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Work History
Education
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Affiliations
Certification
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Accomplishments
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Justine Gifford

Renton

Summary

Currently, a page at KCLS is looking to grow in the community and at the library. Has skills in customer service since 2015, and childcare since 2006. Has participated in events such as Seattle Pride, and has personal creative projects, such as writing a novel. I have self-published a comic back in 2011, and I am currently studying bookbinding and repair. I'm also in the process of learning Spanish.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Library Page

KCLS
03.2024 - Current
  • Performed regular shelf-reading duties to ensure the accuracy of the organization of materials.
  • Assisted patrons with locating items and other inquiries, and set fair boundaries according to library policy.
  • Participated in training sessions related to library policies and procedures, such as Non-Violent Intervention Training.
  • Paid attention to detail and shelved books according to the Dewey Decimal System.
  • Organized book carts, maintained collections, and re-shelved books, as well as participated in projects such as weeding and pull lists, as needed.
  • Developed strong understanding of cataloging books and other materials through various methods.
  • Processed new newspapers and magazines for circulation, making sure that the information was up to date on Evergreen.
  • Provided some technical support to patrons using library computers.
  • Engaged with the community through outreach programs to promote library services. Example: Participating in Seattle Pride in 2024.
  • Identified and removed worn or outdated books and media.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Art

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK
01-2015

High School Diploma -

FPCS
Anchorage, AK
01-2011

Student of The Semester - Graphic Design And Illustration

King Career Center
Anchorage, AK
01-2011

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Sewing and stitching
  • Bookbinding techniques
  • Graphic design
  • Digital illustration
  • Research skills
  • Proofreading
  • Exceptional storytelling
  • Cataloging materials
  • Shelf organization
  • Adaptability
  • Time management
  • Character development
  • Teamwork
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Artistic creativity
  • Proficient in operating technology and Microsoft Office
  • Familiarity with the Dewey Decimal System
  • Desire to work with the community and participate in programs and events
  • Punctual

Affiliations

  • Writing
  • Illustration
  • Reading
  • Crafting
  • Research

Certification

  • CPR certified, June 2025

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary

Accomplishments

  • Magna Cum Laude (Highschool)
  • Student of the Semester (King Career Center)
  • Cum Laude (College)
  • Created custom art pieces and designs for various clients
  • Partook in several conventions, projects and events, either to sell artwork or to volunteer: Seattle Pride with KCLS 2024, Lunarcon: Artist 2022, Medford Comic Con: Art Vender 2018 & 2019, Senshi-con: Artist2012, 2013, & 2014: Artist, Ani-Medford: Artist 2021, Meadowlark Comic Con: Artist 2021, UAA Student Union Gallery-2013: Artist, self portrait featured, UAA Books of the Year Gallery-Spring 2015: Graphic Designer and work featured, UAA Understory-Spring 2015: Layout Designer and work featured, True North Magazine-2014: Article Illustration, My Maternal Ancestry-2015: Cover Illustration, Self published Comic “Broken” through Ka-Blam-2012
  • Currently in the process of writing a book

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Library Page

KCLS
03.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Art

University of Alaska Anchorage

High School Diploma -

FPCS

Student of The Semester - Graphic Design And Illustration

King Career Center

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