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Laura O'Flanagan

Summary

I am currently an entry-level Library Associate that strives to further my work experience and education in the field. Using the tools of the library I currently work in, I have gained internal knowledge in how libraries function and help the community. With the skills I have developed in working with the community and directing and assisting programs, I aim to gain a position that has more focus on providing services to marginalized groups and assisting them in their goals. If granted a position that meets this criteria, I would make myself a person that can be trusted to give transparent information and high levels of assistance.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

LIBRARY ASSOCIATE I

LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
01.2024 - Current

Established positive relationships with the diverse community by offering a safe space for individuals and providing them resources to assist with their needs and goals.


Managed circulation by checking in items, and organized checked in items based on the Dewey Decimal System and the Outreach system set by Lexington Public Library standards.


Offered Lexington Public Library costumer service to patrons in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language.


Engaged in continuous circulation flow by offering book and DVD recommendations, as well as assisting in making attractive displays of items that meet a theme.


Offered empathic costumer service and engagement towards minority groups and maintaining a space for them to give them a sense of safety and allyship amongst the library.


Assisted in teamwork for special programs that meets the interests of the community.


Directed recurring programs such as a Book Club and Writing Workshop.


Offered services in technology assistance, as well as stayed up to date on technology advancement for Patrons.


Informed Patrons of the Libraries rules and policies.


Provided resources and references to Patrons for them to move forward with when the Library is unable to help with their challenge, such as legal, medical, and financial advice.


Evaluated the library environment and reported concerns to the security and management team regarding patrons performing activity that is against library policy.

Group Fitness Trainer and Front Desk Associate

Proof Fitness
06.2023 - Current

Group Fitness Instructor:


Directed fitness classes that met the general expectations of clients.


Brought customized training by checking the bodily forms of each client and personally adjusting them as needed.

Offered variations to make each exercise less intense or more challenging for the individual client.


Prevented injuries during class and had emergency plans in place for if a client were to get injured or pass out.


Welcomed and encouraged feedback and workshopped my classes accordingly upon analyzation and evaluation.


Front Desk Associate:


Welcomed in members and made sure everyone checked in were active.


Provided information on benefits and pricing of memberships to potential members.


Kept the fitness facility clean and organized.


Communicated feedback and concerns made by members to management.


Offered services and information in English and Spanish.






Liquor Store Clerk

The Kroger Co
03.2017 - 12.2024

Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining balanced registers and reducing discrepancies at end-of-shift reconciliations.

Maintained a clean and organized store environment for an enhanced shopping experience.


Maintained compliance with local and federal regulations governing the sale of alcoholic beverages, verifying customer identification as necessary.


Denied alcoholic sales to intoxicated customers and contacted management immediately when issues escalated.

Educated customers on different promotions, spirits and wines to facilitate buying decisions.


Increased customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service during checkout transactions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English/Women And Gender Studies/Sexuality

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Skills

    Ability to offer customized costumer service based on the patrons needs and their current level of stress

    Able to offer services and resources on the fly for costumer needs

    Ability to stay up to date on current news to maintain giving empathic based costumer service

    Conversational Spanish- Beginner and presently growing

    American Sign Language- Intermediate

    Able to assist in programs and help the organizer meet their standards and goals

    Can self-direct programs based on the current interests' of the community

    Maintaining and enhancing training on diversity education and how to assist marginalized groups

Timeline

LIBRARY ASSOCIATE I

LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
01.2024 - Current

Group Fitness Trainer and Front Desk Associate

Proof Fitness
06.2023 - Current

Liquor Store Clerk

The Kroger Co
03.2017 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Arts - English/Women And Gender Studies/Sexuality

University of Kentucky
Laura O'Flanagan