Valerie Fathi (Sobczak) Email & Phone Number

Toledo, OH, US

Perrysburg, Ohio, United States

• I spent my days at DFI:
• Managing event logistics and coordination for a portfolio of 4-5 in-person conference events and 15+ webinars per year
• Facilitating webinars on Zoom and XCD virtual conference platform, managing technical aspects of webinar and livestream during presentations, scheduling and hosting rehearsal sessions, proofing slides, and relaying.
• Assisting members with conference registration for all events, fielding inquiries and requests on behalf of the events team and conference committees
• Maintaining relationships with exhibitors and sponsors, selling booths and converting prospects to sponsors, communicating event information and reminders to external partners and vendors
• Creating event planning schedules, task assignments, event scripts, run of show documents, rooming lists, mail merge emails to event attendees, web content, and board reports

Toledo, Ohio, United States

As one of the coordinators for the Experience Team, I supervised our floor staff. I created monthly staffing schedules and the Daily Plan of Operations, and adjusted schedules and plans in response to current conditions and staffing levels. I developed a new plan for demonstration training and certification as well as long-term plans for monthly training.

Dearborn, MI

As part of the Learning and Engagement team at The Henry Ford, I brought stories of invention and innovation from The Henry Ford's extensive collections to students and visitors through our Model i, Innovate curriculum, and especially with the Michigan Invention Convention, the state level competition and affiliate of Invention Convention U.S. Nationals.I.

Ann Arbor, MI

In late 2017, my work shifted focus from all aspects of Library events to working specifically in the AADL Secret Lab, a hands-on workshop space. I worked primarily on Secret Lab workshops and events, shepherding programs from idea to day-of, including preparation, supply orders, booking, and facilitation. These events ranged from lectures to 3D printing.

Ann Arbor, MI

• Assist with planning and organization of public events throughout AADL by arranging needed resources with staff, making room reservations, creating programs, and publicizing event details
• Cooperate with program facilitators from outside the Library, such as authors, community organizations, special presenters, and instructors to produce and host co-sponsored events
• Create, collect, and maintain programming evaluations and statistics
• Write and proofread print and digital library promotional materials and publications, including brochures, newsletters, ads, blog posts, and web content
• Select and maintain equipment and develop programming for the Library's new Secret Lab, a hands-on, fully transformable workshop space hosting maker, crafting, electronics, and other innovative Library programming

Ann Arbor, MI

Detroit, MI

• Showcase positive ideas for the world from Detroit and the greatness of the city by hosting an annual, independently organized, local TED-style conference
• Maintain close connections with community organizations and leaders in order to identify local innovators, catalysts, thinkers, and doers to attend, present, speak, and display at the event
• Day-of- event facilitation including setting up displays, exhibitor tables, registration stations and materials, attendee badges, snacks, and souvenirs, as well as assisting with backstage and speaker coordination.
• As student coordinator, increase student involvement and attendance at conference
• As labs coordinator, find and organize lab participants to display projects, work, organization information, art, and inventions during special conference sessions

Greater Detroit Area

• Greeted and oriented patrons in the children’s and young adult departments, checked in and out library materials, registered new patrons, issued library cards, and handled library fine payments
• Answered questions and assisted patrons in finding materials and other departments in the library
• Shelved books, maintained stacks, and processed new materials
• Assisted patrons with computer and printer usage and troubleshooting
• Trained as docent for library art, architecture, and history tours

Greater Detroit Area

• Taught Makerspace classes and skills to teen participants, especially in STEM and STEAM fields
• Created seasonal curricula for workshop sessions
• Used knowledge of Makerspace tools and applications, especially the 3-D printer, vinyl cutter, scanners, computers, soldering irons, and software, among others, and taught participants about the tools and their proper.
• Assisted other instructors and library staff in leading, facilitating, and cleaning up workshops and classes
• Worked with library staff to find and write grants to fund Makerspace supplies and activities
• Performed outreach on behalf of the Makerspace at library, Maker, and other events such as TEDxDetroit, Maker Faire Detroit, the Hawaii Library Association Annual Conference, World Maker Faire, and the Essence of.

Detroit, MI

• Edit weekly issues of The South End, Wayne State’s official student newspaper, for content, spelling, grammar, style, factual accuracy, flow, terminology and clarity
• Write headlines for front page and other articles published in print and online
• Assist with development of social media and web profiles, including creating and posting content

Greater Detroit Area

• Work with Digital Media Manager to produce and post content onorganization Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest
• Assist production of Live from Orchestra Hall webcast, viewed by over120,000 viewers annually in over 70 countries, by finding and guidingguests through interviews, preparing production team and working withworldwide.
• Perform digital and personal outreach related to webcast and possiblepartners and guests
• Other duties in assisting Digital Media and webcast production teams asassigned and necessary, including decorating set, running around with papers, and keeping everyone in high spirits

• Create and implement official social media strategy
• Create and manage social media presence on Twitter and Facebook, and introduce Foursquare and blogging to social media strategy
• Manage day-to-day activity of social media accounts, including scheduling and posting tweets, updates, communication, and daily schedule announcements
• Engage with Facebook friends and Twitter followers, and respond to patron questions, comments, and concerns via social media platforms
• Plan and promote events within the Recreation Center and in conjunction with Club and Intramural sports programs as well as special events to encourage patron connection and engagement with the Recreation Center
• Set personal, social media, and marketing goals and timelines

• Open and close building (Perform daily safety checks before opening; prepare daily supplies, including sports equipment, beverages, and towels; use alarm codes, safe combinations, and building access codes; count and.
• Cash handling, including counts, opening and closing drawers, deposits, and safes
• Master computer database systems (Excel and Access), including building scheduling, registrations, membership data, patron information, and equipment check-outs
• Clean and maintain facility and equipment
• Uphold high customer service standards (Greet, check-in, and assist arriving patrons; provide cheerful service to patrons checking out equipment and purchasing refreshments and apparel; use tact and situation.