Experience

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  U.S. Army Materiel Command

  • Redstone Arsenal, Alabama

  • Command Librarian

    • Aug 2022 - Present
    • Redstone Arsenal, Alabama

    Command Librarian

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  L & M TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

  • Marshall Space Flight Center, Alabama

  • Head Librarian

    • Nov 2021 - Aug 2022
    • Marshall Space Flight Center, Alabama

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  Victory Solutions

  • Huntsville, Alabama, United States

  • Documentation Librarian

    • Mar 2020 - Aug 2022
    • Huntsville, Alabama, United States

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  Athens-Limestone Public Library

  • Executive Director

    • Oct 2010 - Mar 2020

    Working everyday to provide equal access to information and education to everyone in the community.Exercises executive decision making skills, including formulating library policies, plans and procedures; administrative staff development; project direction and oversight; and addressing and resolving human resources issues. Administers all functions of the library to include public and support services, building maintenance, purchasing, human resources, finance, and public relations. Serves as the fiscal agent to the Library District Board of Trustees, and oversees and directs all budget and financial activities for the library. Oversees the planning, development, and implementation of library goals and objectives in accord with the five-year plan. Exercises executive leadership skills in the effective coordination and operation of the library’s management team. Directs and supervises subordinate staff, including rendering discipline and performance evaluations. Maintains and develops positive relationships with local, state, and national government leaders. Maintains and develops positive relationships with media, Chamber of Commerce, community organizations, local businesses, and the community at large. Continually evaluates library services to the public, quality and quantity of services, work standards, appropriate staffing levels, and training.

  • Assist Director/Coordinator of Public Services

    • Mar 2007 - Oct 2010

    Planed, organized, and directed a comprehensive program of community library, informational, educational, cultural, communications and related services; provided input to and formulated library policies for Board of Trustees. Trained employees and department supervisors; prepared youth services budgets, grants, conferred with state agencies, other public libraries, businesses, and community groups in the development of library programs for the local area, region, and state. Planned and conducted youth programming.

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  Alabama library association

  • President

    • Apr 2015 - Apr 2016

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  St. John the Baptist School

  • School Librarian

    • Aug 1996 - May 2006

    Established new school library. Worked with students and teachers to facilitate access to and evaluate information in a wide variety of formats. Developed policies and annual budget. Supervised paid library personnel and volunteers. As assistant principal Supervised teacher continuing education, including developing workshops. Applied for federal funds, oversaw purchases and records of materials purchased. Supervised school personnel, students, and met with parents for the purpose of providing direction and/or complying with school policies.

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  U.S. Army

  • Chaplain Assistant

    • Jun 1976 - Sep 1982