Rachel Lawrence
Sulphur,LA
Summary
Information Specialist adept in researching scientific and technical information requests. Resourceful, energetic and results-oriented multitasker. Strong data collection, analysis and reporting skills. Interprets and relays highly technical information to various audiences while maintaining integrity of data and findings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Vendor Administration Assistant [Internship]
The Washington Center
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Work as a remote subcontractor for the Library of Congress, in the Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO)
- Support and assists the FEDLINK division with vendor relationship management for federal contract holders
Office Manager
WebTronics
03.2018 - 02.2023
- Implemented & maintained file management systems
- Coordinated 100% of appointments and meetings, managing staff calendars and schedules
- Maintained professional relationships with over 20 vendors
- Produced reports, composing correspondence, and drafted new contracts
- Purchased goods that met the quantity and quality expectations of the business
- Tracked inventory and restocked goods when needed
Senior Pet Stylist
Adore Pet Spa
07.2014 - 03.2018
- Focused on special needs dogs that required supplementary patience and compassion
- Specialized in massage therapy for pets with anxiety, arthritis, and chronic pain
- Participated in further education in physical therapy for pets, attending 5+ pet health conventions around the country
- Accumulated a client base of over 60% request customers
Assistant General Manager
Books A Million
01.2008 - 09.2012
- Provided direction, support, and leadership for all employees
- Served as Executive Assistant to the General Manager, as well as liaison to the rest of the staff
- Planned and executed in-store promotional events, including book signings and special releases
- Managed 100% of weekly shipments to the 10th largest inventory in the country, coordinating and supervising the shelving and placement of all merchandise
Education
Bachelor of Science - Library and Information Science
The University of Southern Mississippi
12.2024
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05-2027
Skills
- Cataloging & Metadata Creation
- Collection Development
- Records Management
- Library Systems
- Database Management
- Digital Preservation
- Reference Services
Timeline
Vendor Administration Assistant [Internship]
The Washington Center
09.2023 - 12.2023
Office Manager
WebTronics
03.2018 - 02.2023
Senior Pet Stylist
Adore Pet Spa
07.2014 - 03.2018
Assistant General Manager
Books A Million
01.2008 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Library and Information Science
The University of Southern Mississippi
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
University of Southern Mississippi
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