Technical Skills

Extensive past use of:
  • Windows XP/Vista/7,
  • various distributions of Linux,
  • Mac OS X.
Proficient in:
  • Java,
  • XML and XSLT,
  • XHTML and CSS,
  • Microsoft Office Suite.
General knowledge of:
  • XSL-FO, TEI, Apache Tomcat and Cocoon,
  • C++, Perl, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, Python, and SQL,
  • CGI and database access (MySQL),
  • Adobe Photoshop, and Flash.

Certifications

CompTIA A+ Certified IT Technician

Experience

03/2010 - PresentAllen County Public LibraryFort Wayne, Indiana

Librarian II

  • Assist patrons with subject reference and computer support in the Business, Science & Technology Services department.
  • Collection management for several Dewey subject areas.
  • Maintain Web pathfinders for department.
  • Served on committees for implementation of AquaBrowser discovery platform, eBook training, and search for patron notification alternatives.
  • Created presentations and training materials for various library initiatives.
  • Designated library system troubleshooter for eBook devices and service.

01/2009 - PresentIndiana University, SLISBloomington, Indiana

Technical Assistant

  • Maintain website framework of the online journal Digital Humanities Quarterly (www.digitalhumanities.org/dhq/).
  • Adjust XSLT, CSS, and static HTML on Apache Cocoon platform.
  • Program new features via XSLT.
  • Create metadata for new articles.
  • Edit and create project documentation.
  • Transitioned stylesheets from custom schema to TEI.

08/2009 - 03/2010Allen County Public LibraryFort Wayne, Indiana

Circulation Assistant, Librarian II

  • Checked out and received materials within the Art, Music & Media Services department.
  • Used Sirsi Workflows client to locate, retrieve materials and place holds for patrons.
  • Cash handling for payment of fines and purchase of library merchandise.
  • Approximately 10 hours a week and as needed working as professional librarian. Duties included reference and collection management of music CDs.

03/2007 - 05/2008Allen County Public LibraryFort Wayne, Indiana

Computer Reference Assistant

  • Assisted library patrons with hardware and software issues, basic network troubleshooting, and Microsoft Office Suite applications.
  • Taught classes in Internet Basics.
  • Staffed reference desk as a paraprofessional answering ready-reference and limited readers' advisory questions.
  • Used Sirsi Workflows client to locate, retrieve materials and place holds for patrons.
  • Maintained computers, printers and copiers.

08/2006 - 03/2007Starbucks Coffee CompanyFort Wayne, Indiana

Shift Supervisor, Learning Coach

  • Provided excellent customer service in fast-paced environment.
  • Supervised and trained partners and attended to cash management.

03/2005 - 03/2007Allen County Public LibraryFort Wayne, Indiana

Volunteer

  • Scheduled patrons on computers in the Computer Center and offered computer-related reference.
  • Maintained Center computers and printers.

03/2001 - 12/2004Santa Clara County LibraryCampbell, California

Volunteer

  • Sorted and shelved books for Friends of the Library book sales.
  • Used knowledge of computer applications and programming to price items in those genres.

Education

In progressPurdue UniversityFort Wayne, Indiana

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Course work: Discrete Mathematics, Data Communications

In progressFoothill CollegeLos Altos Hills, California

Associate of Science in Computer Science
Linux/Unix System Operation & Administration Certificate of Achievement

Course work: Computer Science I: Java, Computer Science II: Java, Computer Science III: Data Structures & Algorithms (Java), Introduction to Linux & Unix, Linux & Unix System Administration, Linux & Unix Shell Programming, Oracle SQL, Introduction to Computer Networking, Network Fundamentals & TCP/IP Protocol, JavaScript I, and JavaScript II.

2010Ivy Tech CollegeFort Wayne, Indiana

Course work: Introduction to Paralegal Studies, Business Law, Legal Research.

June 2009Indiana UniversityBloomington, Indiana

Master of Library Science

  • Honors:
  • GPA 4.0/4.0
  • Master of Library Science Merit Scholarship

Course work: Computer-Based Information Tools, Reference, Cataloging, Law Librarianship, Collection Development & Management, Database Design, Introduction to Programming I and II, Advanced XML, Web Programming, Library Systems, Evaluation of Information Services, Library Management, and the following workshops: Web Graphics, XML for the Web, Flash, Perl/CGI.

2007Indiana UniversityFort Wayne, Indiana

Bachelor of General Studies, Minor in Linguistics

  • Honors:
  • GPA 4.0/4.0
  • Dean's List (every semester)

2005Foothill CollegeLos Altos Hills, California

Associate in Arts of Business, International Studies

  • Honors:
  • Graduated with high honors
  • Awarded outstanding achievement in Linguistics

Activities

Board member of Northeast Indiana Diversity Library
Marathon runner