.

New York, N.Y.

• Processed archival documents and updated finding aids for Missionary Research Library collection, including research, survey and description
• Developed social media strategy to promote Burke Library collections on the web

New York, NY

• Answered in-person and electronic reference queries and assisted corporate library patrons
• Retrieved, scanned and entered Executive Order Documents into Access Database

Temporary receptionist, data entry specialist * Filling in gaps in staffing needs. * Answering phones * Transferring calls. * Assigning and updating meeting rooms and calendar using Outlook. * Welcoming and directing visitors and new hires. * Data entry using Excel spreadsheets and information from pdf files.Placements Include: Euro RSCG Life Worldwide.

Data entry and receptionist duties:Answering phones, taking messages and transferring calls.Data entry.Greeting guests.Updating calendar.Processing incoming and outgoing mail.General office support.

Wrote considered, helpful articles about beer and food pairings, emphasizing recipes and other actionable information.Drove up site traffic using general social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter, and presence on more directed social networks like RateBeer.com and BeerAdvocate.com

PinkyShears.com is a fashion industry webzine taking a closer look behind the scenes at the design and manufacture of clothes, and fostering communication between disparate parts of the industry.

Worked with site founder to establish and promote brand identity.Updated and edited website content. Publicized content and upcoming events.Helped schedule and run fashion drawing sessions for local illustrators.Selected and supervised interns.Won $5000 prize in 2010 PowerUp! Competition for Small Businesses.Would You Rock This? (WYRT) is an innovative.

Manhattan, New York

* Updated and edited existing installation guide and software manual. * Drafted documentation for proprietary software's new features. * Drafted a style guide to allow for consistency across all manuals and corporate communication.

* Member-oriented customer service and gym administration including payroll. * Stepped in as acting manager for a gym in transition. * Built a business of loyal private clients, and oversaw individual exercise programs. * Maintained calm and businesslike demeanor during major gym events such as the blackout, new gym openings, and member emergencies.

Researching, writing, and finding supplementary media for news and features articles.Editing contributors' and board members' articles.Promoting site and driving up site traffic using social media resources and search engine optimization (SEO.)Contributing features articles, interviews, and other content.

Researched and wrote articles for Annual Report and Monthly Newsletter.Conducted phone interviews for Direct Mail Campaign

Summer 1997: compiled a database of New Jersey health clubs, gaining information over the phone and using Microsoft Access to organize it.Summer 1998: Working as Intern Supervisor, collaborated closely with my supervisors and NJO editorial staff to compile and organize a database of New Jersey websites. Also wrote a once-weekly column for the Munchmobile.

Mlis, Library And Information Science

Activities and Societies: Member of Special Libraries Association Member of METRO Poster presentation at 2014 Spring Showcase.Areas of.

Professional Certificate, Human Resources Management

This course of study deepened my understanding of sound business practices, employment law, and employee training and development programs.

B.A., Anthropology, English, Social Sciences

Concentration in cultural anthropology, including medical anthropology. English classes concentrated on creative writing. Social science.

Education record