Timothy DeForest
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Dynamic leader and seasoned Circulation Manager at Ringling College of Art and Design, with a proven track record in staff supervision, training, and resource management. Expert in enhancing library operations and customer service. Notably increased reserve section efficiency. Skilled in storytelling and public speaking, with extensive experience in community engagement and education.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Circulation Manager
Ringling College of Art and Design
03.1988 - Current
Circulation Manager since 1992part-time before that.
Supervises and trains Circulation Staff
Hires and trains Student Workers
Places Textbooks on Reserve and oversees the reserve section
Schedules Student Workers
Bills students for unreturned items
Maintains shelves and oversees the shelving of materials.
Assitant Manager
Teatro Theater
07.1983 - 07.1989
Ran projector, supervised a small staff, opened and closed the theater
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of South Florida
Sarasota, FL05-1993
Skills
Freelance writer
Publications:
Books:
Storytelling in the Pulps, Comics and Radio: How Technology Changed Popular Fiction in America (2005)
Radio by the Book: Adaptations of Literature and Fiction on Radio (2008)
Numerous articles and short ebooks covering subjects such as old-time radio, Christian theology and military history
Elder and Lay Teacher at Calvary Chapel of Sarasota Assists in the nursery there during Sunday services
Short-Term Mission trips to South Sudan (7 trips), Turkey (2 trips), Guatemala (2 trips), Haiti and Nepal
Current president of the Saramana chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution
Occasional guest lecturer in classes at Ringling, the public library, the Sarasota Kiwanas Club, and local chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution/Sons of the American Revolution
Timeline
Circulation Manager
Ringling College of Art and Design
03.1988 - Current
Assitant Manager
Teatro Theater
07.1983 - 07.1989
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of South Florida
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