Alan Ortiz

Digital Innovation Librarian at Brookfield Public Library
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Berwyn, Illinois, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Digital Innovation Librarian
      • Jul 2022 - Present

      ● Manage the inner workings of the library's Maker Studio● Create and coordinate classes for members within the space● Train and certify members, staff, and volunteers on how to freely use the space● Assist in the further development of the space, including buying equipment and materials● Contribute to ordering new items for the library such as DVDs as well as social media posts● Carry out duties similar to my past position as a Youth Services Assistant when on the reference desk Show less

    • Youth Services Assistant
      • Sep 2019 - Jul 2022

      ● Assisted members with obtaining materials whether on desk via holds or in person across the building● Created and completed programs for kids that include crafts, anime/movie clubs, and video gaming● Aforementioned duties also carried out virtually during two separate pandemic lockdowns and during the transition towards the grand opening of the current building, which was completed in July of 2021

    • United States
    • Libraries
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Library Assistant - Audiovisual
      • Dec 2021 - Jul 2022

      ● Assisted members with obtaining materials whether on desk via holds or in person across the building as well as computer and tech assistance ● Checked and cleaned materials such as CDs and DVDs for any necessary repairs ● Part of two committees with one to launch a digital media lab in the basement of the building and the other in planning the library's annual Fairy Tale Ball ● Assisted members with obtaining materials whether on desk via holds or in person across the building as well as computer and tech assistance ● Checked and cleaned materials such as CDs and DVDs for any necessary repairs ● Part of two committees with one to launch a digital media lab in the basement of the building and the other in planning the library's annual Fairy Tale Ball

  • Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
    • 800 South Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60607
    • Visitor Services Assistant (VSA)
      • Oct 2018 - May 2019

      ● Aided in organizing and running events at the dining hall located behind the main museum building ● Conserved tidiness of the establishment and assisted with office tasks to maintain the venue’s upkeep ● Aided in organizing and running events at the dining hall located behind the main museum building ● Conserved tidiness of the establishment and assisted with office tasks to maintain the venue’s upkeep

    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Summer Camp Counselor/Spray Pool Monitor
      • Jun 2016 - Aug 2018

      ● Facilitated activities for children ages 6-12 and watched for their safety during the week ● Monitored two separate spray pools in the surrounding area when not at summer camp ● Facilitated activities for children ages 6-12 and watched for their safety during the week ● Monitored two separate spray pools in the surrounding area when not at summer camp

    • Lab Monitor/Office Assistant
      • Aug 2015 - May 2018

      ● Monitored and helped the functioning state of a computer lab in the basement of the UIC Theatre● Assisted faculty/administration with logistics

    • Teaching Assistant (TA)
      • Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

      ● Aided a theater professor in a 150+ student lecture class by collecting assignments and grading quizzes● Answered any comments, questions, and concerns from students either in person or via email

Education

  • University of Illinois Chicago
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, History
    2015 - 2019
  • UIC College Prep
    High School Diploma
    2011 - 2015

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