Kansas City Public Library
Industry: Public library system
DescriptionThe Kansas City Public Library is a public system headquartered in the Central Library in Kansas City, Missouri. The system operates its Central Library and neighborhood branches located in Kansas City, Independence, and Sugar Creek. Location: Kansas City, Missouri Founded: 1873 Branches: 10
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Kansas City Public Library Employees
HONK Technologies March 2015 - September 2015
The Norman Lear Center October 2014 - April 2015
Culture Whisper June 2014 - July 2014
The Hollywood Reporter January 2014 - March 2014
Data Resource Technology June 2012 - July 2013
KC Stage Magazine 2003 - June 2013
Unreel Media July 2010 - April 2013
Kelly Services November 2009 - March 2012
American Association of Grant Professionals February 2008 - November 2008
Kansas City Public Library June 2005 - February 2008
Skills
Editing, Proofreading, Event Planning, Creative Writing, Journalism, Marketing Communications, Public Speaking, Theatre, Publications, Social Media, Nonprofits, Copywriting, Social Networking, Feature Articles, Pagemaker, Marketing, Facebook, News Writing, Copy Editing, Press Releases, Web Content, Research, Storytelling, Writing, Leadership, Digital Photography, WordPress, Photography, Performing Arts, Media Relations, Publicity, Blogging, Newsletters, Event Management, Editorial, Entertainment, Magazines
Education
University of Southern California 2013 — 2014
Master's degree, Specialized Journalism: The Arts
Park University 1992 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts degree, Communication Arts: Journalism
Kansas City Public Library March 2014 - Present
JHS Pedals February 2010 - May 2013
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign January 2005 - August 2009
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign September 2007 - September 2008
America Reads American Counts September 2004 - September 2005
Skills
Drawing, Art, Watercolor, Illustration, Acrylic, Books, Charcoal Art, Paint, Graphite, Library, Fine Art, Cataloging, Bookbinding
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2004 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree, Fine and Studio Arts
Lowe's Companies, Inc. June 2015 - Present
Intouch Solutions March 2013 - June 2015
Intouch Solutions September 2012 - March 2013
Moblico Solutions LLC. May 2010 - September 2012
Kansas City Public Library September 2007 - May 2011
Skills
Objective-C, iOS development, Java, Android, Software Design, Android Development, Cocoa, Project Management, Test Driven Development, BDD, System Design, Ruby, Node.js, Eclipse, Xcode, REST, SQLite, MySQL, Linux, Git, Continuous Integration, Javascript, Visual Studio, Cucumber, Atlassian JIRA, Jenkins, TFS, PHP, JSON, HTML, XML, Photoshop, Mobile Applications, iOS, Swift, Behavior Driven..., IntelliJ, Android Studio, Elixir, Erlang, OTP
Education
Johnson County Community College 2001 — 2010
AAS, Computer Information Systems
The University of Kansas 2003 — 2007
BA, East Asian Language and Culture
The University of Kansas 2003 — 2007
Computer Science
Dundalk Library, Community College of Baltimore County February 2014 - Present
Andrew G. Truxal Library, Anne Arundel Community College February 2014 - Present
Health Sciences and Human Services Library March 2010 - September 2013
Health Sciences and Human Services Library October 2005 - March 2012
Newman Division of Nursing, Emporia State University 2004 - 2005
Kansas City Public Library 2002 - 2004
Skills
Library, Library Science, Library Instruction, Information Literacy, Cataloging, Collection Development, Academic Libraries, Digital Libraries, Virtual Reference, Electronic Resources, Library Management, Higher Education, Library Research, Community Outreach, Interlibrary Loan, Library Reference, LibGuides, Public Libraries, Metadata, Library 2.0, Digitization, Circulation, Information Retrieval, Special Collections, Archives
Education
University of Tulsa 1998 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Communication
Emporia State University 2003 — 2004
Master of Library Science (M.L.S.)
Tulsa Community College 1994 — 1997
Associates of Arts, Associates of Applied Science, Interpreting for the Deaf
Pratt High School
Diploma, Communication
Kansas City Public Library November 2014 - Present
Cottin's Hardware & Rental June 2005 - October 2014
Liberty Hall, Inc. December 2005 - December 2013
Hollywood Theaters October 2001 - August 2008
Skills
Blogging, Research, Social Media, Management, Public Speaking, Superior Computer Skills, Creative Writing, Editing, coaching, Advertising, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Marketing, Customer Service, Event Planning, Event Management, Proofreading, Social Networking, Facebook, Photography, Marketing Communications, Film, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Video Editing, Training, Public Relations, Final Cut Pro, Video
Education
University of Kansas 2008 — 2013
BGS, Art History
University of Kansas 2008 — 2013
BGS, English Language and Literature/Letters
MRIGlobal June 2014 - Present
Create Your Own Reality January 2010 - Present
Youth Volunteer Corps January 2012 - April 2014
Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA) March 2007 - July 2010
Regional VII Office of Head Start, Kansas City, MO October 2005 - March 2007
Mid-America Arts Alliance April 2004 - June 2005
Kansas City Public Library January 2002 - April 2004
Pacifiq Technologies August 2000 - December 2001
Skills
Non-profits, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Social Media, Customer Service, Newsletters, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Copywriting, Training, Event Management, Editing, Program Management, Grant Writing, Research, Volunteer Management, Management, Program Development, Event Planning, Public Relations, Time Management
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Journalism
Golisano Children's Museum of Naples September 2015 - Present
Foundation for the Developmentally Disabled May 2014 - May 2015
Women's Jewelry Association May 2013 - April 2014
Savvy Sisters, LLC 2006 - 2014
Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park July 2007 - February 2013
Hartsook Companies 2006 - 2007
Legasus Group 2005 - 2006
Midwest Ear Institute 2000 - 2004
Kansas City Public Library July 1996 - December 2000
Skills
Public Speaking, Teaching, Event Management, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Special Events, Community Relations, Non-profits, Leadership Development, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Writing, Problem Solving, Team Building, Volunteer Recruiting, Community Development, Community Engagement, Non-profit..., Nonprofits, Membership Development, Marketing, Volunteer Management, Leadership, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Program Management, Management, Program Development, Organizational..., Recruiting, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Small Business, Board Development, Training, Budgets, Philanthropy, Grant Writing, Coaching, Grants, Planned Giving, Stewardship, Capital Campaigns, Annual Giving, Non-profit Board..., Board Relations, Resource Development, Fundraisers
Education
Fort Hays State University
MS, Communication
University of Nebraska at Omaha
BS, Secondary Education, Speech/Theatre
Kansas City Public Library February 2012 - Present
KCUR-FM 89.3 2010 - Present
American Library Association October 2008 - Present
Booklist Online December 2006 - Present
Booklist September 2004 - Present
Booklist September 2004 - Present
NoveList/EBSCO August 2002 - Present
ALA, PLA, MLA, KLA, MPLA, NJLA, OLA/WLA, BEA, NEKLS, NEFLIN, NCKLS, SEKLS, KCMLIN September 1997 - Present
Kansas City Public Library March 2006 - June 2012
KCUR 89.3 FM March 2007 - September 2010
Skills
Library, Books, Promotions, Collection Development, Editing, Program Management, Community Outreach, Blogging, Cataloging, Public Speaking, Reader's Advisory, Publishing, Teaching, Publications, Library Science, Public Libraries, Information Literacy
Education
Emporia State University 1989 — 1995
MA, English Literature
Emporia State University 1989 — 1993
MLS, Library Science
Dowling College 1987 — 1987
Education
Stony Brook University 1984 — 1986
English
State University of New York College at Oswego 1982 — 1986
BA, Communication, English
San Luis Obispo County Library February 2013 - Present
Kansas City, Kansas Public Library February 2012 - January 2013
Kansas City Public Library 2008 - 2009
Skills
Public Libraries, Library 2.0, Collection Development, Library Science, Library Instruction
Education
Corinth
Corinth
Rockhurst
Rockhurst
University of Missouri-Columbia
Master of Library & Information Science (M.L.I.S.)
