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Skills
  • Ability to work under pressure in fast paced, deadline-driven environments
  • Thrives in collaborative environments
  • Handles stressful situations in a calm manner
  • Self-motivated
  • Detail oriented and organized
  • Listens attentively
  • Understanding of basic computer operations and basic office equipment
  • Internet savvy
  • Problem solver
  • Spanish Language (Intermediate)
  • French Language (Beginner)
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Modern Languages, concentration in Spanish, 2017
 The University Of Louisiana At Monroe
  • Graduated with honors with a cumulative GPA of 3.68
  • Member of Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish Honors Society)
  • Recipient of Tops Enhancement Scholarship
  • Completed both oral communication and computer competency courses
  • Columnist for the Odyssey Online Community
High School Diploma: 2013
 West Ouachita High School
  • Member of symphonic and marching band
  • Member of girls choir
  • Member of Spanish club
Work History
Library Assistant, 08/2012 to 05/2013
 West Ouachita High School – West Monroe, LA
  • Assisted head librarian with errands in and outside of the library
  • Performed routine library activities
  • Operated basic office equipment
  • Made copies, organized papers, stapled papers, and delivered them to teachers
  • Maintained a clean work environment
Real Estate Office Assistant , 03/2015 to 10/2015
 Misti Hajj Group (Keller Williams Realty) – Monroe, LA
  • Answered phones, distributed incoming mail, filed paperwork, and operated basic office equipment
  • Scheduled house viewings, made reservations, and confirmed appointments
  • Entered and maintained property listings in multiple online databases
  • Managed contact database
  • Paid utility bills and other business expenses
  • Answered routine questions from clients
  • Prepared listing materials, listing agreement, sellers' disclosures, and researched old MLS listings
  • Created marketing brochures and flyers to advertise available properties to prospective clients
  • Worked with sales team in displaying house signs, and preparing for open house events
Tutor (Spanish And ESL), 01/2016 to 05/2017
 ULM's Department of World Languages – Monroe, LA
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments, ran errands, and maintained up-to-date records at all times
  • Reinforced class-taught concepts relating to the Spanish language and Hispanic culture
  • Worked with international students to help them better understand, read, and write the English language
  • Assisted and reviewed tests, homework, and other class assignments
  • Introduced American cultural aspects to students from different cultures
  • Identified the needs of learners and if necessary, adapted course content and delivery style to meet their needs
  • Monitored exams and assisted professors with other duties as needed
Volunteer Church AV Technician, 01/2019 to 06/2019
 First Baptist Church Of Chatham – Chatham, LA
  • Show up early and prepared
  • Design and edit morning and night church presentations
  • Control audio and visual equipment during choir rehearsals and church services
Administrative Assistant, 08/2018 to Current
 Peniel Baptist Church – West Monroe, LA
  • Maintain records (electronically in PowerChurch and physically in an organized filing system)
  • Check accuracy and integrity of files and resolve any errors
  • Oversee church financial responsibilities: handle payroll, file payroll taxes, document tithes and offerings, pay bills, and reconcile account balances
  • Answer phone, give information to callers, write down phone messages, and relay them to appropriate personnel
  • Create church presentations and coordinate designs with song meaning for the worship service
  • Prepare documentation and reports for business meetings, distribution, and filing
  • Email weekly updates and reports to the church treasurer
  • Design, update, print, fold, and distribute weekly bulletins
  • Open and properly distribute incoming mail
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Summary
My professional background thus far has been working as a Library Assistant for two years at the Brown County Central Library. My career goal is to continue to move up in the library system. I graduated with a Bachelors Degree in English with an emphasis in literature and have obtained a Masters Degree in Library Science through the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. I wish to obtain a library associate position and eventually a supervisor position in the future.
Skills
  • Literary Knowledge
  • Social Media Knowledge
  • Computer Savvy
  • Skilled Multi-Tasker
  • Works Well Independently
  • Workflows
  • Netloan
  • ILL
  • Customer Service
  • Leadership 
Experience
Library Assistant
December 2015 to Current Brown County Library － Green Bay, WI
Package Handler
September 2011 to Current FedEx － Green Bay, WI
Education and Training
Bachelor of Arts : English with emphasis in Literature, 2015 University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Minor in Humanistic Studies 
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Masters of Library & Information Science, 2017 University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

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Activities and Honors
High School Honors
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Language Arts Academic Team - First Place Regionals 2011
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Deans List 2014 & 2015
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Honors: 2011- current
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Employee of the Month FedEx:  October 2012 & August 2017
 
