Anne Childress
Griffin,GA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Individual is seeking part-time remote opportunities in her retirement.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Carmans Curios
Griffin, Georgia
07.2010 - 12.2020
- Operated online Vera Bradley and other products for ladies on my online store.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
- Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.
School Librarian
Savannah High And Early College
Savannah, Georgia
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Offered reference service and book recommendations for young students and teachers to improve children's access to high-quality learning materials.
- Promoted library use and advocated for children's programs and services with young patrons and families.
- Drove expansion of library collections and programs in response to student and faculty needs and special requests.
- Researched, planned and set up attractive and informative library exhibits.
- Shelved books and staffed both circulation and reference desks for library.
- Selected and maintained books, software and periodicals for children's collection within budget of $25000 per year.
- Selected and maintained books, software and periodicals for children's collection within budget of varying amounts ($20,000) per year.
- Removed and replaced outdated materials from children's collection to increase circulation and maintain interest of young guests.
- Designed and refreshed children's educational displays, featured books and interactive games.
- Created and implemented engaging and educational programs for all age groups.
- Trained, scheduled and assessed effectiveness of library staff in children's programs to meet library needs and achieve highest levels of customer service.
- Supported parents and taught children ages fifteen through eighteen to care for shared materials, select age-appropriate resources and demonstrate proper behavior in public library.
- Developed long-term plans and annual budget proposal for library children's services.
- Offered online research classes to students, faculty and staff.
- Trained staff, students and faculty on use of library technology.
- Assisted students in locating and using library resources and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.
- Stayed abreast of latest trends and strategies in field by reading trade publications and attending conferences.
School Librarian
James A. Jackson Elementary School
Jonsboro, Georgia
07.2008 - 11.2012
- Offered reference service and book recommendations for young students and teachers to improve children's access to high-quality learning materials.
- Promoted library use and advocated for children's programs and services with young patrons and families.
- Drove expansion of library collections and programs in response to student and faculty needs and special requests.
- Researched, planned and set up attractive and informative library exhibits.
- Shelved books and staffed both circulation and reference desks for library.
- Managed reserve desk collection of reference materials.
- Assisted library patrons with resolving computer problems.
- Instructed students on research techniques and use of online resources.
- Copied controlled reference materials and collected fees.
- Gathered and utilized diverse technologies for modern and more effective education.
- Oversaw and updated map collections.
- Completed electronic research using Westlaw, LexisNexis and Bloomberg.
- Set schedules for student workers and monitored activities.
- Organized data on circulation flow and drafted reports.
- Answered patrons' questions via library's online chat reference service to assist with broad variety of research topics.
School Librarian
Luella Middle
Locust Grove, Georgia
07.2002 - 07.2008
- Offered reference service and book recommendations for young students and teachers to improve children's access to high-quality learning materials.
- Promoted library use and advocated for children's programs and services with young patrons and families.
- Drove expansion of library collections and programs in response to student and faculty needs and special requests.
- Researched, planned and set up attractive and informative library exhibits.
- Removed and replaced outdated materials from children's collection to increase circulation and maintain interest of young guests.
- Shelved books and staffed both circulation and reference desks for library.
- Set schedules for student workers and monitored activities.
- Answered patrons' questions via library's online chat reference service to assist with broad variety of research topics.
- Organized data on circulation flow and drafted reports.
Education
M.Ed. - Library Media/Instructional Technology
West Georgia College
Carrollton, GA08.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
BA
Mercer University03.1993
Skills
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Meticulous Attention to Detail
- Confidentiality and Data Protection
- Research and Analytical Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Report Preparation
- Professional and Courteous
- Task Prioritization
- Schedule Management
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Ease with Computers and Technology
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Multitasking and Time Management
- MS Office
- Multitasking Abilities
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Timeline
School Librarian
Savannah High And Early College
07.2017 - 06.2018
Business Owner
Carmans Curios
07.2010 - 12.2020
School Librarian
James A. Jackson Elementary School
07.2008 - 11.2012
School Librarian
Luella Middle
07.2002 - 07.2008
M.Ed. - Library Media/Instructional Technology
West Georgia College
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
BA
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