Linda Hall Library August 2014 - September 2015
Kansas City Public Library January 2014 - September 2014
Jannes Library August 2010 - May 2014
Central Library June 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking, HTML, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Negotiation, Editing, C++, C, Java
Education
Kansas City Art Institute 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Art History, Illustration
Municipality of Anchorage December 2013 - Present
Municipality of Anchorage August 2010 - December 2013
Municipality of Anchorage February 2008 - August 2010
Kansas City Public Library August 2006 - January 2008
Johnson County Library September 2004 - August 2006
Skills
Youth Programs, Library Management, Public Libraries, Library Reference, Library, Grants, Book Reviews, Collection Development, Community Outreach
Education
Emporia State University 2004 — 2006
Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS), Library Science
Arizona State University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English - Linguistics
Dolph Briscoe Center for American History June 2014 - Present
The University of Texas at Austin May 2014 - October 2014
The University of Texas at Austin August 2012 - May 2014
Kansas City Public Library June 2011 - July 2012
Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics May 2010 - January 2012
Skills
History, Archives, Blogging, Grant Writing, Research, Digitization, Editing, Teaching, Museums, Publications, Metadata, American History, Archival Research, Library, Politics, Grants, Data Entry, Digital History, Public History, Academic Writing
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2012 — 2017
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), American History (United States)
University of Kansas 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, History
Wellington Senior High School 2003 — 2007
Cass County Public Library February 2015 - Present
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City 2012 - 2015
Brodart 2009 - 2015
St. Elizabeth School 2010 - 2012
Kansas City Public Library 2003 - 2009
Skills
Collection Development, Library Science, Information Literacy, Library Instruction, Grant Writing, Higher Education, Library, Cataloging, Public Libraries, Library Research, Books, Community Outreach, Research, Public Speaking, Teaching, Social Media, Library Management, Electronic Resources, Academic Libraries, Libraries
Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Master's of Library Science
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Mid-Continent Public Library August 2014 - Present
Kansas City Public Library November 2012 - August 2014
Johnson County Library September 2011 - November 2012
Skills
Management, Computer Proficiency, Collection Development, Reader's Advisory, Customer Service, Display Advertising, Library Reference, Virtual Reference, Young Adult Literature, Information Literacy, Information Technology, Library Instruction
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2011 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), Library Science
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Kansas City Public Library July 2015 - Present
College Forward August 2014 - July 2015
Jacqueline Warren July 2014 - July 2014
Drury University July 2012 - May 2014
Drury University August 2010 - May 2014
Springfield Art Museum January 2014 - March 2014
Skills
Writing, Research, Organization Skills, Interpersonal..., Project Planning, Intercultural..., Strategic Questioning, Academic Advising, Salesforce.com, Event Planning, Training Program..., Content Development, Acrylic Painting, Leadership
Education
Drury University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fine and Studio Arts, 3.9 GPA
Kansas City Public Library
Skills
Web 2.0, Program Management, Library, Archives, Project Management
Education
DeVry University-Missouri
Bachelor's degree, Telecommunications Management
Kansas City Public Library June 2013 - Present
Kansas City Public Library May 2012 - June 2013
University of Kansas August 2011 - May 2012
University of Kansas June 2010 - May 2011
Kansas City Public Library June 2008 - December 2010
University of Kansas August 2006 - May 2010
Skills
History, Editing, Research, Library, Blogging, Historical Research, Public Speaking, American History, Archival Research, Oral History, Higher Education, Digitization, Writing, Academic Writing, Metadata, Web Content Management, Digital Libraries, Library Science, Information Literacy, Community Outreach, Social Media, Grant Writing, Digital History, Public History, Library Instruction, Teaching, Grants, Project Management, Digital Humanities, Social Media Outreach, Classroom, Interdisciplinary..., Classroom Instruction, Grant Administration, Digital Asset Management
Education
University of Kansas 2006 — 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), American History
University of Kansas 2002 — 2006
Bachelor's Degree, History
The University of Kansas February 2013 - Present
The University of Kansas June 2012 - February 2013
The University of Kansas February 2011 - June 2012
The University of Kansas August 2009 - December 2011
Kansas City Public Library June 2010 - August 2010
The University of Kansas August 2008 - May 2009
The University of Kansas May 2007 - February 2008
Andrews McMeel Universal May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Copy Editing, Proofreading, English, Teaching, Research, Public Speaking, Editing, Grant Writing, Critical Thinking, Community Outreach, Social Media, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Qualitative Research, Nonprofits, Higher Education, Press Releases, Photoshop
Education
The University of Kansas 2014 — 2019
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Research, Evaluation, Measurement, and Statistics
University of Kansas 2009 — 2012
Master of Arts, English Language Studies
University of Kansas 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, English; Germanic Languages & Literature
The University of Bonn 2008 — 2008
German
Kansas City Public Library November 2011 - Present
Congregation Beth Torah September 2012 - Present
Mid-Continent Public Library August 2011 - November 2011
Mid Continent Public Library October 2009 - August 2011
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District February 2009 - September 2009
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District August 2004 - February 2009
University of Nevada Las Vegas August 2002 - May 2003
Johnson County Community College 2000 - 2001
Skills
Museum Collections, Library of Congress..., MODS, Library Instruction, Information Literacy, Collection Development, Library, Public Libraries, Library Science
Education
University of North Texas 2006 — 2008
Master of Library and Information Sciences, Libraianship, Storytelling
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 2001 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Women's Studies, Theatre Minor
Johnson County Community College 1999 — 2001
Associate Degree, General Studies
Shawnee Mission South
Kansas City Public Library October 2014 - Present
Veterans United Home Loans February 2013 - October 2014
IBM December 2011 - December 2012
University of Missouri July 2007 - December 2011
Skills
Customer Service, Active Directory, Servers, System Administration, ITIL, VMware, Information Technology, IT Strategy, Technological Innovation, Strategic Planning, Linux, SQL, HTML, Windows Server, Windows
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
Kansas City Public Library July 2014 - Present
Kansas City Actors Theatre July 2014 - September 2014
Black Archives of Mid-America October 2013 - July 2014
Unicorn Theatre KC MO May 2014 - June 2014
Unicorn Theatre KC MO February 2013 - March 2013
The Teahouse & Coffeepot April 2012 - March 2013
Coterie Theatre January 2012 - March 2012
Lawrence Public Library April 2011 - December 2011
Borders April 2010 - April 2011
Half Price Books June 2003 - August 2006
Skills
Editing, Facebook, Social Networking, Social Media, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Media Marketing, Research
Education
University of Kansas 1999 — 2006
B.G.S, Theatre Performance
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2010 — 2012
American/United States Studies/Civilization, Political Science.
