- Road trips; exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Committed to improving personal fitness through regular participation in running distance races
- Volunteer Work
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
- Photography
Bridget C. Diffenderfer
Wesley Chapel
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Professional Librarian with a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree from an ALA accredited university. Proven expertise in managing library operations, fostering team collaboration, and adapting to evolving needs. Known for strong organizational skills, strategic planning, and effective resource management. Adept at enhancing user experience, implementing new technologies, and maintaining high standards. Focused on achieving results and driving continuous improvement
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Third Party Intellectual Property Manager/Group Leader
CAE USA Inc.
04.2023 - Current
- Serve as the company point of contact for corporate research and information needs within the industry
- Partner with Trade Compliance to monitor and review customer and supplier data to verify data rights and restrictions are being followed by employees at CAE
- Works with the security and contracts department to verify all technical information that contains ITAR, EAR, CUI, CDI, or other data right restrictions is appropriately marked and sent under proper Trade Agreements Act and/or Export Controlled Classification Number
- Maintain the corporate subscription for industry standards and verify the corporation has information ready and available for internal and external audits
- Provides internal tracking and recording of data sent internationally for the Special Service Agreement (SSA) for the legal department
- Manages team of librarians in various sites and locations within the organization
Lead Librarian
CAE USA Inc.
05.2019 - 04.2023
- Company Overview: CAE is a global leader in providing training solutions and simulation technology for the aviation and defense industries
- Lead and manage the CAE Engineering Library team, ensuring smooth operations and efficient workflow
- Oversee personnel management, including task delegation, time reporting, and team meetings
- Conduct training for engineering library services, tools, and resources
- Access and manage restricted government service portals and military databases to support CAE's training services
- Appointed as the data custodian and primary military contact for technical manuals and vendor subscriptions
- Serve as the point of contact for military technical manuals, vendor manuals, and Federal Business Opportunity subscriptions
- CAE is a global leader in providing training solutions and simulation technology for the aviation and defense industries
Librarian II
CAE USA Inc.
09.2015 - 05.2019
- Company Overview: CAE is a global leader in providing training solutions and simulation technology for the aviation and defense industries
- Coordinated and cataloged 800 boxes of files stored at Iron Mountain (offsite storage)
- Developed and hosted annual events for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
- Hosted the USF SOLIS and SIS meetings, providing tours and information on Special Libraries in the business setting
- Created user guides for library training and developed a system to track data rights on incoming data
- Partnered with legal teams to track ITAR/EAR compliance and prevent violations
- Managed and archived company historical data from the 1940s to present
- CAE is a global leader in providing training solutions and simulation technology for the aviation and defense industries
Librarian
CAE USA Inc.
07.2012 - 09.2015
- Company Overview: CAE is a global leader in providing training solutions and simulation technology for the aviation and defense industries
- Provided research support and training to 500+ employees across various departments
- Mentored library graduate students working in the CAE library
- Coordinated National Library Week events and other internal company initiatives
- Managed and processed engineering data requests, including sensitive ITAR and EAR materials
- Worked with Access databases to catalog engineering aircraft design data
- Contributed to the company newsletter and maintained military standards and subscription materials
- CAE is a global leader in providing training solutions and simulation technology for the aviation and defense industries
Librarian Assistant
CAE USA Inc.
10.2010 - 07.2012
- Company Overview: CAE is a global leader in providing training solutions and simulation technology for the aviation and defense industries
- Led efforts to resolve subcontractor data issues, collaborating with committees on data handling procedures
- Cataloged technical engineering data related to aircraft design using Access databases
- CAE is a global leader in providing training solutions and simulation technology for the aviation and defense industries
Librarian Co-Op
CAE USA Inc.
05.2009 - 10.2010
- Company Overview: CAE is a global leader in providing training solutions and simulation technology for the aviation and defense industries
- Coordinated data transfers of sensitive engineering and military information, ensuring compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations
- CAE is a global leader in providing training solutions and simulation technology for the aviation and defense industries
Administrative Assistant
SKANSKA USA
05.2008 - 04.2009
- Company Overview: Skanska USA is a leading construction and development company specializing in commercial, civil, and infrastructure projects
- Provided administrative and secretarial support for construction management teams
- Managed office functions, coordinated meetings, and handled sensitive documents and client communications
- Skanska USA is a leading construction and development company specializing in commercial, civil, and infrastructure projects
English and Reading Instructor
J. W. Mitchell High School
08.2005 - 09.2007
- Taught English, Reading, and Literature to 9th-11th grade students, adapting the curriculum to meet diverse learning needs
- Facilitated professional learning teams for two years, collaborating on instructional strategies
Education
Master of Library and Information Science - Concentration in School Media
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - English
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL05.2005
Skills
- Proficient in MS Office
- SharePoint Collaboration Tools
- Intranet Management
- Experience with ASAP Systems
- Management of Passport Inventory Systems
- OCLC Database Management
- Library Cataloging Expertise
- Research Database Navigation
- Proficiency in Adobe Suite Applications
- Online Community Engagement
Accomplishments
- Integrated ACCURIS Engineering Workbench, Inventory Logistics Services, and Haystack databases into library to enhance services.
- Supervised team of five staff members in various site locations.
- Collaborated with team of three Software Engineers in the development of TAL: Technical Asset Library to track customer and supplier information and their derivative associated data rights.
Professional Accreditations And Accomplishments
- Obtained Government Top Secret Clearance, 2018
- Obtained Government Secret Clearance and Military Common Access Card (CAC), 2012
- Member, SIS (Suncoast Information Specialists), 2009, Present
- Member, SLA (Special Libraries Association), 2009, Present
- Charter Member, Toastmasters International, 2016 - 2020
- Member, USF SOLIS (Student Organizations of Library and Information Science), 2008 - 2010
Technology Skills
MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher), Microsoft SharePoint, Bonzai Intranet, ASAP Systems, Passport Inventory Management Program, OCLC, WorldCat, EBSCOhost, various school media databases, Adobe Photoshop
Affiliations
- Beta Phi Mu International Library & Information Studies Honor Society
Interests
Timeline
Third Party Intellectual Property Manager/Group Leader
CAE USA Inc.
04.2023 - Current
Lead Librarian
CAE USA Inc.
05.2019 - 04.2023
Librarian II
CAE USA Inc.
09.2015 - 05.2019
Librarian
CAE USA Inc.
07.2012 - 09.2015
Librarian Assistant
CAE USA Inc.
10.2010 - 07.2012
Librarian Co-Op
CAE USA Inc.
05.2009 - 10.2010
Administrative Assistant
SKANSKA USA
05.2008 - 04.2009
English and Reading Instructor
J. W. Mitchell High School
08.2005 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Arts - English
Elmhurst College
Master of Library and Information Science - Concentration in School Media
University of South Florida