Education

Emporia State University, School of Library & Information Management

Portland, OR cohort 2010-2012
Graduated with ALA accredited Master of Library Science degree
University of Washington, Information School
Amsterdam and Rotterdam, The Netherlands Summer 2012
Dutch Designs Exploration Seminar
Flagler College,
Saint Augustine, FL 2004-2007
B.A. in Communications with an emphasis in print journalism
Minors: Art History & Marketing

Experience
Reception + Box Office Coordinator & Curatorial Library Coordinator
EMP Museum Seattle, WA 2011-2013
Supervision
Recruitment: Wrote job descriptions, interview questions and screened candidates for qualifications
Training: Created print and web-based tutorials to facilitate training sessions and mentoring
Scheduling: Designed and implemented staffing plan for four graduate students engaged in practicum project
Project Management
Vision: Wrote library mission statement, 5-year strategic plan and budget
Relocation: oversaw two library moves
Policy: Developed standards for cataloging, circulation and collection development
Service
Utilizes reference and research skills to provide curators with materials to enhance their scholarship and
interpretation of exhibit based artifacts and subject areas as well as support their professional development needs
AmeriCorps Literacy Outreach Coordinator
Anacortes, WA and Lacey, WA 2009-2011
Whitney Early Childhood Center & South Sound Reading Foundation
Instruction & Outreach
Provided literacy education programming for children, young adults and families
Expanded bookmobile operations and inventory to reach more underserved communities
Managed web site, social media presence, created blog entries, podcasts and electronic resources
Development & Community Partnerships
Obtained over $10,000 in grants and donations for program
Collection Development
Catalogued and processed special collection of 2000+ materials including books, DVDs, CDs, games and toys.
Conducted community analysis to inform plans for purchasing and acquisitions
Library Assistant
Saint Johns County Public Library System, Saint Augustine, FL 2007-2009
Duties included circulation, technical services, book repair, collection development, reference, interlibrary loans,
young adult programming, management of computer station usage and shelving.Responsible for coordinating all
elements of art within the library space, curating work by local artists and thematic book displays.

Student Library Assistant

Flagler College, Saint Augustine, FL 2005-2007
Duties included circulation, ready reference and reserves management. Assisted with high volume conversion of
collection materials from DDC to LOC classification systems

Skills
Advanced proficiency in HTML, CSS and a variety of content management systems
Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, and Sharepoint
Technology management: Troubleshooting and maintenance of printers, copiers, fax machines, wireless internet
connectivity, E-Readers, Apple and PC operating systems
Raisers Edge Database management of museum members and donors

Community Leadership & Volunteering

Thurston County Envisioning 21st Century Libraries Committee, member
Anacortes Parents Promoting Learning and Education, member
Anacortes Early Learning Partners, member
Books To Prisoners, volunteer