Erin Ellison
Youngsville,NC
Summary
Motivated student and industry worker with a strong drive for success. Demonstrated commitment to excellence through academic achievements and hands-on experience in the field.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Library Assistant
Wake County Public Libraries - Green Road Branch
Raleigh, NC
06.2023 - Current
- Worked with adult and children's programming
- Facilitated sensory storytime, a program specifically geared for children with ASD and their families
- Managed statistics and data entry for all programs and services at the Green Road branch
- Provided reference and reader's advisory services to library patrons, including interlibrary loan requests
- Assisted in the cataloging of new books and materials
- Created artistic book displays
- Created digital content and social media promotion videos for the library system
- Professionally answered phone calls and online chat questions from patrons
- Trained new staff and volunteers on library systems and customer service protocols
- Engaged with the community through outreach programs to promote library services
Specialty Sales Associate - Clothing Department
Target
Wake Forest, NC
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Assisted customers with selecting merchandise appropriate to their needs and preferences, specifically within the clothing department
- Provided exceptional customer service by greeting and assisting customers in a friendly, knowledgeable manner
- Worked extensively with visual merchandising
- Collaborated with store team, fostering a sense of teamwork among employees
- Participated in inventory management initiatives to maintain accurate stock levels at all times
- Gained invaluable time management skills
- Partnered with other departments within the store to provide an outstanding service experience
- Trained new employees on various tasks
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05-2025
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC12-2022
Skills
- Undergraduate research design and assistance
- Field research
- Scientific writing
- Event planning
- Public presentations and public speaking
- Statistical data entry and verification
- Effective written and oral communication
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
- Community outreach
- Library programming, services, and technology
- Phone etiquette
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Certification
- CITI Responsible Conduct of Research Certification (NC State University) - September 3, 2024
- CITI Human Subject Research Certification - September 6, 2024
- Kulture City Sensory Certified
Affiliations
May 2023—present
University Honors Program Member, NC State University
As a member of the University Honors Program (UHP) at NC State, I have the opportunity to enroll in advanced, innovative courses and enhance my academic and professional portfolio through participating in undergraduate research.
January 2020—present
Volunteer, Safe Haven for Cats – Raleigh, NC
I cleaned cages for the cat shelter and interacted with the cats to socialize them. I worked with the volunteer coordinators and the veterinary staff to provide the best care for the shelter cats. I also have volunteered as an adoption coordinator to facilitate adoptions and manage paperwork.
March 2022—December 2022
Honor Society Member, Wake Techincal Community College
Being in the Wake Tech Honors Society gave me the ability to make meaningful connections with classmates, interns, and professors. I worked on 3 separate research projects during my time with the Honor Society and gained skills in leadership, communication, and team collaboration.
Accomplishments
- Dean's List every semester at NCSU with a perfect 4.0 GPA
- Dean's List every semester at Wake Tech, ending with a 3.917 GPA
- Commencement speaker at the December 2022 graduation ceremony at Wake Tech
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Library Assistant
Wake County Public Libraries - Green Road Branch
06.2023 - Current
Specialty Sales Associate - Clothing Department
Target
06.2022 - 09.2023
- CITI Responsible Conduct of Research Certification (NC State University) - September 3, 2024
- CITI Human Subject Research Certification - September 6, 2024
- Kulture City Sensory Certified
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
North Carolina State University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Wake Technical Community College
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