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Inwood, West Virginia, United States

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Hendersonville, Tennessee, United States

Sumner County, Tennessee

Oversee and monitor multiple networks, servers and computers at five libraries. Maintain various systems within the libraries. Provide support and troubleshoot issues with the Integrated Library System. Set up computers, install software, perform regular maintenance and repair as needed. Work with library managers in long-range planning process, including recommending changes or improvements and developing new types of services and operations.Serve as webmaster, updating and keeping content current on the library’s websites using HTML editor as well as coordinating redesigns with library managers.Provide education and training for staff on Integrated Library System products and other systems.Generate reports for statistics and conduct inventories to provide statistics and maintain accuracy in the database.

Clarksville, Tennessee

Provided information systems technical support work as required for the public libraries in a 13 county regional library system.Assisted public libraries with system and software updates and computer maintenance. Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolved problems related to internet service, wireless internet, operating systems, hardware and software.Assisted Network Services Consultants with large project implementations including assisting with paperwork, unpacking and setting up equipment, installing software, imaging hard drives, and training public library staff.Assisted public libraries with various automated library systems. Including cataloging and processing state owned materials and delivering them to the libraries.

Portland, Tennessee

Performed related data processing of library materials. Classifying and cataloging in MARC format in the ILS database. Maintained various collections through repair and replacement. Conducted inventory to ensure accuracy in the database. As IT technician, I was responsible for the upkeep of computers. printers and all electronic equipment. Performed system and software updates and computer maintenance and software licensing. Provided technology assistance with internet related activities, productivity software and electronic resources as needed. Processed circulation items and managed accounts using the library's integrated library system (ILS). Sorted and shelved books, publication and other items according to classification code. Coordinated and supervised volunteer activities.Promoted community outreach services for seniors and participated in regular programing events for children and young adults.

Nashville, Tennessee

As a member of the Tennessee Army National Guard in reserve status, I attended monthly and yearly training with the 568th Personnel Services. I was responsible for managing and supervising manpower resources, helping Soldiers develop their careers, provide personnel support, and assistance to all divisions of the Army National Guard. Personal responsibilities are to organize, maintain and review personnel records; enter and retrieve personnel information using computers; process recommendations for awards and decorations; prepare, update and coordinate requests for evaluations; prepare and monitor Soldier request for ID cards, ID tags, leaves of absences and passes; order and maintain office supplies; maintain filing systems; prepare reports on strength and status of personnel; evaluate personnel qualifications for special assignment; prepare and process requests for transfer and/or reassignment; maintain Officer and Enlisted Soldier records.

Goodlettsville, Tennessee

Responsible for counting a wide range of consumer products, entering information into a ten keypad audit with accuracy and production being highest criteria. Other duties included, but not limited to; scheduling and training twelve or more auditors, conducting the operation of the inventory process, assigning and delegating tasks, collecting and transmitting information, creating information reports with a portable computer modem and distributed as necessary.

Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

As the Sales Manager my main responsibility was for effective sales management practices within an assigned retail area or category. Shaped and sustained a working environment conducive to the successful performance of those entrusted to my leadership and direction; and created a positive atmosphere within Business Operations.Responsible for personal and department sales goals. Supervised sales and merchant activities throughout the assigned retail area or category. Worked with the Operations Manager to ensure proper scheduling, staffing coverage and training of team members within the assigned sales area.Supervised employees to include: assigning and distributing work, scheduling, approving and disapproving leave; recommending and completing personnel actions; completing performance reviews and signing timecards; training employees.

Certifications, Computer Information Technology

High School Diploma