Raymond Jackson
Irving,TX
Summary
Passionate book lover with hands-on experience organizing print materials. Obtain resources for clients on-site through inter-store transfers and shipments. Aide in forming community outreach programs. Possess knowledge of databases and catalogs. Pursuing an opportunity to use my experience and library technician certification to serve the community.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookseller
Half-Price Books, Records, Magazines, Inc.
12.2021 - 02.2025
- Researched and ordered new titles to maintain updated store selection.
- Processed payments and returns on company POS system using proper cash-handling procedures.
- Shared knowledge about books, movies, and music with customers and co-workers.
- Recovered sales floor by picking up items, shelving books, and product and straightening bookshelves and tables.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Maneuvered items from buy counter to sales floor.
- 2-time mailer sign-up champion.
Library Technician Certification Experience
Tarrant County Community College
09.2021 - 09.2024
- Combined traditional skills of a librarian technician with instructional technologist and instructional designer to enhance all facets of learning.
- Hands-on experience with word processing, databases, and presentation graphics.
- Familiarized with search strategies: Boolean searching and digital resources.
- Studied the importance of copyright laws to reinforce library systems.
- Utilized library infrastructure to distinguish and estimate proper use of information.
- Informed on Dewey Decimal System and Library of Congress.
- MARC coding exposure.
Sales Associate
Stein-Mart
10.2017 - 10.2020
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Awarded Associate of the Month, April 2017 and July 2019.
- Exceeded monthly sales goals by 10% for six consecutive months, earning Best Sales Associate in 2020.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, Texas08.2015
Library Technician Certification - undefined
Tarrant County Community College
01.2024
Associate of Arts - undefined
North Lake College
12.2012
Skills
- Resourceful
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Basic computer literacy
- Punctual
- Inventory tracking
- Promotions
- Reading comprehension
- Product recommendations
- Visual displays
Credential
Tarrant County Community College, 2024, Library Technician Certification
Timeline
Bookseller
Half-Price Books, Records, Magazines, Inc.
12.2021 - 02.2025
Library Technician Certification Experience
Tarrant County Community College
09.2021 - 09.2024
Sales Associate
Stein-Mart
10.2017 - 10.2020
Library Technician Certification - undefined
Tarrant County Community College
Associate of Arts - undefined
North Lake College
Bachelor of Arts - History
Dallas Baptist University
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