UMB Bank July 2012 - Present
CI3 Integrators 2011 - 2012
University of Kansas Medical Center March 2007 - June 2011
University of Kansas Medical Center November 2002 - August 2006
Kansas City Public Library January 2000 - November 2002
Skills
•Enthusiastic customer..., •Passionate team member, •Innovative problem..., Building Management..., Surveillance, Information Technology, Program Management, Microsoft Office, Software Documentation, Public Speaking, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Troubleshooting, Team Leadership, Change Management, Leadership, Technical Support, SharePoint, System Administration
Education
Dominican University 1994 — 1996
MLS, Library & Information Science
North Park University 1988 — 1991
B.A., Marketing
Lyons Township High School 1980 — 1984
Baltimore County Public Library November 2012 - Present
Kennebunk Free Library July 2010 - October 2012
ALA Student Chapter, San Jose State University SLIS May 2011 - May 2012
Kansas City Public Library June 2008 - August 2009
Lawrence Public Library 2006 - 2007
Murphy Art & Architecture Library, University of Kansas February 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Web Content Management, Wordpress, Customer Service, Research, Circulation, Library, Archives, Microsoft Office, Information Literacy, Inventory Management, Twitter, XHTML, CSS, Social Media, Oral History, Genealogy, Local History, Reference, Virtual Reference, Interlibrary Loan, Photoshop, Digitization, Digital Preservation, Copyright Law, Digital Copyright, Reader's Advisory, Library Databases, Thesaurus Creation, Abstract Creation, Indexing, Cataloging, Finding Aids, Archival Preservation, Records Management, Bibliographic..., Instructional Design, Library Instruction, OCLC Connexion, ILLiad, SIRSI, III, CUTE, General Awesomeness, Swag, Awesomeness, Metadata, Library Science
Education
San Jose State University 2010 — 2012
MLIS, Library & Information Science, 4.0
University of Kansas - School of Fine Arts 2002 — 2006
BFA Ceramics, Fine Art
Kansas City Public Library July 2014 - Present
Kansas City Public Library January 2012 - Present
Kansas City Public Library June 2008 - January 2012
KVC Behavioral Healthcare 2007 - 2008
GaDuGi SafeCenter 2006 - 2007
Douglas County United Way 2003 - 2005
Skills
Grant Writing, Collection Development, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Program Management, Community Development, Young People, Teen Services, Adolescents, Library, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Grants, Books, Information Literacy, Library Science, Youth Development, Library Instruction, Research, Cataloging, Circulation, Library 2.0, Library Management, Library Reference, Library Research, Public Libraries, Reader's Advisory, Libraries
Education
Emporia State University
Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS)
University of Kansas
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Gottfried Lehmann Collection 2010 - November 2013
Research Foundation of City University of New York 2009 - 2010
Kansas City Public Library April 2001 - April 2004
Mental Health Clinic November 1993 - January 2001
Kansas State Penitentiary 1983 - 1988
Skills
Research, Research Design, Clinical Psychology, Management, Hotels, Program Management, Statistical Data..., Social Psychology, Psychotherapy, Project Management, Technical Writing, Personality Theory, Teaching, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Editing, Leadership, Market Research, Corrections, Microsoft Excel
Education
CUNY New York City College of Technology 2013 — 2017
BA, Computer and Information Sciences, General, 4.0 expected
City University of New York-Baruch College - Zicklin School of Business 2010 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), - Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management major, 3.6 GPA (4.0 = A)
CUNY Graduate School of Library and Information Services, Queens College 2004 — 2010
Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS), 3.7 GPA (4.0 = A)
University of Kansas 1982 — 1987
Social Psychology
Virginia Tech 1975 — 1978
Master of Science (MS), Clinical Psychology
Duke University 1967 — 1973
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
Kansas City, Kansas Public Library September 2012 - Present
Kansas City Public Library December 2009 - Present
Wind Magazine January 2005 - Present
Volker Photography Processing 2009 - Present
Sampler Stores, Inc./Rally House Stores, Inc. September 2008 - 2011
James Baker Hall Photography 2003 - 2009
William T. Young Library 2004 - 2006
Skills
Library, Collection Development, Editing, Teaching, Research, Photography, Film Photography, Darkroom, Reference Services, Large Format Printing, Creative Writing..., Typography, Publishing, Online Publishing, Social Theory, Sociology, Technical Services, Copy Cataloging, Library Science, Library Reference, Acquisitions, Public Libraries, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Creative Writing, SIRSI, Poetry, Ebooks, Circulation, Editorial, Customer Service, Fiction, Library 2.0, Public Speaking, Academic Libraries, Special Collections, Metadata, Electronic Resources
Education
University of Kentucky 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Appalachian Studies
St. Louis County Library 2012 - Present
Mid-Continent Public Library August 2011 - March 2012
Mid-Continent Public Library September 2010 - August 2011
Mid-Continent Public Library September 2007 - September 2010
Mid-Continent Public Library November 2006 - September 2007
Kansas City Public Library August 2006 - December 2006
St. Louis County Library October 2001 - August 2004
St. Louis County Library August 1998 - October 2001
Skills
Reader's Advisory, Library Management, Library Science, Circulation, Information Literacy, Library, Collection Development, Electronic Resources, Virtual Reference, Library Reference, Books, Research, Library Instruction, Library Research, Libraries, Public Libraries, Cataloging
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
Master of Arts, Information Science and Learning Technologies
Saint Louis University
Bachelor of Arts, Communication
Graceland University August 2014 - Present
Kansas City Public Library April 2012 - Present
Graceland University May 2011 - April 2012
Mid-America Library Alliance July 2010 - June 2011
Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library 1999 - 2006
Education
Emporia State University 2004 — 2006
Library Science
Washburn University
Bachelor of Arts, Art History
Wesleyan University
Philosophy
U.S. Court of Appeals January 2014 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals December 2004 - January 2014
Kansas City Public Library March 2003 - June 2004
Education
Emporia State University
Master's Degree, Library and Information Science
Rockhurst University
Bachelor's Degree, Business/Managerial Economics
Johnson County Community College April 2011 - Present
Rockhurst High School August 2006 - May 2010
Bonner Springs High School October 2005 - June 2006
Kansas City Public Library January 2005 - October 2005
Washington University September 2002 - December 2004
Skills
Library, Library Instruction, Collection Development, Library Science, Higher Education, Cataloging, Teaching, Research, Information Literacy, Community Outreach, Editing, Public Speaking, Bibliographic..., Special Collections, Library Management, Distance Learning, LibGuides, Virtual Reference, Academic Libraries, Library 2.0, Metadata, Library Research, Digitization, Libraries
Education
Central Missouri State University 2005 — 2011
Ed.S., Human Services/Learning Resources
University of Missouri-Columbia 2001 — 2002
M.A., Library and Information Science
Kansas State University 1996 — 2000
B.S., Psychology, Minor in Women's Studies
Horner Acting Studio 2004 - Present
Kansas City Public Library 1993 - Present
Skills
Shakespeare, Plays, Stage, Acting, Voice Acting, Arts, Theatre, Drama, Voice Over, Comedy, Singing, Blogging, Editing, Playwriting, Performing Arts, Writing, Musical Theatre, Dramaturgy, Improvisation, Public Speaking, Research, Theatrical Production, Stage Direction, Theatre History, Copy Editing, Library, Proofreading, History, Script Analysis, Stage Make-up, Creative Writing, Teaching Acting, Spoken Word, Books, Teaching, Newsletters, Grant Writing, Cataloging, Literature, Stage Combat, Poetry, Creative Writer, Library Science, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 1982 — 1986
PhD, Dramatic Arts
University of Central Missouri 1980 — 1981
MA, Theatre
Graceland University 1970 — 1974
BA, English, Theatre and Speech
Garfield County Public Library District April 2012 - Present
Kansas City Public Library October 2011 - May 2012
The Missouri-Kansas Conflict: Civil War on the Western Border, 1854-1865 February 2010 - April 2012
Kansas City Public Library July 2009 - October 2011
Khon Kaen University January 2007 - September 2008
Kansas City Public Library January 2006 - December 2006
Teach for America May 2004 - June 2005
Teach for America May 2003 - June 2005
Skills
