Edward Miller
Vancouver
Summary
Skilled Library Assistant with background in public libraries. Experienced in reference services and customer service. Strengths include organization skills, ability to work independently and part of team, familiarity with library systems and databases.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Retired
Ft. Vancouver Regional Library
Vancouver
11.2019 - 06.2025
Library Assistant
Ft. Vancouver Regional Library
Vancouver
12.1999 - 11.2019
- Assisted patrons in locating and checking out library materials.
- Organized shelves, book displays, and other library areas according to established guidelines.
- Entered and updated patrons' records on computers.
- Answered routine inquiries and referred patrons to librarians.
- Located books and periodicals for patrons.
- Oversaw photocopiers, scanners and computers and instructed patrons in proper use.
- Provided technical support to patrons using library computers and online resources.
- Handled daily cash transactions for fines, fees, and other library services.
- Implemented and helped manage summer reading program for children.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resolving patron issues and inquiries efficiently.
- Answered patrons' questions and assisted in finding materials requested.
Radiation Protection Technician
Various Nuclear Contractors
05.1989 - 08.1991
- 1989-1991: I worked for various nuclear contractors at various nuclear plants. Combustion Engineering and Bartlett Nuclear at Trojan Nuclear Plant, Rainier, OR. Nuclear Support Services at Connecticut Yankee Nuclear Plant, Haddam, CT and Prairie Island Nuclear Plant, Welsh, MN. Combustion Engineering at Sequoyah Nuclear Plant Soddy-Daisy, TN.
- Monitored radiation levels in the environment using survey meters, scintillometers and other instruments.
- Responded to incidents involving possible overexposure or contamination by radioactive materials.
- Investigated potential sources of radiological contamination at sites under investigation or remediation activities.
- Advised personnel on best practices for minimizing occupational exposure to radiation.
- Conducted surveys of areas to identify sources of radiation contamination.
- Performed calculations to determine radiation exposure rates for personnel and equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Washing State University
Vancouver, WA12-1999
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Lower Columbia College
Longview, WA01-1993
Skills
- Customer service
- Information retrieval
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Skilled researcher
- Shelf reading
- Circulation desk
- Reference services
Timeline
Retired
Ft. Vancouver Regional Library
11.2019 - 06.2025
Library Assistant
Ft. Vancouver Regional Library
12.1999 - 11.2019
Radiation Protection Technician
Various Nuclear Contractors
05.1989 - 08.1991
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Washing State University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Lower Columbia College
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