NICOLE BLEDSOE
South Lyon,MI
Summary
Detail Orientated and highly-motivated library employee with experience in circulation, reference work, shelving, and library programming.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Circulation Clerk
Auburn Hills Public Library
06.2024 - Current
- Handles check-in and check-out process of library materials
- Answers telephone and offered general information in response to inquiries
- Processes library card applications to provide access to library services
- Sorts and checks item deliveries from interlibrary holds, as well as pulling holds to be sent out
Membership Consultant/Data Entry Clerk
Traumatic Incident Reduction Association
06.2019 - Current
- Complete all documentation quickly to facilitate quick sign-up process
- Maintains membership database, ensuring that all information is current and accurate
- Contact members about new and expiring memberships.
Library Asst.
Northfield Township Area Library
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Organized and placed materials on library shelves in clear, alphabetized and dewey decimal order
- Cultivated a love for reading among children through engaging storytelling sessions and engaging them through creative play
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library materials
- Answered patron questions in-person or by phone regarding library services, materials, and resources
- Assisted patrons with printing and copying according to personalized requirements
- Processed library card applications and maintained patron records with accurate contact information
- Provided assistance with computer and digital device access
Tutor
Youth For Understanding
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Tutored foreign exchange students to strengthen English comprehension and boost confidence.
Retail Worker
Bulldog Boutique
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Maintained clean and organized sales floor, enhancing overall shopping experience
- Priced and shelved donated items
- Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Language, Writing, And Literature
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI12.2023
Skills
- Proficient with both CARL Connect and Polaris Leap library software
- Computer-literate with software knowledge covering variety of applications
- Fast learner able to adapt to most environments
- Effective communicator
- Cataloging and Shelving
- Skilled Researcher
- Children's Programming
- Written and Oral Communication
Volunteer Experience
- Salem-South Lyon District Library, South Lyon, MI, 2009-2010 Shelved and organized books, DVDs, and other media, helped set up for children's events held at the library, cleaned and organized.
- Youth For Understanding, Saginaw, MI, 2014-2016, Set up and manned the table at several events and fairs.
- Taste of Brighton, Brighton, MI, 2014, 2018, Assisted vendors with setup and tear down as needed.
References
- Ms. Kim Kozal, Adult Services Coordinator, Northfield Township Area Library, 810-923-7654, kkozal@ntal.org
- Ms. Jen Carpen, Director of Vocational Services, Living and Learning Center, 734-634-8684, jcarpen@livingandlearningcenter.org
- Ms. Hillary McGraw, Youth Services Specialist, Northfield Township Area Library, 734-330-8932, hillary.mcgraw22@gmail.com
Timeline
Circulation Clerk
Auburn Hills Public Library
06.2024 - Current
Library Asst.
Northfield Township Area Library
06.2022 - 04.2024
Membership Consultant/Data Entry Clerk
Traumatic Incident Reduction Association
06.2019 - Current
Retail Worker
Bulldog Boutique
01.2017 - 10.2017
Tutor
Youth For Understanding
01.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Language, Writing, And Literature
Eastern Michigan University
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