Ellen Crete
New Bedford,MA
Summary
Well-versed in finding materials, removing deprecated sources, and cataloging new materials.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant
OfficeTeam
Providence, RI
05.2011 - 12.2016
- Updated contact lists regularly when changes occur in employee status or contact information.
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
- Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
Technical Services Assistant
Harvard College Library
Cambridge, MA
12.2010 - 03.2011
- Utilized library database software to catalog, track, and update materials.
- Developed strong understanding of cataloging books and other materials through various methods.
- Maintained accurate library records for inventory of periodicals and books.
Head of Technical Services
New Bedford Public Libraries
New Bedford, MA
03.2005 - 02.2009
- Supervised and trained library staff and volunteers, enhancing team performance and service quality.
- Managed cataloging and classification of library materials using Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress systems.
- Negotiated with vendors for the acquisition of library materials, securing cost-effective deals.
- Replaced worn labels and barcodes to keep materials in good physical condition.
Administrative Assistant
The Arc of Bristol County
Attleboro, MA
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Coordinated mailings including sorting mail, preparing packages for shipping via courier service or postal service.
- Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
- Ensured efficient operation of office equipment such as printers, copiers and fax machines.
- Proofread content for typo-free emails and documentation.
Education
Library Studies
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05-1995
Skills
- Reference materials expertise
- Automated Library Systems
- Skilled researcher
- Scheduling
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Spreadsheet Management
- Invoice Processing
- Sensitive material handling
- Proofreading
- Phone call answering
- Inventory supplies
Certification
- Notary Public, Massachusetts, valid until 2030
- Certification as a Professional Librarian, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
OfficeTeam
05.2011 - 12.2016
Technical Services Assistant
Harvard College Library
12.2010 - 03.2011
Head of Technical Services
New Bedford Public Libraries
03.2005 - 02.2009
Administrative Assistant
The Arc of Bristol County
Library Studies
University of Rhode Island
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