Erika Ehley
MILWAUKEE,WI
Summary
Dedicated library assistant with strong experience in circulation desk operations, customer service, and youth services reference. Skilled in processing new materials and planning adult art and craft programs. Software experience with Sierra (ILS), Microsoft Suite, Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, and Canva.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Assistant
St Francis Public Library
02.2020 - Current
- Circulation desk: check ins, check outs, assist patrons with locating materials, place holds, computer lab assistance
- Youth services reference desk: assist patrons with locating materials, place holds, assist with youth programs, create book bundles, organize collection
- Processes all new materials, trains new employees on processing.
- Adult art and craft programming: Plans and leads monthly art/craft classes and events.
- Co-creates all adult mystery games (for check out) and escape rooms.
Photographer
Erika Ehley Photography
06.2015 - 10.2025
- Held Family lifestyle and portrait photography sessions
- Collaborated with clients to understand vision, aligning photography style with their expectations.
- Post-production editing using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop to enhance photo quality.
- Social Media content creation
- Marketing: social media, mailers, flyers (used Canva)
- Accounting
- Created photo albums and framed prints for clients
Wine Shop Assistant
Vintage 38
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisted customers with product selection, enhancing overall shopping experience and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained inventory accuracy through regular stock checks and organized displays for optimal accessibility.
- Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems, ensuring timely service during peak hours.
- Collaborated with management to implement effective merchandising strategies that enhanced store layout and customer flow.
- Maintained a clean and organized shop floor, optimizing space for ease of customer navigation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Interior Design
Portland Community College
Portland, OR05-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Wisconsin, Stout
Menomonie, WI05-1999
Skills
- Circulation Desk
- Customer Service
- Inventory Management
- Data Entry
- Youth Services Reference Desk
- Processing of New Materials
- Adult Art and Craft Programming
- Mystery Games and Escape Room Programming
- Software proficiency: Sierra (ILS), Microsoft Suite, Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, Canva
Timeline
Library Assistant
St Francis Public Library
02.2020 - Current
Wine Shop Assistant
Vintage 38
08.2019 - 06.2020
Photographer
Erika Ehley Photography
06.2015 - 10.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Interior Design
Portland Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Wisconsin, Stout