Detail-oriented administrative professional with superb people-skills and public relations experience. Business-savvy with excellent decision-making skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Assistant
Albany Public Library
12.2022 - Current
Actively listened to patrons, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Handled calls promptly and with courteous professionalism.
Assisted patrons in locating and using library resources and materials
Instructed patrons on research techniques and use of online resources.
Appalachian
Trail
06.2022 - 11.2022
Intake Caseworker
Albany County DCYF
03.2020 - 06.2022
Review reports of an alleged case of abuse or neglect
Investigate the case through interviews with key people, including children, parents, other relatives, and medical providers
Collect documentary evidence such as medical reports, arrest records, and court filings
Plan and coordinate services to help children and their families
Fill out paperwork outlining the investigation and the resulting actions that were taken.
Maintained accurate, up-to-date client records for reliable reference and communications.
Built relationships with community agencies for timely service referrals.
Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
Assistant Buyer / Planner
Trans World Entertainment
09.2017 - 03.2020
Writing, placing and tracking purchase orders
Ensuring products are purchased at the right time, to specification and at a good price
Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
Negotiating with vendors and building positive, long-term relationships
Researching new suppliers and making recommendations to the buyer
Preparing competitive retail and pricing strategies
Planning, monitoring and maintaining suitable inventory levels
Preparing budgets and forecasting purchasing trends
Compiling reports on product performance and statistics.
Library Clerk
SUNY Oneonta
09.2015 - 05.2017
Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
Enforced university and housing policies and procedures.