Library Science, Digital Libraries, Web Project Management, Metadata Standards, Digital Preservation, Metadata Management, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Grant Management, Linked Data, Grants, Information Literacy, Library, Cataloging, Digitization, Libraries
Education
Syracuse University 2006 — 2009
MSLIS, Library and Information Science, 4.0
Syracuse University 2006 — 2009
CAS, Digital Libraries
Indiana University Bloomington 1999 — 2003
BA with Honors, Comparative Literature, French, Music
Divine Child High School July 2007 - Present
Michigan Library Association 2007 - 2012
American Theological Library Association 2004 - 2009
Cy-Fair College Branch of Harris County Public Library and North Harris Montgomery July 2004 - July 2007
Kansas City Public Library 2000 - 2003
Rutgers Preparatory School 1996 - 1997
Skills
Library, Library Instruction, Staff Development, Academic Libraries, Community Outreach, Library Science, Higher Education, Management, Collection Development, Cataloging, Books, Library Research, Information Literacy, Libraries, Electronic Resources
Education
University of Arizona 1998 — 2000
MA, Information Resources and Library Science
Swarthmore College 1987 — 1991
BA, History
Lycee Francais de NY
Kansas City, Kansas Public Library September 2013 - August 2015
Kansas City, Kansas Public Library December 2003 - September 2013
Kansas City Public Library July 1995 - December 2003
Connecting Caring Communities September 1996 - July 2003
Skills
Blogging, Social Media, Editing, Newsletters, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Library, Books, PowerPoint, Press Releases, Public Libraries, Library Science, Electronic Resources, Information Literacy, Collection Development, Libraries
Education
Centriq Training 2012 — 2013
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, Web Application Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4
UMKC 1994 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General
Iowa Western Community College 1991 — 1994
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies
Bishop Hogan High School
Modern*Simplicity January 2007 - Present
Wildcat Design Studio February 2013 - May 2015
Demand Studios October 2010 - April 2013
Sandy Kreps Design/dk3 Media January 1999 - January 2013
Consumer Source, Inc. June 2004 - August 2011
Examiner.com March 2010 - March 2011
Wellness International Network July 2001 - February 2004
Kansas City Public Library June 2000 - June 2001
LERN July 1998 - June 2001
Primedia October 1999 - June 2000
Skills
Newsletters, Graphic Design, Blogging, Editing, Copywriting, Advertising, Logo Design, Magazines, Layout, Publications, Copy Editing, Mac, Public Relations, Newspapers, Brochures
Education
Kansas State University 1995 — 1998
BA, Journalism/Mass Communication
Kansas City, Kansas Public Library July 2010 - Present
Kansas City Kansas Public Library January 2009 - Present
Kansas City Public Library February 2003 - July 2010
Kansas City Kansas Public Library KCKPL September 1999 - December 2008
KCKPL 2000 - 2005
Education
Emporia State University 1998 — 2001
Masters in Library Science
Park University 1996 — 1998
BSc, Bachelor of Science in Human Resources and Management
Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates 2003 - Present
Kansas City Public Library 1983 - 2003
Janesville Public library 1977 - 1983
Skills
Management, Circulation, Public Libraries, Information Literacy, Library Science, Library, Library Management, Academic Libraries, Community Outreach, Library Instruction, Collection Development, Cataloging, Strategy, Reader's Advisory, Library 2.0, Recruiting, Integrated Library..., Board Relations, Electronic Resources, Virtual Reference, Budgets, Library Reference, Human Resources, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Research, Teaching, Interlibrary Loan, Library Research, Digital Libraries, Metadata, Editing, Executive Search, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Books, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Higher Education
Education
Emporia State University 1971 — 1972
MLS, Library Science and Administration
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1966 — 1971
B.A., English Language/Literature
St. Joseph Shawnee 1960 — 1964
High School Diploma
SelectQuote Insurance Services October 2014 - Present
Kansas City Public Library October 2010 - October 2014
Mid-Continent Public Library October 2010 - December 2011
The University of Kansas August 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Customer Service, Community Outreach, Computer Hardware, Software, Microsoft Suites, Apple OS, Windows, Proficient Typing Skills, Reports Analysis, Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Peripherals, Motivated self-starter, Organization, Patience, Energetic team player, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, VPN
Education
University of Kansas 2006 — 2008
Accounting and Finance
Johnson County Community College 2003 — 2005
Accounting and Business/Management
Hickman Mills School District August 2014 - Present
Kansas City Public Library November 2007 - August 2014
Farmers Insurance Group of Companies January 2005 - May 2007
Best Buy May 2004 - January 2005
St Joseph Health Center 2002 - 2004
Skills
Research, Community Outreach, Information Literacy, Library Science, Public Speaking, Library
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Secondary Education - Social Studies 9-12
Cuka Family January 2012 - Present
IMRE July 2011 - December 2011
American Century Investments January 2006 - June 2011
Kansas City Public Library 1999 - 2006
Skills
Media Relations
Education
The University of Kansas 2002 — 2005
M.S., Journalism
Valparaiso University 1990 — 1994
B.A., Political Science, Public Relations
Dynamic Systems Inc.* March 2012 - Present
York County School Division January 2007 - April 2010
Bethel Manor Elementary, York County School Division September 2006 - August 2007
Child Protective Services May 1992 - April 1993
Circulation and Children February 1989 - February 1991
Kansas City Public Library January 1989 - January 1991
Skills
Teaching, Community Outreach, Research, Higher Education, Public Speaking, Special Education, Editing, Nonprofits, Staff Development, Classroom, Lesson Planning, Document Review, Program Management, Program Development, Psychotherapy, Leadership Development, Scheduling Management, Document Drafting, Document Processing, E-Learning, Volunteer Management, Newsletters, Government Documents, Writing, Blogging, Security Clearance, Microsoft Excel, MS Project
Education
Southwest Baptist University 1987 — 1990
Bachelor of Science; Certificate, Psychology and Sociology; Senior Adult Recreation
State Fair Community College September 2014 - Present
Emporia State University January 2007 - September 2014
Kansas City Public Library January 2001 - January 2007
Kansas City Public Library April 2000 - January 2001
Skills
Microsoft, OPAC, HTML/XML, Teaching, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Information Literacy, Research, Library, Higher Education, Training, Student Affairs, Library Science, Library Instruction, Circulation, Digitization, Library Research, Editing, Collection Development, Data Entry, Management, Metadata, Cataloging, Library Management, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Social Media, History, Libraries, Archives
Education
Emporia State University 2011 — 2015
Master of Science Degree, Instructional Design and Technology
Emporia State University 2009 — 2011
MLS, Library Science
Banfield Pet Hospital August 2009 - Present
ReeceNichols Real Estate October 2005 - August 2009
Kansas City Public Library November 2001 - November 2004
Kansas City Public Library November 1999 - November 2001
Skills
Administrative..., Research, Customer Service, Data Entry, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2001 — 2005
Bachelor’s Degree, History
Johnson County Community College
Associate’s Degree, Humanities
DeVry University 1985 — 1988
Bachelor’s Degree, Applied Science
The Nature Conservancy October 2014 - Present
Kansas City Public Library June 2012 - October 2014
McKinley Chalet Resort March 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Metadata, Cataloging, Technical Services, Archives, Library, Digital Preservation, Group Policy, Public Libraries, Cisco Call Manager, Cisco VoIP, Active Directory, Wiki Markup, Remote User Support, Dell Workstations, Library Instruction, Project Management, Help Desk Support, Windows XP Pro, TCP/IP, Wiki Development, Computer Hardware, Library Science, Windows 7, Remote Administration, Information Literacy, Troubleshooting, Virtual Reference, Customer Service, vCenter Server, vSphere
Education
Pittsburg State University 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General
Northeast Kansas Library System (NEKLS) June 2015 - Present
State Library of Kansas June 2012 - June 2015
Johnson County Library April 2012 - June 2012
Johnson County Library May 2004 - April 2012
Reach Out and Read Kansas City May 2000 - May 2004
Kansas City Public Library January 1999 - May 2000
Skills
Library, Library Science, Community Outreach, Public Libraries, Information Literacy, Editing, Research, Public Speaking, Library Instruction, Library Management, Collection Development, Cataloging, Library Research, Reader's Advisory, Electronic Resources, Grant Writing, Teaching, Circulation, Books, Virtual Reference, Libraries, Interlibrary Loan
