Brandon Jason
Nixa Community Branch Manager at Christian County Library- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Health Happens in Libraries: Health Information Resources for Library Staff
WebJunctionAug, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Resolving Liberal vs. Conservative Conflict in the Workplace
Homeless Training InstituteJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Fundamentals of Medical Librarianship
Medical Library AssociationDec, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
The Librarian's Guide to Homelessness - Core Training
Homeless Training InstituteApr, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Criticism & Discipline Skills for Managers and Supervisors
Pryor Learning | Fred Pryor Seminars | CareerTrackApr, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Level 1 Tutor
College Reading & Learning AssociationMay, 2012- Sep, 2024 -
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
American Red CrossAug, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Adult Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First AidMay, 2021- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Christian County Library
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United States
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Libraries
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1 - 100 Employee
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Nixa Community Branch Manager
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Jan 2018 - Present
I currently manage daily operations at the Nixa Community Branch library (scheduling, circulation and reference, hiring, corrective action, meeting room reservations, building maintenance, etc.). I participate in community organizations and events as a library representative (local chamber of commerce, young professionals organizations, community fairs, etc.) and develop, coordinate, and present library programs for adults. I also plan and assemble in-house library displays and contribute to the Social Media committee in addition to some of the duties mentioned in positions at this library below. Show less
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Library Specialist
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Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
I supervised the circulation desk, acted as administrative assistant for Director and Asst. Director, served on the Social Media and Display committees, headed the local history and genealogy service, compiled and analyzed library statistics, and served as back-up for the Outreach, Interlibrary Loan, and Technical Services departments.
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Library Assistant
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Jul 2016 - Dec 2016
I worked the circulation desk with all associated duties, including checking items in/out, assisting patrons with acquiring library cards, documenting reception of new periodicals and newspapers, shelving items, scheduling patron events in library meeting spaces, fulfilling patron holds on items and alerting them when items were ready for pick-up, and various research to help patrons locate and receive desired items (either from our library or another through interlibrary loans, etc.). I also served on the library's Social Media and Display committees. Show less
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World Choice Investments, LLC dba: Dolly Parton's Stampede & Pirates Voyage
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Guest Services Assistant Manager
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Jun 2015 - Jul 2016
I assisted the manager in running the Guest Services department (individual phone, box office, and group sales), arranged agent schedules, reported on sales and productivity, ensured each guest had a positive experience, trained employees, and administered corrective action in addition to all of the duties mentioned in positions at the theatre below.
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Group Sales Coordinator
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Nov 2014 - Jun 2015
I oversaw the sub-department of group sales agents, ensuring timely payment on all groups, organized student performances, coordinated the entire arena sales/seating for the annual NAIA basketball tournament performance, and acted as liaison between third-party ticket-sellers, the administrative department, and individual groups attending the show.
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Guest Services Agent
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May 2009 - Nov 2014
I performed phone and in-person communications with guests, handled guest money in credit card and cash forms, made reservations in a ticketing computer program, accommodated guests’ needs, and worked long shifts with multiple show times and thousands of guests per day. As a Group Sales Agent, I handled large sales in cash, credit card, check and purchase order form, greeted tour bus groups, oversaw student group performances, and made reservations through third-party ticket-sellers.
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College of the Ozarks
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Writing Assistant
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Jan 2012 - May 2012
I aided students from all majors with writing assignments, performed upkeep and maintenance of the Writing Center, and produced a self-designed project detailing ways to help ESL (English as a Second Language) students with their particular reading and writing needs. I also volunteered hours to help an ESL student increase his understanding of the English language, and earned College Reading & Learning Association tutor certification (Level 1).
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Student Supervisor
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Jan 2010 - Dec 2011
I supervised student staff during the week and ran the entire library as person-in-charge with a small staff of students every few Saturdays, in addition to the Student Assistant duties outlined below. I was also chosen to aid the Reference Librarian in her specific duties with those areas, including working one-on-one with patrons in the reference area as well as processing interlibrary loans with a worldwide sharing system of libraries.
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Student Assistant
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Jan 2009 - Dec 2009
I performed circulation desk operations and maintenance of the library, oversaw the student computer lab and media center, and ran on-campus errands for the library.
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Education
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2020 - 2022
University of Missouri-Columbia
Master's degree, Library and Information Science -
2008 - 2012
College of the Ozarks
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General
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