Archivist ● Collection Development ● Creative ● Digital Curation ● Diversity, Inclusion, & Equity ● Educator
Project Management ● Teen Specialist ● Web Design ● Young Adult Services   

WORK EXPERIENCE ​

          Mid-Continent Public Library Kansas City, MO
​                   Story Centers Publications Manager
                   Present

• Develops and manages all Story Center printing and publishing activities
  
• Manages relationships with authors, publishers, and Story Center vendors
  
• Interacts effectively and efficiently with Story Center customers in person, via telephone, and email
  
• Provides consultation to customers regarding Story Center printing and publication services
  
• Works with Director to develop the “Library as Publisher” model as well as long-term and annual plans for the publication program
  
• Develops and manages annual budget for printing and publication services of the Story Center
  
• Manages Woodneath Press imprint process from project conception to completion
  
• Researches and recommends platforms that support and expand Story Center printing and publication processes, including analog and digital methods and products
  
• Collaborates with various MCPL departments in relation to the development, funding, promotion, and evaluation of the printing and publication activities of the Story Center.
  
• Develops and/or facilitates public program “Publishing Options and Opportunities” twice annually and additional programs as necessary
  
• Educates MCPL staff and customers on the printing and publication services offered by the Story Center
  
• Serves as a professional representative and spokesperson for the Story Center and Woodneath Press imprint at conferences, community presentations, etc.
  
•  Cultivates knowledge of and interest in publishing trends and models.
  
• Identifies and cultivates relationships with organizational partners and stakeholders
  
• Develops, coordinates and/or assists with special Story Center initiatives, including community-based publishing projectso Develops and manages all Story Center printing and publishing activities
  
• Manages relationships with authors, publishers, and Story Center vendors
  
• Interacts effectively and efficiently with Story Center customers in person, via telephone, and email
  
• Provides consultation to customers regarding Story Center printing and publication services
  
• Works with Director to develop the “Library as Publisher” model as well as long-term and annual plans for the publication program
  
• Develops and manages annual budget for printing and publication services of the Story Center
  
• Manages Woodneath Press imprint process from project conception to completion
  
• Researches and recommends platforms that support and expand Story Center printing and publication processes, including analog and digital methods and products
  
• Collaborates with various MCPL departments in relation to the development, funding, promotion, and evaluation of the printing and publication activities of the Story Center.
  
• Develops and/or facilitates public program “Publishing Options and Opportunities” twice annually and additional programs as necessary
  
• Educates MCPL staff and customers on the printing and publication services offered by the Story Center
  
• Serves as a professional representative and spokesperson for the Story Center and Woodneath Press imprint at conferences, community presentations, etc.
  
• Cultivates knowledge of and interest in publishing trends and models.
  
• Identifies and cultivates relationships with organizational partners and stakeholders
  
• Develops, coordinates and/or assists with special Story Center initiatives, including community-based publishing projects

                 Skills: Consulting · Publishing · Digital Publishing · Strategic Planning

          Lawrence Public Library Lawrence, KS
                   Teen Services Librarian
                   2021-2022

• Supervisor of teen services assistants & teen volunteers
• Manages and maintains budget
  
• Manager of the TikTok team; assist with social media
  
• Executes monthly report for teen services
  
• Leads coding, robotics, and S.T.E.M programming
  
• Assists patrons in understanding policies, programs, technology, and other services 
  
• Develops, implements, and evaluates programs and services for teens and adults
  
• Collaborates with community partners
  
• Provides recommendations to patrons
  
• Maintains library collection by organizing, shelving, and weeding materials in YA
  
• Creates displays and web content to promote library collections and services
  
• Maintains regular, reliable attendance
  
• Maintains an awareness of patron behavior and addresses minor problems as they occur
  
• Maintains awareness of current trends in the profession
  
• Provides backup to other staff as needed
  
• Maintains event registration on BiblioCommons
  

          The Saint Louis Public Library (Central)
              Manager of Central Youth Services
                    2021

