Jacquline I Ridley, BA, MLIS

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1-226-***-****

ALA Accredited Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science

Demonstrated success working with adult and student learners in an academic setting

Fully computer literate; MS Office Suite, topical databases, library databases, presentation software, graphics image editors

Excellent organizational and planning skills

Superior oral and written communication skills

Extensive background in teaching and training, particularly with fostering technical literacy and professional research skills

Leadership and management skills

Web development and interface design, curriculum development

Content management, database design

Excellent human relations skills such as effective listening

Excellent problem solving and communication skills

Proven ability to work as a team member

Ability to work effectively with a diverse population;

Ability to take responsibility and make independent decisions

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: NOTE: the following positions were primarily contracts that I was able to perform concurrently so do not follow in exact chronological order **

Wendy’s Support Services 2017. Working with dementia patients in-home or in care. As a driver/companion I drive clients to and from hospital and doctor appointments, as well as recreational drives around town with stops for lunch or coffee. I also visit patients in care, where we talk, read, play games, sing – all in an effort to keep the client happy and involved and to improve quality of life.

Volunteer – 2015 – 2017. Cancer Driveline, Cancer Clinic Victoria. Drove cancer patients to and from treatment, worked in Chemo labs and as welcome host. Also work with dementia and Alzheimer’s patients

2014 - 2016 Facilitator Academy of Learning College. Working with students as a mentor facilitator motivator. We had students completing primarily one year intensive programs in Business Administration, Health Care, I.T, Programming and Web Development. I personally have completed many of the office administration programs including the full Microsoft Office Suite i.e. Word 1,2 &3, Excel 1 & 2, Access 1 & 2, Powerpoint 1 & 2, plus Office Procedures, Basic Bookkeeping 1 &2, Quickbooks 1 & 2, ACCPAC 1, Introduction to Computers for Technical Users and I can keyboard at 50 WPM.

2009 - 2014 Academic Librarian Bibliographic instruction, reference, virtual learning spaces, virtual reference, inter-library loan, research, supervision of student computer labs. Fostered relationships with faculty and other staff members in a cohesive team environment. Initiated changes to online learning materials and delivery methods. Instructed students on research methods and database mining.

2002 – 2009 Self-Employed Researcher/Librarian. Offered records and research services for a clientele located around the world

2000 - 2002 Teacher/Trainer [2 years]– “The Business Aspects of Multimedia” – six month course aimed at a diverse mix of adult learners. Course content included web development, scripting languages, content management, relational databases, graphics image editors, writing and communication skills, professional research methods and resources, social media and the impact of synchronous and asynchronous communications, presentation skills and presentation software, .

2003 - 2006 Systems librarian – local private school. [3 years] Built school website and student records database. Facilitated student computer training and research strategies

2000 - 2001 Information Officer/Webmaster 1 year contract – Greater Toronto Airports Authority. Managed Aviation and slide library, managed main website and the corporate intranet.

2001 - 2014 Professional Researcher. 16 years. Provided research services for global clientele using both traditional and non-traditional resources including primary sources, archives, topical and specialized databases i.e. MedLine, LexisNexus, Proquest, Embase, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Justis, Westlaw etc.

2002 - 2007 Research Assistant. 5 years. Reviewed and evaluated new advances in multimedia and optical technologies. Co-wrote articles for topical journals i.e. Computer World.

2002 - 2003 Coordinator – Canadian Task Force for Preventive Health Care. 1 year contract. Coordination of all events, seminars and conferences of the CTFPHC. Managed a team of research professionals and epidemiologists. Coordinated the track to publication of academic research papers for inclusion in peered journals. Promoted linkages with other organisations in the same field i.e. The United States Preventive Services Task Force, Washington.

EDUCATION:

Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science

BA [Hons] Media Information and Technoculture

BA [Hons] Art History

Multimedia Specialist Certificate

Certificate in Records Management

Certified Kryterion Facilitator

SHORT COURSES:

CPR -C – First Aid to follow

Intro to International Criminal Law – Case Western University

Constitutional law – Yale University

Intro to Environmental Law and Policy – University of Carolina

Think Again – How to Reason and Argue – Duke University

English Common Law – Structure and Principles – University of London

Cardiac Arrest, Hypothermia and Resuscitation Science – University of Pennsylvania

BUSINESS COURSES

1.Word 1, 2 &3

2.Excel 1 & 2

3.Access 1, 2 & 3

4.Powerpoint 1 & 2

5.Basic Bookkeeping 1 & 2

6.ACCPAC 1 & 2

7.Computer use for Technical Users 1 & 2

8.Outlook 1 & 2

9.Keyboarding – 47 WPM

** Please note that I also worked for many years in hospital settings as a research assistant. Obstetrics and Gynaecology department St. Joseph's Hospital London. College of Pharmacy and Physiology, University of Portsmouth

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