Melvin Davis
Customer Service Oriented
Minneapolis, MN
************@*****.*** - 612-***-****
WORK EXPERIENCE
Public Service Assistant
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis, MN - 2013 to 2014
Issued library cards, collected fines, answered phones, displayed newspapers and magazines, shelved
books, and assisted patrons with computers searches.
Senior Library Services Specialist
THE HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY - Houston, TX - 1989 to 2011
Consulted with library patrons, conducted online research, and provided quality assistance to hundreds of
daily patrons in downtown and branch locations.
Mentored and guided youth and adult patrons on Internet, computer, and catalog research techniques, and
improved guest research skills and experiences.
Responded to academic library, company, and public requests, copied and distributed pertinent data and
documentation, and assured response accuracy and timeliness.
Organized and hosted and coordinated community outreach, recreational, and entertainment programs,
and increased guest participation and support.
Interfaced with and directed library visitors to specific departments, and provided quality guest service.
Responded to countrywide public and academic institution telephone inquiries, researched pertinent
subjects, and provided accurate research data.
Circulation and Desk Assistant
HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY - Houston, TX - 1985 to 1989
Responded to guest inquiries, recommended/located book selections, and promoted positive guest
experiences.
Checked out and circulated books and magazines, issued library cards, and collected overdue fines.
Ordered, received, re-shelved, and organized newspaper, magazine, and book inventories, and created
aesthetically-pleasing book and periodical presentations.
Office Assistant
TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER LIBRARY - Houston, TX - 1982 to 1984
Responded to nationwide medical staff and student inquiries, processed book requests, researched medical
journals and disease states, and provided quality service to hundreds of medical professionals.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Communications
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY - Detroit, MI
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Creative and resourceful Customer Service Specialist with solid library science background and customer
service expertise. Meticulous researcher and analyst experienced with planning/hosting reading, presentation,
and promotional events and showcasing author and artist creations and publications. Interpersonally skilled
communicator with reputation for building collaborative staff and patron relationships, providing quality
customer service, and promoting positive company image and client engagement.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Customer Service, Public Relations, Library Research, Inventory Management
Community Outreach Program Management, Internet & Online Media Research
MS Word, Internet Explorer