WELCOME
Getting to Know Me
From learning to read as a child to opening a newly released book today, I'm a lifelong lover of the written word. My experiences as an MBA, blogger, library professional, and journalist give me a unique combination of skills and talents to succeed. My ability to develop fulfilling professional and personal relationships with people of diverse backgrounds makes me an asset to your organization. Please read on to learn more about me and contact me to keep the conversation going.
MY EXPERIENCE
Background & Expertise
ACADEMIC LIBRARY CIRCULATION & ENGAGEMENT, WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY
August 2016 - May 2024
Engage students, faculty, and staff while managing day-to-day operations and projects at Dulany Library. Coordinate library marketing efforts, including social media management, campus communications, and on-site displays to promote library collection, services and events. Design and give presentations as part of the university’s LEAD program. Supervise and train a team of student workers. Collaborate with other departments. Provide customer service for all patron needs, including basic research help, information literacy, and technical assistance.
NEWS PRODUCER, WWBT NBC12, RICHMOND, VA
May 2004 - March 2010
Responsible for all aspects of a daily, evening newscast at the #1 station in the market. Created engaging, accurate content and edited reporters’ scripts for substance, grammar, and style. Coordinated broadcast logistics, leading teams from multiple departments. Developed strategies for viewer growth and created opportunities for viewer interaction and engagement. Managed NBC12’s presidential and local election coverage. Produced special project programming including severe weather specials and community events.
NEWS PRODUCER, WLTX NEWS19, COLUMBIA, SC
May 2001 - April 2004
Produced daily newscasts, earning promotions from the News at Noon to the 11pm newscast, then to the 6pm newscast within 18 months. Partnered with reporters, photographers, and production staff to bring stories about real people and the community to the Midlands of South Carolina.
EDUCATION
Degrees Earned
MBA, WILLIAM WOODS UNIVERSITY
Graduated with 4.0 GPA. Coursework included Management & Leadership, HR & Organizational Behavior, Information Management, Finance, and Managerial Ethics.
August 2020
BA, JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATIONS, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Graduated magna cum laude and with Honors from the South Carolina Honors College. Named Outstanding Electronic Journalism Senior. 3.9 GPA
May 2001
SKILLS & TRAINING
What I Do Best
WRITING SKILLS
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Check out my blog For Further Reading
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Volunteer PR Writer for local community groups, creating news releases for events, programs, and new initiatives
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Appeared as a guest contributor on the blog Confidence Meets Parenting, authoring multiple pieces on parenting and activities for young children.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
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Check out my appearance on the Think Tank of Three podcast discussing Book Bans and Challenges
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Panelist for MACRL Webinar Telling Your Story: Effective Faculty Outreach (My presentation begins 18:40 in)
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Library Week 2021 presentation
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Banned Books Week 2019 presentation
SOFT SKILLS
Effective Communication
Emotional Intelligence
Leadership
Customer Service
Process Improvement
Planning & Strategizing
Creativity
Flexibility
Reliability & Dependability
Self-motivation
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office
Apple & Microsoft Operating Systems
Google Docs, Sheets, Slides
Canva
Google Meet & Zoom
LIBRARY TRAINING
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Sierra ILS
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OCLC Worldshare ILL
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Core Reference Skills
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Academic Library Marketing 101
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Developing Information Literacy Lessons for First-Year College Students
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Kickstarting Library Exhibit Programs
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Canva & Design for Libraries
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Disinformation and the Literacy Landscape
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From Diversity to Inclusion: Auditing Your Collection
ADDITIONAL WRITING SAMPLES
Links to My Work
PRESS RELEASES
New Choir Director Hitting the Right Notes
Preschool Family Literacy Night: February
BLOG GUEST POSTS
https://confidencemeetsparenting.com/indoor-snowball-activities/
https://confidencemeetsparenting.com/solar-eclipse-activities/
https://confidencemeetsparenting.com/thunderstorm-activities/
https://confidencemeetsparenting.com/easy-easter-egg-craft/
https://confidencemeetsparenting.com/snowy-winter-craft/
https://confidencemeetsparenting.com/football-math/
https://confidencemeetsparenting.com/buttonactivitiesforkids/