Virginia Koenig
Angleton
Summary
Experienced library professional with strong leadership, supervision, and administrative skills ready to join the TALL Texans program to further develop and utilize my skills to benefit mutual growth and success of my team and system as a whole.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Branch Librarian
Brazoria County Library System
02.2013 - Current
- Manager of the following BCLS locations
- February 2013 to May 2014: West Pearland Library
- May 2014 to December 2021: Clute Library
- December 2021 to August 2023: Freeport Library
- August 2023 to December 2023: Manvel Library
- Branch Librarian at the following location:
- December 2023 to present: Lake Jackson Library
- Assisted in the writing and submission of multiple grants for the Family Place Library and Clute Remodel. Total awarded from grants and city budgets was $180,000.
- Completed two phases of a three-year remodel project for the Clute Library.
- Created multiple training courses to utilize within the branch as well as for Staff Development Day.
- Worked with LSS to develop a more curated collection for Clute and Freeport, focusing on the needs of the community and available space. Created a spreadsheet to assist in the process of proper shelf allocation.
- Re-established the Freeport Friends of the Library with new members and officers.
- Created working relationships with key city officials in Clute and am working towards those relationships within Freeport.
- Led branch operations to enhance service delivery and community engagement initiatives.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively to ensure optimal library services.
- Fostered partnerships with local organizations to expand outreach and educational programs.
- Oversaw collections management, ensuring diverse and relevant materials for patrons.
Textbook Manager
Texas Book Company – Brazosport College
04.2012 - 01.2013
- Manage all functions in the ordering and maintenance of the textbook department in the bookstore.
- Collect and analyze textbook adoptions for order placement.
- Correspond with department chairperson, faculty members, and publishers on book orders.
- Managed inventory control processes to ensure accurate stock levels and minimize discrepancies.
Department Manager
Office Depot
05.2008 - 11.2010
- Manage store and associates (up to 6 at a time)
- Accountable for cash office, daily reports, buy backs, damaged and defective items, store presentation, inventory control, receiving, cashier, and copy center.
- Responsible for large projects such as Quarterly Store set changes of merchandise and preparing for inventory to be done by outside company.
- Review and interview potential applicants.
- Continually work with associates to meet daily and weekly goals, as well as coach and train as needed throughout the day.
- Led daily operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and standards.
- Managed team performance, providing coaching and development to enhance employee skills.
Education
Master of Library Science -
Texas Woman’s University
Denton, TX01-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Ottawa University
Ottawa, KS01-2006
Associates of Arts - undefined
Cisco Junior College
Cisco, TX01-2004
Skills
- Leadership
- Project planning and execution
- Budget planning and execution
- Problem-solving skills
- Community engagement
- Staff management
- Staff training and development
- Works well independently
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Organizational skills
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded [Description] project to improve [Area].
- Developed the computer training materials currently taught throughout the [County name] County Library System.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
Timeline
Branch Librarian
Brazoria County Library System
02.2013 - Current
Textbook Manager
Texas Book Company – Brazosport College
04.2012 - 01.2013
Department Manager
Office Depot
05.2008 - 11.2010
Associates of Arts - undefined
Cisco Junior College
Master of Library Science -
Texas Woman’s University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Ottawa University
Communication Skills
- Chaired the committee for the BCLS Staff Development Day in 2016, working with numerous staff throughout the system to organize and implement the event.
- Presented numerous presentations on customer service and ILS during various years at the BCLS Staff Development Day.
- Liaison with the City of Clute officials, Library Administration and the Clute Public Library Association to seek and gain approval for the remodel of the Clute Library.
Leadership Experience
- Coordinated and maintained communication with multiple organizations and vendors throughout the remodel of the Clute Library.
- Supervised and assisted with the training of numerous branch managers and librarians, lead clerks, clerks, and shelvers from multiple branches throughout the system.
- Organized donation requests and food trucks for BrazCon 2022.
Personal Information
Title: Branch Librarian