To become a reference librarian in a small to medium size public library serving a rural community.

Kent State University - Kent, OH (KSU / SLIS Program)
Masters of Library and Information Science (Degree expected: August, 2005)
G.P.A. 4.0

University of Dayton - Dayton, OH (UD / School of Business)
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing; minors in Psychology and Philosophy (1996)

Kent State University - Kent, OH

Graduate Reference Assistant - Primary responsibilities included working at the Reference Desk and the Periodicals Information Desk to assist patrons and staff with in-person and phone reference questions, instructing patrons on the use of the library's online catalog, research databases, and other materials, and assisting patrons with use of public Internet and word processing computers. Also staffed the RefChat live reference chat service for Kent State and the OhioLink libraries.

Scarborough Public Library - Scarborough, ME

Reference Assistant - Primary responsibilities included working at the Reference Desk to assist patrons and staff with in-person, phone and email reference questions, instructing patrons on the use of the library's online catalog, and assisting patrons with use of public Internet and word processing computers. Secondary duties included assisting with collection management, evaluation, selection and withdraws, creating book displays, writing and sending press releases, maintaining community resource material, and IT troubleshooting and support.

Crestline Specialties, Inc. - Auburn, ME

Database Consultant - Worked with Catalog and Circulation Managers on special projects to support Sales Department, improve database integrity and utility, and refine and expand website.

Web Manager http://www.crestline.com - Primarily responsible for all aspects of the website and ecommerce initiative. This included developing goals, strategic planning, adding features and functionality, executing email/advertising and web marketing campaigns. Secondary responsibilities included internal IT support for enterprise database system, software, and hardware requirements, and preparing information for presentations and training programs.

Herzogbr Web Design - http://www.herzogbr.com

Website Developer - Work with clients to create a variety of websites. Services included initial planning, site creation, training for use/maintenance, and ongoing updates and support, as needed. Develop and/or support websites for small businesses, arts organizations, personal use, non-profit organizations, and libraries, ranging from simple HTML to database-driven dynamic websites.

• Experienced with print, electronic and internet research and reference
• Accomplished at assisting and instruction patrons with reference or other questions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, numerous graphic development packages, desktop publishing, database development and use; familiar with Win9x/NT/XP, UNIX and HP OS
• Fluent in HTML programming; familiar with numerous scripting languages
• Experienced in project management, event planning/execution, and managing multiple websites
• Able to write copy for press releases, newsletters, advertisements, websites, product manuals, training materials, and other creative writing requirements
• Work well with patrons and co-workers; positive contributor to team environment
• Strong written and organizational skills, including process and flow procedure documentation
• Innovative, creative; adept at lateral thinking, problem identification and solution generation
• Mechanically inclined, flexible, adaptive, perceptive, self-motivated and highly ethical

American Library Association
Maine Library Association
Ohio Library Council

Available upon request