Experience

Seekonk Public Library
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Staff Librarian

  • May 2016 - Present

H&R Block
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Tax Preparer

  • Oct 2021 - Apr 2022


Checks & Balances

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Bookkeeper

  • Nov 2010 - Sep 2021

  *Enter and reconcile cash and credit card accounts *Trial Balance review *Cash proofs *Maintain chart of accounts *Prepare 1099s *Prepare closing year documents for accountants’ review *Post journal entries *Record deposits *Enter and reconcile cash and credit card accounts *Trial Balance review *Cash proofs *Maintain chart of accounts *Prepare 1099s *Prepare closing year documents for accountants’ review *Post journal entries *Record deposits



Boyden Public Library

• United States
• Libraries

• Substitute Reference Librarian

  • Oct 2014 - Jul 2016

  *Respond to all patrons' information needs in a courteous and professional manner. *Provide one-on-one assistance to patrons with the use of the library's technology and databases. *Instruct patrons on the use of Overdrive with their phones and/or tablets. *Perform basic troubleshooting of computers, printer, and photocopier. *Respond to all patrons' information needs in a courteous and professional manner. *Provide one-on-one assistance to patrons with the use of the library's technology and databases. *Instruct patrons on the use of Overdrive with their phones and/or tablets. *Perform basic troubleshooting of computers, printer, and photocopier.

• Substitute Librarian

  • Jan 2012 - Aug 2015

  *Served as a substitute professional librarian for the children's and reference departments. *Helped adults, teens, and children with selecting reading materials through readers' advisory and compelling book displays. *Assisted the department heads with the weeding of the adult and children's collections. *Promptly requested materials for patrons using Virtual Catalog and Interlibrary Loan. *Instructed patrons on accessing digital content using Overdrive, and the use of the Enterprise catalog. *Provided one-on-one assistance to patrons with the use of e-readers and tablets.



Westwood Public Library

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Children's Librarian

  • Jan 2008 - Feb 2010

  *Designed and executed storytimes for children aged birth to five, consisting of stories,songs and fingerplays to encourage phonological awareness, print awareness, and letter knowledge. *Utilizing my knowledge of children's literature and collection development, evaluated and selected materials for addition to the children's collection, including books and audiovisual materials. *Moderated a lively monthly book discussion for children in grades three through five. *Selected quality performers to present educational and/or entertaining programs to children and families. *Visited area preschools on a monthly basis to conduct storytimes. *Performed booktalks at elementary and middle schools to promote the summer reading program. *Maintained the Homework Help section of the library website, which consisted of communicating with local elementary schools regarding current assignments and selecting appropriate electronic resources for the site.



Boyden Library

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Library Assistant, Children's Department

  • Sep 2004 - Dec 2007

  *Provided excellent responses to reference questions from both children and adults, referring them to the appropriate materials and instructing on search technique. *Delivered reader's advisory services to children and young adults. *Conducted a weekly story time for three to five year old children, consisting of stories, songs and finger plays. *Provided excellent responses to reference questions from both children and adults, referring them to the appropriate materials and instructing on search technique. *Delivered reader's advisory services to children and young adults. *Conducted a weekly story time for three to five year old children, consisting of stories, songs and finger plays.



Fleet Bank

• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Loan Administrator

  • Jan 2001 - Aug 2004

  *Reviewed loan documentation prior to loan closings to ensure the inclusion of standard provisions protective of the bank. *Communicated and coordinated with attorneys and loan officers regarding the inclusion of key covenants in loan documentation. *Reviewed loan documentation prior to loan closings to ensure the inclusion of standard provisions protective of the bank. *Communicated and coordinated with attorneys and loan officers regarding the inclusion of key covenants in loan documentation.



FM Emergency Generator

• Accountant

  • Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  *Performed all accounts payable functions, including correspondence with vendors, verifying the aging and accuracy of the accounts payables, and payment of all invoices. *Prepared payroll for thirty employees. *Performed monthly reconciliations of five company bank accounts. *Administered the company's Simple IRA plan. *Prepared monthly and quarterly sales tax returns for five states. *Assisted the company's CPA with the preparation of the yearly tax return. *Performed all accounts payable functions, including correspondence with vendors, verifying the aging and accuracy of the accounts payables, and payment of all invoices. *Prepared payroll for thirty employees. *Performed monthly reconciliations of five company bank accounts. *Administered the company's Simple IRA plan. *Prepared monthly and quarterly sales tax returns for five states. *Assisted the company's CPA with the preparation of the yearly tax return.


Fidelity Investments
• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee
• Intern / Accountant I

  • Jun 1997 - Dec 1998