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2007 — 2009
Master's, Library and Information Science
The University of Kansas 1989 — 1993
Bachelor's, English Literature; Journalism
Kansas City Ballet March 2009 - Present
Kansas City Public Library February 2007 - March 2009
Skills
Tessitura, Tessitura Power User, Database Training, Data Standards, Philanthropy, Fundraising, Performing Arts, Stewardship, Annual Giving, Newsletters
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2008 — 2011
Communications
Missouri Southern State University 2005 — 2008
Communications
Cornell College 2003 — 2004
Communications and Music
Kansas City Public Library April 2015 - Present
Mid-Continent Public Library September 2013 - March 2014
Drury University August 2011 - October 2013
Sam's Club July 2013 - September 2013
Self-employed May 2012 - June 2013
Greene County Library October 2011 - April 2012
Borders Bookstore March 2006 - September 2009
Kansas City Public Library June 2001 - November 2001
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Office, Computers, Legal Research, Online Research, People Skills, Communication Skills, Proficient Typing Skills, Marketing, Retail, Social Media, Social Networking, Time Management, Teamwork, Data Entry, Spanish, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Word, Facebook, Filing, Telephone Skills, Library Research, Administrative Work, Clerical Skills, Administrative..., Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Library, Editing, Fundraising, Libraries, Typing
Education
Drury University 2011 — 2013
Paralegal, Law, A
Sungevity May 2015 - Present
Sungevity January 2015 - May 2015
Kansas City Public Library July 2014 - January 2015
Brendle Group February 2014 - September 2014
Skills
Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Environmental Consulting, Ecology, Urban Planning, Grant Writing, Water Quality
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Environmental Science
Johnson County Community College 2011 — 2012
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators April 2014 - Present
Yongdae Elementary School April 2012 - March 2014
Nacel American Village July 2011 - August 2011
City Year September 2010 - June 2011
Kansas City Art Institute Continuing Education July 2010 - August 2010
Kansas City Public Library January 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Teaching, Curriculum Design, Animation, Drawing, Illustration, Classroom, Visual Arts, Photoshop, Computer Animation
Education
Kansas City Art Institute 2006 — 2010
B.F.A, Animation
Mizel Arts and Culture Center (MACC) April 2015 - Present
Mirror Image Arts July 2014 - Present
TYA Today March 2008 - Present
Jefferson County Public Library December 2013 - April 2015
Kansas City Public Library April 2012 - November 2013
Coterie Theatre August 2009 - April 2012
Coterie Theatre, Heart of America Shakespeare Festival, and Theatre Atchison September 2007 - August 2009
Orlando Repertory Theatre August 2005 - August 2007
Target August 2004 - August 2005
Skills
Theatre, Acting, Directing, Performing Arts, Stage, Stage Management, Project Management, Partnership Development, Reading Enrichment, Drama Across the..., Teaching, Facilitating, Public Libraries, Youth Engagement, Youth Programs, Theatrical Production, Singing, Dance, Playwriting, Creative Writing, Musical Theatre, Dramaturgy, Comedy, Shakespeare, Community Outreach, Festivals, Drama, Editing, Nonprofits, Arts Administration
Education
University of Central Florida 2005 — 2008
MFA, Theatre for Young Audiences
Emporia State University 2000 — 2004
BFA, Theatre
Kansas City Public Library July 2012 - Present
Kansas City Public Library April 2003 - July 2012
Barnes and Noble 2000 - 2005
Kansas City Public Library 1999 - 2003
Skills
Library, Collection Development, Public Libraries, Library 2.0, Youth Mentoring, Young Adult Services, Young Adult Literature, Library Science, Library Instruction, Information Literacy, Circulation, Virtual Reference, Library Reference, Interlibrary Loan, Reader's Advisory, Libraries
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2013 — 2016
Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS)
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General
Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley
Associate of Arts (AA)
BikeWalkKC August 2011 - Present
KU Medical Center April 2000 - April 2013
Kansas City Public Library October 1997 - March 2000
Skills
Nonprofits, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Social Media, Social Networking, Social Entrepreneurship, Transportation Planning, Public Speaking, Advocacy, Non-profit Leadership, Bicycle Planning, Policy Writing, Pedestrian Planning, Pedestrian Safety, Social Enterprise, Politics, Public Transport, Fundraising, Community Development, Grant Writing, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Volunteer Management
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2014 — 2016
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Drake University 1992 — 1996
BS
Carnegie-Stout Public Library October 2008 - Present
Kansas City Public Library June 2001 - October 2008
Kansas City, KS Public Schools August 1997 - May 2001
Skills
Public Speaking, Event Planning, Non-profits, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Research, Product Development, Executive Management, Photoshop, Teaching, Budgets, CSS, Marketing, Community Outreach, Troubleshooting, Fundraising, Team Building, Grant Writing
Education
Emporia State University
Master's degree, Library Science
Mid-Continent Public Library March 2015 - Present
Kansas City Public Library August 2014 - Present
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City November 2014 - March 2015
Husher 'Ohana April 2014 - March 2015
UMB Bank November 2013 - April 2014
Out Here Now January 2012 - October 2013
UMKC June 2009 - May 2013
Kansas City Public Library September 2007 - 2012
Missouri Library Association January 2010 - December 2011
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City August 2008 - July 2009
Skills
Community Outreach, Research, Social Media, Public Speaking, Project Management, Event Management, Fundraising, Event Planning, Energetic Leader, Creative Problem Solving, Humor, Board Development, Conference Coordination, Non-profit Volunteer, Non-profit Leadership, Non-profit..., Leadership, Digital Libraries, Grant Writing, Library Instruction, Library, Information Literacy, Libraries, Electronic Resources, Library Science, Academic Libraries
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2010 — 2014
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
University of Missouri-Columbia 2004 — 2007
Master of Arts (MA), Information Science & Learning Technologies
Missouri State University 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Socio Political Communication
Kansas City Public Library July 2010 - Present
Skills
Museums, Fundraising, Research, Non-profits, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Library Science, Library Research, Digital Archiving, Archival Description, Archives, Library Reference, Museum Collections, Cataloging, Library, Library Instruction, History, Information Literacy, Special Collections, Public Libraries, Collection Development, Nonprofits, Trivia, Libraries
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2008 — 2010
MA
DePaul University 2001 — 2004
BA
Westminster College (MO) 1999 — 2000
Kansas City Public Library November 2000 - Present
Kansas City Public Library January 2000 - November 2000
Jefferson Parish Public Library system August 1996 - January 2000
Riveride Academy August 1984 - August 1998
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital April 1975 - September 1976
Phelps County Hospital September 1973 - May 1974
Skills
Library Science, Research, Information Literacy, Library, Teaching, Collection Development, Public Speaking, Management, Editing, Community Outreach, Cataloging, Library Management, Libraries, Library Instruction, Grant Writing
Education
Louisiana State University 1995 — 1997
MLIS, Library Services and Information
Tulane University 1990 — 1995
BA Social Science, Social Science
Nursing 1971 — 1973
Nursing, Nursing
Johnson County Libraries February 1995 - Present
InfoByrd Research Service January 2007 - January 2009
Kansas City Public Library June 1994 - February 1995
Skills
Library, Public Libraries, Library Science, Collection Development, Library 2.0, Libraries, Community Outreach, Library Instruction, Library Management, Cataloging, Research, Library Research, Information Research, Public Speaking, Editing, Virtual Reference, Electronic Resources, Reader's Advisory, Grant Writing, Archives, Academic Libraries, SIRSI, Young Adult Literature, Dog Training, Dogs
Education
Emporia State University 1991 — 1993
MLS, Master of Library Science, Library and Information Management
Kansas State University 1985 — 1990
Bachelor of Science, Journalism: Advertising; Animal Science minor
Kansas City Public Library November 2007 - Present
