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Resume
Objectives
Secure position as a library media specialist and:- Build students foundation for lifelong learning by integrating 21st century information literacy skills into the school curriculum.
- Develop library media programs that enrich the school community.
- Empower teachers to utilize technology that enhances curricular goals.
Education
Syracuse University, School of Information Studies, Syracuse, New York
Master of Science in Library and Information Studies, School Media Specialization, May 2012
Cumulative GPA 4.0
Beta Phi Mu Pi Lambda Sigma Chapter – Induction Date, May 2012
Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Imaging Arts and Sciences, Rochester, New York
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film/Video/Animation, Sociology Concentration, May 2000
Cumulative GPA 3.79
Dean’s List, all semesters
1999 Nathaniel Rochester Society Scholarship Nominee
Golden Key National Honor Society 1999-2000
Library Experience
School Library Practicum, Grant Middle School, Syracuse, New York
February 2012-April 2012
Performed duties of school library media specialist under the direction of Jean Van Doren, MLS
Key contributions: collaborative units with 8th grade special education and 7th grade Spanish classes, in-service teacher training, collection development and weeding projects
School Library Practicum, Mott Road Elementary, Fayetteville, New York
December 2009-March 2010
Performed duties of school library media specialist under the direction of April Myers, MLS
Key contributions: research projects with 2nd grade classes, Dewey Decimal unit with 4th grade classes
Professional Affiliations
American Library Association; American Association of School Libraries (current member)
Central New York Media Specialist (previous member and web developer: Spring 2009 and Fall 2010)
Employment History
Records & Publications Coordinator - Syracuse University Department of Chemistry
Syracuse, NY August 2005 - present
• Design and maintain departmental web site
• Conceptualized and produce two bi-yearly newsletters for alumni and undergraduate students
• Provide graphic support to faculty members
• Perform administrative duties for summer studies program
Graphic Design Coordinator - Outland Communications
Skaneateles, NY February 2004 - August 2005
• Solely responsible for design and layout for several different publications
• Conceptualized and developed advertising materials
• Designed and maintained company web site
Web Designer/Junior Programer - ACS, Inc.
Liverpool, NY June 2003 - February 2004
• Designed and coded informative, database driven, and e-commerce based web sites
• Worked directly with clients for initial design, revisions, updates and online advertising
Marketing/Creative Intern - Syracuse.com
Syracuse, NY May 2002 - June 2003
• Created online advertising and managed print advertising in the Post Standard
• Wrote weekly newsletter alerting subscribers of new features on site and upcoming local events
• Organized special sponsorship events (NYS Fair, Post Standard Job Fair, SOHO)
Freelance Multimedia Designer - VPG Integrated Media
Boston, MA September 2000 - September 2002
• Created graphics, e-learning web sites, and short animations for educational products
• Performed QA and pre-production studio work
Technical Proficiencies
Web & Graphic Design: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Dreamweaver, After Effects, HTML, CSS, FTP
Web 2.0: Animoto, Delic.io.us, Diigo, Edmodo, Evernote, Glogster, Google Docs, Prezi, Twitter, Skype, Storybird, Voicethread, Wikispaces