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Deliver timely, high quality project dataTrain AI to reach quality standards and product goalsDesign and implement Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning (ML)modelsTest and refine AI performanceCommunicate with engineering teamsCollaborate with peers, working in a large group in a fast-paced setting

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

Collaboratively develop a vision for the Library’s scholarly communication services, including the institutional repository and the development of open scholarship initiatives.Assist with developing programs, processes, and services that facilitate the discovery, adoption, creation, adaptation, and assessment of OERs with a focus on long-term scalability and sustainability.Plan, implement, and evaluate sustainable, and inclusive scholarly communication services that support open access, preservation, and broad dissemination of University research and data.Outreach to provide copyright, fair use, and other scholarly communication expertise.Assist faculty with assessment and impact metrics for scholarly publications.Consult with faculty, graduate students, undergraduate students, and university staff on best practices or strategies to better manage, describe, preserve, and make available their scholarly work, manage their own copyrights and researcher identifiers; and fulfill any mandates.Identify opportunities and promote awareness to support the research and the publication cycle through outreach, instruction, training, and collaborative projects.Participate in local, regional, and national initiatives or meetings related to standards, best practices, and research lifecycle management activities and services.Contribute to the culture and operations of the Library by collaborating in committees, strategic activities, and diversity initiatives.

Greater Atlanta Area

Serve on FCLS BiblioWeb Implementation Team, creating dynamic web contentServe as Media Liaison for virtual programmingServe at Fulton County Elections, 2020Manage virtual programming team, providing leadership and organization for the timely delivery of quality contentCreate and deliver virtual programing content for FCLS social media, including live video contentManage and develop adult collectionsPresent at professional and academic conferences nationally and internationally, including Oxford University, UK, and Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, MoroccoCoordinate, schedule, and execute adult programmingManage adult services budget and liaise with Friends of the Ocee Library to coordinate matters of spendingDeliver quality instructional programming, classes, workshopsTeach weekly ESL group class to diverse language learnersServe on FCLS Outreach Committee and FCLS Electronic Resources CommitteeCoordinate outreach with local nonprofit organizations, businesses, colleges and universitiesLead humanitarian project in partnership with Kennesaw State University and charitable organizations to deliver children’s books to schools and libraries in developing nations Provide "inreach" services to senior and assisted living communitiesInterface with community by providing excellent customer service, reference services, and circulation assistanceProduce up-to-date marketing materials and publications for library programs and eventsWrite and publish monthly book reviews in local magazines featuring local authors and highlighting library events Assist children's services by delivering and supporting children's programming, such as story timeImplement common-sense solutions to increase circulationsConsult for Atlanta, GA: Office of the Mayor on project to develop ESL Learning TechnologiesAuthored and delivered FCLS Collection Development Policy, January 2018Special Recognition for "Outstanding Work with Volunteers at the Ocee Library," 2018

Columbia, Missouri

Assisted faculty with ALA accreditation review by compiling, coding, analyzing data, and by presenting findings in standard formatRepresented graduate students at ALA accreditation review hearingsCollaborated with faculty on various research projectsTaught ISLT 1111: Information Use and Student Success, a course for undergraduates that focused on critical research methods, information literacy, and the use of internet-based information resources such as databasesReceived excellent student evaluationsMentored junior GTAs on teaching strategies and best practicesContributed to the development of online-based format for ISLT 1111Attended professional conferencesPresented paper, “Postmodern Architecture of Libraries,” at LISGSA Conference, 2015Served on MU Graduate Professional Council

Columbia, Missouri

Mastered in-depth training in reference librarianshipEngaged with senior library professionals to gain insight into practical concerns for contemporary scientific librarianship, budgeting, collections development and management, educational services, cataloging, data gathering, institutional cooperation and organization, outreach, and leadershipMastered detailed training modules on multiple databases and information resourcesMastered NLM Classification and MESHCompleted a collections development assessment of journal subscriptionsCreated libguide on palliative care

As a writer...Produced interesting content for print and internet publications Never missed a deadlineAs an editor...Served as Copy Editor for CONTINENT (quarterly)Provided pro-bono editorial support for numerous academic publicationsConsulted with design professionals on issues related to production and publicationDirected blind review committeesProduced selected conference proceedingsWorked directly with writers and academic professionals on time-sensitive writing projects, including articles, theses, dissertations, the dissertation-to-book, memoirs, novels, and screenplaysAs a researcher...Assisted academic professionals in data gathering, data coding, analysis, and interpretation

