Ashley Harrington
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North Chicago, Il 60064
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a new career and a full time position with potential for advancement
SUMMARY
Particular expertise is working with all layers of management and punctuality. Able
to provide thoroughness, accuracy, creativity, and demonstrates strong initiative
with the ability to exercise independence while performing daily duties.
Skills
Customer Service Clerical 55 WPM Fast Learner
Microsoft Office Suite Time Management/Punctuality Organized
Professional Attitude Verbal/Non Verbal Team Player
Communication
Professional Experience
North Chicago Public Library June 2005 Present
Adult Reference Assistant, August 2011 Present
Children’s Associate, February 2009 – August 2011
Technical Services Assistant, June 2007 – August 2007
Circulation Clerk, June 2005 – August 2005 and June 2006 – August 2006
Adult Reference Assistant
Close inter action with patrons of all ages. Locate materials within the library and through Inter Library Loan. Provide information
regarding patron’s questions. Assist with planning programs and maintaining event calendar for the library. Maintain Spreadsheets
of incoming and outgoing materials loaned from other libraries. Update forms within the library as necessary. Update events on
library website. Perform tasks delegated by Supervisor and Library Director. Communication via the phone or email to patrons,
vendors, or other libraries on a regular basis. Opening and closing the library as necessary. Supervise student summer workers and
Adult Shelver in the Adult Department.
Children’s Associate
Maintained an orderly department. Organized files, Maintained calendar of events and programs. Shelved books, Developed
Reading Program, Provided assistance to locate materials, Ordered books, Organized programs and created flyers, Supervised
student summer workers and volunteers in the Children’s Department. Worked alongside the Children’s Librarian and Library
Director on other projects.
Technical Services
Prepared books to be placed in system: Identified OCLC number through First Search, Placed bar code, Placed security sensor and
inner pocket, Created and placed spinal labels including genre spinal label, Covered book, Stamped book, Placed books in order on
cart to be processed.
Circulation
Answered Phones, Filed, Faxed, Photocopied, Took messages, Made Library cards, Collected Fines, Helped with payment plan
option, Checked in/out materials, Customer Service, Recorded monetary transactions, booked rooms for events, opening and
closing the library as necessary.
Northern Illinois University Telefund
Annual Fund Caller, February 2005 May 2005
Contacted alumni and friends of Northern Illinois University through the Huskie Telefund in an effort to implore alumni for funds for
Northern Illinois University. Call center based. High volume calling. Customer Service. Sales.
Education
Northern Illinois University May 2009
Bachelor of Arts: Corporate/Organizational Communication