Experience

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  Gaston County Public Library

  • United States
  • Libraries
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Branch Library Assistant-Builders & Creators @ The Bessemer City Library

    • Jun 2018 - Present

    In this position I assist patrons in locating and checking out materials. I perform both opening and closing procedures for the library. I make requests for materials from other branches for patrons, I design and implement book displays. I create and implement library programming for adults. I assist patrons with technology such as computers, copier and our 3-D printer. I send faxes for patrons. I create promotional materials for programming. I answer the phone. I accept cash payment for fines and other fees.

  • Administrative Support Specialist-Main Library

    • Sep 2017 - Jun 2018

    I assisted patrons in locating and checking materials out, placed requests for materials, checked materials in, shelved materials and answered phones.

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  Get Married Gaston

  • Bessemer City, NC

  • Owner/Officiant

    • Jun 2015 - Present
    • Bessemer City, NC

    My name is Karen Turner and I have always loved weddings. From the beautiful bride’s dress of satin to the color of the flowers, it all just makes me happy. And then there is the love that brings the bride and groom to declare to each other and the invitees that they want to be joined forever. I decided that I wanted a part in bringing this kind of joy to people, so after much thought and meditation, I became a wedding officiant.Whether it is a small elopement ceremony or a lavish wedding, I work one on one with you to find readings and craft vows that represent you and your love for each other. It’s your day, why not have a ceremony that is about you as a couple?

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  Loray Media

  • Co-owner

    • Jul 2012 - Present

    Loray Media is a web design company focusing on small business websites as well as search engine optimization

  • Owner

    • Jan 2005 - Sep 2017

    As owner of Loray Media I deal with clients' web presence needs. I deal with Facebook and Twitter marketing, billing, and all aspects of customer service

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  Gaston County Library

  • Gastonia, North Carolina

  • Adminstrative Support Specialist

    • Sep 2017 - Jun 2018
    • Gastonia, North Carolina

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  Gaston College Work Study

  • Dallas, NC

  • Work Study for the BLET department

    • Aug 2016 - Sep 2017
    • Dallas, NC

    I assist with the clerical needs of the BLET (Basic Law Enforcement Training) department. I log instructor hours, print certificates of completion for students, make copies, and take care of basic clerical needs of the department.

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  Gaston College

  • Gaston College-Dallas Campus

  • Work Study Assistant to Criminal Justice Department

    • Sep 2015 - May 2016
    • Gaston College-Dallas Campus

    While in this position I assisted the head of the Criminal Justice department at Gaston College with various administrative and clerical tasks. Tasks included creating a spreadsheet and entering data to keep a record of the physical fitness scores of the Gaston County Police. I also transcribed various videos to help the instructors comply with ADA regulations. I assisted in various tasks supporting the Criminal Justice Club such as helping with their annual brunch for our local public safety officers at Christmas as well as helping gather and assemble food boxes for several families at Christmas.

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  H&R Block

  • Gastonia, NC

  • CSP

    • Jan 2014 - Apr 2015
    • Gastonia, NC

    As a CSP for H & R Block, I was the first impression of the company. I greeted customers, signed them in and made them feel comfortable. I answered incoming phone calls and set appointments. I also made outbound calls to set, reschedule and confirm appointments.

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  Gaston County Democratic Party

  • Gaston County, NC

  • 2nd Vice Chairperson

    • Apr 2013 - Apr 2015
    • Gaston County, NC

    As 2nd Vice Chair of the Gaston County Democratic Party, I handle all party trainings whether it is running the training sessions myself or scheduling training for the party.

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  Committee To Elect Dodie Reese

  • Gastonia, NC

  • Campaign Manager

    • May 2012 - Nov 2012
    • Gastonia, NC

    I am the campaign manager for Dodie Reese. Dodie will be running as a Democrat for North Carolina House in District 109.

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  Turner Internet Services

  • Owner

    • 2002 - Jun 2012

    Over saw the day to day operations of Turner Internet services

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  Goodwill Publishing

  • Administrative Assistant

    • Aug 2008 - Oct 2008

    At Goodwill Publishing I handled customer inquiries regarding ads in Goodwill Publishing's wedding, birth and funeral books, accepted payments, and accepted orders for duplicate books.

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  Combined Insurance

  • Sales associate

    • 2000 - 2000