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Ruth Laumb

Saint Cloud,MN

Summary

As a library professional, offers comprehensive experience in library materials management and providing excellent customer service to patrons. Collaboration with team members to enhance library services and meet community needs. Possesses strong organizational skills, is reliable, and flexible. Consistently meets daily and long-term goals of the public service sector, ensuring the library is a trusted and accessible resource for all in the community.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Assistant

Driven Coffee
04.2025 - Current
  • Package high-quality coffees, teas, and other products.
  • Prepare packages for shipping.
  • Support team members in executing tasks efficiently, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Maintained a safe and clean work environment, contributing to overall team productivity.

Library Associate

Great River Regional Library
04.2006 - Current
  • Enhance library user experience by providing exceptional customer service and assisting with information requests.
  • Answer patron questions in-person or by phone regarding library services and resources.
  • Assist patrons with technology-related questions about computers or devices available within the library.
  • Handle check-in and check-out processes of library books and materials at the circulation desk.
  • Process library card applications and maintain patron records with accurate contact information.
  • Collect fees, fines, and donations.
  • Establish positive relationships with patrons.
  • Creating and presenting successful library programs to the public.

Educational Assistant

Foley Public Schools ECFE
09.2011 - 05.2012
  • Supported the teacher in classroom preparation and activities for preschool students.
  • Engaged with students and parents for successful learning opportunities.
  • Provided sibling care to children while parents were in class.

Pharmacy Intravenous Technician

Saint Cloud Hospital
05.1991 - 04.2006
  • Prepare intravenous add-mixtures for in-house and outpatients.
  • Maintain the highest standards in a sterile environment, precise measurements, and preparation of all intravenous drugs.
  • Accurate accounting for medicines prepared and inventoried.
  • Operated medical equipment ensuring compliance with safety protocols
  • Confidential patient record keeping.
  • Worked on process improvements, enhancing workflow efficiency and reducing errors.
  • Prioritized IV orders with often-changing orders and emergency status.
  • Trained new technicians on safety protocols and standard operating procedures independently and effectively.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN
02-1998

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Event Organization
  • Library Outreach
  • Information Retrieval
  • Document Filing
  • Database searching
  • Written and oral communication
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Volunteer supervision

Languages

German
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Production Assistant

Driven Coffee
04.2025 - Current

Educational Assistant

Foley Public Schools ECFE
09.2011 - 05.2012

Library Associate

Great River Regional Library
04.2006 - Current

Pharmacy Intravenous Technician

Saint Cloud Hospital
05.1991 - 04.2006

Bachelor of Arts - History

Saint Cloud State University