Experience

Defense Acquisition University

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Archivist

  • Dec 2018 - Present

  Started serving half time as an Archivist at this date, while still serving half time as a Research Librarian and continuing the duties below. Coordinated digitization of archival collections by documenting processes, collaborating with the Systems Librarian on taxonomy for Dublin Core metadata, training paraprofessional staff, and monitoring image quality and training progress. Managed the deaccession of the physical collection by partnering with other Department of Defense libraries including the Pentagon library and various base libraries as well as DAU faculty and staff to find new locations for the materials in the collection. Worked with DAU facilities to transfer materials and to dispose of items, as necessary, according to federal guidelines. Show less

• Reference Librarian

  • Mar 2016 - Present

  Perform original research and reference services for the faculty, staff, and students of the Defense Acquisition University at Fort Belvoir and remote sitesProvide reference interviews in person, via email, and over the phone Research and evaluate reference resources and toolsDesign instructional mediaMarket library resources using a variety of resources including social media platformsInstruct library users on effective search techniques and the use of library databasesContribute content to and publish weekly newsletters on Cyber Security and Defense Acquisition Situational AwarenessCompile and report on the statistics for the library’s reference and research services Show less



J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Adjunct Faculty

  • Aug 2010 - May 2020

  Teach Aikido I and II, based on Physical Education department needs and class size.

• Library Specialist I

  • Sep 2011 - Mar 2013

  Provided assistance with a wide range of reference/research requests. Provided assistance in person, via email, and via instant messenger in the use of library services, search engines and databases. Utilized various online databases, analyzing and evaluating databases, journals, websites, and online research collections. Assisted users with group study room checkout and using the equipment in the rooms. Enforced facility use policies and assisted with closing procedures.



Chesterfield County Public Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Librarian

  • Dec 2015 - Mar 2016

  Serve as the librarian on duty during evening hours and Saturdays Provide professional information research and readers' advisory services to customers using traditional and electronic tools and resources Instruct patrons in the use and evaluation of commercially produced information provided in a variety of existing and emerging formats including print and electronic Produce and conduct instructional programs and activities such as use of search engines and databases Assist collections management in weeding materials from collection and ordering replacement copies based on established criteria Show less



Ancestry

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Imaging Production Supervisor

  • Nov 2013 - Dec 2015

  Directed daily operations for Ancestry.com's largest remote scanning site located at the Virginia Department of Vital Records. Managed a team of 19 and performed supervisory functions such as hiring, leave approvals, team building, training, and timesheet approval. Evaluated all work ensuring that a minimum of 10,000 images were completed weekly per scanner and 200,000 images weekly for the site with minimal errors. Developed and implemented training procedures and best practices. Established and documented Ancestry.com’s first on-site quality control process for remote sites. Coordinated with assigned Department of Vital Records and Library of Virginia staff to ensure records are available and accessible in order to complete concurrent projects by targeted deadlines. Recommended items for preservation as necessary. Analyzed project workflow and reported results in weekly and monthly reports. Proposed process improvements to the Domestic Imaging Manager and implemented all necessary changes promptly. Collaborated with remote teams on project process, rescans, inventory issues, IT assistance, and equipment needs. Converted all closed records projects from JPG to JPEG 2000. Monitored project budget, performed monthly forecasting, reconciled budget reports, as well as reviewed and approved purchase requests. Conducted weekly meetings to apprise staff of project changes, current issues or concerns, and overall site functions. Promoted and successfully implemented a new team incentive process that consistently improved overall production by 20%. Show less



Library of Virginia

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Circulation and Archives Assistant

  • Jan 2013 - Nov 2013

  Registered patrons, communicated policies and procedures, interpreted informational needs and applied knowledge of the collection, catalog, and finding aids to assist patrons in the use of the collection. Provided reference assistance in locating resources in the microfilm collection and OPAC for users. Circulated materials to patrons using Aleph. Provided hands-on training and assistance for the ProScan microfilm readers and the associated PowerScan software. Registered patrons, communicated policies and procedures, interpreted informational needs and applied knowledge of the collection, catalog, and finding aids to assist patrons in the use of the collection. Provided reference assistance in locating resources in the microfilm collection and OPAC for users. Circulated materials to patrons using Aleph. Provided hands-on training and assistance for the ProScan microfilm readers and the associated PowerScan software.



Caliper, Inc.

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Generalist

  • Aug 2012 - Jan 2013

  Contract position for the Virginia Department of Transportation, assisting with projects related to the new Electronic Content Management (ECM) format for Human Resources employee work profiles. Contract position for the Virginia Department of Transportation, assisting with projects related to the new Electronic Content Management (ECM) format for Human Resources employee work profiles.



Virginia Commonwealth University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Borrowing/Document Delivery Supervisor

  • Apr 2006 - Mar 2011

  Coordinated the Borrowing and Document Delivery Services for the interlibrary loan department at the VCU Libraries. Supervised the Borrowing and Document Delivery staff and students. Participated in the hiring, training and evaluating of classified staff. Coordinated the hiring and training of student workers. Processed interlibrary loan borrowing and document delivery requests from VCU patrons. Communicated with VCU patrons and library staff in person and via phone and email to identify needed materials and resolve questions concerning materials and services in an efficient and professional manner. Monitored statistics and prepared reports. Oversaw the creation of training manuals. Worked with other departments to develop and implement policy changes. Staffed service desk twice a week to provide face to face assistance to patrons. Show less



Chesterfield County Public Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Library Assistant

  • 2003 - 2006

  Worked the circulation desk charging and discharging materials, created and updated customer records, collected fees, and handled hold requests and pickup. Greeted patrons and provided directional information. Assisted customers with the reservation and use of public use computers. Repaired materials and ordered replacement parts for audio books. Worked the circulation desk charging and discharging materials, created and updated customer records, collected fees, and handled hold requests and pickup. Greeted patrons and provided directional information. Assisted customers with the reservation and use of public use computers. Repaired materials and ordered replacement parts for audio books.