Benjamin Welder
Buena Vista,CO
Summary
Library Supervisor with twelve years of experience in customer-serving library environments seeking a leadership career in information services, all while promoting the ALA’s Core Values of Librarianship. Adaptable background in multiple library environments including public, academic, and unconventional. Proficient in technical writing for professional institutions, and have over fifteen years in restaurant environments as a profession in addition to libraries.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Handling Supervisor
Douglas County Libraries
09.2021 - 01.2024
- Oversaw staff management procedures including hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, developing, and providing quarterly reviews to management.
- Served as Person-In-Charge alongside three branch leaders.
- Provided customer support, account creation, materials reference, and digital content instruction. Specialized in resume and employment direction to patrons.
- Managed workflow of all materials handling functions and oversaw automated machinery. Monitored workload of staff and facilitates completion of tasks. Spearheaded first-party branch-to-branch material delivery overhaul prior to departure.
Shift Manager
Sexy Pizza LLC
06.2019 - 01.2022
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Maintained positive energy environment in high volume environment of 200-300 average daily orders, in late night atmosphere with team of 4-7 employees at a time, while providing excellent products and customer services.
Library Specialist
Arapahoe Library District
11.2018 - 09.2020
- Provided advisory services, reference assistance, and book requests to ACDC inmates.
- Processed books for cataloging using Sierra ILS, legal reference using LexisAdvance systems, and supervised inmate employees.
Library Associate
Pikes Peak Library District
06.2016 - 03.2019
- Answered and assisted patron questions regarding library resources.
- Specialized in interlibrary loan services using ILLiad and Worldcat delivery system.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
Education
Master of Library And Information Science - Leadership
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - English - Professional Writing
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12.2013
Skills
- Staff training & development
- Research and database instruction
- Interlibrary loan processing
- Collection development and maintenance
- Knowledge of circulation procedures
- Multiple ILS environments
- Metadata (MARC & RDA) programming
- Circulation and transportation planning
References
Amy Long
- Library Director, Wyoming State Library
- (720) 933-5806; amy_bwlr@yahoo.com
- Professional Reference; 3 years, 2 months
Brandon Forman
- Library Supervisor, Douglas County Libraries
- (352) 238-1938; bforman@dclibraries.org
- Professional/Personal Reference; 3 years, 2 months
Melissa Ridlon
- Owner, Eddyline Brewing Company
- (719) 207-0978
- Professional Reference, 6 months
Timeline
Materials Handling Supervisor
Douglas County Libraries
09.2021 - 01.2024
Shift Manager
Sexy Pizza LLC
06.2019 - 01.2022
Library Specialist
Arapahoe Library District
11.2018 - 09.2020
Library Associate
Pikes Peak Library District
06.2016 - 03.2019
Master of Library And Information Science - Leadership
Emporia State University
Bachelor of Arts - English - Professional Writing
The University of Texas at San Antonio
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