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Zeeland, Mi, Us

Zeeland, Mi, Us

Holland, Michigan, United States

- Design, implement, and evaluate engaging programs for adults and families, aligning with community needs and library goals- Conduct community outreach and needs assessments, fostering strategic partnerships with local organizations to expand library impact- Collaborate with the Herrick team on system-wide strategic planning, focusing on adult and family services to ensure comprehensive library offerings- Provide leadership in staff scheduling and work direction, contributing to efficient library operations and service delivery- Recruit, train, and supervise adult volunteers, enhancing library capacity and community involvement- Deliver reference and readers' advisory services, demonstrating expertise in information literacy and collection knowledge

- Led all aspects of library operations, ensuring high-quality services and fostering community engagement through strategic planning and implementation- Served as primary liaison to the Library Board and cultivated partnerships with local organizations to enhance library services and community impact- Coordinated programming activities, including arranging presenters, promoting events, and evaluating program effectiveness- Optimized staffing levels, service delivery methods, and budget management to improve operational efficiency and patron satisfaction- Oversaw public relations efforts, creating compelling marketing materials to promote library services and establish the library as a vital community resource- Responded to diverse public inquiries regarding library services, reference questions, and cultural programs, demonstrating strong public service orientation

Hudsonville, Michigan, United States

- Developed engaging public relations materials including news releases, flyers, and brochures, enhancing library visibility and program participation- Curated and maintained the adult fiction collection through strategic selection, inventory management, and weeding, ensuring relevance and quality of library resources- Conducted comprehensive data analysis of adult program attendance and summer reading program metrics, supporting evidence-based decision-making and annual reporting- Collaborated closely with the library director to design and implement impactful adult programming, demonstrating strong project management and creative skills- Fostered effective working relationships with staff members, contributing to a cohesive library team and improved patron services- Applied professional library science principles to collection development, outreach, and program planning in a rural library setting

Saugatuck, Michigan, United States

- Demonstrated extensive product knowledge, offering personalized recommendations to enhance customer satisfaction and experience- Utilized strong communication skills to interact effectively with diverse customers and collaborate seamlessly with team members- Excelled in a fast-paced environment, efficiently managing multiple tasks and prioritizing customer needs- Ensured guest safety by adhering to Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS), showcasing responsibility and attention to regulatory compliance- Implemented rigorous health and safety protocols in line with Michigan Safe Start procedures, adapting quickly to new operational standards- Maintained a positive, professional demeanor while handling high-pressure situations and diverse customer requests

Holland, Michigan, United States

- Mentored and trained new team members, demonstrating leadership and effective instructional abilities- Cultivated a welcoming atmosphere by providing efficient, friendly customer service in a high-volume environment- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization, ensuring a safe and pleasant space for customers and staff- Adhered to precise recipes and procedures, showcasing strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols- Employed critical thinking and problem-solving skills to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, dynamic work setting- Collaborated effectively with a diverse team to meet customer needs and achieve operational goals

Allendale, Michigan, United States

- Meticulously transcribed GVSU Campus Police dispatch logs spanning 1991-2005, demonstrating strong attention to detail and data management skills- Prepared historical records for digital preservation and analysis, supporting institutional research initiatives- Utilized appropriate transcription methods and tools to ensure accuracy and consistency across large datasets- Collaborated with research team to establish efficient workflows for handling sensitive archival materials- Contributed to the creation of a searchable database, improving accessibility of historical campus security information

Allendale, Michigan, United States

- Delivered expert research assistance to diverse patrons including students, faculty, and staff through multiple communication channels, demonstrating strong reference and customer service skills- Created detailed resource records in ArchivesSpace, enhancing discoverability and access to archival collections- Efficiently managed retrieval and reshelving of materials for instructional sessions and researchers, ensuring timely access to resources- Digitized archival documents in various formats (TIFF, JPEG, PDF) and captioned media, contributing to preservation efforts and improving accessibility- Supervised reading room operations, maintaining security protocols and assisting researchers with archival materials-Conducted engaging tours of archival workspaces for students, promoting awareness and use of special collections

Allendale, Michigan, United States

- Expertly processed and organized the Jim Bergers WWII collection, including chronological arrangement of 2,500+ letters, demonstrating strong attention to detail and archival best practices- Created comprehensive finding aid for the Jim Bergers WWII papers using ArchivesSpace, enhancing accessibility and discoverability of the collection- Skillfully processed the Francis J. Mee papers, encompassing 500 manuscripts and 400 photographs, showcasing ability to handle diverse archival materials- Developed detailed finding aid for the Francis J. Mee papers in ArchivesSpace, applying metadata standards and controlled vocabularies- Authored engaging collection abstracts for the GVSU Archives and Special Collections website, improving online visibility and user engagement- Gained proficiency in archival software, descriptive standards, and digital asset management systems

Master Of Library & Information Science - Mlis

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, History

Associate Of Arts - Aa