Saint Louis, Missouri

Applied public library experience to an academic library contextManaged library during evening and late-night hours, secured funds and closed libraryAdministered access services to students, faculty, and library patronsProvided in-person searching and and research assistance to studentsManaged team of student library assistants in the performance of their day-to-day dutiesDelivered reference and databases research servicesCoordinated with campus police on issues of safety and securityCompiled various statistics for data-driven planning

大连, Prc

Taught introductory courses in conversational English, reading, and comprehensionOvercame significant cultural and language barriers to lead students to successful learning outcomes

大连, Prc

Taught course on Chinese and American philosophy, which focused on student translation of philosophical texts and expressing complicated ideas with clarityTaught courses in conversational English, reading, and comprehensionOvercame significant cultural and language barriers to lead students to successful learning outcomesSupported student extra-curricular groupsRepresented the university at formal eventsEdited English translations of faculty publications

Kennesaw, Georgia

Taught Philosophy 2200: Ways of KnowingCreated original, dynamic syllabus for Phil 2200, which included sections on classical philosophy, American philosophy, social/political philosophy, philosophies of peace and non-violence, existentialism, and philosophies of science, technology, and informationConsistently received excellent student evaluationsMentored students and provided advisement for student successRegularly gave public lectures on various philosophical subjects and participated on faculty panelsActively supported KSU Philosophy Student AssociationCoordinated and provided logistical support for annual student philosophy conference at KSU: North Georgia Student Philosophy ConferenceAdvised student production of NGSPC selected proceedings for publicationRecruited speakers and provided active organizational support for prestigious Mike Ryan Lecture SeriesAttended various academic conferences across the US and abroad

Kennesaw, Georgia

Delivered undergraduate course, English 2110: Studies in World Literature, under the direction of senior faculty mentor to gain experience teaching courses in English literature

Marietta, Georgia

Provided extensive support to adults, young adults, and children in the areas of reference, homework, computer use, and readers' advisoryManaged library pages as they completed day-to-day tasksExhibited comprehensive understanding of CCPLS' policies and procedures in regard to circulation and interlibrary loanAssisted senior librarians in providing age-appropriate programming for children and young adultsRepaired damaged booksAcquired knowledge pertaining to library safety and securityParticipated in Summer reading programming and other outreach initiativesCollaborated with senior librarians on de-selection projectsDeveloped advanced search and discovery skillsResponded to patrons' challenges to library materialsSupported multiple library departments through periods of staff shortages

Kennesaw, Georgia

Delivered undergraduate course, Philosophy 2200: Ways of Knowing, as an unpaid teaching assistant in order to gain requisite teaching experience.Developed original syllabus, prepared lectures, graded student assignments with guidance from senior faculty mentor

Marietta, Georgia

Gained experience in practical librarianship by working in multiple library departments: Circulations, ILL, Children's, AV, Periodicals, Telephone Information Center, The Georgia Room (genealogical archive), BranchesDeveloped professional communication skills by interacting with the public on a daily basisParticipated in community outreach events to advocate for targeted library programsProvided compassionate service and educational outreach to at-risk patron populationsPerformed basic IT service assistance to patronsActively sought guidance from experienced library professionals Established fundamental knowledge of how the library works together as a cooperative system

Kennesaw, Georgia

Led peer review of literary submissionsCommunicated directly with authors to optimize literary contentWorked with design team to brainstorm and select innovative, thematic magazine designNegotiated with printers and funding bodiesManaged layout and design for literarySelected typographyOrganized a successful weekly series of outreach eventsCreated detailed handbook outlining best practices for future editorial staffAWARDSGold Circle Award: Overall Design, Columbia Scholastic Student Press, 2005Perfect Ten Award, Perfect Ten Awards, HOW Magazine, 20041st Place (Cover), 3rd Place (Feature Spread),“Best of Collegiate Design,” 2004 Best in Show, 2nd Place (Magazine), CMA, New York, 2004Best Literary and Arts Magazine, CMA, New York, 2003

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Library And Information Science

COURSEWORK Foundations of Library & Information Science Introduction to Information Technology Organization of Information Information.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Philosophy

COURSEWORK History of Aesthetic Theory Kant, Collingwood, Dufrenne (Aesthetic Theory) Heidegger's Being and Time Wittgenstein's Color.

Bachelor Of Arts, English, Philosophy