Jake Widrick

Director at Marcellus Free Library
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director
      • Dec 2016 - Present
    • Library Director
      • Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
    • United States
    • Libraries
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Librarian
      • May 2014 - Dec 2014

      • Designed publicity and marketing materials for library events and programs • Cultivated working relationships with community members and organizations that provide support for the library • Designed the summer reading program for teenagers, focusing on volunteer work and community service • Developed the collection by keeping a pulse on literature and publishing trends and purchasing new materials as needed • Provided reference and instruction services to patrons in person and on the phone • Used Horizon ILS to check items in and out, view and edit patron accounts, and catalog new items Show less

    • United States
    • Libraries
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Adult Services Intern
      • May 2014 - Aug 2014

      •Answered reference questions, provided bibliographic instruction, and guided patrons in the utilization of information resources •Provided one-on-one technical instruction and digital media support for devices including tablets, e-readers, and smartphones •Researched and purchased new material for inclusion in the library’s collection •Managed and maintained the collection by running reports and compiling circulation statistics for use in weeding •Designed, developed, and participated in adult programs to meet the literacy, cultural, and social needs of the community •Attended department meetings and participated in information sessions on ILL, collection development, local history, customer service, cataloging and technical services, and circulation Show less

    • United States
    • Libraries
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • System Intern
      • May 2014 - Aug 2014

      •Conducted a system-wide eContent and digital collection analysis •Established guidelines for weeding the system’s digital collection •Ran reports, collected and analyzed circulation data, and applied the guidelines in order to conduct an initial weeding of the digital collection •Built relationships with regional museums through outreach and advocacy efforts to achieve consortia pricing on museum passes for member libraries •Researched trends and read current reviews of eBooks, audio books and streaming content and used Overdrive to construct shopping carts of items to recommend to member libraries for consideration Show less

    • France
    • Facilities Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Purchasing
      • Mar 2011 - May 2013

      •Managed daily operations of inventory and procurement of food and supplies •Developed strategies for proper inspection, receipt and storage of product and oversee the day to day management of a team of receivers to achieve desired results •Developed relationships with outside vendors to negotiate price and ensure accurate and timely delivery of product •Monitored post production data in order to estimate food consumption, place more precise orders, minimize inventory and control costs •Met weekly, monthly and yearly financial goals by controlling labor, inventory, food and equipment costs, complying with budget requirements and making adjustments when necessary •Designed menus to meet client expectations and satisfaction while adhering to corporate standards and specifications Show less

    • United States
    • Insurance
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Client Operations Specialist
      • Mar 2010 - Jan 2011

      •Implemented and managed section 105, 125 and 132 tax free benefit plans for over 150 companies •Set up and maintained client and participant information using PPLUS NT software •Handled all correspondence with clients regarding IRS regulations, BRI standard operating procedure and plan details •Maintained a thorough knowledge of applicable IRS Codes •Prepared and processed Claim Reimbursements quickly to fulfill repayment requests from participants •Prepared, ran and audited pre-funding reports in accordance with plan year •Manipulated enrollment, election and funding data in Excel to import into PPLUS NT database Show less

    • United States
    • Farming
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Product Management
      • Dec 2007 - Feb 2009

      •Responsible for managing a $2 million portion of the company •Determined demand for products and services and identified potential new customers •Monitored industry trends indicating the need for new products and services •Introduced new products and developed pricing and marketing strategies •Controlled inventory levels to maximize warehouse space and minimize shipping costs •Coordinated all aspects and logistics of trade shows the company chose to attend •Responsible for managing a $2 million portion of the company •Determined demand for products and services and identified potential new customers •Monitored industry trends indicating the need for new products and services •Introduced new products and developed pricing and marketing strategies •Controlled inventory levels to maximize warehouse space and minimize shipping costs •Coordinated all aspects and logistics of trade shows the company chose to attend

Education

  • Skidmore College
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
    2002 - 2006
  • State University of New York at Albany
    Master's Degree, Library and Information Science
    2013 - 2014

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