Kimberly Brock
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Lisa Howell
Kim Brock is one of the best booksellers I've worked with. She provides great customer service and can juggle many responsibilities, while remaining unflappable. She's very respected in the book industry, as well as by her peers. Kim has a great sense of humor and is a team player. I've been excited to watch Kim advance in her career and am confident she'd be successful in whatever she pursues.
Kelly Grondin
Kim is a seasoned professional with a passion for books and the greater book community. I managed Kim directly at Joseph-Beth Booksellers and found her to be an invaluable part of the store's community culture--passionate, reliable, hard-working, creative, adaptable, outgoing, and dedicated not only to the everyday needs of the store and its customers but to the big picture of the bookselling community. Kim is sought out for her expertise, and her collaboration with customers, authors, colleagues and industry leaders translated into success for the store and advancement for her to roles of increasing visibility and responsibility. I miss working with her!
Lisa Howell
Kim Brock is one of the best booksellers I've worked with. She provides great customer service and can juggle many responsibilities, while remaining unflappable. She's very respected in the book industry, as well as by her peers. Kim has a great sense of humor and is a team player. I've been excited to watch Kim advance in her career and am confident she'd be successful in whatever she pursues.
Kelly Grondin
Kim is a seasoned professional with a passion for books and the greater book community. I managed Kim directly at Joseph-Beth Booksellers and found her to be an invaluable part of the store's community culture--passionate, reliable, hard-working, creative, adaptable, outgoing, and dedicated not only to the everyday needs of the store and its customers but to the big picture of the bookselling community. Kim is sought out for her expertise, and her collaboration with customers, authors, colleagues and industry leaders translated into success for the store and advancement for her to roles of increasing visibility and responsibility. I miss working with her!
Lisa Howell
Kim Brock is one of the best booksellers I've worked with. She provides great customer service and can juggle many responsibilities, while remaining unflappable. She's very respected in the book industry, as well as by her peers. Kim has a great sense of humor and is a team player. I've been excited to watch Kim advance in her career and am confident she'd be successful in whatever she pursues.
Kelly Grondin
Kim is a seasoned professional with a passion for books and the greater book community. I managed Kim directly at Joseph-Beth Booksellers and found her to be an invaluable part of the store's community culture--passionate, reliable, hard-working, creative, adaptable, outgoing, and dedicated not only to the everyday needs of the store and its customers but to the big picture of the bookselling community. Kim is sought out for her expertise, and her collaboration with customers, authors, colleagues and industry leaders translated into success for the store and advancement for her to roles of increasing visibility and responsibility. I miss working with her!
Lisa Howell
Kim Brock is one of the best booksellers I've worked with. She provides great customer service and can juggle many responsibilities, while remaining unflappable. She's very respected in the book industry, as well as by her peers. Kim has a great sense of humor and is a team player. I've been excited to watch Kim advance in her career and am confident she'd be successful in whatever she pursues.
Kelly Grondin
Kim is a seasoned professional with a passion for books and the greater book community. I managed Kim directly at Joseph-Beth Booksellers and found her to be an invaluable part of the store's community culture--passionate, reliable, hard-working, creative, adaptable, outgoing, and dedicated not only to the everyday needs of the store and its customers but to the big picture of the bookselling community. Kim is sought out for her expertise, and her collaboration with customers, authors, colleagues and industry leaders translated into success for the store and advancement for her to roles of increasing visibility and responsibility. I miss working with her!
Credentials
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Subsitute Teaching License
State of Ohio Department of EducationJul, 2012- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Joseph-Beth Booksellers
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Book Buyer
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Jun 2021 - Present
Planning, selecting and purchasing books in designated categories that are sold in our retail stores. Source new and review existing booksManage the product life cycle in the assigned categories supporting the strategic and financial goals provided. Review publishers’ catalogs and place orders for new upcoming books, provide marketing support, and review/analyze sales results.Review reporting, reorder where necessary, review hot new titles and what has hit media.Partner with marketing on new book releases, display curation, create merchandise displays and promote.Review pull reporting, determine books to be taken out of inventory.Coordinate current merchandise/sidelines with books, build collections. Show less
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Front of Store Zone Leader and Master Bookseller
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Sep 2013 - Jun 2021
•Promoted from Children's Bookseller to New Books Zone Leader in May 2014.•Increased sales of Romance Book section by 10% by restructuring layout, updated ordering, and outreach to customers.•Identified customer needs by providing recommendations using my knowledge of books and sideline products.•Implemented sales and marketing strategies that accounted for growth in sales in new books .•Provided excellent customer service over the phone, online and in person.•Helped orient new booksellers, ensuring a seamless acclimation to the store and our book selling culture.•Processed sales transaction involving cash, credit cards, gift cards, and checks.•Recovered the sales floor during each shift, by gathering and picking up items, straightening bookcases and displays, and cleaning fixtures and doors. Show less
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St. Francis de Sales Elementary School
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Cincinnati, Ohio
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Teacher Aide and Substitute Teacher
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Aug 2006 - Jun 2013
•Organized monthly Market Day fundraiser as Market Day Co-Chair. •Instructed students under the direction and guidance of teachers, work with students on individual and small group basis to reinforce learning concepts, help complete assignments, and improve performance. •Coordinated and organized with vendors, volunteers, and performers for the cultural fair at St. Francis de Sales School for 7 years; was Chairperson for 3 of the 7 years. •Re-designed the web site. •Created flyers, invitations, PowerPoint presentations and brochures at St. Francis de Sales School. •Oversaw groups of up to 6 students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security. Show less
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DeSales Crossings
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Cincinnati, OH
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Communications Coordinator
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Oct 2008 - Nov 2011
Developed a communications plan that promoted the organization to the surrounding community. Created and distributed a newsletter electronically and via postal mail. Managed the web site for the organization. Developed a communications plan that promoted the organization to the surrounding community. Created and distributed a newsletter electronically and via postal mail. Managed the web site for the organization.
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National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Administrative Assitant
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May 2004 - Jul 2005
•Provided logistical support for programs, meetings and events, including room reservations, agenda preparation and calendar maintenance. •Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phones, routing telephone calls or messages to appropriate staff and greeting visitors. •Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency and responsiveness of customer service department. •Assisted in planning and coordinated guest lists for 9 high level events. •Created a central electronic file for entire Development department at the Freedom Center. •Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes. Show less
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Talbert House
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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400 - 500 Employee
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Human Resources Administrative Assistant
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Aug 2003 - May 2004
Provided administrative support to the Human Resources department Helped prepare materials for New Employee Orientation Conducted Background Checks on applicants Maintained over 500 employee files Ordered supplies for central office Provided administrative support to the Human Resources department Helped prepare materials for New Employee Orientation Conducted Background Checks on applicants Maintained over 500 employee files Ordered supplies for central office
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Cincinnati Hamilton County Community Action Agency
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Cincinnati, OH
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Administrative Secretary
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May 2000 - Mar 2003
Provided administrative support for the IT and Professional Development departments Designed brochures and flyers Answered phones Typed letters and memos Ordered supplies Maintained the conference room schedule Provided administrative support for the IT and Professional Development departments Designed brochures and flyers Answered phones Typed letters and memos Ordered supplies Maintained the conference room schedule
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Education
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2007 - 2008
The George Washington University
MTA, Tourism Administration -
2003 - 2005
Xavier University
B.A., Liberal Arts w/ concentration in Professional Communication -
1994 - 1998
Miami University
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