Experience

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  Boston Public Schools

  • United States
  • Education Administration Programs
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Librarian/Teacher

    • Aug 2012 - Present

  • Librarian

    • Aug 2011 - Aug 2012

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  Pitakit Designs

  • Owner and Designer

    • Jun 2007 - Present

    Launched business in 2007 and an online retail store in 2009, which has generated to date 150+ sales nationally and internationally (UK, Canada, Spain, Yugoslavia, Japan)• Researched, wrote and developed business plan detailing business rationale/concepts, target market & audience, business m...

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  Tufts University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Head of Library Information Technology Support, Associate Librarian

    • Aug 2010 - Aug 2011

    Promotion to Associate Librarian after rigorous application process detailing historical work successes and management expertise

  • Head of Library Information Technology Support, Assistant Librarian

    • Jan 2004 - Aug 2011

  • Head of Library Information Technology Support, Affiliate Librarian

    • Jul 2001 - Jul 2011

    Manage a fast-paced systems office supporting the main university librarySupervise three computer support personnel, one web developer and a varying number of student workersAct as the main liaison between Tisch and the AS&E ITS groupComplete annual project, budget and staff planningManage daily/weekly/monthly budget reconciliationPlan and oversee large scale IT projects involving impact to staff, faculty and students. Coordinate communications with director, deans, students and a variety of other appropriate staff on challenges, enhancements, changes, etc. Curate the public library gallery space, including scheduling shows, selecting work and mountingDesign promotional and marketing library materials including special event itemsCreate and plan, with the Director and library managers, long term strategic planningRepresent Tisch Library and ITS on university-wide committees, such as IT Leaders Forum, SAT, a variety of ULTS committees, etc.

  • Head of Library Information Technology Support, Associate Librarian

    • Jan 2001 - Jul 2011

    Apply strategic planning, prioritization and management skills toward consistently achieving critical deadlines while maintaining high quality standards. Earned a key promotion to Associate Librarian after rigorous application process, detailing historical work successes and management expertise.

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  Lincoln Public Library

  • Children's Librarian

    • Mar 2004 - Apr 2006

    • Developed relationships with community families to encourage the use of the library facilities.• Researched needs of school-aged children for school assigned work; identified interest areas, user-friendly materials and guides for ease of library use.• Created and executed evening programs for ...

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  Thomson & Thomson

  • Project Leader

    • Jan 1996 - Jan 2001

    Demonstrated strong communication and leadership skills in effectively overseeing all phases of project documentation including proposals, specifications, and plans. Spearheaded system development projects and complex assignments, as well as supporting departments in executing short and long-term technical and business process development efforts.Collaborated with the diverse user community to ensure effective and efficient use of systems.Prepared and presented user documentation and training sessions for new or enhanced systems. Career

  • Project Leader/ Trademark Watch Coordinator

    • Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

    Manage a team of 12 in a matrix environment Aid in the creation of the pilot matrix program for the Watch environmentResponsible for team production and performance managementLead and/or participate in short and long-term technical and business process development efforts Work with user community to ensure effective and efficient use of systemsCreate user documentation and training sessions for new or enhanced systems

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  Ulster County Task Force on Child Neglect and A...

  • Assistant Director

    • 1993 - 1996

    This agency provided supervised visitation for families involved in Family Court cases.