Experience

Indian Prairie Public Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Resource Services Librarian

  • May 2021 - Present

  • Developing and promoting exciting collections by ordering all adult fiction (including mystery, sci-fi, romance, and western), fiction and nonfiction large print, mass market paperbacks, graphic novels, gen-lit titles, foreign language fiction, and hot picks. • Selecting and purchasing all adult fiction and nonfiction eBooks and audiobooks through OverDrive. • Evaluating damaged materials and reordering when necessary. • Creating booklists for Indian Prairie Library's website and OverDrive that feature diverse topics and authors. • Utilizing WorkFlows (SWAN) to help patrons find materials, create library cards, and pay fines. • Providing expert reference services and teaching patrons how to use the catalog, databases, and e-content.• Creating presentations and training guest associates on how to successfully provide readers' advisory to patrons. • Preparing discussion questions and hosting monthly book discussions. Also creating relationships and providing guidance to community book discussion groups.• Acting as Librarian-In-Charge and handling any issues that arise in a calm manner.



Des Plaines Public Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Readers Services Assistant

  • Jun 2019 - May 2021

  • Selected over 250 books, movies, and CDs for 50 outreach patrons and deliveredmaterials monthly to Asbury Court Senior Living Facility.• Ordered all fiction and nonfiction large print as well as romance titles through Baker &Taylor TS360 while maintaining current collections through weeding.• Prepared and presented book discussions, book talks, and other programs both in house and in the community. • Created all social media content for Winter Reading 2021 and saw an increase of more than 200 participants from last year.• Utilized Polaris to help patrons find various materials while providing reader's advisory.• Instructed patrons in the use of the library’s eCollections and associated technology.• Promoted and marketed the library’s adult and high school collections, including writing promotional material and creating physical and digital displays.



AMC Theatres

• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Crew Lead

  • May 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Trained new employees in various positions. • Handled guest concerns & questions with ease at guest services. • Promoted Stubs A List program.• Provided outstanding customer service while selling concession items and tickets. Bartender:• Possess extensive knowledge of menu.• Promote promotional movie drinks.• Recommend a wide variety of alcohol to guests.• Conduct inventory of various liquors.

• Film Crew

  • Nov 2015 - May 2018

  • Sold AMC Stub Cards by having an effective sales pitch. • Greeted people with a smile and directed them to their theaters.• Prepped and prepared food in a timely manner.



Indian Trails Public Library District

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adult Services Assistant

  • Apr 2017 - Jun 2019

  • Utilized Horizon and WorldCat to help members find a wide variety of material as well as providing reader’s advisory.• Assisted supervisor with several projects including writing procedures, weeding collections, and entering monthly report statistics. • Created a detailed system to monitor and order supplies for member and staff use while managing a budget of $3,500. Evaluating what supplies members use and adding more accordingly.• Planned and presented craft programs and hosting an adult book discussion. • Assisted High School Librarian with teen programs and book discussions.• Conducted one-on-one appointments regarding resume or technology help.• Promoted library materials through dynamic displays.• Aided individuals with a variety of technology needs (computer help, downloading e-books, fax/scanning).



Mount Prospect Public Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Library Page

  • Sep 2016 - Mar 2017

  • Organized, sorted, and shelved library material. • Helped patrons of all ages find materials they need.• Corrected any mistakes while shelf-reading material. • Organized, sorted, and shelved library material. • Helped patrons of all ages find materials they need.• Corrected any mistakes while shelf-reading material.



Carson's

• United States
• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Apr 2015 - Oct 2015

  • Assisted customers with choosing the right clothing items. • Arranged displays and changed out signs to create a nice, fresh look.• Obtained at least 2 customer sign ups for the Carson’s credit card every shift.• Organized fitting rooms and ensured the sales floor was always clean.• Handled cash and counted banks at every closing shift. • Assisted customers with choosing the right clothing items. • Arranged displays and changed out signs to create a nice, fresh look.• Obtained at least 2 customer sign ups for the Carson’s credit card every shift.• Organized fitting rooms and ensured the sales floor was always clean.• Handled cash and counted banks at every closing shift.



Brunswick Zone

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Server

  • Mar 2014 - Aug 2014

  • Provided customers with food and drink specials before taking their order.• Organized and cleaned dining area. • Provided customers with food and drink specials before taking their order.• Organized and cleaned dining area.



AMC Theatres

• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Film Crew

  • Mar 2011 - Mar 2012

  • Prepared and sold concession items.• Sold tickets and promoted AMC Stubs rewards.• Greeted guests and directed them to their theaters.• Cleaned auditoriums and ensured lobby was neat and organized. • Prepared and sold concession items.• Sold tickets and promoted AMC Stubs rewards.• Greeted guests and directed them to their theaters.• Cleaned auditoriums and ensured lobby was neat and organized.



Steak n Shake

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Drive-Thru Operator

  • Sep 2010 - Dec 2010

  • Multi-tasked as a drive-thru operator & cashier.• Responsible for freshly stocking supplies.• Greeted customers with a friendly demeanor as a host.• Collaborated with grill employees to get food out on time. • Multi-tasked as a drive-thru operator & cashier.• Responsible for freshly stocking supplies.• Greeted customers with a friendly demeanor as a host.• Collaborated with grill employees to get food out on time.