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Central Branch

Conduct records management related to Serials, including running lists and reports as directed by the Acquisitions and Serials (ACQ/SER) Dept. Coordinator and Unit Manager. Import electronic invoices, organize invoice groups, and make payments for materials in both the Sierra database and the City’s Financial Management Information System (FMIS). Resolve problem orders and deal with vendors’ statements and credit. Communicate with vendors regarding damaged materials received and ensure timely resolution of problems related to orders. Manage order cancellations, facilitating Sierra database orders and bibliographic record updates. Serve as team leader for ACQ/SER Library Technician IIs by assigning clerical work, developing workflow patterns, and recommending ways to streamline work. Train new and current staff on Serials responsibilities and procedures. Oversee internal bindery and pre-processing functions performed by the ACQ/SER unit. Troubleshoot issues and questions that arise in the unit's everyday Serials activities and advise Library Technician IIs on appropriate problem solving methods to apply to daily work. Regularly provide input into Library Technician IIs’ probationary and annual staff reviews with the Coordinator. Review, write, update, and share Serials work procedures with collaboration from Library Technician IIs and in consultation with the Coordinator and Management Librarian. Maintain statistics related to Serials work. Collaborate with the Coordinator to create weekly work schedules for ACQ/SER staff. As needed, assist ACQ/SER Library Technician IIs, Acquisitions Lead, and ACQ/SER Coordinator with their assigned tasks. Collaborate with Cataloging staff regarding materials flow and Library Technician II cross-training and workflow. Communicate with selectors to ensure accurate ordering and materials processing. Lead everyday mailroom processes- delivery, sending materials via USPS & UPS, interoffice mail throughout 13 branches.

Central Branch

Work as part of a team to provide clerical support to the Technical Services department through ordering and processing new library material, creating electronic records, and maintaining databases. Create and update records in online databases representing many formats of material. Perform electronic record enhancements; clean up and update projects on records. Write appropriate RFID (radio-frequency identification) tags for materials and place items into transit for distribution. Create orders and brief bibliographic records for all materials; prepare and send electronic orders. Open, unpack and verify materials and affix labels associated with the material. Cover book jackets with Plasti-kleer, add disc pockets and perform repairs as needed. Sort and deliver interoffice, USPS and UPS mail within the Central Library. Create and update check-in records for subscriptions, standing orders, microforms and government documents. Identify items in need of action related to title variations, publication patterns, cancelled or ceased publications. Prepare serials for shipment to bindery. Sort newspapers, magazines and government documents for check-in. Process errors and imperfect copies for return to vendor and request vendor credits. Prepare invoices for payment: process invoices into catalog database and enter invoice and fund information into the city’s payment system (FMIS). Compare catalog records to physical materials to verify bibliographic information is correct. Assign call numbers to materials accurately without duplicating call numbers already in use. Perform reinstatement routines to found items that were previously deleted from the database. Re-package non-book materials into lockable cases. Scan and resize media art from vendor for use in the library’s packaging. Recall materials from around the library system to correct processing errors. Eliminate missing items from database.

Milwaukee, Wi

Assisted with the buying and selling of foreclosed homes, commercial properties, and vacant lots within the City of Milwaukee. Connected prospective buyers with licensed brokers, financial advisers, and inform them of the buying process. Worked with Property Management- collected rent, logged maintenance issues, and corresponded with tenants. An eye for detail is essential, as I dealt with numerous files and legal documents. Data entry is a daily task in that I recorded accepted offers, rejection notices, title orders, and MLS listings.

Central Branch

Create various, attractive displays of library materialsOrder & inventory supplies for multiple departmentsThe “go-to” person for audio visual needs in the library’s Centennial HallOrganize many desks and offices in the buildingKeep records of library statistics- including social mediaPrint & distribute schedule and pay stubs for Central Branch employeesClean equipment, stock and maintain copy machines, fax machines, and microfilm readersHelp the Circulation department with various tasksAffirm records of library materials with CountyCat, Millennium, & Sierra systemsAssist & support other departments within the Central Library Branch

Neighborhood Branches

Customer serviceData entryCharge & discharge library materialsCreate and maintain library patron recordsShelve library materialsAssist with copying & printingEnter periodicals into the library systemOversee & train part-time employeesCommunicate with patron in Spanish, and help with their needs

Neighborhood Branches

Customer serviceData entryCharge & discharge library materialsCreate and maintain library patron recordsShelve library materialsAssist with copying & printing

Medical Science, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist, 3.34 Gpa

I'm taking classes towards a Medical Laboratory Technician degree. I've also taken high-level Spanish classes.

Certificate, Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

High School Diploma, Spanish Language And Literature

Activities and Societies: SpanishI started my education in the Spanish language, igniting what continues to be one of my greatest passions.