Service-oriented media specialist with proven success helping patrons and librarians with routine needs and special projects. Dependable managing library materials, forms and payments. Self-motivated and committed to fostering superior guest service through efficient operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands
Support Staff
11.2022 - Current
Acted as positive role model for team participants and student in the community.
Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
Assistant Media Specialist
RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE, FOREST HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2013 - Current
Collecting needs of patrons and maintaining digital catalogs and online databases for school library.
Help teachers to integrate media and technology into their classes.
Set up and operate requested software and machines, such as Power Point presentations, DVD players, Laptops, and Smart Boards.
Responsible for updating and maintaining a library of available materials such as books, DVDs, laptops, iPads, and other various materials.
Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings.
Developed team communications and information for staff meetings.
Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival.
Compiled and maintained circulation, material and equipment records.
Directed patrons to desired library books, reference items and equipment.
Restocked returned items to correct shelf or storage locations.
Handled in-person and telephone requests for information and materials.
Collected fines from customers for overdue books and resources.
Organized library equipment and collections.
Located desired materials for institutional staff special projects.
Cataloged new library resources and materials using Destiny Program.
Site lead
ALPHABEST EDUCATION INC
08.2010 - 11.2022
Work with elementary school students attending after school classes.
Supervising children during activities such as preparing homework, playing outdoors, reading, practicing sports, or learning arts and crafts.
Provide safe and fun environment for participants in After School program.
Established lasting professional rapport community leaders by utilizing successful troubleshooting and dynamic communication to drive attainment of common goals.
Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends.
Attended 100% on-site meetings with subcontractors and clients per month
Site Coordinator
CLUB EDVENTURE AFTERSCHOOL, EDVENTURE INC
08.2013 - 07.2019
Devised optimal communications strategies to reach target audiences.
Wrote and edited company whitepapers, emails, newsletters and web content.
Provided informative reports to management as requested.
Created official company page on Facebook to facilitate interaction with customers.
Set and enhanced program schedules to meet expected demands and enhance student learning opportunities.
Managed new product and content releases.
Completed and closed 85% field sales and handled field safety meetings
Shadow (special Needs)
Caughman Road Elementary/Southeast Middle School
11.2011 - 06.2013
Support special needs students by performing tasks that will lead students to become independent.
Learned classroom routines and rules to further help student transition.
Be able to determine how much level of support children need in different activities.
Identified and resolved process issues to encourage smoother procedures, more efficient workflow and overall environmental growth.
Managed team of 8 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees
Education
Master of Science - Library Science
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
The University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
12.2009
Skills
Social Media
Apple Final Cut Pro
Multimedia presentation skills
Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign
Media Production
Digital Media
Multimedia writing
Library media knowledge
Media operations knowledge
Materials Maintenance
Teaching
Reading groups
Removing deprecated sources
Literacy development
Cataloging reference books
Team collaboration
Skilled researcher
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Recordkeeping
Data analysis
Problem-solving skills
Verbal and written communication
Project management
Materials maintenance
Managing reference catalog
Databases and programming
Audio-visual equipment
Timeline
Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands
Support Staff
11.2022 - Current
Assistant Media Specialist
RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE, FOREST HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2013 - Current
Site Coordinator
CLUB EDVENTURE AFTERSCHOOL, EDVENTURE INC
08.2013 - 07.2019
Shadow (special Needs)
Caughman Road Elementary/Southeast Middle School
11.2011 - 06.2013
Site lead
ALPHABEST EDUCATION INC
08.2010 - 11.2022
Master of Science - Library Science
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature