Objective

Utilize my talents in leadership, library science, media design, writing and technology in an interesting and challenging work environment.

Oakland University Rochester MI, June 2002
Bachelor of Arts, English with Honors, Minor: Dance

• Website Design and Management, PERL programming, JavaScript

• C++ programming and Java programming
• Advanced HTML, DHTML, XML, Cascading Style Sheet

Presenter

AZLA (Arizona Library Association)

• Opening a 21^st Century Tribal Library (November, 2009)

• Terror Tuesday Reading Program (November 2010)

Inter tribal Caring and Sharing Convention

• Storytime Spectacular! (July, 2009)

Play It Safe Event

• Peter and the Wolf (February, 2010)

Families that Read Succeed Conference

• Storytime at Home! (July, 2010)

Work
Experience

2009 - Present

Ak-Chin Indian Community Library Ak-Chin Indian Reservation, Arizona

Library Assistant / Program Manager

• Opened tribal library and created childrens area

• Runs story times, craft, reading, film, gaming and puppet show programs
• Engages in craft and other outreach at Elder's Center
• Coordinates special events (Anniversaries, Carnivals, LBQs)
• Speaker at community meetings
• Teaches early childhood development to parents and caregivers
• Creates monthly library newsletter and calender
• Manages library's daily functions
• Customer service at reference and circulation desk
• Creates monthly library newsletter and calender
• Collection development for children through teens
• Designing flyers, posters and other marketing materials
• Developed summer reading program for 2009 & 2010
• Participating in IMLS Western Regional Fellowship: Transforming Life After 50

2006 - 2009

Phoenix Public Library Phoenix, Arizona

Library Assistant – Youth Services

• Conducted story tours, puppet shows, bilingual story times and other programs

• Performed outreach story times to daycare centers
• Created and managed the Comic Collab, a teen comic creation program
• Purged old library resources, order and process new materials
• Trained teen volunteers
• Created database training program for library system
• Completed the Library’s Leadership Academy
• Served on 21^st Century Learning Center Committee
• Received Phoenix Public Library 2008 Model of Excellence Award

Library Page

• Provided services such as shelf reading, checking-in, organizing, shelving, mending and processing library materials

• Used CARL circulation system on a daily basis

2002 - 2006

Blockbuster Video Rochester Hills, Michigan

Assistant Store Manager

• Managed and trained staff

• Managed in-store media stock, projects and promotions
• Created financial reports and work schedules
• Conducted customer transactions and relations

1999 - 2006

WXOU 88.3 (College Radio) Auburn Hills, Michigan

Radio Personality

• Hosted and ran a weekly show

• Served as a WXOU board member

1998 - 2002

Information Technology Rochester Hills, Michigan

Computer Lab Consultant / E-mail Confirmation

• Provided computer and software support for students and staff

Library Software

Website Design and Management

Web Applications

References Available Upon Request