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Develop and maintain partnerships between the public library and community agencies, organizations, and groups.

Supervised 3 branch libraries in Saskatoon. One was a tiny urban library with a staff of 5, one was a large suburban branch with a staff of 27, and one was a branch that went from small and rarely open to one with 9 new staff and increased hours and services. At all locations supervised daily activities as well as completed performance reviews, hiring.

Worked in the Teen Services Area at the central branch. Was responsible for day-to-day programming, reference work, and relationship-building, as well as advising and coaching branch librarians on Young Adult services. Oversaw system-wide collection management of YA materials.

In this pilot position at a large suburban branch, I designed community engagement strategies, participated in system-wide projects, and advised other librarians and management on effective community engagement techniques.

November 2015 - PresentJoke and comedy writing (for stand up comedy performances)March 2021"Gamble", a poem. Published by Saskatchewan Writers' GuildAugust 2020 - PresentJoyse Community PlatformEditorNovember 2011 - February 2012"Falling Backwards", novel. Published by Fiction ExpressNovember 2007Winner, CBC Canada Writes Winter 2008"The Bus Ride," short.

Saskatoon

Collaborate with a team to produce regular improv and stand-up comedy shows that highlight and encourage female and non-binary performers. Teaching. mentorship, promotion and social-media marketing are all part of this role, as well.

Oversaw the Children's Services and Youth Services departments at the central branch, as well as maintained the system-wide children's collection with a large budget. Guided the branch librarians to a centralized selection model. Supervised daily activities as well as completed performance reviews, hiring, coaching, and chaired a number of committees.

Bragg Creek, Alberta

Designed and led writing workshops for young teens at this summer camp near Banff, Alberta.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Led tours for school groups and members of the general public of 4 different history homes in Toronto. Also designed and led history- and culture-based programming for children and families.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Designed and led summer camp programs for children ages 5-10; camps were based on exhibits at the ROM.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

This innovative museum aimed at children and their parents ages 0-8 focused on family interaction and play-based learning. I worked as both a Facilitator, helping parents and children find ways to play together, and as a Supervisor, directing staff and volunteers and modeling family play facilitation.

Master'S Degree, Library And Information Science

Bachelor Of Arts, Honors, Creative Writing