Jason Smith

Intern

Goose Creek, SC

acf1fk@r.postjobfree.com - 843-***-****

WORK EXPERIENCE

Intern

Lowcountry Digital Library, College of Charleston - September 2013 to November 2013

Digitized items to be included in the digital library (http://lcdl.library.cofc.edu)

* Created MODS metadata for hundreds of items to be included in the digital library

* Rehoused a photo album for preservation

Volunteer

ExPress News and Reviews - September 2013 to September 2013

September 2013

*Transcribed an interview between Steve Damm and Paul Jenkins used for the Inhumanly Deep feature:

http://www.expertcomics.com/enr/2013/09/paul-jenkins-inhumanly-deep-part-7-the-deep-end/

ACADEMIC

PROJECTS How to Begin Academic Research Libguide

http://libraryschool.libguidescms.com/intro-to-research

The goal of this project was to create a libguide to help students learn how to perform research. I was

responsible for the Beyond Wikipedia section where I discussed the importance of avoiding Wikipedia and

Google for research purposes. I was also responsible for content editing, APA formatting, and HTML coding.

Presentation on using Lexis-Nexis

http://www.screencast.com/t/FZ5lAlyLY7zm

As a student, I was required to create a video presentation on how to use a database for research. I chose

Lexis-Nexis and explained the basics on how to use Lexis-Nexis effectively.

Golden Age Superhero Museum

http://smith497.wix.com/golden-age-superhero

I was required as part of a class to create a digital museum and a subject guide all on a website. I designed

the site and provided all the information using public domain photos. I did above the requirements of the

assignment, adding a lot more information than was required by the original assignment.

OTHER WORK

Digital Sales Lead

Barnes and Noble - Charleston, SC - November 2011 to January 2013

Responsible for assisting customers with Nook and Nook Accessories

* Provided technical support for any issues a customer may have with Nook devices, Nook Accessories, and/

or BarnesandNoble.com account

* Taught a weekly class on how to use the various Nook devices from the simple e-reader to the Nook tablet

Sales Associate

Best Buy - North Charleston, SC - September 2009 to August 2011

Won two Awards for Customer Satisfaction

* Aided customers in finding the proper item to fit their needs from cameras, camcorders, video game systems,

MP3 players, car stereos and speakers, GPS devices, and various other portable electronics

* Mastered interpersonal skills

Assistant Manager

Arby's Restaurant - Goose Creek, SC - June 2007 to July 2009

Awarded Shift Manger of the Quarter for the first Quarter in 2008

* Placed all promotional items and pricing for the entire store

* Performed weekly and daily ordering for supplies, food, and produce for the entire store

* Managed a staff of 7-10 part-time employees

* Trained employees and new management on proper policy and procedures

Floor Manager

Carolina Ice Palace - North Charleston, SC - April 2006 to February 2007

Managed 20 to 30 employees

* Opened and closed the facilities

* Staffing for Skate guards, arcade attendants, and skate park attendants

EDUCATION

University of South Carolina - Columbia, SC

2014

BA in French

College of Charleston - Charleston, SC

2005

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SKILLS Operating Systems: Windows, Mac

General: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), GoogleDocs,

Skype, FaceTime

Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, WordPress

Graphics: Adobe Photoshop, Picasa

Web Design: HTML, HTML5, CSS

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