Elizabeth Flynn
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic liberal arts professional, decisive leader and calm multitasker with background as Assistant Librarian. Driven to educate others and promote an understanding of our community, history, and environment through literacy and hands on programming. Accurately prioritizes tasks, maintains collections and locates hard-to-find materials. Good relationship-building abilities and self-motivated approach. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills developed over 20 years of related experience. Driven to increase patron satisfaction while maintaining team efficiency and staying on top of daily demands. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal, and multitasking abilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Librarian
AHISD
San Antonio, TX
08.2013 - Current
- Assistant Librarian at the Elementary and Junior School level
- Implemented and helped manage reading programs, book clubs, student library aid instruction, and volunteer activities.
- Researched and developed instructional materials in collaboration with teachers.
- Created cross-content learning opportunities (literature, science, history, math).
- Answered patrons' questions and assisted in finding materials requested.
- Organized library equipment and collections.
- Located desired materials for institutional staff special projects.
- Sourced and processed interlibrary loans across networks.
- Cataloged new library resources and materials.
- Handled in-person and telephone requests for information and materials.
Administrative Assistant
King William Association
San Antonio, TX
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Researched historical development of KWA.
- Served as a liaison between staff and volunteers.
- Organized and maintained filing and document management systems by coordinating, archiving and purging files.
- Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency.
- Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel.
- Managed an unpredictable work schedule with long hours.
Outdoor Education Instructor
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
- Gathered, prepared, operated and maintained equipment and supplies necessary for planned activities.
- Planned, organized, facilitated and promoted diverse recreational programs focusing on geology, marine mammals, and coastal habitat.
- Coordinated daily schedule of activities to assigned campers and managed transitions to ensure timely arrival.
- Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from, and within program activity locations and on external trips.
- Organized and lead variety of small and large group activities, including dissections, hikes, and tide pool exploration.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA03.1999
Associate of Arts - AA General Studies
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA05.1996
Skills
- Skilled researcher
- Reading programs
- Processes and procedures
- Effective project completion
- Customer relationship management
- Staff training and development
- Strong interpersonal relationships with students
Affiliations
- King William Fair, San Antonio TX
- Cibolo Nature Center, Boerne TX
- Morro Bay Natural History Museum, Morro Bay CA
- Hearst Castle Historian Intern, San Simeon CA
Timeline
Assistant Librarian
AHISD
08.2013 - Current
Administrative Assistant
King William Association
01.2008 - 01.2010
Outdoor Education Instructor
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
01.1998 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Arts - History
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Associate of Arts - AA General Studies
Cuesta College
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