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Deneise White

Raleigh,North Carolina

Summary

Accomplished professional providing library patrons with outstanding customer service. Skilled in managing library resources, cataloging materials and organizing library records. Considered valuable and team player. Dynamic and well-spoken Library Professional offering excellent skills in customer assistance helping patrons use library technological services and resources. Expert user of Destiny Library Management System. Knowledge of library operations and services. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal and library management skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Library Media Coordinator- Jeffreys Grove

Wake County Public Schools
01.2019 - Current
  • Established departmental policies, yearly objectives, areas of opportunity and goals related to student circulation and learning.
  • Led implementation of best practices to support instructional staff regarding district and state information and technology standards.
  • Managed volunteers, student helpers and school news crew.
  • Coordinated launch of school media monthly celebrations and reading campaigns through use of live student school news program.
  • Developed and guided students in kindergarten through second grade in library lessons using 21st century skills of communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Demonstrated creativity through library displays.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments

Retail Sales Associate

Recreational Equipment Inc.
04.2013 - 07.2020
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases and informed customers of membership reward programs.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding pricing, availability and relevant discounts.
  • Monitored displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products and maintained visually appealing environments.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies, customer concerns, informed customers of current store promotions to help drive high customer retention and additional sales purchases.
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and outfit customers for outdoor experiences by recommending relevant offerings.
  • Supported loss prevention goals by monitoring sales floor for shrinkage.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments
  • Trained new employees to use selling strategies and apply best practices

Substitute Librarian, Jeffreys Grove

Wake County Public Schools
08.2018 - 01.2019
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed library lessons for K-2 learners
  • Maintained library programs in absence of full-time teacher librarian.
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
  • Checked in, checked out and renewed library materials using Destiny Library Management Software.
  • Kept up-to-date records of materials, maintained inventory and corrected cataloging errors.
  • Maintained equipment in good working order for school-wide use.
  • Responded to numerous reference calls daily, helping patrons with specific information needs.
  • Worked with teachers to provide students with lifelong learning and research skills.
  • Classified and coded different types of materials according to library policies and organizational standards.
  • Taught children about library practices via individual and group instruction.

Teacher Assistant, Hunter Elementary

Wake County Public School System
08.2017 - 03.2018
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
  • Supported teacher in instructing core subjects. delivering supplementary material.
  • Attended to classroom details and logistics to maintain strong instructional environment.
  • Worked under direction of licensed teacher in and outside of classroom assiting with instructional needs of 18 students.

Substitute Librarian, Hunter Elementary

Wake County Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2017
  • Checked in, checked out and renewed library materials using Follett Destiny Library Management Software.
  • Developed and taught library lessons to K-5 students.
  • Kept up-to-date records of materials, maintained inventory and corrected cataloging errors.
  • Responded to numerous reference calls daily, helping patrons with specific information needs.
  • Taught children about library practices via individual and group instruction.
  • Planned and taught classes on information literacy and technology use.
  • Incorporated library services into lessons while also driving curiosity, engaging students and supporting lifelong learning.

Substitute Teacher, Various Schools

Wake County Public Schools
12.2013 - 05.2017
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
  • Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks in long term sub assignments.
  • Maintained school library programs for teacher librarian managing student assignments, student needs and record keeping..
  • Maintained school library and programs in absence of teacher librarian.

Education

Masters of Library Science - School Librarianship

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
05.1987

Skills

  • Individualized Lesson Plans
  • Strategic Planning/Collection Development
  • Material Check-In and Check-Out
  • Material Shelving
  • Cataloging and Shelving
  • Library Resources
  • Integrated Library software Follett Destiny
  • Google Classroom/Google Suite
  • Canvas
  • Customer Service/Interpersonal Skills

Certification

  • North Carolina Educator License 076 School Library Media Coordinator
  • North Carolina Public Librarian Certification

Timeline

School Library Media Coordinator- Jeffreys Grove

Wake County Public Schools
01.2019 - Current

Substitute Librarian, Jeffreys Grove

Wake County Public Schools
08.2018 - 01.2019

Teacher Assistant, Hunter Elementary

Wake County Public School System
08.2017 - 03.2018

Substitute Librarian, Hunter Elementary

Wake County Public Schools
08.2016 - 06.2017

Substitute Teacher, Various Schools

Wake County Public Schools
12.2013 - 05.2017

Retail Sales Associate

Recreational Equipment Inc.
04.2013 - 07.2020

Masters of Library Science - School Librarianship

East Carolina University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Old Dominion University

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