Mariam Al-Arda
Hawthorne,CA
Summary
Accomplished clerical and library professional with outstanding customer service. Skilled in managing front desk operations, maintaining accurate records strong organizational capabilities, and general office knowledge. Considered a valuable and detail-oriented team player. Experienced in handling numerous projects, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Media Assistant
Long Beach Unified School District
Long Beach, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Handle check in/out library materials at circulation desk using Destiny School Library Manager by Follett.
- Process acquired books, through library software, creating SKU number, spine label, genre label and covering book.
- Answer questions from patrons and helping to find desired materials.
- Maintain inventory of library materials, conduct regular audits to optimize resource allocation.
- Increase student engagement with library resources by creating visually appealing displays and promotional materials.
- Supervise 15-20 students during Library @Lunch. Students can spend time in the library browsing/checking out books, playing board games, cards or using the art maker space.
- Supervise small groups of students using library during class time for: collaborations, recording, classwork makeup, using library color printer for reports and makeup testing.
Library Clerk I - Non Career
City of Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Oversee check in/out process of library materials at the Circulation Desk.
- Create/renew library card applications for library card issue.
- Take payment for fees/fines and copy machine.
- Answer telephones for library main line and the City Source line.
- Pull "HOLDS" for patron pick up.
- Check and locate materials on "SEARCH" list for reconciliation.
- Assist patrons with copy machine, printing, scanning.
- De "New" library material.
- Assist with weeding material and repair of books
- Update/change status of library material in ILS
- Used Sierra ILS software
Library Page - At Will
City of Torrance
Torrance, CA
01.2019 - 04.2022
- Emptied 3 book drops during shift and discharged the materials using Sirsi-Dynix Workflows ILS and Polaris Leap ILS.
- Enhanced patron experience by efficiently shelving and organizing materials according to library classification systems.
- Assisted with the preparation and setup of meeting rooms for library-sponsored events, ensuring a smooth experience for all participants.
- Worked at the Circulation Desk 1 hour per shift for library material check out/in, processing holds, processing new/updating library card applications and card issue.
- Collected fees, fines and donations for balanced library finances.
- Assisted patrons with copy machine and public computers.
- Collect library fines and fees.
Instructional Assistant, Special Education
Lawndale Elementary School District
Lawndale, CA
02.2011 - 04.2019
- Supervised 10-12 students during bus drop off, breakfast/lunch, P.E., and toileting.
- Ran various learning centers comprising of 2-3 students such as: speech, fine motor, math, social studies, nutrition, music and movement, adaptive P.E., art and cooking.
- General office work: making copies, filing and sorting handouts for classroom teacher.
- Worked with 1 classroom teacher, 4-6 Instructional Assistants and 3 specialists as a team to implement a safe, productive and supportive learning environment.
Office Manager
Waleeto's Pizzeria
Hawthorne, CA
01.1997 - Current
- Home office for our pizzeria.
- Maintain accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Use Chrome Workspace and Microsoft Office
- Completed bi-monthly payroll for 10 employees using ADP Small Business Payroll System.
- Prepared local, state and federal taxes; business licenses for quarterly and annual renewal.
- Maintain correspondence and invoicing our vendors and customers.
- Prepare bank deposits and monthly bank reconciliation.
Education
No Degree - Library Science
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05-2018
Skills
- Facility management
- Library services
- Cataloging and shelving
- Circulation desk
- Written and oral communication
- Customer relationship management
- Youth programming
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Library Media Assistant
Long Beach Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
Library Clerk I - Non Career
City of Long Beach
03.2022 - 12.2022
Library Page - At Will
City of Torrance
01.2019 - 04.2022
Instructional Assistant, Special Education
Lawndale Elementary School District
02.2011 - 04.2019
Office Manager
Waleeto's Pizzeria
01.1997 - Current
No Degree - Library Science
Long Beach City College
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Northern Arizona University