Kyson Vaughan
Summary
Customer-centered Library Assistant successful at working with different personalities and thrives on delivering top notch service. Knowledgeable in circulation procedures and payment processing. Offers successful career history comprising more than 2 years.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
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Ouachita Parish Public Library
06.2022 - Current
- Maintained an orderly and welcoming environment through regular shelf-reading and straightening of materials.
- Enhanced patron experience by efficiently shelving and organizing materials according to library classification systems.
- Created visually appealing displays that promoted new arrivals or highlighted specific topics within the collection, drawing attention from visitors of all ages.
- Collaborated with fellow library staff on inventory management, reducing the number of misplaced or lost items.
- Performed opening and closing procedures as required, safeguarding the security and integrity of the library''s physical space and collections.
- Maintained confidentiality when handling patron information, adhering to strict privacy policies and promoting trust in library services.
- Provided exceptional customer service by answering basic reference questions and guiding patrons to appropriate resources.
- Contributed to a positive learning environment by enforcing library policies and addressing any disruptive behavior promptly.
- Aided in circulation tasks such as checking-in, checking-out, and renewing materials, ensuring efficient service for all patrons.
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
- Located library materials, resources and technologies to fulfill patron requests.
- Collected fees, fines and donations for balanced library finances.
- Processed library card applications and maintained patron records with accurate contact information.
- Collected and processed fines on overdue library materials.
Janitor
Lakeshore Baptist Church
10.2018 - 08.2020
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Improved facility cleanliness by performing daily maintenance tasks, such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
- Reduced the spread of germs by sanitizing high-touch surfaces such as doorknobs and handrails.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Assisted in event setup and teardown, ensuring spaces were clean and ready for use before and after events.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
- Reported damages and hazardous conditions to management for further action.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Psychology
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA05.2020
No Degree -
Ouachita Parish High School
Monroe, LA05.2016
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Computer Literacy
- Self-Driven
- Incident Reporting
- Organization
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Additional Information
AmeriCorps Mentor
Summer 2018
Lead school age children in Summer enrichment activities while mentoring, aiding, and
assisting the function of a program consisting of an estimated hundred pupils. Worked
to supervise students on field trips while assisting in organizing programs for them and
their parents. Assisted in the organization of supplies and the adornment of classrooms
for an environment essential to learning. Served on a team of forty other mentors with
a focus on teambuilding and leadership. Children were located in the Riverbend school
area, many of whom belonged to an at-risk population.
Volunteer at New life Community Church
2010-2020
Assisted in the children's ministry, gradually moving up in the program to co-lead the 3–
6-year-old class. Researched lessons, compiling resources and crafts to delegate to other
volunteers. Maintained and decluttered crafts closet, keeping it functional for the use of
many classes. Moved the program towards a hybrid status by incorporating video
lessons and technology with a paper curriculum. Assisted in the construction of crafting
resources for Vacation Bible Schools and helped to conduct practices for seasonal
programs.
Secretary for Kappa Pi Delta Alpha at ULM
2018-2020
Recorded minutes and delivered information to various members of a Registered
Student Organization. Held a leadership position, working to resource volunteers for
mural paintings and workshops with the Boys and Girls club. Amended the bylaws and
assisted in a variety of community activities directed at art involvement in the
community.
Timeline
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Ouachita Parish Public Library
06.2022 - Current
Janitor
Lakeshore Baptist Church
10.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Psychology
University of Louisiana At Monroe
No Degree -
Ouachita Parish High School
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