• Led and managed a team of six in the Children’s Library and Teen Lounge through task direction.
• Planned, executed, and evaluated programming for school-age children, teens, and families within Central, including preparatory work as well as communicating with the Assistant Director of Central Services, Logistics Committee, and Custodial Staff regarding any special needs for Room setup.
• Worked with Central Youth Services staff to create a welcoming environment for youth in the Children’s Library and Teen Lounge.
• Provided routine reference, readers’ advisory, and technology assistance, including reference to digital resources for children, young adults, and the adults who accompany them.
• Compiled statistics and complete a monthly report of programs and services, in addition to reporting programming attendance numbers.
• Interviewed, hired, trained, mentored, and evaluated Central Youth and Teen Services staff. Train new Youth and Teen Specialists (including outreach shadowing, Central orientations).
• Represented the Library at outreach events in the community.
• Provided a written incident report regarding problems with staff, customers, materials, or facilities when warranted, utilizing the PITS software system.
• Provided and scheduled tours for schools of the building promoting Central Library, the services, materials, and programs available.
• Promoted programming to customers, including children, teenagers, and adults.
• Prepared and provided deposit collections, both monthly and upon request, for teachers, service providers, and youth-serving customers within Central’s service area.
• Submitted replacement orders and customer requests, as well as identify collection needs to the Youth Services Subject Specialist

              Teen Specialist II Supervisor
                    2019-2021

• Supervised teen services staff, teen volunteers, homework helpers
• Assisted with evaluations alongside the Youth Services Manager
• Executed monthly report for teen services
• Promoted DEI programs and resources
• Completed collection development and suggest acquisition purchases
• Planned in-person and virtual programs for tweens, teens, and adults
• Created, edited, and published web content, videos, and booklist
• Maintained event registration through BiblioCommons

              Young Adult Services Provider
                    2017-2019

• Assisted to plan and provide routine programming to teens, children, and families
  
• Served on committees to plan programs for the community
  
• Scheduled outreach to schools and community events
  
• Prepared deposit collections for schools, teachers, and organizations as requested
  

          YMCA-Ferguson Municipal Library Saint Louis, MO
              S.T.E.A.M Instructor
                    2016-2017

• Instructed 3rd-12th graders in Basic HTML, WordPress, Coding
• Facilitated Lego Mindstorms ev3 Robotics lessons​
• Library databases (Sierra & Workflows)

           Teacher's Assistant
                     2015-2016

• Teacher’s assistant for 4th-8th graders in a S.T.E.M based summer camp for under-privileged youth, supervised during day to day activities, created progress reports, and created space for acquiring leadership skills
  
• Aide to lead teacher in a diverse Early Childhood Center in supervision, lesson plan development, and instructing 0-5yr olds in basic child development 
  

          Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA
              Library Assistant
                    2009-2015

• Used LMS, including catalog functions, searching, checking in-out, placing holds, and serials
  
• Skill shared research methods knowledge with students.
  
• Operation of electronic databases, general computer office programs.
  
• Knowledge of the library’s resources
  
• Organizing tasks
  
• Assisted co-workers, students, staff, faculty, and other community members.
  
• Technical skills with computers, software, and specialty reference resources and tools
  
• Shelved, processed new materials
  

EDUCATION ​

          University of Tennessee-Knoxville
                  Master of Science: Information Sciences (ALA accredited)
                  Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Badge
                  Associations: Tennessee Library Association, Music Library Students & Emerging Professionals

          Buena Vista University
             Storm Lake, IA
                  BFA Communication: Theatre Studies & Art Therapy
                  Dean’s List
                  Associations: Alpha Psi Omega, African American Student Union, Women of Color, Amnesty International Chapter President

​PROFESSIONAL AND INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE

• DEI Council, Mid-Continent Public Library 2022
• B & AA Employee Resource Group Co-Chair, Mid-Continent Public Library 2022
• Social Media Team: TikTok Manager, Lawrence Public Library, 2021-2022
• Look, Play, Listen Committee, Lawrence Public Library, 2021-2022
• Teen/Tweens Committee Co-chair, St. Louis Public Library, 2021
• Summer @ SLPL, St. Louis Public Library, 2020
• Programming Committee, St. Louis Public Library, 2019-2021
• St. Louis Storytelling Festival Advisory Council, 2018-2021
• Artist of Color Council, Great Rivers Greenway, 2018-2020
• St. Louis Poetry Slam Team, UrbArts 2014-2019
• Hip Hop Appreciation Week Committee, St. Louis Public Library 2017-2019
• Early Childhood Committee, St. Louis Public Library, 2017-2018

​PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• American Library Association
• Black Caucus of the American Library Association
• Young Adult Library Services Association
• Public Library Association​
• Metropolitan Volunteer Management Association
• Independent Publishing Association
  
• Missouri Publishing Association
• St. Louis Publishing Association