Experience

University of Illinois System

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Library Application Support Consultant

  • Jul 2018 - Present



University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Director of Information and Technology

  • Feb 2017 - Jul 2018

  Work collaboratively to determine office technology needs and deploy software to meet those needs. Consult on information management policies. Manage servers and databases. Curate a 700 item lending library managed by Koha.

• Information Management Specialist

  • Aug 2013 - Feb 2017

  Responsible for the management and evaluation of The Resource Center, including books, electronic resources, and websites.



Wayne State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Professional Technician

  • Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

  Configured and maintained an installation of DSpace for the School of Library and Information Science. Collaborated with students to create an archive of the school's history. Developed presentations and videos on digital repositories, installing DSpace, and using DSpace. Additionally, managed the library school's social media pages, provided technical support to faculty and students, and produced videos of on-campus events.

• Digital Publishing Practicum

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

  Completed a 135 hour practicum in the Technology Resource Center at the Purdy/Kresge Library. Assisted the digital publishing team in testing and developing a new electronic book display system. Researched potential e-reader software for flexibility and scalability. Designed user-interface elements with JavaScript and jQuery. Assisted in the development of usability tests for the book display interface.

• Graduate Student Assistant

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

  Assisted faculty with blogging, social media, and inbound marketing. Made school events available to distance students through online broadcasts. Provided technical assistance to students, faculty, and staff. Installed and configured DSpace for the School of Library and Information Science.



Shelter of Flint

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

• GED Program Coordinator

  • Mar 2009 - Jan 2011

  Conducted literacy screenings on all incoming clients. Led classes to prepare clients for GED testing. Developed a career readiness program for homeless women. Conducted literacy screenings on all incoming clients. Led classes to prepare clients for GED testing. Developed a career readiness program for homeless women.



University of Michigan-Flint

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Writing Tutor

  • Sep 2003 - Mar 2009

  Assisted students and faculty with various types of writing. Facilitated workshops on revision, citation, and grammar. Presented at state, regional, and national conferences. Assisted students and faculty with various types of writing. Facilitated workshops on revision, citation, and grammar. Presented at state, regional, and national conferences.



Wellness AIDS Services, Inc

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Health Advocate

  • Sep 2005 - Aug 2008

  Performed HIV testing, education, and outreach. Assisted with fund development. Planned community events. Performed HIV testing, education, and outreach. Assisted with fund development. Planned community events.



Resource Genesee

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• AmeriCorps Member

  • 2003 - 2004

  Coordinated the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. Recruited volunteers to prepare taxes for low income families. Wrote grant proposals and managed grants. Coordinated the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. Recruited volunteers to prepare taxes for low income families. Wrote grant proposals and managed grants.