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Emily Steinke

Portsmouth,VA

Summary

Library professional with 19 years of overall experience in organizing and maintaining collections, assisting patrons, and utilizing cataloging systems. Adept in collaborating within teams to enhance library services and adapt to evolving needs. Strong skills in information management, customer service, and technology utilization. Known for reliability, efficiency, and a results-driven approach.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clock Operator

Virginia High School League
09.2023 - Current

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  • Operates the game clock during high school football games to ensure accurate timing and score.
  • Monitors the scoreboard operations, maintaining synchronization with game clock for optimal spectator experience.
  • Member of SEFOA (Southeastern Football Officials Association).

Hardware Associate

The Home Depot Store
08.2023 - Current
  • Able to problem-solve with customers and other associates as needed.
  • Pack down and organize merchandise on the shelves.
  • Provides strong customer service in the hardware and throughout the store.
  • Took the initiative of learning about other departments and asking questions as needed.
  • Able to make quick decisions to maintain store safety goals.
  • Assists customers in locating hardware products and provides expert advice on selection.
  • Maintains and organizes inventory displays to enhance product visibility and accessibility.
  • Assists in training new store associates on product knowledge.
  • Able to drive forklift and reach truck to load materials into customer vehicles and/or get merchandise available for customers.

Back Office Associate

The Home Depot Store
10.2024 - 05.2025
  • Assisted the Back Office Associate with back office procedures, involving deposits, balancing tills, and running reports when needed.

Garden Associate

The Home Depot Store
03.2022 - 02.2023


  • Assisted in training new associates.
  • Pack down and organize merchandise on the shelves.
  • Provided strong customer service in the Garden Department and throughout the store.
  • Took the initiative of learning about other departments and asking questions as needed.
  • Able to solve problems with customers and other associates.
  • Able to make decisions to maintain store safety goals.
  • Able to drive forklift and reach truck to load materials into customer vehicles.

Guest Services Assistant

Target
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • Supervised and assisted team members on the front end. Team members consisted of those working on the register, cart attendants, at self-checkout, and at Guest Services.
  • Set new displays on end caps.
  • Assisted in closing procedures.
  • Stocked products and maintained check lanes.
  • Maintained and updated price checks regularly.
  • Assisted cashiers with various situations when needed.

Library Coordinator

Renton Technical College
09.2019 - 10.2021
  • Proficient in OCLC, CIP, LC, and Alma (Ex Libris Library Management System.
  • Utilized OCLC and MARC records for cataloging and original cataloging of materials.
  • Maintained bibliographic records that required attention to detail on various systems.
  • Maintained electronic records in Alma.
  • Strong customer service at the main desk to include various circulation duties, including the collection of fees for lost or damaged materials.
  • Ensured confidentiality of patron records at all times.
  • Implemented a new procedure for printing spine labels for new materials.
  • Prepared and imported LibGuides into the system for students and faculty.
  • Conducted library tours for new students.
  • Interviewed, supervised, and trained students for student employment at the library.
  • Processed 15-30 Interlibrary Loans monthly and maintained monthly reports.

Cataloging Technician

City Of Puyallup
02.2002 - 01.2019
  • Provided strong customer service at the public service desks, which included various circulation duties, reference questions, and Reader's Advisory.
  • Collaborated with the library director and the assistant city manager on the library's strategic plan for 2019.
  • Promoted and assisted in registering library patrons for the annual Summer Reading Program.
  • Utilized OCLC and MARC records for cataloging adult, young adult, and children's materials.
  • Assisted the Children's Librarians and/or led Pre-School story time when needed.
  • Prepared materials on PowerPoint and Publisher for library programs, including a visual presentation on Banned Books for a display booth at the Washington State Fair.
  • Designed a bulletin board for Emergency Preparedness Month and for the Summer Reading Program.
  • Coordinated interlibrary loan requests, ensuring timely fulfillment and excellent customer service, and maintained accurate records for monthly statistics.
  • Assisted children and parents in locating and using library resources to acquire Accelerated Reading books.
  • Assisted the librarians in discarding materials.
  • Designed book lists for new materials for adults, teens, and children.
  • Provided collection development of materials to enhance our section on grief for adults, teens, and children.
  • Safety representative for the library, which included monthly meetings and safety checks.
  • Member of the City of Puyallup Emergency Operations Center.
  • Processed 15-30 incoming and outgoing interlibrary loan materials per month using library management systems efficiently.

Library Assistant

City Of Puyallup
10.2001 - 02.2002
  • Provided customer service at the Circulation Desk.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patron records.
  • Processed new materials for circulation.
  • Assisted patrons in checking out materials.
  • Teamed with coworkers in checking in returned items and placing the items on shelving carts.

Library Aide

City Of Puyallup
11.2000 - 10.2001


  • Organized library materials according to Dewey Dessimal Classification system, ensuring efficient retrieval and user access.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Minor in Library Sciences

Mayville State University
Mayville, ND

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • SharePoint
  • Lean Principles
  • Canva Graphic Design Software
  • Website design
  • Creative
  • Ability to lead others
  • Prioritizing Tasks
  • Time Management
  • Apple
  • Attention to Detail
  • Efficient in multitasking

Certification

  • Virginia Drivers License
  • Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS-100)
  • Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incident (ICS-200)
  • National Incident Management System (NIMS) (IS-700.a)
  • Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Publisher)
  • Certificate of Completion - Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma Foundations
  • Certificate of Completion - Grant Writing for Education


Interests

  • Paper and vinyl crafting utilizing the Cricut cutting machinethe and DIY Projects
  • DIY and Home Improvement
  • LEGO enthusiast
  • Admin for the Pacific Northwest Widows Meetup group
  • Road cycling
  • Admin for Pacific Northwest Widows Meetup group

Timeline

Back Office Associate

The Home Depot Store
10.2024 - 05.2025

Clock Operator

Virginia High School League
09.2023 - Current

Hardware Associate

The Home Depot Store
08.2023 - Current

Garden Associate

The Home Depot Store
03.2022 - 02.2023

Guest Services Assistant

Target
10.2021 - 07.2022

Library Coordinator

Renton Technical College
09.2019 - 10.2021

Cataloging Technician

City Of Puyallup
02.2002 - 01.2019

Library Assistant

City Of Puyallup
10.2001 - 02.2002

Library Aide

City Of Puyallup
11.2000 - 10.2001

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Minor in Library Sciences

Mayville State University
Emily Steinke