MELISSA KANE

Dyersville, IA *****

ad12av@r.postjobfree.com / 563-***-****

SUMMARY

Knowledgeable Library Director with over 10 years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents. SKILLS

Decision Making

Originality and Creativity

Focus and Follow-Through

Records Organization and Management

Program Management

Outreach Planning

Collection Management

EXPERIENCE

Library Director / Cascade Public Library - Cascade, IA 12/1712 - Current Increased public engagement with library programs through social media and outreach. Hired and supervised library staff and volunteers. Coordinated and oversaw summer reading lists and other programs. Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked. Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.

Recruited, hired and encouraged permanent staff and volunteer workers. Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.

Maintained up-to-date records of circulation.

Managed library money drawer, counted totals and prepared weekly deposits. Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients. Supported customers with locating and selecting materials. Applied for and received $10,000 in grants.

Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day. Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals. Took input from staff and public to determine future plans and adjust policies. Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives. Researched and sourced materials to create extensive collections, resulting in over 1200 checkouts within a month.

Directed events such as public talks, book signings and monthly group meetings. MK

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Master of Arts: Library Information Studies 05/2000 University of Northern Iowa - Cedar Falls, IA