Experience
Kent District Library   July 2014 - Present
Tricia Kannegieter - Self Employed   December 2008 - Present

Skills
Highly personable, Database Applications, Digital Photography, Millenium, Photoshop, Google Docs, RSS, Blackboard, Moodle, Weblogs, Vimeo, YouTube, Social Networking Sites, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Exchange, PowerPoint, Final Cut Pro, Pro Tools, Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, Flash Animation, Lightwave, Soundtrack Pro, Materials Advisory, Collection Development, Instructional Technology, Camera Operating, Grammar, Graphic Design, Grant Writing, Library 2.0, Library Systems, Library Science, School Library Media, Always Punctual, Facebook, Facebook Marketing, Twitter, Social Media Marketing, iPad, Mac OS, Podcasting, Information Literacy, Books, Video Editing, Library

Education
Texas Woman's University   2012 — 2013
Master of Library Science (MLS)

Grand Valley State University   2009 — 2011
Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Grand Valley State University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Paw Paw High School   2000 — 2004
High School Diploma

Experience
Grand Valley State University  August 2013 - May 2014
Neighborhood Housing Services of New Orleans  August 2012 - August 2013
University of Wyoming  August 2010 - May 2012
Kent District Library   May 2010 - July 2010
Thomas M. Cooley Law School  May 2009 - August 2009
Frederick Meijer Center for Writing   August 2007 - April 2009
University of Michigan  2008 - 2008
Harbor Beach Area District Library   2004 - 2007

Skills
Research, Teaching, Proofreading, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Editing, Creative Writing, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Tutoring, Nonprofits, Blogging, Training, Program Evaluation, Higher Education, Qualitative Research, Student Development

Education
University of Wyoming   2010 — 2012
MFA, Creative Writing, 4.0

Grand Valley State University   2005 — 2010
B.A., English and Creative Writing

Charles University in Prague   2009 — 2009
English, Cultural Studies

Experience
Kent District Library   June 1998 - Present
Aquinas College  June 1996 - June 1998
Aquinas College  July 1993 - June 1996

Skills
Library Science, Library, Collection Development, Information Literacy, Library Instruction, Library Management, Customer Service, Library Research, Circulation, Microsoft Office, Research, Books, Community Outreach, Budgets, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Public Libraries, Library 2.0, Reader's Advisory

Education
Wayne State University   1991 — 1993
MSLS, Librarianship

Grand Valley State University   1976 — 1981
Bachelor of Science (BS), Arts & Media

Experience
Kent District Library   November 2008 - Present
TortoiseTown Studios   August 2005 - Present
TortoiseTown Studios   August 2005 - Present
Athena Investigations, LLC   May 2005 - October 2010
Jennifer's Landscape Maintenance   March 1997 - November 2008
Enviro-Clean Services   2004 - 2008
General RV Center  2002 - 2004
Resurrection Cemetery   1995 - 2002

Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Digital Photography, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Landscape Design, Lawn/Landscape..., Automotive/RV Detailing, Automatic Sprinkler..., Eco-Friendly Cleaning, Parking Lot Maintenance, Website Moderation, Light Building..., Organic Gardening, Landscape Construction, Landscape Maintenance, Tree/Shrub Pruning, Plant Identification, Hard Flooring..., Carpet Cleaning, Landscape..., Art, Blogging, Web Design, Photography, Facebook, Photoshop, Logo Design, Adobe Acrobat, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Books, Parking Lots

Education
Grand Rapids Community College   1991 — 1992

Caledonia High   1987 — 1991
High School Diploma

Experience
Kent District Library   March 2011 - Present
Aquinas College  1998 - 2000

Skills
Public Libraries

Education
Aquinas College   1992 — 1996

Experience
Cornerstone University  August 2011 - Present
Kent District Library   July 2012 - September 2013
Grand Rapids Public Library  August 2011 - June 2012
District School Board of Pasco County  January 2011 - June 2011
The Bank of Tampa  September 2008 - January 2011

Skills
Library, Research, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Social Media, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Higher Education, Social Networking, Books

Education
University of South Florida   2010 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), Library and Information Science

