Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Volunteering and Community Service
Professional Organizations
Internships
References
Timeline
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Yomi Forsh-Hamilton

19 Russling Road, Hackettstown,NJ

Summary

Dynamic professional specializing in community outreach and patient care collaboration, increasing adult program attendance at Hillside Public Library by 150%. Expertise in strategic planning, project management, enhancing user experiences, and researching information efficiently. Utilizes reference interviewing techniques to provide relevant information efficiently.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Library Associate-Programs and Outreach

Hillside Public Library
Hillside, NJ
06.2024 - Current
  • Increased adult program attendance by 150% through targeted initiatives.
  • Achieves deliverables on time, as requested by the Library Director.
  • Conducts reference interviews to assess patrons' research needs.
  • Engages community members with outreach programs, promoting library services.
  • Assists patrons in locating materials and resources.
  • Educates patrons on library technology usage, including computers, and printers.
  • Manages phone and virtual reference inquiries promptly, delivering essential service information.
  • Collaborates with stakeholders to enhance user experience through community engagement.
  • Participates in professional development activities related to librarianship.
  • Coordinates the Digital Literacy Learning and English Language Learning programs.

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Inc.
Chester, NJ
06.2015 - 06.2024
  • Researched information for nurses, therapists, and physicians, while maintaining professionalism at all times.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient care services. Assisted pharmacists in preparing and labeling prescriptions.
  • Trained new employees on pharmacy procedures.
  • Prepared the pharmacy for Joint Commission surveys, with success.
  • Managed inventory of pharmaceutical supplies.
  • Cleaned and organized the work environment in the pharmacy area, following aseptic techniques.
  • Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
  • Demonstrated a collaborative and efficient workplace.
  • Performed department inspections.
  • Restocked and ordered medications.
  • Resolved controlled substance discrepancies in a timely manner.

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Hackettstown Medical Center
Hackettstown, NJ
06.2010 - 03.2016
  • Researched information for nurses and physicians while maintaining professionalism at all times.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient care services. Assisted pharmacists in preparing and labeling prescriptions.
  • Trained new employees.
  • Prepared the pharmacy for Joint Commission surveys, with success.
  • Managed inventory by organizing and restocking pharmaceutical supplies.
  • Cleaned and organized work environment, following aseptic guidelines.
  • Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Hunterdon Medical Center
Flemington, NJ
06.2014 - 02.2015
  • Enhanced patient care services through collaboration with healthcare teams.
  • Assisted pharmacists in preparation and labeling of prescriptions.
  • Organized and restocked pharmaceutical supplies to maintain optimal inventory levels.
  • Maintained professionalism while effectively managing staffing challenges.

Education

Master of Science - Library And Information Science

St. John's University
Jamaica, NY
05-2026

Public Health coursework

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
01-2023

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

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

Skills

  • Reference interviewing
  • Community outreach
  • Information management
  • Project coordination
  • Patient care collaboration
  • Research proficiency
  • Strategic planning
  • Enhancing patron experience

Affiliations

  • Gardener
  • Dog aficionado
  • World traveler
  • Novice sommelier
  • Avid reader
  • Domestic chef

Certification

  • Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB)
  • Registered Pharmacy Technician

Volunteering and Community Service

  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Nu Xi Omega Chapter, President, 2021-2024
  • The Links, Incorporated-Morris County Chapter

Professional Organizations

  • American Library Association
  • New Jersey Library Association
  • National Association of Parliamentarians

Internships

  • Library of Congress, January 2025-May 2025 (Remote)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Library Associate-Programs and Outreach

Hillside Public Library
06.2024 - Current

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Inc.
06.2015 - 06.2024

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Hunterdon Medical Center
06.2014 - 02.2015

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Hackettstown Medical Center
06.2010 - 03.2016

Master of Science - Library And Information Science

St. John's University

Public Health coursework

University of Vermont

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

City University of New York-Bernard Baruch College