Loren Landrum

Key Strengths & Successes:

As a strategist and community engagement designer, I specialize in developing equity-driven programming, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement for cultural and social institutions. My expertise lies in designing and executing high-impact initiatives that foster meaningful engagement, streamline operations, and drive institutional growth.

• Strategic Program Design: Led large-scale initiatives, including the North Wilmington Library Expansion Ribbon-Cutting & Block Party, securing government and community investment.
• Vision & Strategy Development: Shaped San Francisco Public Library’s Strategic Prioritization Process, facilitating workshops that enhanced cross-sector collaboration and equity-driven service delivery.
• Community & Stakeholder Engagement: Designed and led diversity and inclusion workshops at ALA’s LibLearnX Conference, equipping institutions with actionable equity frameworks.

With a proven track record of optimizing processes, fostering collaboration, and delivering high-impact programming,

In project management, I excel in organizing budgets, presenting ideas, and cultivating relationships with overseas vendors. Effectively allocate and monitor financial resources to ensure efficient budget utilization. Through compelling presentations, Communicate ideas to stakeholders, generating enthusiasm and support. Additionally, building and maintaining strong relationships with international vendors, ensuring reliable and high-quality supplies for projects. These skills enhance the overall project management expertise and contribute to successful outcomes.

• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
• Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
• Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
• Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
• Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.

I provided professional support to students in the Textiles and Fibers studios, ensuring their safe use of equipment and helping them achieve their artistic goals. I organized and managed the yardage shop, maintaining accurate inventory for the online store and providing guidance on fabric choices. I maintained a clean and organized workspace and conducted class demonstrations on techniques such as shibori, eco-printing/dyeing, embroidery, loom setup, and basic sewing machine operations. My expertise and assistance fostered a productive and professional learning environment. Having taught several workshops on basic pattern construction, natural dye, stitch work, and weaving.

• Contributed to a safer work environment by consistently following safety protocols and procedures.
• Supported team members with technical expertise, helping to resolve complex issues and improve overall performance.
• Efficiently managed multiple tasks, ensuring all projects were completed on time without compromising quality.
• Collaborated effectively with colleagues to complete challenging projects within established deadlines.
• Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new software applications used for tracking inventory levels and processing orders.
• Built, tested, and modified equipment to achieve functionality objectives.

I attentively listened to customers' requests, ensuring a thorough understanding before addressing their concerns. I maintained an excellent attendance record, consistently arriving on time. By resolving furniture issues, I increased customer satisfaction. I executed daily duties accurately and efficiently, identifying and providing solutions to problems. I adhered to applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment. I quickly acquired and applied new skills to improve efficiency and productivity. Following outlined steps of service, I served customers with professionalism. I oversaw daily operations, ensuring optimal productivity levels. Managing over $65,000 in furniture orders,shipping crossed the country, I was able to sustain great customer and colleague relationship.