Michael Wadle
West Des Moines
Summary
Recent Master's degree graduate seeking full-time employment to utilize a diverse skill set across logistics, information technology, and public service. Demonstrated success in various industries with a focus on efficiency and innovation. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, complemented by effective communication skills. Ready to contribute to organizational goals and drive results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Assistant
Indianola Public Library
Indianola
10.2024 - Current
- Daily management of front desk - tasks include: reference, reader's advisory, ILL requests, materials processing and preservation, circulation, website maintenance, and technical support
- Assist on programs for various age groups as needed
Library Assistant
Elm Grove Public Library
Elm Grove
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed the circulation desk, processed branch deliveries, issued new library cards, processed new materials, deleted old materials, shelving, filled hold lists, assisted patrons
- RFID tagging project of all materials
- Assisted with library events for various age groups
National Purchasing Administrator
Shea Homes
Scottsdale
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Coordinated the software stand-up for over 20 new housing developments
- Created month-end financial reports that were utilized across the company
- Monitored and interfaced with internal homebuilding systems to ensure accuracy of all contracts, payments, material orders
- Facilitated communication and relationships between multiple internal and external teams
Logistics Analyst
Ecolab
St. Paul
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed roll out and development of FourKites tracking software
- Developed and deployed an end user adoption program for the tracking software that led to a 25% increase in active user rate
- Developed detention cost management processes generating significant savings
- Created training documentation and led training sessions for multiple software systems and logistics processes
Education
Master's of Library and Information Science -
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05.2025
B.S. - Supply Chain Management, Management Information Systems
Iowa State University
Ames, IA12.2019
Skills
- Customer service and technical support
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Information and data management
- Data analysis and SQL
- Research skills
- Catalog maintenance
- Written and oral communication
Accomplishments
- City of Indianola Customer Service Award - March, June, and July 2025
- Shea Homes Rookie of The Year - 2022
- Ecolab Supply Chain Star of the Month - August & September 2020
Timeline
Library Assistant
Indianola Public Library
10.2024 - Current
Library Assistant
Elm Grove Public Library
10.2023 - 08.2024
National Purchasing Administrator
Shea Homes
01.2022 - 08.2023
Logistics Analyst
Ecolab
02.2020 - 01.2022
Master's of Library and Information Science -
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
B.S. - Supply Chain Management, Management Information Systems
Iowa State University
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