Sharon Boldt
Belding,MI
Summary
20+ years in highly regulated pharmaceutical industry
5 years in project management
Homeschooled 2 children first through eighth grade
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Circulation and Reference Assistant
Flat River Community Library
Greenville, MI
06.2022 - Current
- Entered new transactions and updated records of library users.
- Assisted patrons with diverse needs by tailoring reference services to individual requirements.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop and implement innovative programming for patrons.
- Adapted quickly to changes in technology or policies affecting reference services, ensuring seamless support for patrons throughout transitions.
- Managed interlibrary loan requests, ensuring timely delivery of materials for patrons'' research needs.
- Enhanced patron satisfaction by providing timely and accurate reference assistance.
- Educated patrons on use of reference sources, card catalogs, and automated information systems.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on emerging trends in librarianship and reference services.
- Maintained confidentiality while handling sensitive patron information during research assistance interactions.
Project Coordinator
St Jude's Children Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve seamless collaboration in achieving project objectives.
- Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
- Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties.
- Facilitated frequent progress reports and presentations to keep management informed about ongoing activities within their respective domains.
- Kept corporate and client information confidential, adhering to data safety measures.
Research Scientist
Merck Pharmaceuticals
Memphis, TN
06.2005 - 09.2012
- Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure accuracy and reliability of study results.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to laboratory safety guidelines.
- Streamlined laboratory workflows, resulting in reduced costs and increased productivity.
- Increased research collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, leading to more comprehensive findings.
- Recognized abnormal test results and devised corrective actions to retain accurate and valid results.
- Evaluated test results for completeness and accuracy, submitting results to partnered laboratories and upper management.
- Worked as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment.
- Performed accurate quantitative analysis of targeted data research, collection and report preparation.
- Reviewed technical and professional publications and journals to stay current on recent literature and make more strategic research decisions.
Education
B.S. - Chemistry
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC06.1998
Associate Of Applied Science - Chemical Technology
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC06.1993
Skills
- Academic Research
- Instructional support
- Collection development
- Digital Literacy
- Research proficiency
- Library software knowledge
- Cataloging and shelving
- Written and oral communication
- Customer Relationship Management
- Materials Management
- Administrative Support
- Telephone Etiquette
- Database Management
- Critical Thinking
- Microsoft Office
- Data Entry
- Technical training
- Technical Reports
- Database Administration
- Microfiche Machines
Timeline
Circulation and Reference Assistant
Flat River Community Library
06.2022 - Current
Project Coordinator
St Jude's Children Research Hospital
09.2012 - 06.2013
Research Scientist
Merck Pharmaceuticals
06.2005 - 09.2012
B.S. - Chemistry
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Associate Of Applied Science - Chemical Technology
Cape Fear Community College