Grand Valley State University   2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance

Experience
Scott Group Custom Carpets  April 2014 - February 2015
Avenue for the Arts   January 2014 - April 2014
Kent District Library   January 2013 - April 2014
Grand Rapids Public Library  2010 - January 2014
Grand Valley State University  2010 - 2013
Genesee District Library  May 2007 - May 2010

Skills
Curating, Sewing, Embroidery, Art Gallery, Curatorial Projects, Creative Problem Solving, Customer Service, Adobe Creative Suite, Textiles, Mac Systems, Microsoft Office, Dewey Decimal System, Wood Shop, Foundries, MelCat, Casting, Metalworking, Windows & Mac operating..., Dependable Team Player, Creativity, VCAD software

Education
Grand Valley State University   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Visual Studies

University of Michigan-Flint   2008 — 2010
General Education/Art

Experience
Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy  February 2015 - Present
Academy of Dance Arts  September 2014 - Present
Kenowa Hills Middle School   June 2013 - February 2015
Kent District Library   June 2013 - August 2013
Kent District Library   June 2012 - August 2012
Academy of Dance Arts  September 2010 - June 2011
Academy of Dance Arts  September 2009 - June 2010

Skills
Teamwork, PowerPoint, Research, Social Media, Public Speaking, English, Communication

Education
Grand Valley State University   2013 — 2017
Exercise Science (BS) Clinical Exercise Science, Kinesiology and Exercise Science

Grand Rapids Community College

Experience
EDUStaff, LLC  July 2015 - Present
Professional Educational Services Group, LLC  May 2015 - Present
Kent District Library   July 2013 - Present
Academic Year in America  June 2013 - June 2014
Hobby Lobby  August 2007 - August 2013

Skills
German, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Teamwork, Customer Service, Social Networking, Creative Writing, Sales, Cultural Awareness, Facebook, Data Entry, Event Planning, Higher Education, Social Media, Public Speaking

Education
Grand Rapids Community College   2008 — 2010
Associate of Arts (A.A.), German and English Language and Literature

Grand Valley State University   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), German and English Language and Literature

Experience
Grand Rapids Symphony  June 2015 - Present
Dock's Accounting Service L.L.C.   February 2013 - Present
Kent District Library   March 2014 - June 2015
Hope Network  October 2011 - March 2014
Collins & Associates  June 2010 - October 2011
Meijer  June 2007 - October 2011

Skills
Accounting, Financial Analysis, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Non-profits, Accounts Payable, Financial Statements, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Dynamics SL, Monthly Close Process, Social Networking, Accruals, Year-end Close, Journal Entries, GAAP, Microsoft Excel, Communication Skills, Finance, Invoicing, QuickBooks, Cash Flow, Nonprofits

Education
Davenport University   2013 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting Concentration

Davenport University   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting Information Management

Experience
SpartanNash  October 2013 - Present
Grand Raggidy Roller Girls  April 2005 - Present
Kent District Library   June 2005 - September 2013
School Specialty  October 2000 - April 2005
Baudville  September 1999 - October 2000
Action Wholesale   September 1997 - September 1999

Skills
Graphic Design, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Social Networking, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media, Art Direction, Advertising, Creative Direction, Logo Design, Digital Photography, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, PowerPoint, Web Design, Web, Adobe Acrobat, Layout, Photography, Print Production, Mac, Wordpress, Pre-press, Digital Media, Art, Annual Reports, Posters, Brochures, Design logos, Fine Art, QuarkXPress, Dreamweaver, Macintosh Applications, Microsoft Office, Mac OS X, Graphic Designers, Graphics, Illustration, Project Management, Project Coordination, Vendor Relationships, Vendor Management, Marketing Communications, Branding & Identity, Corporate Branding, Marketing, Magazines, Social Media Marketing

Education
Grand Valley State University   1991 — 1996
BFA, Printmaking

Experience
Kent District Library   May 2015 - Present
Schuler Books and Music  October 2014 - July 2015
AJMcK Art   January 2014 - July 2015
Mid Michigan Community College  September 2013 - May 2014
Clarke Historical Library   July 2012 - May 2014
Chippewa River District Library  January 2013 - December 2013
Park Library   August 2011 - December 2012

