Amani Rashid
Adult Services Assistant
Palos Heights,IL
Summary
Highly motivated, dedicated, and supportive Adult Service Assistant with 3 years of experience as a librarian assistant looking to apply administrative and organizational skills to contribute and expand my opportunities.
Work History
Adult Services Assistant
Orland Park Public Library
5 2022 - Current
- Assists patrons in the full use of the Adult Services department and its digital and print resources, including basic reference service
- Participates in collection maintenance, including the weeding process
- Assists patrons with program registration, study rooms, and database registration, including Libby and Hoopla
- Performs tasks associated with opening and closing the Department
- Provides written reports to Management Team
- Seeks and engages in professional development
- Assist patrons with Polaris databases, including placing request for holds
- Performs tasks on computers, the Internet, email, Microsoft Windows and Office applications, and other relevant technologies and equipment
- Assist Reference Librarians with accuracy, detail-oriented, and efficiency in the performance of assigned duties.
- Participates with collection development, display, and recommendation.
- Co-leads Arabic storytime programs and events.
- Answered patron questions in-person or by phone regarding library services and resources.
- Developed library displays and implemented innovative outreach activities for improved community engagement.
- Maintained a well-organized collection through diligent shelving, shelf-reading, and inventory management tasks.
Co-Chair/ Chair
MAPS- MCOC (Muslim Association Of Puget Sound- Many Cultures, One Community)
09.2012 - 06.2022
- Served eight years as Co-chair of MAPS-MCOC
- Currently serving 1 year as the Chair of MAPS-MCOC
- Organized and executed social and educational programs that promote creativity and diversity through showcasing Islamic arts, history, and cultures
- Made executive decisions in forming the structure of the fraternity's internal organization, finances, public relations, etc
- Partnered with team members to develop and coordinate art and cultural events
- Organized and executed educational meetings, fundraisers, and outreach events and recruited volunteers to assist with implementation
- Generates publicity for events and completed annual status reports
- Developed good problem-solving skills, using communication and teamwork
- Set-up coordinated and cleaned up events including community service events, social networking events and MAPS support events
- Negotiated and problem solved at committee meetings with fellow volunteers about events
- Recruited participants for events through social media outlets such as Facebook and Instagram as well as with word-of-mouth
- Worked in collaboration with the Board to revise budget, income, and expenses
- As co-chair of Events Committee: created and planned a calendar of events for the year, including general meetings, social and service activities, and local excursions
- Responsible for overseeing logistics of member meetings and special events
- Volunteer to serve on mosque committees, donating time and talents to assist with fundraising and other various projects.
Adult Services Clerk
Orland Park Public Library
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Familiarity with OPPL Adult Service’s wide selection of available materials, such as books, magazines, newspapers, and multimedia resources
- Daily duties of pick list for requested hold items
- Sorting and Shelving library materials
- Ability to alphabetize and put things in numerical order
- Organizes keeping materials and book displays well-presented and available for patrons
- Shelves and retrieves library materials and performs shelf duties, such as reading, weeding, shifting
- Ability to lift, bend and reach library materials and carts
- Demonstrates excellent work ethics, teamwork, reliability, and communications skills with Adult Service Librarian Assistant’s
- Responsible for keeping OPPL presentable for local patrons and community members.
Self-employed (Owner)
Techstream Auto Center
05.2008 - 11.2021
- Co-founder of Techstream Auto Center
- Coaches’ management on handling and resolving performance issues in Techstream Auto Center
- Responsible for the management of Techstream Auto Center
- Supervised and trained 3 employees with full employee retention
- Worked with the All-Data database to maintain inventory of 150+ financial products and prepare invoices
- Administered payroll, company benefits packages, and team building meetings and outings
- Prepared and updated employment records, including pension plans, compensation packages, benefits, disciplinary behavior, and disputes
- Administered and processed paperwork related to new hires, job candidates, employment concerns and complaints, and pre-employment tests
- Analyzed sales statistics and team performance metrics.
Board Member
Medina Academy
09.2011 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with 5 associate directors to design a new strategic operating plan that will directly increase the effectiveness and competitiveness of Medina Academy
- Provided strategic insight and direction as a board member
- Analyze operations, evaluate performance, determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement and policy changes
- Confer with board members to discuss issues, coordinate activities and resolve problems, including the creation and implementation of organizational bylaws
- Advocate for the organization concerning State and Federal policy issues
- Participate on a subcommittee to interview new members for the Board and to also hire leadership positions for the organization
- Organized and executed educational meetings, fundraisers, and outreach events and recruited volunteers to assist with implementation
- Negotiated and problem solved at board meetings with fellow board members about events and fundraising
- Recruited participants for events through social media outlets such as Facebook as well as with word-of-mouth
- Generated publicity for events and completed monthly status reports
- Set-up coordinated and cleaned up events including; community service events and social networking events
- Participated in Family forums to assess the needs of students, staff, and parents
- Provided logistic community support to parents and assisted with writing a resume, food distribution, transportation and immigration translation.
Librarian Assistant
King County Library System
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Checking books and materials in and out to patrons using the computerized circulation system
- Using library software and following procedures to check out materials to patrons
- Registering patrons to permit them to borrow books, periodicals, and other library materials
- Locating library materials for loan and replacement material in shelving areas, stacks, or files according to identification number and title
- Compiling records, sort, shelve, issue, and receive library materials such as books, electronic media, pictures, cards, slides, and microfilm
- Working with and helping the patrons with computer details and internet searches
- Assisted librarians on special projects with shelving, moving, or locating items
- Provided circulation services associated with shelving library materials, placing reserves, automated circulation system, and collecting and clearing fines
- Created displays for seasonal and special occasions, such as poetry month, black history month, and back-to-school themes
- Performed regular cataloging of new acquisitions, maintaining accurate data and building a strong knowledge base of the library's materials
- Answered phones and directed phone calls to the appropriate recipients and filed loose leaf updates for library collections as well as staff/faculty copies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Library And Information Science
05.2021 - Current
- Presidential Scholarship Recipient
- Professional Development: LTA Internship
- 4.0 GPA
- Honor Society Member
Completed 84 credits toward AAS-LTA degree - undefined
08.2022 - Current
GPA: 4.0
Completed 96 credits toward AAS-T Early Childhood Education - undefined
09.2004 - 05.2007
- Early Childhood Education State Certificate
- GPA: 3.5
High School Diploma - undefined
07.1998 -
Skills
Effective Communication
Knowledge in Problem-Solving
Experienced Task Prioritization
Interpersonal Communication
Team Oriented
Reliability
Bilingual- speaks English and Arabic
Knowledgeable in library policies and procedures
Excellent Customer Service
Library Software Proficiency
Computer Assistance
Timeline
College of DuPage College - Completed 84 credits toward AAS-LTA degree,
08.2022 - Current
Adult Services Clerk - Orland Park Public Library
11.2021 - 05.2022
College of DuPage - Associate of Applied Science, Library And Information Science
05.2021 - Current
Co-Chair/ Chair - MAPS- MCOC (Muslim Association Of Puget Sound- Many Cultures, One Community)
09.2012 - 06.2022
Board Member - Medina Academy
09.2011 - 01.2018
Self-employed (Owner) - Techstream Auto Center
05.2008 - 11.2021
Bellevue Community College - Completed 96 credits toward AAS-T Early Childhood Education,
09.2004 - 05.2007
Librarian Assistant - King County Library System
01.2004 - 01.2008
Kirby High School - High School Diploma,
07.1998 -
Adult Services Assistant - Orland Park Public Library
5 2022 - Current