Culture Keepers Recognition 2016
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Professional Summary
Hard working responsible research assistant who is a team player; gets along well with others; and completes assignments within stated deadlines.
Skills
  • Proofreading/Editing Skills
  • ​Excellent Written/Verbal Communication Ability
  • Ability to use Distiller for Duplicate Detection
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
  • Data Storage and Retrieval
Work History
English Tutor Cambly English Tutors Online - Atlanta, GA 03/2016 - Current
  • Educate 5 or more students per week in the basics of English grammar and conversational speaking. 
  • Design and implement learning activities that emphasize vocabulary, pronunciation, and reading comprehension.
  • Provide one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
  • Proofread homework assignments and correct errors; provide coaching for practice with reading.
Recruiter American Cancer Society ACS - Atlanta, GA 06/2015 - 10/2015
  • Publicized the Breast cancer walks/runs to various groups/individuals encouraging them to attend.
  • Made contact with people on an ongoing basis to keep the cause of support for breast cancer victims at the forefront.
  • Provided good customer service by serving as an attentive listening ear for individuals fighting breast cancer.
Research Assistant Fellow Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education ORISE - Atlanta, GA 11/2009 - 03/2013
  • Performed quick and efficient data retrieval, data updates, and records updates for the Mental Health Systematic Review.
  • Processed papers through Doc Express in a timely manner.
  • Collaborated with colleagues in updating information on the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Tour Guide Leesburg Heritage Society and Museum - Leesburg, FL 09/2008 - 04/2009
  • Welcomed and registered visitors and escorted individuals and groups on sightseeing tours through places of interest, such as historical artifact displays, and art galleries.
  • Monitored visitors' activities to ensure compliance with the establishment's tour regulations and safety practices.
Work Study - Library Assistant Beacon College Library - Leesburg, FL 01/2006 - 05/2009
  • Received, scanned, and processed new acquisitions for the library.
  • Located requested books on the shelves and in the library database.
  • Checked out books for students and faculty.
  • Returned books to circulation.
  • Answered patrons' questions and provided customer service assistance.

 

 
Civic and Community Involvement

CIVIC & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ·        

Literacy Action (Volunteer) City of Atlanta 2014 - 2014         

Breman Museum (Volunteer)          City of Atlanta                 2014 – 2014         

Habitat for Humanity                       City of Leesburg             2007 – 2007         

Tri-Mu Sorority                               Beacon College               2006 – 2009          

Gamma Beta Phi                             Beacon College               2006 – 2009  

