CONTACT
Address : St. Petersburg, Florida *****
Phone : 850-***-****
Email : ********@*****.***
SKILLS
Library Software & Resources
Proficiency
Strong Interpersonal & Written
Communication Skills
Patron Assistance & Support
Skilled Researcher & Critical Thinker
Cataloging, Collection & Shelving
Literary Knowledge & Materials
Management
Proactive, Resourceful & Organized
Financial Records Maintenance
Library Instruction & Display Creation
Library Event Coordination
Attention to Detail
Processes & Procedures
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated, resourceful and positive library services professional seeking full-time library position within an educational institution that utilizes my skills and strengths. My experience includes providing library patrons with outstanding customer service and support, managing library resources, fostering productivity and assisting library staff.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Manager Sales Associate, 09/2022 to Current Coton Colors & Happy Everything - Tampa, FL
Responsibilities include:
Project Manager, 05/2022 to 12/2022
John Clonts Design - Tampa, FL
Responsibilities included:
Library Services Specialist Upper School Textbook Coordinator, 08/2014 to 08/2022
Maclay School - Tallahassee, FL
Responsibilities included:
• Driving sales & new customer exposure
• Meeting & exceeding sales goals
• New hire recruiting & training based on store needs
• In-store merchandising
Brand knowledge & promotion via in-store customer support & community promotions/events
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Developing strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment
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Marketing and promoting design services and products for metal & wood fabrication company
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• Creating proposals, presenting and negotiating contracts with customers
• Negotiating with vendors for materials & services
• Overseeing payroll and company accounting
• Recruiting and hiring new talent for larger/more intricate/time restrictive jobs Streamlining project processes by implementing new methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs
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Reporting regularly to the CEO on project budget, job progress and any technical issues
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Enhancing patron experience by providing personalized and efficient library assistance (onsite and online)
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Streamlining library processes for improved user accessibility and convenience with the implementation of new technology solutions
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JENNIFER CRUSOE
Substitute Teacher Volunteer, 06/2000 to 07/2014 Maclay School - Tallahassee, FL
Responsibilities included:
Vice President of Marketing Management, 01/1993 to 06/2000 Geiger & Associates Public Relations - Tallahassee, FL Responsibilities included:
Assisting with budget management, optimizing resource allocation according to prioritized needs & curriculum goals
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Recruiting and training patrons, volunteers, interns and staff for library & school-wide needs and events
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Organizing, running and supervising library fundraising events-per year, book fair sales increased by 33% & library title donations increased by 21%
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Teaching students library practices and reading enrichment via individual & group instruction
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• Assisting educators in identifying materials to support diverse learning needs Working with internal and external vendors to maximize acquisition of textbooks & web-based learning systems for Upper School division, ex. reduced class material cost by 16% through implementation of online resources during COVID
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School-wide fundraising representative/spokesperson for the United Way of the Big Bend
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Teaching PreK-3 through 5th grade classes, including special areas (Computer Science, Science Lab, Music, Art and Drama)
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• Creating and following lesson plans designed by teachers Maintaining accurate records of student attendance, grades and progress reports ensuring timely submission to administration & teachers for reporting purposes
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• Utilizing variety of instructional strategies to meet individual needs Chairing committees & organizing, promoting and executing special events and fundraisers while working with and supervising volunteers, handling vendor negotiations
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Volunteering for library events and fundraisers as well as providing instructional support for PreK, Lower, Middle & Upper divisions
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• School liaison for New Family Open Houses
VP of public relations agency specializing in editorial marketing for international & domestic travel destinations
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Managing client accounts and promotions for Chambers of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureaus, private consortiums, resorts and other travel destinations
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Targeting, researching and securing new media contacts for agency and travel clients
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Creating & supervising agency College Internship Program, recruiting and training Interns per agency & client requirements
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Creating media campaigns for client destinations while partnering with airlines, restaurants, accommodations and other vendors
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Planning and conducting in-person press tours with media contacts on behalf of clients
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Evaluating promotional efforts with client and media contacts to maximize marketing strategies and campaigns to spearhead & create new
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approaches/targets
Optimizing marketing budget allocation to maximize return on investment, prioritizing high-impact initiatives
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Writing and disseminating press releases, press kits & other promotional materials to media contacts on behalf of travel clients
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Exceeding client and agency goals, ex. travel client featured in Southern Living Magazine (through our media contact's visit to the area) yielding a full-color editorial spread which would have cost the client $268,000+ in advertising
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science : Marketing Management
Florida State University - Tallahassee, FL
CERTIFICATIONS
CRM Certification (Customer Relationship Management systems) - 2023 + continued education
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Florida Notary Public (National Notary Association) - 2023 through 2027 + continued education
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