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1994 — 1997
Grade school 1980 — 1989
Henrico County Public Library February 2014 - Present
Kansas City Public Library January 2007 - February 2014
Miller Nichols Library, University of Missouri January 2006 - December 2013
Bilbary July 2012 - March 2013
Outreach Department January 2001 - January 2007
Kansas City Public Library January 1995 - January 2001
Enoch Pratt Free Library September 1994 - November 1995
Skills
Library, Collection Development, Community Outreach, Library Science, Social Media, Reader's Advisory, Books, Information Literacy, Library Management, Public Libraries, Library Instruction, Training, Library Research, Leadership, Facebook, Management, Customer Service, Nonprofits, Community Development, Archives, Circulation, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Budgets, Fundraising, Consensus Building
Education
Emporia State University, Emporia Kansas 2012 — 2019
Masters, Library and Information Science
Emporia State University 1990 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts, General Studies; Business and Literature
Cloud County Community College, Concordia Kansas 1986 — 1988
Associate, Tourism
Kansas City Public Library March 2006 - August 2006
Kansas City Public Library October 2002 - February 2006
University of Missouri-Kansas City January 2003 - May 2005
Multnomah County Library January 2000 - August 2002
Statesboro Regional Library June 1996 - December 1999
Georgia Southern University 1997 - 1999
Skills
Library Science, Library, Books
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1994 — 1995
MLIS
St. Olaf College 1988 — 1992
BA
Owatonna High School
Mid-Continent Public Library August 2010 - Present
Mid-Continent Public Library September 2009 - August 2010
Joplin Public Library February 2006 - October 2009
Kansas City Public Library December 1996 - December 2005
Little Dixie Regional Libraries September 1994 - November 1996
Webster Groves Public Library May 1992 - August 1994
Skills
Library Management, Youth Services, Collection Development, Information Literacy, Library Instruction, Library, Young People, Community Outreach, Virtual Reference, Grant Writing, Library Science, Public Libraries, Library Reference, Reader's Advisory, Electronic Resources, Cataloging
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1990 — 1992
MA, Library Science
Kansas City Public Library March 2013 - Present
Mid-Continent Public Library August 2010 - February 2013
Richard C. Baker Book & Paper Conservation October 2005 - July 2007
The Firecracker Press June 2005 - October 2005
Skills
Social Media, Digital Media, Drupal, HTML, Adobe Creative Suite, Video Editing, Web Video, Digital Video, Digital Photography, Copy Editing, Blogging, Public Relations, Customer Service, Fundraising, Events Coordination, Event Planning, Archival Preservation, Digital Archiving, Illustration, Graphic Design, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Delaware 2007 — 2009
Studied towards Masters of Science in Art Conservation
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 2002 — 2005
BFA, Graphic Design
University of Missouri-Rolla 1998 — 2002
Computer Science
Kansas City Public Library May 2014 - Present
Kansas City Public Library January 2007 - January 2014
Nassau Library System 1998 - 2005
Indianapolis Marion County Public Library November 1986 - July 1998
Skills
Library Instruction, Teen Services, Library Science, Collection Development, Information Literacy, Library, Academic Libraries, Metadata, Reader's Advisory, Library Management, Cataloging, Digitization, Public Libraries, Community Outreach, Digital Libraries, Young People, Archives, Library Research, History, Electronic Resources, Web 2.0, Circulation, Information Retrieval, Books, Research
Education
Urban Library Council 2006 — 2007
ELI Fellow
Indiana University Bloomington 1987 — 1989
MLS, Library & Information Science
Judson University
BA, Communications
Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System September 2002 - Present
Hallmark Cards 2000 - 2002
Kansas City Public Library January 1998 - October 2000
Wichita State University October 1995 - December 1997
Skills
Active Directory, Network Security, Windows Server, Windows Server 2008, IP Networking, Email Management, Networking, Disaster Recovery, VPN, System Administration, Switches, Troubleshooting, DHCP, Firewalls, Servers, Data Center, Routers, DNS, WAN, Cisco IOS, TCP/IP, Network Administration, Microsoft Exchange
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1993 — 1995
M.S., Library and Information Science
University of Colorado at Boulder 1990 — 1993
Master's degree, History
University of Colorado at Boulder 1983 — 1987
Bachelor's degree
Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County October 2012 - Present
Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County August 2008 - October 2012
Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County April 2007 - August 2008
American Library Association June 2007 - June 2008
Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County January 2002 - August 2007
Kansas City Public Library April 1997 - August 2000
Anderson Public Library 1995 - 1996
Education
Northern Kentucky University 2012 — 2015
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)
Indiana University Bloomington 1994 — 1995
M.L.S.
University of Cincinnati 1990 — 1994
B.A., History
Library Systems & Services, LLC April 2015 - Present
NEKLS July 2005 - April 2015
North Kansas City Public Library May 2004 - July 2005
Kansas City Public Library 2000 - 2004
Skills
Collection Development, Strategic Planning, Space-planning, Library, Library Science, Information Literacy, Public Libraries, Cataloging, Grant Writing, Library Instruction, Higher Education, Community Outreach, Research, Library 2.0, Teaching, Circulation, Editing, Library Management, Web 2.0, Public Speaking
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2002 — 2004
Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS)
Baker University 1990 — 1992
Master's Degree, Master of Liberal Arts - Management concentration
Kansas City Public Library August 2012 - Present
Johnson County Library September 2007 - July 2012
KCFreePress.com December 2009 - October 2010
Kansas City Public Library June 2006 - September 2007
University of Michigan September 2004 - May 2006
Grand Valley State University September 2003 - August 2004
University of Iowa August 2000 - July 2003
Skills
Wordpress, Drupal, CONTENTdm, EPiServer, Library, Blogging, Editing, Research, Public Speaking, Collection Development, Information Literacy, Library Science, Social Media, Community Outreach, Library Instruction, Web Design, Teaching, Event Planning, Higher Education, WordPress, Circulation, Digitization, Academic Libraries, Public Libraries
Education
University of Michigan 2004 — 2006
Master of Science; M.S.I, Information; Archives & Records Management concentration
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2006 — 2007
None, History
Oberlin College 1991 — 1995
B.A.
The iMatter Experience August 2014 - Present
St. Paul A.M.E. Zion Church July 2011 - July 2014
Sisters of Substance March 2011 - June 2014
Renaissance United Methodist Church July 2010 - February 2012
Speaks Temple AME Zion Church July 2010 - July 2011
Kansas City Public Library September 2007 - June 2011
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City May 2005 - December 2006
Skills
Community Outreach, Library, Staff Development, Budgets, Program Management, Teaching, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Higher Education, Event Planning, Fundraising, Leadership, Leadership Development, Program Development, Public Speaking, Team Building, Customer Service, Editing, Grant Writing, History
Education
Saint Paul School of Theology 2006 — 2010
Master of Divinity, Theology/Theological Studies
University of Iowa 1994 — 1996
MA, Student Development in Post-Secondary Education
Grinnell College 1988 — 1992
BA, Studio Art
Kansas City, Kansas Public Library 2010 - Present
Kansas City Public Library December 2005 - July 2010
LIbrary Systems and Services November 2004 - November 2005
Skills
Teaching, PowerPoint, Training, Library, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Digital Libraries, Reader's Advisory, Research, Integrated Library..., Microsoft Operating..., Records Management, Library Management, Information Literacy, Library Science, Institutional..., Collection Development, Social Media, Public Speaking, Technical Services, Digital Asset Management, Public Libraries, Digital Preservation, Customer Service, Camtasia, General Reference, Community Outreach, Finding Aids, Electronic Resources, Cataloging, Metadata, Knowledge Management, Library 2.0, Virtual Reference, Library Research, Technology Planning, Library Databases, System Administration, Collaboration Tools, Editing, Microsoft Office, Collection Maintenance, Library Instruction, Higher Education
Education
Emporia State University 1990 — 1996
The State Historical Society of Missouri October 2014 - Present
Kansas City Public Library July 2007 - October 2014
Western Historical Manuscript Collection January 2006 - July 2007
