Experience

Los Angeles Public Library

• Libraries
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Librarian

  • Dec 2019 - Present

  Provide excellent reference service for branches of the Los Angeles Public Library Western Region, per request. Serve branch patrons, using print and electronic resources. Provide assistance with the public computers and personal devices. Various other duties as assigned Provide excellent reference service for branches of the Los Angeles Public Library Western Region, per request. Serve branch patrons, using print and electronic resources. Provide assistance with the public computers and personal devices. Various other duties as assigned



TutorMe

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Online Tutor

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  Online tutoring, subject areas: Library and Information Science, Psychology Online tutoring, subject areas: Library and Information Science, Psychology



City of Oxnard

• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Young Adult Librarian

  • Oct 2017 - Jul 2018

  - Provide exceptional reference service and readers advisory to all patrons - Develop and implement programs, services, special events, and displays for teens and tweens - Maintain, develop, and weed entire young adult collection, and assigned areas of adult collection - Coordinate the “Volunteen” program, including recruitment, training and scheduling of teens - Supervise the help desk and it's staff, including scheduling and procedures - Provide exceptional reference service and readers advisory to all patrons - Develop and implement programs, services, special events, and displays for teens and tweens - Maintain, develop, and weed entire young adult collection, and assigned areas of adult collection - Coordinate the “Volunteen” program, including recruitment, training and scheduling of teens - Supervise the help desk and it's staff, including scheduling and procedures



College of the Desert

• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Adjunct Faculty Librarian

  • Sep 2015 - Oct 2017

  • Provide exceptional reference service to students and faculty, demonstrate efficient use of electronic resources • Instruct Information Literacy sessions to classes upon request by professor • Serve as co-liaison to School of Communications and Humanities • Design and implement information literacy tools such as LibGuides and electronic assessments • Serve as library representative on the Distance Education Sub-Committee • Provide exceptional reference service to students and faculty, demonstrate efficient use of electronic resources • Instruct Information Literacy sessions to classes upon request by professor • Serve as co-liaison to School of Communications and Humanities • Design and implement information literacy tools such as LibGuides and electronic assessments • Serve as library representative on the Distance Education Sub-Committee



Rancho Mirage Public Library

• United States
• Government Administration

• Reference Librarian

  • Apr 2016 - May 2017

  -Provided reference and reader’s advisory services to a diverse patron base of adults and teenagers -Assist users, virtually and in-person, with navigating website, and using new media, including downloading electronic books to personal devices -Contribute to the development of new library programs, including instruction on use of library resources and personal electronic devices -Assist in the development and implementation of programs (ex: Tech Tuesday) -Provided reference and reader’s advisory services to a diverse patron base of adults and teenagers -Assist users, virtually and in-person, with navigating website, and using new media, including downloading electronic books to personal devices -Contribute to the development of new library programs, including instruction on use of library resources and personal electronic devices -Assist in the development and implementation of programs (ex: Tech Tuesday)



Godecke Clark

• United States
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • May 2014 - Apr 2015

  • Played a central supportive role in tax season, handling several responsibilities successfully, including: assembling tax returns for the client and to file; Solely responsible for submitting returns electronically, and tracking acceptance and rejection, ensuring issues were resolved; also solely responsible for filing all extensions, processing associated payments, meticulously documenting every step and detail • Assist with reception, fielding calls, receiving clients • Frequent use of Excel Spreadsheets to document and track all types of tax payments made to various agencies • Personally handled the payment of client's taxes; keep meticulous records of payments • Draft correspondence to the IRS and Franchise Tax Board • Developed strong knowledge of Fast Tax software Show less



O'Hare Parnagian LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Assistant

  • Mar 2010 - Aug 2013

  Handle a wide range of tasks, ranging from administrative to that of a paralegal. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: functioning as primary receptionist, drafting and sending correspondence, managing and maintaining all office supply needs, as well as interfacing with vendors. I also play a key role in all document production, serving as the firm's primary administrator of Concordance, constructing and modifying databases as document production comes in, as well as assisting with outgoing document production, preparing documents, shipping materials and coordinating with vendors as necessary. Show less



New York State Unified Court System

• Administration of Justice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Volunteer

  • Apr 2009 - Apr 2010

  • Received instruction in the principles of legal librarianship • Created a virtual exhibit using Dreamweaver software for the NY Unified Court System, which is still active and available to view at http://www.nycourts.gov/library/queens/Lincoln/index.shtml • Completed a copy-cataloging project analyzing and comparing MARC records, to update and therefore correctly reflect the Library's holdings of state session laws, resulting in more accurate results to patrons. • Updating the library’s entire collection in the same manner, gaining greater, more practical knowledge of MARC records. • Create new and update existing web pages for the court's website. Show less



Westat

• United States
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assessment Administrator

  • Jan 2009 - Mar 2009

  Westat field staff member trained to administer the NAEP (National Assessment for Educational Progress) assessment working in conjunction with NAEP supervisor. The primary role as NAEP Assessment Administrator is to conduct the assessment sessions in participating schools to groups of approximately 30 students. Other crucial responsibilities include preparation of assessment booklets and materials, check attendance, read the scripted directions to students, monitor the sessions and collect booklets and other assessment materials. Show less



SONY-BMG

• Archives Intern

  • Jan 2008 - May 2008

  • Completed a 150-hour internship with SONY-BMG at their corporate Archive; Worked directly with Tom Tierney, SONY Archives Executive Manager. • Produced a finding aide for SONY’s vast assortment of vinyl record labels (i.e. - RCA-Victor, Blue Bird Records, etc.) dating from the late 19th to the mid 20th century, providing organized access to the collection. • Executed daily tasks and projects concerning the conservation/preservation of various media, such as photographs, negatives, CD’s, LP vinyl records and historical documents, dating from the early 1900’s to the current day. Show less



B. Davis Schwartz Memorial Library

• Librarian's Assistant- Periodicals Department

  • Jan 2003 - May 2006

  • Introduced patrons to relevant databases and instructed them on methods of researching pertinent articles. • Assisted patrons with use of microfilm machines, as well as assisting senior research professionals with locating complex and often difficult-to-find data or outdated material. • Located, retrieved, and signed in/out periodicals, processed mail, re-organized returned materials. • Provided print and online reference services to patrons in the periodicals department, aiding in student research. • Instructed users on the use of online resources and Internet applications • Answered routine inquiries and referred patrons who needed professional assistance to librarian, developing my interpersonal skills. Show less