Librarian and Archive Technician with 20+ Years Experience

Brit Jones

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PERFORMANCE PROFILE

Hands-on consummate professional with 10 years’ experience in retail management and more than 10 years’ experience as a State of Texas audio technician. Proven history of leveraging knowledge in project management, database entry, inventory management, editorial experience, and archival skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Interfacing with customers Scheduling & logistics Reporting & metrics

Staffing, mentoring, managing Risk assessment & Inventory management

Employees mitigation

Detail oriented Presentations Maintaining files & records

WORK EXPERIENCE

Fort Bend County Libraries, Katy, TX 2021 - 2026

Paraprofessional

Customer Service

Program Management, including teaching classes for young adults

Statistics

Processing new library materials

Monthly supply order

Creation and maintenance of displays

Shelf maintenance

Weekly programming schedule

StoneEdge Countertops, Austin, TX March 2018-April 2019

Estimator

Estimate dimensions on stone countertops as specified by architects

Apply estimation into budgetary considerations for customers

Assemble job packages, including all estimating and pricing considerations

Texas State Library and Archives, Austin, TX 2004 - 2015

Audio Technician

Completed assigned projects in a timely manner amidst a high-pressure, rapidly changing environment

Duplicated materials originating at The National Library Service and The State of Texas Library studios

Created audio books as studio engineer

Troubleshot and fixed hardware and software issues

Preserved deteriorating analog materials using digitization techniques and software

Used internally created Linux based automation system

Managed statistics using FileMaker Pro

Often transitioned from one project to another without lead time

Presented professional and courteous demeanor with studio volunteers and visitor at all times

WORK EXPERIENCE (CONT’D)

Half Price Books, Austin, TX 1994 - 2004

Assistant Manager

Oversaw overall store operations in tandem with Manager

Independently supervised all operations in manager’s absence in a demanding and fast-paced environment

Directed, mentored, and disciplined staff of 20+ employees

Managed inventory of both used and new merchandise

Conducted new employee training

Provided remedial training for struggling employees

Maintained daily and monthly bookkeeping using Excel

Created and administered employee reviews

Served as a liaison with District Manager and aided Manager in implementing changes in store operations

Delivered professional and courteous service at all times

PUBLISHING CREDITS

“Deep Cover” – Madness by Firelight, 2024

“Writers Block” – Terrors Unimagined, 2018

“Partisans” – Onyx Neon Shorts, 2016

“82 Rungs” – Onyx Neon Shorts, 2015

“The Missionaries” – Helix Literary Magazine, 2015

“When We Were Dreamers” – Hellbound Books Extreme Horror 2026

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Computer literate: Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel; FileMaker Pro; Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint

EDUCATION

The University of Texas, Austin, TX

Bachelor of Arts Radio/Television/Film 1988-1993*

* Diploma states 2000, due to fine owed to the university

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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