Skills
Library Science, Library, Collection Development, Information Literacy, Library Instruction, Cataloging, Digital Libraries, Library Management, Virtual Reference, Public Libraries, Electronic Resources, Metadata, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Editing, Books, Special Collections, Research
Education
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis
Lockton Affinity September 2015 - Present
Lexmark Enterprise Software July 2015 - Present
Lexmark Enterprise Software July 2014 - July 2015
Lexmark Enterprise Software September 2009 - August 2014
Kansas City Public Library October 2008 - September 2009
T-Mobile January 2008 - October 2008
Shawnee Mission School District November 2006 - January 2008
Skills
Windows Server, Cloud Computing, Web Development, .NET, Server Administration, Enterprise Content..., Managed Services, Information Technology, Enterprise Software, SaaS, Document Management, HTML, Microsoft SQL Server, Team Leadership, Integration, Agile Methodologies, Requirements Analysis, VMware, Active Directory, Software Project..., Virtualization, Scrum, SQL, Troubleshooting, Software Documentation, Networking, Technical Support, Servers, Linux System..., Database Administration, Windows, Program Management, XP
Education
American InterContinental University 2004 — 2007
Bachelors, Information Technology
Kansas City Public Library ManagerL.H. Bluford LibraryAugust 2012 - Present
Skills
Library, Collection Development, Social Media, Event Planning, Information Literacy, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Library Science, Teaching, Library Instruction, Circulation, Editing, Library Research, Customer Service, Research, Archives
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2002 — 2005
Chesapeake Public Library June 2007 - July 2010
Kansas City Public Library 1994 - 2007
Education
Simmons College 1978 — 1979
MA, Children's Literature
Drexel University 1967 — 1968
Ms in LS, Library Science
Creighton University 1963 — 1967
BA, History
Bradbury Books & Beyond 1992 - Present
Kansas City Public Library 1983 - 2003
Janesville Public Library 1977 - 1983
Education
Emporia State University 1971 — 1972
MLS
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1967 — 1971
BA Engliish Language and Literature
Metropolitan Community College 1965 — 1966
Rockhurst University 1964 — 1965
St. Joseph High School 1960 — 1964
H.S. Diploma
Kingswood CCRC April 2013 - Present
Christian Care Centers, Inc. February 2006 - August 2012
Kansas City Public Library February 1990 - August 2005
Menorah Medical Center May 1982 - February 1990
Skills
Employee Relations, Onboarding, Kronos, FMLA, EEO, Employee Handbooks, Legal Compliance, New Hire Orientations, Deferred Compensation, Labor Relations, Workforce Planning, Affirmative Action, Training, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, Staff Development, Employee Benefits, HRIS, Executive Coaching, Nonprofits
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1989 — 1992
Master of Arts (M.A.), Public Administration
The University of Kansas 1971 — 1975
BA, Personnel Administration
Kansas City Public Library August 2008 - Present
Skills
Library Science, Information Literacy, Collection Development, Library Instruction, Library, Electronic Resources, Library 2.0, Academic Libraries, Digital Libraries, Virtual Reference, Library Management, Public Libraries, Blogging, Library Research, Cataloging, Library Reference, Circulation, Reader's Advisory, SIRSI, Integrated Library..., Public Services, Interlibrary Loan
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
Kansas City Public Library December 2013 - Present
Sugar & Salt Productions November 2003 - Present
Kansas City Public Library May 2012 - November 2013
Arlington Independent Media 2007 - 2010
MHz Networks July 2004 - September 2006
Skills
Editing, Non-profits, Video Production, Film Production, Nonprofits, Digital Media, Educational Media, Television, Documentaries, Video, Film, Training, Community Outreach, Media Production, Grant Writing, Social Media, Teaching, Fundraising, Post Production, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Event Planning
Education
New York University 2001 — 2003
Master’s Degree, Communication and Media Studies
Rockhurst University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor's, Marketing
KCK public library January 2009 - Present
Kansas City Public Library January 2004 - December 2008
Education
Emporia State University 2007 — 2008
Baker University 2003 — 2006
Management
Author May 1995 - Present
U. S. Congress Joint Committee on Printing 1974 - 1995
United States Environmental Protection Agency June 1970 - October 1974
University of Missouri at Kansas City September 1969 - June 1970
University of Central Missouri August 1965 - August 1969
Kansas City Public Library June 1959 - March 1960
Skills
Books, Library, History, Government Documents, Blogging, Editing, Content Management, Research, Information Literacy, Library Science, Library Instruction, Publications, Publishing, Higher Education, Grant Writing, Library Management, Library Research, Archives, Collection Development, Government, Metadata, Literature, Online Research, Public Speaking, Cataloging, Online Publishing, Library 2.0, Young Adult Literature, Ebooks, Public Libraries, Book Reviews, Digital Libraries, Academic Libraries, Library Reference, Digitization, Virtual Reference, Information Retrieval, Electronic Resources, Libraries
Education
University of Denver 1964 — 1965
Master, Librarianship
Avila University 1954 — 1959
BA, History
Moss Printing June 2011 - Present
Allied Laboratory Services August 2010 - June 2011
Kansas City Public Library June 2008 - May 2009
Global Medical Direct September 2005 - April 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, QuickBooks, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Team Building, Microsoft Excel, Training, Sales, Marketing Strategy, PowerPoint, Management, Leadership
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2003 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Criminal Justice/ Criminology
Donnelly College 2001 — 2003
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Applied Science
Kansas City Public Library March 2008 - Present
Skills
Collection Development, Books, Library, Library Instruction, Library Science
Education
Emporia State University 2006 — 2008
MLS, Library Science
Kansas State University 2000 — 2004
B.A., English/Creative Writing
Kansas City Public Library December 2008 - March 2013
Kansas City Public Library (Missouri) December 2008 - March 2013
YALSA 2005 - 2012
YALSA 2010 - 2011
Lawrence Public Library August 1990 - December 2009
Skills
Collection Development, Information Literacy, Library Science, Cataloging, Library, Library Instruction, Academic Libraries, Virtual Reference, Public Libraries, Reader's Advisory, Electronic Resources, Library Management, Grant Writing, Circulation, Library 2.0, Library Research
Education
Emporia State University 2011 — 2013
Master of Library & Information Science (MLS), Graduated
Baker University 2007 — 2009
MSM, Masters in Business Management
Baker University 2004 — 2007
BBA/MSM, Business
Sosland Publishing December 2011 - Present
Lighted Stage Photography July 2010 - Present
Driven to Design October 1999 - Present
JAM Magazine Online 2011 - Present
Kansas City Public Library June 2007 - November 2010
KCFreePress.com January 2010 - June 2010
Plumtree Software October 2000 - November 2001
Hot Studio 2000 - 2000
Skills
Interactive Media, User Interface Design, Web Design, HTML emails, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Photography, Digital Audio, Beading, Social Networking, Art, Adobe Creative Suite, Multimedia, Illustrator, HTML, Layout, Editing, Typography, CSS
Education
Academy of Art University 2000 — 2004
BFA, Computer Arts - New Media
Mid-Continent Public Library November 2012 - Present
Reiter Consulting/Red Brick Writing April 2004 - November 2012
Liberty School District Foundation June 2005 - January 2008
Kansas City Public Library January 2001 - April 2004
Skills
Fundraising, Non-profits, Public Relations, Program Management, Grant Writing, Library, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Editing, Non-profit..., Planned Giving, Annual Giving, Capital Campaigns, Marketing, Training, Volunteer Management, Community Development, Public Speaking, Capital Campaign..., Program Development, Leadership, Research, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Philanthropy, Grants, International Relations
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1999 — 2000
MPA, Nonprofit Management
Queen's University Belfast 1996 — 1997
Missouri Western State University 1992 — 1996
BA, English Literature
William Jewell College
Kansas City Public Library October 2012 - Present
Brodart Company July 2004 - September 2012
Old Bridge Public Library October 2002 - September 2003
St. Charles City-County Library District June 1996 - September 2002
Skills
Collection Development, Library, Books, Public Libraries, Research, Cataloging
Education
Emporia State University
Master of Library & Information Science (M.L.I.S.)
