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Macon, Georgia

Warner Robins, Ga

- Responsible for planning, implementing, and managing a comprehensive program of library services at a public library which also serves as a branch location for a four-year college.- In charge of recruiting, hiring, training, leading, and evaluating library personnel. Supervise volunteers and community service workers. Responsible for scheduling, payroll, and preparing daily bank deposits. Oversaw 12-month, $1.9 million renovation of existing building.- Coordinate outreach programs and collaborate with library stakeholders. Oversee Vacation Reading Program, including fundraising, planning, implementing and evaluating programs.- Develop and implement new services, including a flower and vegetable seed library, exhibition space for local artists, and adult programs including trivia, book discussion, and board games.- Head of reference services, collection development, and interlibrary loan. Collaborate with head of Information Technology to maintain website.

Lake Havasu City Branch Library

- Performed public-focused services, including reference services, readers' advisory, computer and technology related assistance, community outreach activities, special literacy programs, and instructional guidance of various library tools and equipment.- Oversaw collection development in the areas of science, history, and performing arts and created marketing materials and displays for their respective areas. Used a variety of selection tools and vendor databases to develop a collection that met the community's needs.- Created informational videos, brochures, and competitive special projects including book cart customization competitions. Acted in supervisory roles as needs were presented.- Participated on Marketing Committee to create and implement programs designed to promote library services and resources; provided continued educational opportunities for library staff.

Ma, Information Resources And Library Science

Ba, History

Activities and Societies: Football, Track & Field, library student worker