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Louan Bujtor

Inman,SC

Summary

Energetic, friendly, and dedicated individual with an ambition to succeed in any given environment. I enjoy learning new things and am always up to a challenge, whatever the situation. I get along well with others, while also working efficiently on my own.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Branch Librarian

Spartanburg County Public Library
Boiling Springs, SC
07.2023 - Current
  • Conduct library tours to introduce patrons to resources available in the library;.
  • Organize book displays and coordinate special events such as author visits;.
  • Assist patrons with locating information using online databases, search engines, websites and other research tools;.
  • Assists with daily operations of the Library including staffing issues, budgeting, and scheduling;
  • Prepare reports on library usage statistics for departmental review meetings;.
  • Reshelved books to maintain neat and tidy reading area.
  • Answered patrons' questions at circulation desk.
  • Facilitate library volunteer program, supervising work of 4volunteers on a regular basis.

Children's Assistant

Spartanburg County Public Libraries
Boiling Springs, South Carolina
12.2022 - present
  • Planned, promoted and presented creative programs to meet the needs of children birth-12 years old.
  • Implemented and helped manage summer reading program for children.
  • Prepared deposits and program contracts, requested purchase orders and tracked program statistics
  • Responsible for maintaining an attractive children's area in the library.
  • Performed circulation duties including check out, check in and processing of new materials
  • Greeted patrons upon entrance to library and offered assistance with needs or issues.
  • Answered patrons' questions and assisted in finding materials requested.

Special Events Coordinator/Shift Leader

Holmes Summer Treats
Inman, SC
07.2021 - Current
  • Greeted customers, maintained inventory, collected payments, recorded customer orders, performed returns and special transactions through the POS System.
  • Completed end-of-day duties by balancing payments and receipts in cash register.
  • Oversaw event logistics, venue scheduling and accommodations.
  • Produced contracts and invoices for events and monitored fee collection.

Teacher

Spartanburg Christian Academy
Spartanburg, SC
08.2014 - 07.2021
  • 2019: Library Assistant for K-12th grade -Taught group and individual instruction sessions to impart knowledge of library and research practices.
  • Developed strong understanding of cataloging books and other materials through various methods.
  • Oversaw check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
  • Designed fliers and posted throughout library to inform visitors and patrons of upcoming events, meetings and special programs.
  • Reading Intervention Specialist: Led small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs to help students who were falling behind in reading.
  • 2014-2019/2021: Teacher - Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
  • Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.

Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade

Spartanburg District Five
Spartanburg, SC
08.2012 - 06.2014
  • Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.

Media Assistant

Lyman Elementary School
Lyman, SC
08.2011 - 07.2012
  • Oversaw check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
  • Assisted with regular and special events such as book groups and storytime for children.
  • Read stories to preschool children to help increase key language, literacy and social skills.
  • Greeted patrons upon entrance to library and offered assistance with needs or issues.
  • Developed strong understanding of cataloging books and other materials through various methods.

Education

Master of Library and Information Science -

University of South Carolina
Columbia SC
12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

University of South Carolina
Spartanburg SC
05.1994

Skills

  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Leadership and mentoring

Timeline

Assistant Branch Librarian

Spartanburg County Public Library
07.2023 - Current

Children's Assistant

Spartanburg County Public Libraries
12.2022 - present

Special Events Coordinator/Shift Leader

Holmes Summer Treats
07.2021 - Current

Teacher

Spartanburg Christian Academy
08.2014 - 07.2021

Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade

Spartanburg District Five
08.2012 - 06.2014

Media Assistant

Lyman Elementary School
08.2011 - 07.2012

Master of Library and Information Science -

University of South Carolina

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

University of South Carolina
Louan Bujtor