University of Kansas School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English and Political Science
Cerner Corporation 2008 - Present
Cerner Corporation 2006 - 2008
Cerner Corporation 2003 - 2006
Cerner Corporation 2002 - 2003
American Bar Association 2000 - 2002
Kansas City Public Library 1998 - 2000
Skills
Project Management, Cerner, End User Training, Healthcare Information..., CPOE, HIPAA, Program Management, Software Conversions, Upgrades, MS Project, Regression Testing, Integration Testing, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Office, PowerChart, Publication Development, Non-profits, Presentations, PMP
Education
The University of Kansas
BS, Journalism
Huntingdon Valley Library July 2012 - Present
Northeast Kansas Library System June 2008 - June 2012
Tonganoxie Public Library September 2003 - June 2008
Kansas City Public Library 1999 - 2003
Allen Press January 1997 - January 1999
Skills
Library Science, Collection Development, Library Management, Cataloging, Public Libraries, Nonprofits, WordPress, Library, Information Literacy, Library Instruction, Electronic Resources, Research, Library Research, Editing, Libraries
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1999 — 2003
MLS, Library Science
Kansas State University 1991 — 1996
English, English Language and Literature/Letters
University of Sunderland 1995 — 1995
English
Six Senses LLC 2009 - Present
Kansas City Public Library 2008 - 2009
Eisterhold Associates 2002 - 2009
Organization of American Historians 2001 - 2006
Skills
Editing, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Copy Editing, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Higher Education
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2002 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History and Communication, 3.68
JCCC
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts, Education, Honors
Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library October 2000 - Present
Kansas City Public Library July 1999 - October 2000
Colorado State University-Pueblo July 1998 - June 1999
Fort Riley Post Library June 1996 - July 1998
Finney County Public Library February 1995 - June 1996
Skills
Library, Library Science, Electronic Resources, Management, Social Media, Customer Service, Library Instruction, Information Literacy, Microsoft Office, Collection Development, Cataloging, SQL, Sybase SQL Anywhere, Library Research, Databases, Libraries, Circulation, Library Management, Public Libraries, Library Reference
Education
Emporia State University 1992 — 1994
Master's degree, Library Science
Hastings College 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (BA), American History (United States)
City Arts Project February 2011 - Present
Kansas City Public Library March 2009 - March 2011
Grand Arts January 1995 - January 2004
Skills
Non-profits, Fine Art, Contemporary Art, Grant Writing, Galleries, Art Education, Art History, Social Media, Museums, Nonprofits, Blogging, Teaching, Visual Arts, Editing, Photoshop, Art Exhibitions, Sculpture, Curating, Public Art, Public Speaking, Photography, Graphic Design, Arts Administration, History, Art, Newsletters, Event Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Publishing, Fundraising, Printmaking, Art Criticism, Research, Event Planning, Drawing, Social Networking, Creative Writing, Mixed Media, Painting, Advertising, Illustration, Theatre
Education
Rockhurst University 1977 — 1982
Ok, Philosophy and Business
Kansas City Public Library Adjunct ProfessorJohnson County Community CollegeAugust 1998 - Present
St. Ignatius College Prep 1979 - 1982
Skills
Teaching, Library Instruction, Community Outreach, Library, Information Literacy, Collection Development, Library Science, Research, Public Speaking, Editing, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Public Libraries, Library Management, Digital Libraries, Higher Education, Social Media
Education
Syracuse University 1988 — 1990
M.A., English
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1982 — 1987
Classics
Loyola University Chicago 1977 — 1980
M.A., Greek
College of the Holy Cross 1973 — 1977
a.b, classics
Kansas City Public Library LibrarianAnaheim Public Library1981 - 1983
Skills
Library Science, Academic Libraries, Library, Information Literacy, Digital Libraries, Library Instruction, Collection Development, Cataloging, Books, Virtual Reference, Library Management, Public Libraries, Electronic Resources, Libraries
Education
University of California, Berkeley
MLS, Library Science
Wellesley College
B.A., Greek literature
Kansas City Public Library June 2015 - Present
YRC Freight May 2014 - January 2015
Sixth Judicial Circuit October 2006 - February 2014
Directions for Living October 2000 - September 2006
Skills
Personnel Management, Employee Relations, FMLA, Recruiting, Americans with..., Strategic Planning, Performance Improvement, Affirmative Action, FLSA, Deferred Compensation, I-9 Compliance, Employment Law..., Employee Handbooks, Open Enrollment, Exit Interviews, New Hire Orientations, Mentoring Of Staff, Employee Benefits, Management, Interviews
Education
Troy University
MSHRM, Human Resources
Texas State University-San Marcos
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Kansas City Public Library October 2010 - Present
Assurant Employee Benefits September 1996 - July 2010
Johnson County Kansas October 1995 - September 1996
Kansas City Missouri School District July 1985 - September 1995
Skills
Staff Development, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Customer Relations, Microsoft Office, Relationship Building, IT Management, Vendor Management, Change Management, Visio, Outsourcing, Team Management, Operations Management, Management, Requirements Analysis, Data Warehousing, Customer Service, Project Management, Business Intelligence, Software Development, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Program Management, SDLC, Business Analysis, Integration, Information Technology, Disaster Recovery, Databases, IT Strategy, SharePoint, Software Documentation, ITIL
Education
University of Central Missouri 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Business Administration, Computer Information Systems
Kansas City Public Library February 2013 - Present
AT&T Global Services May 1996 - August 2012
Skills
Cisco Technologies, Avaya, Networking, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Research, Social Media, Financial Analysis, Nonprofits, Teaching, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Workshop Facilitation, Program Management, Budgets, Policy, Avaya Technologies, Data Analysis, Organizational...
Education
DeVry University-Missouri
BS, Telecommunications Management
University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor of Science (BS), Art Education - Elem and Secondary
Burns & McDonnell January 2015 - Present
Burns & McDonnell January 2010 - December 2014
Kansas City, Kansas Public Library September 2004 - January 2010
University of Kansas 2001 - 2004
Kansas City Public Library 1999 - 2001
CMD Group July 1998 - December 1999
CMD Group August 1993 - December 1998
Skills
Supervisory Experience, Research, Reference Services, Library, Collection Development, Cataloging, Archives, Community Outreach, Library Science, Electronic Resources, Information Literacy, Archival Research, Information Retrieval, Customer Service, Virtual Reference, Metadata, Digital Preservation, Access, Information Management, Library Research, Budgets, Library Management, Document Management, Technical Services, Digital Libraries, Libraries
Education
Emporia State University 1999 — 2003
MLS, Library and Information Science
The University of Kiel 1990 — 1991
n/a, General
Truman State University 1985 — 1990
BA, BS, German, English
Mazuma Credit Union February 2014 - Present
Kastor Custom Flooring and Carpentry July 2011 - March 2015
Kelly Services October 2013 - February 2014
Worth Harley-Davidson March 2013 - December 2013
Sonic Drive-In March 2012 - July 2013
KCIce September 2012 - March 2013
Park University August 2011 - May 2012
KC Designer Weddings May 2011 - May 2012
Kansas City Public Library August 2011 - October 2011
Triad Media Inc. December 2010 - February 2011
Skills
Event Planning, Public Relations, Time Management, Marketing, Leadership, Creative Direction, Theatre, Film, Acting, Spanish, Customer Service, Sponsorship, Singing, Dance, International Relations, Event Management, Social Networking, Social Media, Facebook
Education
Park University 2009 — 2013
BA, Communications: Public Relations; Spanish; Theater, 3.98
Universidad de Belgrano
Castellano Spanish Language and Culture
Unity Worldwide Ministries April 2013 - Present
Unity Worldwide Ministries November 2011 - April 2013
Kansas City Public Library January 2007 - February 2011
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City June 1998 - November 2006
Western Surety Company November 1993 - June 1998
Skills
Budgeting, Accounts Payable, Invoicing, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Microsoft Office, Access, Excel, Business Analysis, Outlook, Documentation, Research, Inventory Management, Problem Solving, SAP, Analysis, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Event Planning, Windows, Compliance, Event Management, Accounting, Strategic Planning, Crystal Reports, Budgets, IT Operations, IT Outsourcing, IT Strategy
Education
Northern State University 1984 — 1988
BBA, Accounting/Management
Kansas City Public Library Information Specialist II Government Docments, Reference, Special CollectionsUMKC Miller Nichols LibraryApril 2000 - May 2007
Education
Emporia State University 2009 — 2010
MLS & Archives Certification, Information and Library Management
Kansas City Public Library January 2010 - Present
University of Missouri January 2006 - May 2006
University of Missouri June 2004 - December 2005
Skills
Data Entry, Cataloging, Clerical Skills
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2003 — 2006
Masters, Library Science
William Jewell College 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature
Kansas City Public Library April 2013 - Present
Basehor Public Library August 2011 - February 2013
City of Lawrence October 1999 - January 2011
Microtech Computers January 1998 - October 1999
Skills
Network Administration, Troubleshooting, Windows Server, Networking, Help Desk Support, System Administration, Active Directory, Virtualization, Network Security, IT Operations, Vendor Management, Disaster Recovery, VMware, Technical Support, Project Management, Network Design, CSS, Storage, Windows, IT Management, Amateur Photographer, IT Solutions, Computer Hardware, Cisco Routers, Software Documentation, Amateur Radio Operator, Microsoft Exchange, Linux, Linux Server, Linux Desktop, Information Technology
Education
Emporia State University
UMKC
Johnson County Library June 2013 - Present
Lee's Summit R-7 Schools August 2004 - May 2013
Kansas City Public Library January 2003 - August 2004
University of Minnesota Extension Service October 1991 - April 2002
Skills
Editing, Volunteer Management, Youth Development, Research, Training, Community Outreach, Teaching, Event Planning, Library Instruction, Volunteering, Interviews, Recruiting
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Youth Development Leadership
Minnesota State University, Moorhead
Bachelor of Science (BS), Elementary Education
VODEC June 2013 - Present
VODEC, Inc. June 2013 - Present
Kansas City Public Library 1996 - 1999
Ankmar Door Manufacturing, Inc. January 1996 - July 1996
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1996 — 1999
Psychology
Iowa Western Community College 1990 — 1993
Associate of Arts (AA), Literature