I am using my creative gifts, talents, skills and abilities to thrive, and to inspire others to cultivate more creativity, joy and possibility in their lives!• Creating witty, whimsical, and weird art, performances, and experiences.• Teaching art, craft, and performance classes and workshops.• Delivering quality customer service – in person, online, on the phone.

I used my creativity, compassion, and resourcefulness to provide excellent customer service while connecting patrons to resources and information they need. • Delivered reference services to patrons via telephone, email, and in person.• Assisted patrons in using technology – computers, printers, mobile devices, and in borrowing library materials.• Promoted library goals, priorities and programs through strong collaborative relationships with schools and other local community groups through outreach – via phone, email, and in person• Supported staff in reaching institutional and personal goals • Contributed to branch operations running smoothly• Represented the library at outreaches and meeting with community partners

Due to the corona virus, I continued to specialize in patron satisfaction, but socially distanced! I used my creativity, compassion, and resourcefulness to provide excellent customer service while connecting patrons to resources and information they need. Youth Services ▪ 2013 – 2021• Provided innovative services and programming to children and their caregivers through story times, crafts, readers advisory, and literacy promotion.• Delivered reference services to patrons via telephone, email, and in person.• Assisted patrons in using technology – computers, printers, mobile devices, and in borrowing library materials.• Used artist talents, leadership skills and collaborative skills to guide staff in creating art and displays that enhanced the library environment.• Promoted library goals, priorities and programs through strong collaborative relationships with schools and other local community groups through outreach – via phone, email, and in person • Represented the library at outreaches and meeting with community partnersChildren’s Book Celebration (Books Alive!) - Production Designer ▪ 2013 - 2015• Designed and created large-scale decorations portraying selected author’s book to fill 4th floor and Concourse level foyer at Central Library.• Collaborated with team in making and installing of decorations• Created and maintained schedule to ensure timely creation and installation of decorations• Worked with head of Children’s Book Festival Committee to create budget for purchase of supplies

I specialized in patron satisfaction! I used my creativity, compassion, and resourcefulness to provide excellent customer service while connecting patrons to resources and information they needed. Youth Services ▪ 2005 - 2013• Provided innovative services and programming to children and their care givers through story times, crafts, readers advisory, and literacy promotion.• Delivered reference services to patrons via telephone, email, and in person.• Assisted patrons in using technology – computers, printers, mobile devices, and in borrowing library materials.• Promoted library goals, priorities and programs through strong collaborative relationships with schools and other local community groups through outreach – via phone, email, and in person • Represented the library at outreaches and meeting with community partnersChildren’s Book Celebration (Books Alive!) - Production Designer ▪ 2010 - 2013• Designed and created large-scale decorations portraying selected author’s book to fill 4th floor and Concourse level foyer at Central Library.• Collaborated with team in making and installing of decorations• Created and maintained schedule to ensure timely creation and installation of decorations• Worked with head of Children’s Book Festival Committee to create budget for purchase of supplies Gulf Coast Reads – Decoration Designer ▪ 2011 - 2012• Designed and installed decorations that speaks to the theme of that year’s chosen book.Julia Ideson Grand Re-opening “Alice in Wonderland” Story Time– Decoration Designer ▪ 2012 • Designed and installed whimsical and fun decorations to enhance story time experienceYouth Services Program Team-Materials Marketing–All-Star Team Winners ▪ 2010 • Worked as part of a team to create materials for the use of students participating in History Fair

Worked individually with students to help them improve in reading

Interviewed, hired, trained and managed face paintersFace painted guests and operated a cash register

Face painted guests and operated a cash register

Educated groups and individuals about art exhibits through interactive tours and workshops.