Experience

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  Johnson County Library

  • Overland Park, KS

  • Library Clerk

    • Oct 2012 - Present
    • Overland Park, KS

    *Provide direct patron service: using SirsiDynix Symphony Workflows, assist and resolve patron account issues, in person and remotely; check out library materials; answer basic readers’ advisory and technology questions, referring in-depth questions to appropriate library staff; participates in m...

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  National Novel Writing Month

  • Kansas City, Missouri Area

  • Municipal Liaison (volunteer)

    • Oct 2006 - Dec 2013
    • Kansas City, Missouri Area

    Encouraged participants (children through seniors) to write 50,000 words during November. Worked with team of co-liaisons and community sponsors to publicize, organize, and host informational kick-offs and write-ins, including at Central Resource Library, Johnson Co., KS, and the Writers Place, ...

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  Cross Points Church

  • Shawnee, KS

  • Children's Ministry Worker (volunteer)

    • Sep 1995 - Aug 2013
    • Shawnee, KS

    Taught children of all ages (currently 4-6 year olds). Wrote skits and direct teen puppet team, sometimes performing. Filled in for leader when necessary, developing lesson and teaching. Monitored children: greeted, encouraged involvement, reminded of rules, addressed emotional problems, and atte...

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  Sparrow's Wing Home Academy

  • Overland Park, KS

  • Homeschool Educator

    • 1994 - Jun 2012
    • Overland Park, KS

    Teaching: Fostered creativity and development of life-long learning skills in students. Established long-term educational goals. Developed curriculum and facilitate educational resources. Researched many various subjects for unit studies and assemble materials from library and other sources. Faci...

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  Intertec Publishing Corp.

  • Overland Park, KS

  • Senior Associate Editor

    • Oct 1990 - Aug 1994
    • Overland Park, KS

    Oversaw production of monthly trade-magazine issues, from layout to last-minute changes. Revised, edited, and proofread articles; wrote and laid out columns; coordinated annual listing. Worked with advertising staff to map article and ad placement. Chosen for computer capability to assist in mov...

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  University of Kansas

  • English Department

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    • Aug 1988 - May 1990
    • English Department

    Taught Composition and Grammar, Composition and Literature. Developed curriculum and conducted classroom instruction. Graded essays, addressing idea development, grammar, spelling, and issues in writing style.

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  Consulate General of Japan

  • Kansas City, Missouri Area

  • Information Assistant

    • Jun 1986 - Aug 1989
    • Kansas City, Missouri Area

    Various short-term (one- to four-month) periods: Researched and responded to information requests and inquiries. Maintained a small library. Monitored newspapers for Japan-related articles. Managed mailing of quarterly magazine. Edited letters, speeches, and reports. After first placement through...

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  Manpower Temporary Services

  • Lawrence, Kansas Area

  • Secretary/Data Entry Clerk

    • May 1987 - Jun 1989
    • Lawrence, Kansas Area

    Adapted quickly to various duties, depending on assignment: data entry, word processing, reception, and clerical. Twice was asked to hire on permanently.

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  Stettnisch Tool & Die

  • Overland Park, KS

  • Clerk

    • May 1980 - Sep 1986
    • Overland Park, KS

    Managed small business office, including accounts receivable and payable, payroll, and word-processing.