Lexi McEwen
Las Vegas,Nevada
Summary
Accomplished leader and early childhood development educator with a robust history at the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, I excel in collection management and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and adaptability, I spearheaded programs that significantly enhanced community engagement and staff proficiency in conflict resolution.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Head
Youth, Las Vegas, Clark County Library District
2014.02 - 2022.03
- Ensured efficient operation of YPL/Children's Services Department Developed procedures and organized materials collection processes, ensuring efficient and effective management of resources
- Introduced data-driven decision-making processes that improved strategic planning within department
- Provided leadership and direction to professional staff, collaborating and coaching librarians in collection development practices
- Implemented staff training programs that enhanced skills and increased overall productivity within department.
- Supervised subordinate staff, including scheduling, training to foster culture of excellence and meet departmental goals
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and recognition of accomplishments among employees.
- Managed departmental budgets, including purchasing and approving expenditures, to ensure efficient use of resources.
- Trained and developed classes for peers on emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
- Created programs for young people focused on skills that support early childhood development and academic success
- Championed change management initiatives that successfully integrated new policies and procedures within department culture.
- Ensured diverse and responsive collections by taking additional training on diversity, equity and inclusions courses through PLA Interpreted and explained Library District materials policies and procedures as necessary
- Developed strong relationships with District staff, community members, and industry professionals.
Project Lead, Programming Project Lead
Rainbow Teen Center
2020.01 - 2022.01
District Wide Initiative Project Lead
Inclusion Kits
2019.01 - 2020.01
Initiative Project Lead
Toy Library District Wide
2016.01 - 2019.01
Project Lead
Best Buy Teen Center
2017.01 - 2018.01
Family Place Grant Project Leader
2014.01 - 2016.01
Education
Master of Science - Library and Information Science, Psychology
University of North Texas
Denton, TXBachelor of Science -
University of Nevada
Las Vegas, NVSkills
- Detail Oriented Organized
- Collection Management
- Early Childhood Development Educator
- Proven Leader
- Experienced Trainer
- Focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Adaptable Communicator
Timeline
Project Lead, Programming Project Lead
Rainbow Teen Center
2020.01 - 2022.01
District Wide Initiative Project Lead
Inclusion Kits
2019.01 - 2020.01
Project Lead
Best Buy Teen Center
2017.01 - 2018.01
Initiative Project Lead
Toy Library District Wide
2016.01 - 2019.01
Department Head
Youth, Las Vegas, Clark County Library District
2014.02 - 2022.03
Family Place Grant Project Leader
2014.01 - 2016.01
Master of Science - Library and Information Science, Psychology
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Science -
University of Nevada
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