Experience

Fort Erie Public Library

• Canada
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Library Technician

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  -Cataloguing and processing of the majority of library materials.-Maintaining the quality and accuracy of information entered in the Library’s bibliographic database.-Coordinating the Library’s interlibrary loan service.-Provides reader advisory, assists library users in accessing the library’s print and electronic resources, and general circulation services.

• Library Assistant

  • Sep 2021 - Jun 2023

  - Provide excellent customer service in a collaborative and inclusive environment.- Train new employees on library systems, software, and policies.- Levy cataloguing knowledge during reference interviews and resource searching.- Advise patrons on library policies and resource updates.- Contribute to streamlining circulation operations and creating engaging programming.- Updating, reorganizing, and redesigning the library's local history website to better facilitate accessibility and searchability. Show less



Independent Research Project

• Researcher

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  - Topic: EDI language in collection development policies at academic libraries in Canada. - Conduct an environmental scan to collect data about academic institutions in Canada. - Collect and analyze data using NVivo and other methods. - Examples of codes used to tag and track trends: Accessible collections, OER, User needs, Role of librarians, and more… - Work collaboratively in a virtual environment. - Build presentations for conferences. - Conduct additional research such as a survey, and literature review and aim to culminate findings in a publication. Show less



Scholars Portal

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Virtual Reference Operator

  • Sep 2022 - Apr 2023

  - Provide virtual consultation for 16 Ontario university libraries. - Support students, faculty, and community members’ research, citation formatting, copyright inquiries, and information requests. - Educate users on search methods and how to evaluate resources. - Have knowledge of a diverse range of databases, OER resources, and information retrieval methods. - Understand collection use from a variety of perspectives, ie. students, faculty, accessibility needs, and resource formats. - Troubleshoot access management issues. Show less



Ramm Design

• St. Catharines, ON

• Project Manager

  • Apr 2014 - Sep 2021

  Project Manager Sept 2017 - Sept 2021 Lead Carpenter Apr 2014 - Sept 2017 As Project Manager, I managed all aspects of large millwork projects. From preliminary planning and quoting to managing a team of skilled workers and communicating with clients. On a daily basis, I used CAD software, advised CNC operation and programming, developed schedules, and stayed organized with a variety of software and tools. Troubleshooting was a key element of this position. Projects vary from millwork to promotional activations and displays. In the shop I oversee CNC router and laser operation, carpentry, finishing, and metal fabrication. Show less



Niagara Artists Centre

• St. Catharines, ON

• Exhibition Coordinator

  • 2011 - 2013

  - Programming and curating exhibitions. - Liaised with artists, venues, and other organizations to create collaborative programs. - Administered contracts and agreements between artists and other stakeholders. - Chair of selections committee for Ontario Arts Council Exhibition Assistance. - Represent NAC on City of St. Catharines arts committees. - Digital video editing with Final Cut Pro and Adobe. - Programming and curating exhibitions. - Liaised with artists, venues, and other organizations to create collaborative programs. - Administered contracts and agreements between artists and other stakeholders. - Chair of selections committee for Ontario Arts Council Exhibition Assistance. - Represent NAC on City of St. Catharines arts committees. - Digital video editing with Final Cut Pro and Adobe.



Independent

• Niagara

• Youth Video Instructor

  • Jan 2011 - Feb 2012

  I received a grant from the Laidlaw Foundation to teach video/film making workshops to underprivileged youth at community centres around Niagara. I received a grant from the Laidlaw Foundation to teach video/film making workshops to underprivileged youth at community centres around Niagara.