Duties include managing and directing procedures and processes necessary to acquire, organize, preserve and make accessible special collections and records of permanent value; coordinating collaborative efforts between HRC and Museum staff to create and implement digitization initiatives to facilitate online access to local history and genealogy materials in both collections; supervise professional and para-professional staff including scheduling, planning tasks, evaluating work performance, providing appropriate counsel and maintaining various records; and assist in budget preparation which involves projecting future needs, obtaining and compiling price information and preparing divisional requisitions.

Create, develop and manage content for the website. Edit and proofread all web content. Monitor website membership.

As the Digital Project Archivist I assist in the coordination of a three-year digitization grant funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. My primary focus is assessing, arranging, describing, selecting and preparing archival collections for digital preservation and access.• Catalog (arrange, describe) and process archival materials according the national standards of the Society of American Archivist.• Produce finding aids using EAD (Encoded Archival Description).• Manage digital production operation to include creating metadata using Dublin Core and scanning archival materials.• Coordinate the development and integrate digital assets (images and metadata) into CONTENTdm digital collection management software.• Communicate regularly with IT staff to support and manage technical aspects of the digital collection in CONTENTdm.• Assist in the preparation of project reports to both internal and external constituents.• Assist in project communication and marketing activities to include writing copy for promotional materials.• Create/maintain documentation of policies and procedures.• Maintain and disseminate project schedules and other activities.• Participate in digital imaging training to continue assist core project staff on digital imaging tools and techniques.• Assist web design staff in the development of digital collection web portal to include writing textual content and design.

Efficiently working with the Fort Fisher staff and students and faculty from North Carolina Central University to organize the various components needed to initiate, run and conclude the processing of the Fort Fisher Archival collection. The collection consists of twenty linear feet of correspondence, photographs, maps, and Historic Documents pertaining to the site. Duties include coordinating schedules and activities, placing orders for supplies, and tracking progress and results of the processing.

The Project Manager serves as an integral member of the Digital Information Management Program (DIMP). I work closely with staff from the Government Documents Branch, the Metadata and Cataloging Branch, and the DIMP to manage the State Library’s role as one of three partners in the two-year NC ECHO grant, “Ensuring Democracy through Digitization.”

Efficiently assist the Digital Program Librarian in digitizing historic photographic prints and slides. Duties include metadata creation; preparing materials for digitization, and quality control, communicate workflow issues to co-workers and staff. Efficiently provide library users with direction to library materials; advise on library services and assist users to find general information from the library's resources at the reference desk.

I was mentored by an established leader in the academic and research library community and attended the annual ARL Leadership Symposium, where I had the opportunity to meet and network with ARL library directors and human resource personnel. I was also given the opportunity to receive career and job-search guidance through the ARL Diversity Programs staff and the network of Diversity Programs participants. We were also privileged to visit such ARL institutions as Purdue University, MIT, and Harvard.

Archives & Manuscripts: Efficiently organize and process the Elreta Alexander papers, first female African -American judge in North Carolina. The collection consists of six linear feet of correspondence, photographs, and legal documents.

Organize, mentor and set priorities for six employees in the equipment department to achieve the department's daily and monthly goals. Organize inventory and records to ensure excellent and timely customer service.

Efficiently assist patrons with the checking in and out of library material. Effectively cataloged books, journals, and media. Ensure resource discovery by accurately filing catalog cards. Bonded and repaired books.

Developed displays to connect and attract customers with the product. I organized, mentored and set priorities for seven employees on swing shift.

Provided individual counseling for at-risk teenagers in order to improve coping skills. Counselor emphasized behavior modification through developmental activities.

Handled daily sales transactions while providing excellent customer service, and maintained inventory per company tracking procedures. Supervised and mentored fellow sales associate.

Developed displays to connect and attract customers with the products at all the stops on the route. Worked to developed positive relationship with managers and customers at individual stores. Delivered product in a timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction.