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Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States

Curates the adult fiction and nonfiction titles at the Main Branch of the Elizabeth Public Library.

Nutley, Nj

Manning the circulation desk: checking books in and out to patrons. Registering new library cards. Handling patrons’ overdue fines. Looking up and requesting books through Bergen County Cooperative System (BCCLS) (Polaris/LEAP)Reader Advisory through displays and conversationCurator of the bi-monthly art exhibits presented at the library: Maintaining contact with artists near and around Nutley, NJ. Coordinating with the Administrative Assistant for availability of rooms for artist receptions. Writing press releases for each exhibit. General shelving of media and books. Retrieving, packing, and receiving books for ILLs (BCCLS, LibraryLink NJ, and Jersey Cat)

Wyckoff, New Jersey, United States

Manning the circulation desk: checking books in and out to patrons. Registering new library cards. Handling patrons’ overdue fines. Looking up and requesting books through BCCLS (Polaris/LEAP)Reader Advisory.General shelving of media and books. Retrieving, packing, and receiving books for ILLs (BCCLS)

Paramus, Nj; Clifton, Nj; Milburn, Nj

Customer service, cashier, stocking. Section leader for 2.5 years. Ordering and maintaining various areas of the store. Help train new hires and support my fellow crew members with sections. Works with Mates and the Captain to create new displays and merchandizing opportunities. (Full-time Position)Section leader Soda/H2O Dec: '12 - Jan '13.Section leader Candy: Jan '13 - June '13.Section leader Bakery: June '13 - Nov '13.Section leader Cheese: Nov '13 - May '14Section leader Grocery: May '14 - Nov '14.Section leader Produce: Nov '14 - May '15Section leader Candy: Oct '15 - Jan '16

Bloomfield, Nj

Manning the circulation desk: checking books in and out to patrons. Looking up titles and requesting titles through BCCLS. Answering patrons’ questions. Registering new library cards.Reader Advisory through displays and conversationGeneral shelving of media and books. Retrieving, packing, and receiving books for IILs (BCCLS and Jersey Cat).Overseeing/training library volunteers on library policy and procedure.

New Jersey

I'm the contact point between publishing companies and the writers. I curate the Books and Graphic Novels section of Pop-Break.com. I keep track of the reviews coming in and also edit the content before publication. I both create and help my staff create and produce original content. (Volunteer Position)

New Jersey

Copy editor at pop-break.com, a daily pop culture blog. Edits reviews, articles, and interviews for a daily release.Works closely with the Editor in Chief as well as the writers in order to create a standard uniform writing across the site. (Volunteer Position)

Hackensack, Nj

Customer service, both helping customers with a predetermined title, or with recommendations. Creating displays (both required and original ideas). Helping with yearly inventories. Cashiering and having the ability to jump into any area of the store when needed (Music, Children's, Cafe, or Receiving Departments)In addition to my general bookseller role, as the Toys & Games lead I had the job of setting up fixtures and maintaining all toys and games product (about 10% of store's total sales); helping customers hand pick educational and recreational items for themselves or as gifts; reordering product as it sells down.Past Titles also include: Head Cashier (maintaing the cash-wrap area, creating daily money deposits, doing customer returns, counting tills twice a day), and Cafe Lead (ordering cafe product on a weekly basis due to current sales trends, maintain cafe appearance and functionality, conducting monthly inventory counts) (Full-time Position)Besides my work related roles at the store, I also helped out with promotional events (Harry Potter/Twilight Release Parties, Children's story time) and helped run the store's monthly book club (open to both employees and customers) for 3 years.

Copy edited book reviews, author interviews, and major articles for grammar and punctuation mistakes. (Volunteer Position)

Oneonta, Ny

Provided support to the Writing Center Coordinator by helping organizing and overseeing student tutors and tutees; created worksheets and exercises in basic writing skills and grammar skills; maintained the Writing Center Library; graded papers and tests. (Part-time Position)

Master Of Library & Information Science - Mlis, Library And Information Science

Ba, English Literature

Activities and Societies: Alpha Psi Omega, Sigma Tau Delta, Writing Center Tutor, Cardboard Alley PlayersTheatre Minor