E. Grace Rambo
Librarian
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Results-oriented and innovative Records Librarian with a diverse background in education and information studies. Adept at implementing effective document control strategies, managing records, and delivering targeted professional development initiatives. Skilled in leveraging information management principles to enhance organizational efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in fostering creativity within record-keeping environments and adapting systems to meet evolving compliance and archival needs. Capable of collaborating with team members, developing partnerships with external organizations, delivering targeted professional development initiatives in the field of information management. Proficient in leading records management initiatives, contributing, creating and enforcing policies, and providing strategic direction.
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc)
- Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud
- Google Suite
- Records Management
- Information Governance
- Written and Oral Communications
- Critical Thinking & Complex Problem-Solving
- Project Management & Collaboration
- Creative Direction & Development
- Research & Analysis
- Social Justice & Equity
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cataloger
Caddo Pine Island Historical Society
Oil City, LA
09.2023 - Current
- Employed cataloging standards such as AACR2 and RDA to accurately describe and categorize museum artifacts.
- Created over 100 comprehensive records that include detailed descriptions, provenance information, and accession details for artifacts on display.
- Utilized museum database system PastPerfect to input, update, and retrieve information.
- Conducted research to enhance understanding of artifacts and contribute to development of exhibition narratives.
- Generated comprehensive reports, documentation, and inventory lists.
Learning Specialist
LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport
Shreveport
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Developed and implemented academic support services programs, emphasizing effective document preparation and utilization of evidence-based medical education strategies.
- Implemented systematic tracking processes to maintain comprehensive records for over 300 students to assess and improve student success
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum
- Contributed to various councils and working groups, including Diversity Advisory Council, Medical Curriculum Council, and Medical Education Group
Secondary English Teacher
Booker T. Washington High School
Shreveport, LA
08.2017 - 12.2020
- Developed, reviewed and arranged curriculum to help students understand important ideas from concept execution, increasing student's proficiency on state tests by 7%
- Designed and implemented more than 150 innovative activities, materials, and assessments to support ninth grade English curriculum and align with state tests.
- Contributed maximum effort with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues, attaining 4-point increase in schoolwide performance score
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions to better personalize and differentiate student learning, achieving VAM score of 64 for 2018-2019 school year
Library Reference Desk Assistant
Magale Library
Shreveport, LA
08.2013 - 05.2017
- Collected fees, fines and donations for balanced library finances.
- Handled receipt processing for book, audio-visual and computer software inventories.
- Evaluated over 100 records for accuracy, value and status of preservation.
- Coordinated with team members and reorganized at least 30% of library collection
- Contributed to reorganization of music library on campus
- Archived art, scholarly journals, and books for collections management
Education
Master of Science - Information Studies
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA05.2024
Master of Arts - Secondary Education in English
Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport2019
Bachelor of Arts - English
Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA2017
Timeline
Cataloger
Caddo Pine Island Historical Society
09.2023 - Current
Learning Specialist
LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport
01.2021 - 04.2023
Secondary English Teacher
Booker T. Washington High School
08.2017 - 12.2020
Library Reference Desk Assistant
Magale Library
08.2013 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Information Studies
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Master of Arts - Secondary Education in English
Centenary College of Louisiana
Bachelor of Arts - English
Centenary College of Louisiana