Katherine Martin
Louisville,KY
Summary
Seasoned Librarian who has planned and hosted over 30 bookfairs which entails setting up and displaying the material so it is pleasing to the customers (students, parents and grandparents). I am an enthusiastic retail professional with hands-on experience in customer service, payment processing and sales. Strong communicator and team player, eager to learn new processes to support overall organizational success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Librarian
Portland Christian School
Louisville, Kentucky
08.2012 - Current
- Developed and maintained library cataloging systems.
- Organized book fairs and other literary events.
- Trained staff in library software programs.
- Provided reference services to students, faculty, and staff.
- Assisted with collection development activities.
- Oversaw circulation of library materials.
- Provided instruction on the use of library resources.
- Created displays highlighting new books and authors.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop lesson plans incorporating library materials.
- Maintained computer equipment used by patrons.
- Assessed patron needs and provided assistance as needed.
- Ensured that library collections were up-to-date and relevant.
- Supervised volunteers helping with library operations.
- Researched current trends in librarianship and technology integration.
- Reshelved books to maintain neat and tidy reading area.
- Replaced worn labels and barcodes to keep materials in good physical condition.
- Answered patrons' questions at circulation desk.
- Cleaned and repaired damaged books and library resource materials.
School Librarian
Christian Academy Of Louisville
Louisville, KY
08.2009 - 08.2012
- Created and maintained an online catalog for books, periodicals, and other materials.
- Supervised students during library hours.
- Provided instruction on how to use library resources such as computers and databases.
- Developed a range of programs to encourage student engagement with literature.
- Monitored overdue items and enforced borrowing policies.
- Maintained records of patron borrowing history.
Cashier
The Home Depot Inc
Louisville, KY
01.2005 - 06.2009
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Reconciled transactions at end of shift using appropriate forms and reports to verify accuracy of transactions.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
Education
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY01-2006
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY06-2005
Skills
- Friendly
- Approachable
- Basic accounting
- Data Collection
- Recordkeeping
- Mathematical ability
Affiliations
- reading
- scrapbooking
- traveling
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Elementary School Librarian
Portland Christian School
08.2012 - Current
School Librarian
Christian Academy Of Louisville
08.2009 - 08.2012
Cashier
The Home Depot Inc
01.2005 - 06.2009
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Louisville
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