Catherine Ashley Siegel
Marietta, GA 30067
*************@*****.***
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia
Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering, with Honors, Fall 2001
GPA 3.23 /4.0
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia
Master of Library Media, Summer 2004
GPA 3.5 /4.0
University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
Ed.S. Instructional Design and Development
GPA 4.0/4.0
Work Experience
Sprayberry High School, Cobb County School District August 2006
Library Media Specialist
Taught classes including those focusing on Information Literacy Skills such as online research, reference
materials, and digital citizenship
Conducted engaging media programs such as the Poetry Lounge, Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl, and Read
Across America
Taught staff development sessions on Destiny, United Streaming, the Cobb Virtual Library, using wikis in
the classroom, and Google Earth
Worked collaboratively with teachers to design authentic lessons that involve critical thinking skills
through research and information literacy
Worked collaboratively as a program administrator by performing duties such as budgeting, purchasing,
leading the library media/technology committee, and material selection
Clifton Elementary School, DeKalb County School System August 2004 May 2006
Library Media Specialist
Taught classes including those focusing on Information Literacy Skills such as the Big6 Skills, reference
materials, and online research
Worked as an instructional partner to assist teachers in developing authentic learning activities that
corresponded with the Georgia Performance Standards and CRCT
Created an online scheduling calendar to promote Flexible Scheduling in the Library Media Center
Created a Student Checkout System to develop problem solving skills and responsibility
Redesigned the Clifton Elementary School Website (www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/clifton) and assisted teachers
in creating classroom websites
Member of the Local School Council, School Improvement Plan Committee, and Literacy Committee
Acted as the Spelling Bee Coordinator in the 2004 and 2005 school years
Hewitt Associates, LLC., Atlanta, Georgia February 2002 August 2003
Business Analyst Pension Administration
Trained new team members on pension plans, calculations, government regulations, and Hewitt s System
and software
Managed client databases
Researched and tested potential System problems
Developed process improvements such as testing procedures, plan documentation, and call center training
Coordinated employee data research with client contacts
NEO, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia Winter 1999, Summer 1999, Spring 2000
Project Manager (Cooperative Student)
Interviewed, trained, and managed cooperative staff on performing database and facility planning functions
Managed all phases of project scheduling and execution for major companies such as General Electric and
Georgia Pacific
Coordinated design requirements with team of Managers, Computer Technicians, Electricians, and Movers
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office Suite, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Photoshop, Windows Movie Maker, Inspiration,
Database Systems, SQL