Shannon Grice
Howe
Summary
Accomplished Program Coordinator offering experience implementing new and innovative programs aimed at meeting the needs of the consumer. Highly skilled at building lasting relationships with customers and business executives. Skilled in personnel leadership, resource management, and key decision-making. Articulate, motivational, and analytical in approaching problems impacting team performance or station results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Southeast Oklahoma Library System
11.2020 - Current
- Improved program offerings based on changing trends, and audience feedback.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Created comprehensive reports on program progress, presenting findings to stakeholders and adjusting strategies as needed.
- Negotiated and managed contracts with several media outlets to secure new content.
- Developed marketing materials and utilized social media platforms to increase overall awareness of library services within the community.
- Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
- Managed budgets and resources for the successful execution of multiple programs simultaneously.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
- Assists Executive Director with coordination of strategic long-range plan
- Maintains sections of the Southeast Oklahoma Library System website.
- Evaluate programs by keeping a record of attendance and providing a monthly statistical report to the Executive Director
LIBRARY MANAGER
Southeast Oklahoma Library System
11.2019 - 01.2023
- Oversees day-to-day operations including circulation, facility oversight, library appearance, staff performance, and safety issues
- Prioritizes staff duties and tasks
- Implements, and recommends library policies and procedures
- Conducts public relations programs to increase public awareness and support of library programs and services.
- Participates in professional conferences and workshops to keep informed of changes in the library field
- Maintains communication between SEOLS and the local community regarding issues affecting service and facilities
- Resolves issues with customers regarding library rules and regulations and communicates to Regional Supervisor, issues that cannot be resolved
- Oversees maintenance of collection, including shelving, shifting, and inventory
- Engage community partners, customers and staff in the promotion of library programs
LIBRARY ASSISTANT II
Southeast Oklahoma Library System
03.2019 - 11.2019
- Issues borrowers' library identifications, locates and checks out materials to patrons, inspects returned materials for damage, and records and receives overdue fines
- Reviews records to compile list of overdue books
- Processes and maintains reserve materials and handles requests for interlibrary loans
- Transports materials from book drops to library for sorting
- Sorts materials according to classification code and need for repair, and returns them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas
- Repairs materials and collects and prepares materials for binding
- Prepares new materials for circulation, including property stamping, security stripping, and coding
- Design storytime and craft programs.
LIBRARY ASSITANT 1
Southeast Oklahoma Library System
10.2016 - 03.2019
- Issues borrowers' library identifications, locates and checks out materials to patrons, inspects returned materials for damage, and records and receives overdue fines
- Transports materials from book drops to library for sorting
- Sorts materials according to classification code and need for repair, and returns them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas
- Repairs materials and collects and prepares materials for binding
- Prepares Story times and craft programs for children.
Education
Master of Arts (M.A.) Library Media -
EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
Ada, OK12.2022
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Elementary Education -
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Phoenix, AZ12.2017
Education -
CARL ALBERT STATE COLLEGE
Poteau, OK01.2003
Skills
- Technical skill
- Customer-service skills
- Creativity
- Active listening
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Microsoft office skills
- Office equipment
- Managerial skills
- Organizing skills
Professional Development
Oklahoma Library Association (2019 - Present)
2021-2022 Chari Elect for Small Oklahoma Library Roundtable
2022-2023 Chair for Small Oklahoma Library Roundtable: The Small Oklahoma Library Roundtable (SOLR) provides a forum to discuss, plan, and study the activities, problems, services, and trends relating to, or from the perspective of, small public libraries that serve populations of less than 10,000.
Active Committees:
Public Library Division
Membership Engagement Committee
Continuing Education Committee
Awards & Scholarships Committee
Children & Teen Services Roundtable
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Intellectual Freedom Roundtable
Timeline
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Southeast Oklahoma Library System
11.2020 - Current
LIBRARY MANAGER
Southeast Oklahoma Library System
11.2019 - 01.2023
LIBRARY ASSISTANT II
Southeast Oklahoma Library System
03.2019 - 11.2019
LIBRARY ASSITANT 1
Southeast Oklahoma Library System
10.2016 - 03.2019
Master of Arts (M.A.) Library Media -
EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Elementary Education -
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Education -
CARL ALBERT STATE COLLEGE
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