COLUMESIA GRAHAM
Hattiesburg,MS
Summary
As a librarian, I bring meaningful experiences in cataloging and organizing library collections. I tactfully provide patrons with insightful direction to maximize customer service utility, and I am a knowledgeable operator of library resources and a passionate problem solver. I exhibit superb communication and interpersonal skills and am dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inviting library atmosphere. I engage with diverse library users by interpreting library resources and services, and I am particularly well-versed in professional methods of library science and essential computer functions and programs. I am a detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. My proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments is a testament to my adaptability and time management skills. I am recognized for taking a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, focusing on optimizing processes, and supporting team objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Librarian
Forrest County School District
Hattiesburg, MS
07.2020 - Current
- Assist with finding and using resources for teacher's classroom
- Organizing and managing collections of journals, books, magazines, newspapers, electronic documents, and other data resources
- Responsible for organizing mini-lessons, crafts, and storytime
- Promotes student reading
- Check books in and out to students and faculty
- Purchase books and materials
- Weed and inventory the collections
- Tutor Reading
- Administer two book fairs a year
- Teach library skills to four (4) classes daily k-6th graders
- Morning and afternoon duty
- Researched, planned, and set up attractive and informative library exhibits.
- Catalog and organize books, materials, and other documents for proper library management.
- Create programs and activities to promote library usage and literacy.
- Classify and code different materials according to library policies and organizational standards.
- Organize library catalog, supplies, equipment, and records.
- Collect and analyze statistics on program data and usage using Excel.
Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper
Forrest County School District
Hattiesburg, MS
10.2017 - 07.2019
- Compiled and analyzed data
- Coordinated multiple concurrent activities
- Performed internal and external office communication: email, voicemail, and miscellaneous
- Screened and routed incoming telephone calls
- Received, sorted, and distributed office mail
- Organized and maintained the Special Services filing system
- Ensured accuracy and completeness of confidential personnel files and employee records
- Filed and retrieved documents
- Prepared a variety of correspondence and departmental forms
- Maintained employee confidence and protected operations by keeping Special Services information confidential
- Maintained/updated various department/district database tools about Special Services
- Handled all budgets for the Special Services Division
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments, and organizing itineraries.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Assistant Travel Coordinator
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Monitored all domestic travel compliance according to state regulations
- Handled employees concerning questions and problems with travel arrangements and reimbursement
- Audited domestic travel for the facility, staff, and students
- Scan travel vouchers into Perceptive
- Filed documents
- Assisted in other areas of travel as needed
- Maintained thorough and accurate records of transactions.
- Reviewed, input, and paid invoices for travel-related services.
- Consulted with internal and external clients to assess travel requirements, document needs, and discuss options.
- Followed up with customers to increase customer service with travel plans.
Education
Specialist - Educational Found And Leadership
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS05.2025
Master of Science - Master of LiThe University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Arts in Library And Information Scienc
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS12.2000
Skills
- Reading groups
- Classroom practices
- Reading and teaching
- Technical service
- Collaborative
- Materials acquisition
- Supporting user research
Timeline
Librarian
Forrest County School District
07.2020 - Current
Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper
Forrest County School District
10.2017 - 07.2019
Assistant Travel Coordinator
The University of Southern Mississippi
08.2016 - 10.2017
Specialist - Educational Found And Leadership
Jackson State University
Master of Science - Master of LiThe University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Arts in Library And Information Scienc
The University of Southern Mississippi
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