Resume

Suzanne Sherry

suzannesherry@rocketmail.com

Objective

Seeking a professional position in an academic or public library library setting that requires Web 2.0 technical skills and a commitment to education, research, collaboration and patron service.

Professional Experience

Library Assistant—Current

7/2006 to Present. John Tyler Community College Library. Midlothian, VA

• Produced online webcasting tutorials for Library 101 Project using Adobe Captivate and Blackboard, developed in cooperation with head Librarian and Distance Education Department
• Spearheaded development of library blog in WordPress with cooperation of library staff and Public Relations Department
• Presentation: Blogs: Journals of the 21st Century. Given both for College Board of Directors and for larger college community during 2007 Founder’s Day celebration at John Tyler
• Developed and led podcasting project for Literary Circles using open source software Audacity, first with help of library staff and later with student talent
• Plan, design and teach Library Instruction sessions, both individually and in classroom setting
• Technical assistance for students and staff with printers, USB drives, and Microsoft Office Products
• Reference services at reference desk and online via Ask-A-Librarian sessions.
• Circulation desk duties, both alone and with help of student assistant

Household Manager, The Sherry Family

11/1999 (ongoing)

Daily management of two children, age range from infant to elementary school age, in a fast-paced, mutlitasking environment with maximum efficiency. Skills included:

• Direct supervision of subordinates to insure quality and production.
• Upheld an organized work environment to ensure optimal efficiency.
• Training of team in basic tasks such as communication and hygiene
• Fostering teamwork (with both adults and children); working well in both individual and team environments
• Developed morale boosting activities to ensure staff drive remained high at all times.
• Excellent time management skills; ensured that individuals and team met deadlines

Training Supervisor, TECHEAD

8/1998 to 4/2002, Richmond, VA

• Planning and execution of training program
• Research, development, administration and marketing of training programs
• Assist students with information, enrollment, and registration of training classes

Skills

Technical Experience

Blackboard, WordPress, Blogger, PBWiki, Audacity, Adobe Captivate, ALEPH, HTML, CSS, Zotero, Microsoft Office 2003 and 2007, Windows Vista and XP, Second Life, Internet Public Library, QuarkXPress, and Elluminate

Database Experience

Web of Science, PubMed, CINAHL, DialogWeb, Cambridge Scientific Extracts, WilsonWeb, EBSCO, Gale Group, Lexis-Nexis, WestLaw, Ovid and WorldCat

Personal Experience

Strong patron service ethic, excellent communication skills, self-starter, positive attitude, strong organizational skills, and team player

Education

MLIS: Florida State University, College of Information

• F. William Summers Outstanding Graduate Student Award
• Beta Phi Mu Library Studies Honor Society, Gamma Chapter Vice President
• Phi Kappa Phi Interdisciplinary Honor Society
• Knowledge Management Concentration, 4.0 GPA

BA: College of William and Mary

• Bachelor’s Degree, English Literature
• Presidential Scholar, Dean’s List

Professional Affiliations

• American Library Association (ALA)
• Virginia Library Association (VLA)
• Virginia Librarian’s Professional Certificate

Recommendations

• Helen McKann, Librarian, John Tyler Community College 804-594-1520
• Philise Conein, President TECHEAD 804-782-6971
• Dr. Don Latham, Florida State University College of Information Professor 850-644-7272