Experience

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale

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

• STEAM Makerspace Director

  • Jan 2022 - Present



Othello School District

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Librarian / Media Specialist

  • Aug 2016 - Present



Fort Scott Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Library Services

  • Jan 2014 - Jun 2016

  • Administration Increased circulation by 182% in the first year and 83% in the second year through outreach and programming. Installed laptop bar for increased access to library resources during remodel/update of library space. Wrote successful grants through the Southeast Kansas Regional Library System totaling $3021 for the purchase of new computers, laptops, and materials delivery. Active participant in college strategic planning and accreditation committees. • Collections Proposed and obtained college funding for 10 eReaders to provide increased access to eBooks. Completed inventory and weeding of 9,476 volume print collection; joined Better World Books to redistribute weeded items. Wrote successful grant for development of the Biology collection through the Southeast Kansas Regional Library System. Established new DVD collection including popular titles. Updated content for library website. • Accomplishments Maintained active instruction program averaging 20 in-class, and 10 online sessions per semester on: library services; research using EBSCO and ProQuest, including their Medical databases; and Copyright Law and Information Ethics. Wrote an evidence-based paper titled “Revitalizing the Declining Community College Library” that was published in the Emporia State Institutional Repository. Implemented the 4-step action plan from this research to create an efficient, friendly, welcoming space and give the library a voice within the college. Show less



Southeast Kansas Academic Librarians Council

• President

  • Jul 2015 - Apr 2016



Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group

• Dental Treatment Coordinator

  • Aug 2009 - Apr 2013