Cataloging/Metadata, Government Resources, Health Science Librarianship, Collection Development
Rachel Newbold
Administrative Assistant And Cataloger
Grand Junction,CO
Summary
Dedicated library professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Would like to seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Library Technician I
Tomlinson Library
Grand Junction , CO
01.2020 - Current
- Keep catalog orderly and updated with latest material additions and removals.
- Keep up-to-date records of materials, maintained inventory and corrected cataloging errors.
- Classify and code different types of materials according to library policies and organizational standards.
- Quickly learn new skills and apply them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Improve operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Prepare a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Educate library patrons about policies for reserving rooms and event space.
- Improve library operations by hiring student employees, leading training and motivating strong performance.
- Oversee processing for incoming book, video, and audio resources.
- Act as back up to Serials.
- Provide primary customer support to internal and external customers.
- Maintain customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Monitor Library Director's work calendar and schedule appointments and meetings.
- Update and maintain Library webpages.
- Completed safety plan revamp and training for staff.
- Assisted Marketing with administrative duties and special projects.
- Assisted IRIS with student schedule building.
Division Clerk
Mesa County Combined Courts
Grand Junction , CO
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Produced high-quality documents for internal and customer-facing needs.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Answered inquiries from general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances and trial dates.
- Examined legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws and court procedures.
- Prepared and issued court orders for restraining orders, sentencing information and other actions.
- Documented exhibits admitted during hearings.
- Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
- Maintained docket calendar and database for Domestic Relations court.
- Used recording equipment to record court proceedings.
- Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials.
- Drafted professional court correspondence to facilitate electronically.
- Proofread Magistrate's orders before submission.
- Prepared courtrooms for session by supplying courtroom with essential equipment.
Graduate Assistant
Center For Great Plains Studies
Emporia, KS
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
- Cataloged in-coming resources under direct supervisor of the library's cataloger
- Perform bibliographic maintenance
- Prepared reports on circulation and visitation
- Supported Center's patrons with administrative, research and academic assistance using special collection materials.
- Completed administrative and research duties per Director's request.
- Researched and created bibliographies relevant to the Center's mission.
- Created display on Great Plains
- Organized library catalog, supplies, equipment and records.
- Tracked loans of materials.
- Maintained Center's website and social media pages.
- Copyedited and added content to Center's biannual publication.
- Gathered and transcribed oral histories for repository.
- Digitized original documents for online retrieval.
- Kept up-to-date records of materials, maintained inventory and corrected cataloging errors.
- Received and processed new acquisitions for Center.
- Greeted patrons warmly and offered to assist with issues or needs.
- Planned and organized Center events through marketing endeavors and ticket sales.
- Manage subscriptions and mailed biannual publication to subscribers.
Administrative Assistant
United States Geological Survey
Lakewood , Colorado
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Coordinated travel arrangements by booking airfare, hotel and ground transportation.
- Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled appointments and meetings.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Offered office-wide software support and training, troubleshooting issues and optimizing usage.
- Supported room reservations, agenda preparation and calendar maintenance for programs, meetings and events.
- Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards.
- Maintained staff directory and company policy handbook for human resources department.
- Arranged rapid office equipment repair and maintenance with vendors.
- Processed invoices and expenses using federal agency software.
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
- Posted positions through approved recruitment channels.
- Created and completed personnel action forms for new hires and title changes.
- Assisted with on-boarding process of new hires.
- Answered and directed outbound and inbound phone calls per day.
- Compiled employee records from individual departments to maintain central files.
- Processed documentation for employee actions.
- Converted employee status from temporary to permanent.
- Helped employees register for benefits programs using online portals.
Program Manager
Colorado Coalition For The Homeless
Denver, CO
04.2014 - 06.2016
- Screened volunteers applying for service, interviewing, reviewing application documents and running background checks on prospective volunteers.
- Supported volunteers by providing training, mentoring, developing and delivering resources and identifying and cultivating partnerships to support volunteers.
- Performed skills assessments to link volunteers to roles matching individual skills and competencies.
- Reviewed work prepared by volunteers and employees.
- Supervised team of patient navigators.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both patients and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Motivated and supervised patient navigators in delivering quality patient care.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions the health center's eye clinic.
- Scheduled surgeries, managed patient navigations and verified insurance coverage.
- Ordered pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Devised and introduced initiatives and projects to maintain or improve existing facilities, allowing for maximization of capital component of Medicaid's per diem rate.
- Produced monthly financial reports to the Health Center Director.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
Education
Master of Science - Library And Information
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS 08.2018 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO 08.2015 - 07.2017
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Red Rocks Community College
08.2013 - 07.2015
Skills
OCLC and WorldCat
Catalogue and sort procedures
Guest services
Shelving and organization
Audio/visual equipment
Cultural Awareness
Planning and Coordination
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Written Communication
Multitasking Abilities
Office administration
Process optimization
Spreadsheet management
Meeting minutes
Time management
Project Management
Policy and procedure modification
Statistical data gathering
Office management
Business correspondence
Employee timesheet processing
Transcription and dictation
Grant writing
Data entry
Affiliations
ALA, CAL, ALCTS, AUTOCAT, League of Awesome Librarians, Bibliographical Society of America
Interests
Timeline
Library Technician I
Tomlinson Library
01.2020 - Current
Division Clerk
Mesa County Combined Courts
07.2019 - 01.2020
Graduate Assistant
Center For Great Plains Studies
08.2018 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Library And Information
Emporia State University
08.2018 - 08.2021
Administrative Assistant
United States Geological Survey
08.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Colorado Denver
08.2015 - 07.2017
Program Manager
Colorado Coalition For The Homeless
04.2014 - 06.2016
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Red Rocks Community College
08.2013 - 07.2015