DENA SIEGERT
Grayville,IL
Summary
Accomplished professional who is organized, driven and effective at being a team player. Personable and professional under pressure. Adept at assisting students, faculty and members of public with conducting research using reference materials. Familiar with operating databases and computer systems to perform digital research. Keeps books, periodicals, maps and other collection items well-organized and professionally displayed. Librarian successful at overseeing the entire catalog, as well as all equipment and additional materials, to support teachers, and students. Well-versed in finding materials, removing deprecated sources, and cataloging new collections. Successful at building rapport with patrons and accomplishing simultaneous tasks. Focused professional pursuing challenging opportunity to leverage many years of experience in related roles. Well-versed in running cables, managing sound quality, and presenting visual effects. Collaborative and adaptable with strong software proficiency.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Agricultural Worker
Siegert Farms
Grayville, IL
04.2021 - Current
- Inspected crops for signs of disease and pests, reporting findings to supervisor.
- Planted seeds in designated areas according to crop rotation plans.
- Harvested crops at the appropriate time, ensuring quality control standards were met.
- Applied fertilizer, pesticide, and herbicide treatments to crops using hand-held or tractor-mounted sprayers.
- Weeded fields by hand or with specialized tools such as hoes or cultivators.
- Operated farm machinery such as combines and balers during harvest season.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm including mowing grass and repairing fences.
- Conducted soil sampling tests to assess fertility levels for specific plots of land.
- Loaded trucks with harvested products for delivery to markets or processing facilities.
Assistant Public Librarian
Groff Memorial Library
Grayville, IL
06.2017 - 04.2021
- Developed and maintained library collection by selecting, ordering, cataloguing, and classifying books and other materials;.
- Conducted library tours to introduce patrons to resources available in the library;.
- Organized book displays and coordinated special events such as author visits;.
- Assisted patrons with locating information using online databases, search engines, websites and other research tools;.
- Managed daily operations of the Library including staffing issues, budgeting, inventory control and purchasing;.
- Planned activities for children's story time programs;.
- Researched current trends in libraries to stay abreast of new technologies;.
- Served as a liaison between the Library department and other departments within the institution.
- Maintained complete and accurate records of library transactions.
- Reshelved books to maintain neat and tidy reading area.
- Organized library equipment and collections.
- Replaced worn labels and barcodes to keep materials in good physical condition.
- Documented movement of library media materials and equipment.
- Kept resources in clean and working fashion to maintain availability for use.
Office Support Specialist
Southern Illinois Counseling Center
Mount Carmel, IL
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Organized and maintained paper and electronic filing systems for records, correspondence, and other materials.
- Created weekly reports to management on office productivity and updated them regularly.
- Provided customer service in person, via email, telephone, or other communication methods.
- Greeted visitors and directed them to the appropriate offices or personnel.
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and responded to inquiries within established guidelines.
- Processed invoices for payment with accuracy according to company policies.
- Scheduled meetings and appointments for staff members using calendar software applications.
- Monitored incoming emails and responded accordingly within established timeframe limits.
- Compiled statistical data using spreadsheet software applications like Excel.
- Answered phone calls and directed to appropriate staff members.
- Managed calendar of [Number] senior managers daily.
Illinois Nutrition Education Programs Instructor
University of Illinois Extension
Wayne City, Fairfield, Mt. Carmel and Olney, IL
03.2005 - 06.2015
- Integrated efficient methods of teaching while focusing on the individual needs of each participant
- Promoted safe workplace practices
- Led Nutrition education to classroom groups of parents and school age children of low income families
- Established client trust and exceeded expectations
- Developed curriculum and assessment
Self Employed
Siegert Farms
Grayville, IL
04.2001 - 03.2005
- Planted seeds in designated areas according to crop rotation plans.
- Harvested crops at the appropriate time, ensuring quality control standards were met.
- Recorded data on planting activities such as seed varieties used, soil amendments added, dates planted and harvested.
- Conducted soil sampling tests to assess fertility levels for specific plots of land.
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm including mowing grass and repairing fences.
- Drove trucks, tractors and other equipment to distribute feed to animals.
- Mixed fertilizers into soil prior to planting season according to instructions provided by agronomist.
- Tested soil pH levels with a meter device before planting new crops.
- Operated farm machinery such as combines and balers during harvest season.
Customer Service Agent
Comair, Inc.
Evansville, IN
10.1997 - 04.2001
- Trained new employees
- Checked passenger and cargo distributions and fuel amounts to ensure that weight and balance specifications were met
- Contacted control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions and other information
- Ensured the completion of all required aircraft forms, logs and reports
- Loaded and offloaded luggage and cargo with the use of conveyor belts or forklifts
- Monitored engine operation, fuel consumption and functioning of aircraft systems during flights
- Ensured compliance with all Federal, State, Local and foreign regulations
- Ensured the aircraft was clean and prepared for flight with provisions on board for the safety and comfort of the passengers
- Relayed departure, arrival, delay, aircraft and airfield status to up-line controlling agencies.
Teacher’s Aide
Grayville Elementary School
Grayville, IL
08.1992 - 05.1997
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 18 students
- Coordinated after school tutoring hours with other teachers to help students in need of extra attention
- Implemented student discipline measures, decreasing classroom disruptions by 80%.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Library Science
Ashford Universtiy
San Diego, CA03-2019
Skills
- Pest Control
- Soil preparation
- Erosion Control
- Irrigation Systems
- Crop Management
- Animal Nutrition
Educationcertifications
- Bachelor of Science in Business Management, 11/2016, Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT, Organizational Behavior and Leadership, Principles of Management, Fundamentals of Business Laws and Ethics, Information Systems Management, Quantitative Analysis
- Associate of Science: General Studies, Wabash Valley College, Mount Carmel, IL
- Certified INEP Instructor, 11/2012, University of Illinois Extension
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Trainer, Illinois 4-H Leaders and Youth, Mt. Carmel, IL, 02/2004, 06/2012
Timeline
Agricultural Worker
Siegert Farms
04.2021 - Current
Assistant Public Librarian
Groff Memorial Library
06.2017 - 04.2021
Office Support Specialist
Southern Illinois Counseling Center
06.2015 - 06.2017
Illinois Nutrition Education Programs Instructor
University of Illinois Extension
03.2005 - 06.2015
Self Employed
Siegert Farms
04.2001 - 03.2005
Customer Service Agent
Comair, Inc.
10.1997 - 04.2001
Teacher’s Aide
Grayville Elementary School
08.1992 - 05.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Library Science
Ashford Universtiy
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