Experience

Bettendorf Public Library and Information Center

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Library Clerk

  • Nov 2018 - Present

  • Perform general circulation and patron services, such as check-in and check-outlibrary materials, calculate and collect fines for overdue and lost/damaged materials, inspect returned materials for damages, and shelve returned materials• Assist library patrons with item retrieval, ready reference and readers’ advisoryrequests, and general service questions• Assists with the interlibrary loan/system holds process, retrieving requestedmaterials, updating online records, and processing items for mailing/transit• Operates the Library’s automated integrated library system (ILS), enters patroninformation to the ILS database, and maintains online patron records and accounts• Operates and assists patrons with public-access automated self-check terminalsand business machines Show less

• Library Page

  • Feb 2018 - Oct 2018



Self-Employed

• Bettendorf IA

• Freelance Editor and Proofreader

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  • Copyedit and line edit books with a focus on young adult novels • Create house style guides for individual projects • Proofread marketing guides, business documents, essays, scholarly articles, and blog posts according to clients’ stipulations, keeping necessary documents confidential • Create open communication with clients and maintain lasting partnerships • Manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure all deadlines are met • Edit within various programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Docs • Work mainly with Chicago Manual of Style but also AP style, APA style, and house styles • Remain abreast of industry trends and new technologies Show less



North American Review

• Cedar Falls, IA

• Production Coordinator

  • Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

  • Constructed the layout of the literary magazine in InDesign CC • Created and update manuscripts • Tracked proofs through the production process • Acted as liaison between authors and editors • Created artist proofs • Collaborated with Advertising Coordinator to fill ad spaces • Proofread manuscripts and blogs, adhering to house style and the Chicago Manual of Style • Attended fiction and poetry meetings to discuss and aid in the selection of manuscripts • Assisted in blog management, including posting to the WordPress site, contacting bloggers and illustrators, promoting the blog on Facebook and Twitter, and updating the schedule on Google Drive Show less



North American Review

• Production Assistant

  • Mar 2014 - May 2014

  • Created and updated manuscripts using InDesign CC • Acted as liaison between authors and editors • Compiled the annual index • Proofread manuscripts and blog posts according to Chicago Manual of Style and house style • Attended poetry meetings to discuss and select submissions for publication • Attended department meetings • Updated the database • Created an InDesign/layout guide for future employees

• Editorial Intern

  • Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

  • Proofread manuscripts and blog posts, adhering to the house style and the Chicago Manual of Style • Read and evaluated submissions• Attended poetry meetings to discuss and help select manuscripts• Assisted with daily business operations as needed.



Northern Iowan

• Cedar Falls, IA

• Copy Editor

  • May 2012 - May 2014

  • Used Microsoft Word's track changes to edit all articles (news, features, sports) and opinion columns for AP style, spelling, grammar, and overall organization • Fact checked content • Reviewed the entire paper before it went to press, checking article content, teasers, the events calendar, photo captions, info boxes, house ads, and design elements • Managed a small group of volunteer editorial assistants who helped edit articles for AP Style and grammar • Regularly provided EAs, writers, and section editors with feedback • Helped organize training meetings that included sessions on AP Style, grammar, story structure, leads, and general writing tips Show less



Scott County Library System

• Eldridge, IA

• Reference Librarian Intern

  • Jan 2011 - May 2011

  • Read selected chapter books and formed relevant questions for elementary-aged students to answer during the Battle of the Books competition • Wrote book talks (including a brief summary and review) for the reference librarian to use when visiting schools as a way to get students interested in reading • Pulled books due to be taken out of circulation from the shelves • Aided in daily library tasks such as helping patrons reserve books and shelving returned books • Read selected chapter books and formed relevant questions for elementary-aged students to answer during the Battle of the Books competition • Wrote book talks (including a brief summary and review) for the reference librarian to use when visiting schools as a way to get students interested in reading • Pulled books due to be taken out of circulation from the shelves • Aided in daily library tasks such as helping patrons reserve books and shelving returned books