Elizabeth Strother
Shawnee,KS
Summary
Knowledgeable professional currently pursuing a master's degree in Library and Information Management. Provides positive service and patiently answers questions while successfully completing daily job duties. Excellent understanding of library operations, circulation and patron services.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Page
Johnson County Library
Merriam, KS
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided assistance and support to staff in regard to facility maintenance, security and services.
- Marketed library's many services to visitors and patrons through active communication.
- Educated patrons on use of reference sources, card catalogs and automated information systems.
- Greeted patrons warmly and offered to assist with any issues or needs.
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Gained strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials.
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
Beauty Studio Captain
Sephora
Anchorage, AK
03.2013 - 07.2014
- Supervised 5 other artists
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Conducted consultations to understand client's desired outcome and assessed skin type and face structure.
- Taught artists and clients classes
Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman
The United States Air Force
Elmendorf AFB, AK
04.2003 - 03.2007
Education
Master of Arts - Library And Information Science
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Maryland Global Campus
Wiesbaden, Germany12.2018
Skills
- Material shelving
- Damaged book removal
- Reference assistance
- Written and oral communication
Timeline
Library Page
Johnson County Library
10.2019 - 03.2020
Beauty Studio Captain
Sephora
03.2013 - 07.2014
Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman
The United States Air Force
04.2003 - 03.2007
Master of Arts - Library And Information Science
Emporia State University
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Maryland Global Campus
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