Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
INTERNSHIPS
Timeline
Generic

Yomi Forsh-Hamilton

Hackettstown,NJ

Summary

As library professional, offers comprehensive experience in resource management and patron assistance. Known for collaborating effectively with team members to enhance library services and meet community needs. Possesses strong organizational skills and flexible approach to evolving library environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Library Associate-Programs and Outreach

Hillside Public Library
06.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for planning and executing successful adult programming engages and educates adult patrons
  • Build relationships with library volunteers, community businesses, local government, and county agencies
  • Engage with patrons by answering reference questions and using library’s virtual chat, readers advisory, teaching digital literacy, and delivering excellent patron experience
  • Coordinated with local organizations and businesses to promote library's offerings and foster community partnerships.
  • Assisted patrons with technology-related questions about computers or devices available within the library.
  • Enhanced library user experience by providing exceptional customer service and assisting with information requests.
  • Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Select Medical-Kessler Inst. For Rehabilitation
02.2015 - 06.2024

New Jersey Registered Pharmacy Technician

  • Trained new pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and best practices, ensuring consistent quality of service to an average census of 50 patients in-house.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from nurses and healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication daily to keep accurate records.
  • Solved nursing problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Maintained accurate inventory levels for efficient pharmacy operations and cost control.
  • Worked with computerized and automated systems for dispensing medications and editing new patient profiles.

Education

BA - English Literature

Bernard Baruch College, City University of New York
New York, NY
12.1994

MS - Library and Information Science

St. John’s University
Queens, NY

Skills

  • Project management
  • Problem-solving
  • Social media promotion
  • Research support
  • Reader's advisory
  • Website updating
  • Information literacy
  • Public programming
  • Budget monitoring
  • Library marketing
  • Customer relationship management
  • Community outreach

Affiliations

  • American Library Association
  • New Jersey Library Association
  • National Association of Parliamentarians
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
  • The Links, Incorporated-Morris County (NJ)
  • Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

INTERNSHIPS

Remote Metadata Internship Program

Library of Congress

1/2025-1/2025

Timeline

Library Associate-Programs and Outreach

Hillside Public Library
06.2024 - Current

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Select Medical-Kessler Inst. For Rehabilitation
02.2015 - 06.2024

BA - English Literature

Bernard Baruch College, City University of New York

MS - Library and Information Science

St. John’s University
Yomi Forsh-Hamilton