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Cathy Daly

Fort Atkinson,WI

Summary

Enthusiastic and detail-oriented Library Media Specialist /Theatre Director and Designer successfully manages projects, plans productions, and leads teams. Expertise maintaining relevant, organized and correctly catalogued libraries with experience in budget management for both library programming and theatrical production. Accommodating and helpful individual possessing excellent collaborative, organizational, and written and oral communication skills.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Design Coordinator

J.F. Ahern Co.
08.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication between team members.
  • Collaborated with labor, sales, and design, ensuring seamless integration of construction elements.
  • Coordinated design and labor schedules promoting timely project progression.
  • Contributed to successful project completions with thorough documentation of progress.
  • Provided support in obtaining necessary permits for commercial construction projects, ensuring compliance with local regulations.

Library Media Specialist

School District Of Fort Atkinson
08.2010 - 06.2023
  • Collaborated with teachers by providing just-in-time research skills instruction and procuring resources and digital tools for seamless integration.
  • Encouraged recreational reading through book clubs.
  • Maintained relevant, organized, diverse, and correctly catalogued library and technology collection based on careful analysis of curriculum and student interests.
  • Developed and executed budgets for yearly acquisition of books, supplies, software, and hardware.
  • Collected and analyzed data to periodically evaluate library media programs for continuous improvement against measurable goals and communicated program results with administrators and other stakeholders.

Theatre Director and Designer

Fort Atkinson High School Lake Mills High School
1999 - 2023


  • Facilitated meetings with directors, designers, and production crew to discuss production progress and to attain objectives.
  • Directed work of scenic, lighting, costume, props, and audio personnel to coordinate efficient production operations.
  • Identified and approved equipment and elements required for productions.
  • Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs as the director or designer of 49 high school productions.
  • Remained composed in fast-paced, constantly changing environments to provide optimal creative leadership and achieve desired results.

Education

Master of Science - Education - Information, Technology, And Libraries

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Whitewater, WI
05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Theatre Education

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Whitewater, WI
05.2010

Skills

  • Collection Curation
  • Digital Tools Integration
  • Project Management
  • Circulation Desk Oversight
  • Scenic and Props Design
  • Team Collaboration
  • Data Collection
  • Tech Support
  • Meeting Facilitation

Certification

Wisconsin DPI Lifetime Licenses

Theater 6-12

Instructional Library Media Specialist K-12


International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

Certified Educator 2021-2024


Google Level 1 and Level 2 2020-2023

Google Certified Coach 2022-2023



Timeline

Design Coordinator

J.F. Ahern Co.
08.2023 - Current

Library Media Specialist

School District Of Fort Atkinson
08.2010 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Theatre Education

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

Theatre Director and Designer

Fort Atkinson High School Lake Mills High School
1999 - 2023

Master of Science - Education - Information, Technology, And Libraries

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

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