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Cristofher Griffin

Cristofher Griffin

Columbia,SC

Summary

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

The University of South Carolina
Cristofher Griffin