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Wantagh, New York, United States

Hewlett, New York, United States

Performed professional librarian work involving circulation and technical services. Performed related duties as required. Reviewed and corrected the work of subordinate personnel. Performed difficult and involved informational and referral services. Considerable knowledge of modern principles and practices of library services. Considerable knowledge of modern library organization, procedures, and materials. Ability to perform technical library tasks. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, subordinates and the public. Ability to supervise and instruct subordinates. Ran regular Create Lists to monitor missing books, incorrect Sierra cataloging, and other inventory issues.Trained clerical staff in Circulation Policy updates and ensured that all circulation standards are used consistently among staff. Made Sunday clerical schedules as well as scheduled vacation time for the department. Instructed clerical staff on how to print and process the daily pull notices. Compiled monthly library statistics for board meetings.Instructed clerical staff on circulation procedures such as the processing of library cards, adding items on the fly, and understanding various codes in Sierra.

Plainedge, New York, United States

Increased Young Adult circulation 50% over a 3-year period. Manage the collection development of the library's young adult collection including print, audio, video, and digital materials. Proficient in Create List which aids in monitoring Young Adult collection needs and weeding. Responsible for the ordering and acquisition of Young Adult books and video games. Maintaining a video game, book, and programming budget for the Young Adult department. Assist with the processing and cataloging of Young Adult materials from covering the books to receiving and labeling material. Design and implement innovative and informative programming to meet the needs of the community's young adult patrons. Developed a thriving Young Adult monthly program schedule including community service opportunities, craft activities, and test preparation courses. Organize and run a Teen Summer Reading program including planning activities and programs as well as creating all the marketing for the Summer Reading Program. Supervise student volunteers during the school year as well as a team of 7 volunteers during the summer. Instructed Teen Summer volunteers on how to digitize library newsletters from previous years. Create a welcoming environment in the teen section that encourages teens to spend time in the library. Promote teen materials and resources through displays, signs, and social media updates.

Massapequa, New York, United States

Long Island, New York

Social media manager for the Long Island Retro Gaming Expo, a yearly convention celebrating all things Retro Gaming. Cross posting events, photos, and news on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest.

Huntington, New York

•Assisted teachers and purchasing agents at schools and businesses across the country to supply them with books, videos, software, and other educational materials.•Worked with publishers and distributors to get competitive discounts on materials for wholesale customers while maintaining a sustainable profit margin

Queens College, Rosenthal Library, Flushing, New York

Authored finding aid for materials in Queens College Civil Rights Collection as well as in the Queens College Performing Arts CollectionEntered finding aid materials in Archivist's Toolkit ensuring DACS compliance and proper EAD coding

Queens College, Rosenthal Library, Flushing, New York

• Processed, weeded, re-foldered, and arranged materials for 2 collections• Processed and housed lantern slides • Scanned and uploaded documents to SCI website utilizing Omeka software• Processed large collection of lithographs and photographs for the Seamen's Church Institute and incorporated materials into existing finding aid

Huntington, New York

• Act as primary liaison for Local & Independent Author program.• Maintain program accounts and inventory.• Assist customers with inquiries.

Farmingdale, New York

Managed high volume bookstore while developing expertise in various aspects of the publishing industry including human resources, inventory control and marketing.

Master Of Library & Information Science (Mlis), Archives/Archival Administration

Activities and Societies: Society of American Archivists, American Library Association, NY Library Association

Bachelor'S Degree, English, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: The Dean’s Scholarship, Dean’s List, College Honors Program, Worked with Habitat for Humanity