Education
Bachelor of Arts: Liberal Studies Psychology Beacon College - Leesburg, Florida
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Education
Certifications:
Dangerous Goods Training
Mayo Medical Laboratories 09/24/2017
Training for Shipping Category A, Infectious Substance Affecting Humans; Category B, Biological Substance
IATA: Mayo Medical Laboratories 09/25/2017
Protecting Human Research Participants
National Institutes of Health (NIH) 10/02/2017
Bioethics
Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles CA.
In Progress
Master of Art & Master of Divinity                                     2011
Dominican House of Studies Washington DC, District of Columbia
Bachelor of Art: Philosophy                                               2005
National Missionary Seminary, Abuja, Nigeria
Professional Experience
Associate Dean of Students/ Theology Instructor
June 2017 to Current St Bernard High School － Los Angeles, CA
  • Responsible for teaching Theology to Sophomores and Seniors.
  • Regulate, evaluate and apply student code of conduct.
  • Evaluate student progress.
  • Establish open line of communication with staff and students.
Administrator
February 2012 to April 2016 St. Brigid Catholic Church － Los Angeles, CA.
  • Managed 30plus staff, office infrastructures, and volunteers.
  • Evaluated members, non-members and intending members.
  • Lectured on Leadership Skills with OneLA in community organizing.
  • Served on the regional Bishop's Ethics Board.
Asst. Administrator
June 2011 to February 2012 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church － Washington DC
  • Monitored the development of individuals and groups through different phases of a project.
  • Lectured on classes and developed a curriculum teaching Critical Thinking, Ethics and Philosophy. 
Library Assistant
September 2008 to April 2009 Catholic University of America Library － Washington DC
  • Influenced going green by starting a paper recycling initiative which saved the university funds.
  • Created a plan that enhanced student focus: installing clocks throughout the library allowing students be time conscious. 
  • Convinced supervisors of the value of "Chat Application" enabling remote and unimpeded access to librarians by patrons.
Relevant Experiences
Chaplain/Counselor:
                 Cedar Sinai Hospital, Beverly Hills, CA. 2012-2016
                 Long Beach Memorial Hospital, Long Beach, CA. 2012-2016
                 Walter Reed Veterans Hospital, Bethesda, MD. 2009-2012
                 Providence Hospital, Washington DC. 2007-2009 
Skills
  • Power Point, Word, Pages, Excel
  • Active Listening, Social Perceptiveness, Problem Solving
  • Research, Critical Thinking, Writing,Group Instruction
  • Public Speaking,Goal Setting and Implementation
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Candidate Profile
Organized Library Associate with extensive, goal-oriented public service and consumer-based experience. Trained in multiple content areas related to library operations with an advanced knowledge of automated library systems. Proven ability to build strong relationships. 
Highlights
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Experienced with Sierra
  • Efficient and accurate
  • Library databases and programming
Experience
09/2017 to Current
Library Associate-Part Time (OOT) Saint Paul Public Libraries-Arlington Hills － St. Paul, MN
  • Acting Program Liaison 
  • Overseeing the recruiting, interviewing, and support of volunteer personnel and documenting volunteer data
  • Responsible for external branch communications, including email correspondence and Nextdoor and Facebook posts
  • Assist patrons in the research and location of library materials and answer questions at the circulation desk
  • Engage and build relationships with teens using resources within Createch
08/2017 to 09/2017
Library Customer Service Assistant II (OOT) Saint Paul Public Libraries-Arlington Hills － St. Paul, MN
  • Managed branch inventory to location-specific needs 
  • Gather monthly programming data and input branch statistics
  • Maintain record of all transactions in relation to bank deposits
  • Assisted with the onboarding and training of new clerical staff
06/2016 to 08/2017
Library Customer Service Assistant I Saint Paul Public Libraries-Arlington Hills － St. Paul, MN
  • Maintain the organization and shelving of library materials, based on the Library of Congress standards 
  • Create and maintain patron records across multiple databases
  • Maintain library materials by replacing worn labels and barcodes, as well as clean and repair damaged materials 
  • Troubleshoot technical problems with library computers and technology
  • Create engaging displays within the library
09/2015 to 07/2016
AVID Lead Assistant Minneapolis Public Schools － Minneapolis, MN
  • Enhanced youth development through the academic support of AVID students
  • Scheduled and organized special events like field trips and family night
  • Assisted with the collection and entry of student data  
  • Oversaw site budgets for field trips and supply orders
05/2013 to 02/2015
Shift Supervisor Caribou Coffee, INC. － Minneapolis, MN
  • Responsible for all operating activities including supervision of an 11-person staff; serving approximately 60 customers an hour and providing an outstanding consumer experience  
  • Trained and developed the skill sets of new employees
Education
2015
Bachelor of Arts: English and Communications University of Minnesota-Twin Cities － Minneapolis, MN
  • Engaged community through Service Learning at Southside Family Charter School 
  • Presented Capstone research at the 24th Annual Undergraduate Communications Research Conference
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Professional Summary
Entry level File Clerk that works easily with individuals of all backgrounds in collaborative team environments. 
Skills
  • Accurate and detailed
  • Flexible
  • Independent worker
  • Dedicated team player
  • Word processing
Work History
May 2015-February 2016 Program Assistant | Kyrene School District | Phoenix, Arizona

My main responsibilities were to prepare and maintain the classroom and assist the teachers wherever needed.  I also answered the telephone.
November 2016-February 2017 Clerical Assistant YMCA | Volunteer
February 2017-Current Library Assistant Volunteer | Phoenix Public Library - Ironwood | Phoenix, Arizona I shelve books and assist the library customers when needed.
Education
2014 High School Diploma: Mountain Point High School, Phoenix, Arizona
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Education
May 2017
Bachelor of Science: Mathematics, Computer Science & Anthropology
 St Lawrence University - Canton, NY
  • Recipient of the Kenya Scholarship Award, a merit based full scholarship awarded to two Kenyan students every year
  • Worked as an intern for General Electric during the summer of 2015 and was part of a team that made over $3 million in savings
  • Worked on an independent study during the summer of 2016 to analyze how Christian hip hop in Kenya has been morphed into contemporary protest music
Work History
09/2017 to 01/2018
Information Systems Specialist CVS Health Business Integration Center – Smithfield, RI
  • Organized information by studying, analyzing, interpreting, and classifying data
  • Followed internal procedures for change management, incident management and escalation.
  • Maintained client confidence and protected operations by keeping information confidential
  • Provided after-hours support for applications and project efforts when needed.
  • Identified and corrected performance issues
  • Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
08/2016 to 05/2017
Help Desk Assistant/Computer Repair Room Technician St. Lawrence University – Canton, New York
  • Provided professional on-site and remote technical support using Bomgar Remote Support software to students, faculty, and staff
  • Analyzed and made recommendations to IT staff on client hardware and software information available on IT site for better documentation
  • Imaged about 100 computers with updated software for Spring 2016
  • Troubleshot and repaired android, ios and symbian devices which would later be donated to local high school kids
  • Troubleshot and repaired tablet/PC/MAC hardware and software issues pertaining to display, power, flash boot, and Motherboard related issues.
  • Performed troubleshooting on network connectivity, desktop configuration, printer\\'s connectivity, and network access issues regarding permissions.
  • Performed Installation of windows 7,8, 10 and macOS 10.6 through to macOS 10.13
04/2014 to 05/2017
Library Assistant Launders Science Library, St. Lawrence University – Canton, NY
  • Oversaw circulation of library material including publications, bicycles, and laptops serving about 2500 patrons using the Sierra software
  • Assisted patrons in locating library books and navigating library website and online databases.
  • Communicated special request from patrons to the librarian
06/2015 to 07/2015
Sourcing Intern General Electric – Nairobi, Kenya
  • Collaborated with a four- person team to oversee GE fleet and guest houses in Angola.
  • Presented team's progress at the main sourcing team meeting of GE sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
  • Developed an experience survey for former GE employees who used services in Angola.
  • Analyzed usage of employees' fuel cards in Sonils, Angola to compile a comprehensive report for the sourcing team.
  • Participated in process of clearing payments to a fleet supplier by analyzing bottlenecks in the Source to Pay suite.
  • Presented a complete internship report to GE Africa CEO, Jay Ireland, including savings stats for 2015, amounting to over $3 million.
Skills
  • Python, Java, Assembly Language, HTML, PHP (limited)
  • Microsoft (Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel, Access, Skype for Business)
  • PowerShell
  • Windows and macOS
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Team player
  • Working with shifting priorities
  • Managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Adherence to high customer service standards
Languages
Fluent in: English, Swahili, Kalenjin (Mother language)
Additional Information
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
Varsity Cross Country & Track and Field, St Lawrence University, Canton, NY; Fall 2013-Fall 2016
  • Trained and practiced with a team up to 28 hours weekly to compete in conference, state and national competitions
  • Competed in the 2014 cross-country national championship, and the 2014 track and field ECAC championship
Finance and Logistics Chair, Project Pengyou, St Lawrence University, Canton, NY; Fall 2016-Spring 2017
  • Managed the funds and fundraisers for club activities to maximize number and quality of events
Volunteer, Phone and Tablet Repair Program, St Lawrence University, Canton, NY; Spring 2017
  • Teamed up with a group of volunteers to fix phones donated by local community for local high school youth
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Professional Summary
Seeking a position with a major organization where my productive work habits and willingness to learn will lead to stability and advancement.
Skills
  • Adept at working with special needs children
  • Basic clerical knowledge
  • Professional caregiver
  • Customer service-focused
  • Maintenance knowledge
  • Budgeting
  • Basic PC knowledge
  • Entrepreneurial
  • Quality inspection
  • Deadline-driven
  • Material handling
  • Hard working and self-motivated
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Data entry
Work History
One Assistant, Shelby County Schools – Memphis, TN
  • Assist teachers in the SPED Educational Process as directed with Pre K to older age elementary students with special needs, such as ADHD,ADD,CP,ED. Duties were to make sure each student received proper assistant and structure by helping with their everyday activities
Auxiliary Probation Officer, Juvenile Court – Memphis, TN
  • Provided routine home visits, telephone contact, counseling, structure for the probationer and their families by monitoring the child behavior regarding the rules of probation and prepare accurate monthly reports
PTC Line Operator, Carrier Corporation Line Tool Issuer – Collierville, TN
  • Pull different parts from a fast pace belt to help team member to put together commercial air conditions
Personal Attendant, The State Vocational Rehabilitation Services – Memphis, TN
  • Provided Services in my home for One client as needed with their daily and personal needs.
Library Assistant, Memphis/Shelby County Public Library – Memphis, TN
  • Discharge books after return, straighten and made sure all books were properly shelved
address collector/package sorter, 06/1990 to 10/2001
Federal Express Corporation – Memphis, TN
  • Located and corrected the address for packages that had damage or missing labels,sort packages and assist with loading/unloading trucks. Work for this company eleven years..
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Business Administration/Management, 9/1997
Lemoyne-Owen College - Memphis, TN
Associate of Science: Degree of Associates of Applied Science, 5/1997
State Technical Institute - Memphis, TN

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