Skills
Public Relations, Metadata, Research, Digitization, Library, Workflow optimization, Data Entry, Graphic Design, Art Handling, Photography, Procedure Manuals, Creative Writing, Creative Freelance, Exhibit Preparation, Project Coordination, Social Media - Twitter, Blogging, Public Libraries, Art History, Painting, Coordinating Schedules, Digital Archiving, Educational Writing, SEO, Archival Preservation, Historic Preservation, Documentations, Microfilm, Historical Research, Museum Collections, OCR

Education
Central Michigan University   2007 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music Major and Art History Minor

B-School with Marie Forleo   2014 — 2014

Experience
Kent District Library   June 2015 - Present
Kent District Library   December 2013 - May 2015
Entrepreneur Institute of Mid-Michigan   July 2011 - November 2013
Capital Area District Libraries  September 2009 - November 2013
MarketLansing   August 2011 - November 2012
Capital Area District Libraries  January 2008 - September 2009
Capital Area District Libraries  March 2007 - December 2007
Capital Area District Libraries  January 2004 - February 2007
Brighton District Library  May 2003 - December 2003
The Martec Group  October 1997 - December 2003

Skills
Marketing Communications, Market Planning, Brand Communication, Social Media, Public Relations, Community Relations, Editorial Direction, Research, Writing, Editing, Event Planning, Event Management, Publications, Public Speaking, Budget Management, Staff Supervision, Library Management, Library, Blogging, Collection Development, Grant Writing, Community Development, Integrated Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Library Science, Community Outreach, Library Instruction, Information Literacy, Editorial, Budgets, Cataloging, Strategic Communications, Circulation, Program Management, Fundraising, Newsletters, Marketing, Leadership, Books, Social Networking, Program Development, Entrepreneurship, Facebook, Metadata, Online Research, Media Relations, Teaching, Strategy

Education
Northwood University - Richard DeVos Graduate School of Management   2012 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA) completed first year, Business Administration and Management, General

Wayne State University   2000 — 2002
Masters, Library Science

University of Michigan-Flint   1990 — 1995
Bachelors, Business Administration

Experience
Kent District Library   June 2015 - Present

Education
University of Michigan - School of Information   1995 — 1997
MSI - LIS, Library and Information Services

Calvin College   1987 — 1991
Bachelor’s Degree, Elementary Education

Experience
Kent District Library   October 2009 - Present
Alliance for Environmental Sustainability   May 2012 - August 2012
Kent District Library   December 2008 - October 2009
Kent District Library   February 2008 - December 2008
Internet Transaction Services, Inc.   September 2005 - May 2006
Rhinotek Computer Products  January 2005 - September 2005

Skills
Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Research, Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Library, Library Science, Customer Service, Library Reference

Education
Aquinas College   2010 — 2012
Bachelor's of Science, Sustainable Business

Grand Rapids Community College   2007 — 2009
Associate's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Experience
Independent Bank  June 2005 - Present
Kent District Library   January 2009 - December 2012
Fifth Third Bank  April 2001 - May 2005
Old Kent Bank  March 1998 - April 2001
Old Kent Financial Corporation  February 1988 - December 1997
Michigan National Corporation  April 1984 - February 1988

Skills
Banking, Internal Audit, Trust Audit/Compliance, Risk Management, Corporate Governance, Enterprise Risk..., Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Politics, Political Campaigns, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Public Libraries, Political Consulting, Political Strategy, Public Finance

Education
Cornell University   2011 — 2011
Certificate Program in Executive Leadership

Cannon Financial Institute - Trust Audit & Compliance School   1989 — 1991

Grand Valley State University
B.S., Economics

Experience
Kent District Library   May 2007 - Present
Kent District Library   May 2007 - Present

Skills
Customer Service, Early Childhood studies, IC3 certified, Special Collections, Reader's Advisory, IC3, Library Science, Information Literacy, Collection Development, Virtual Reference, Library Instruction, Library Research, Academic Libraries, Library, Library Programming, Public Libraries, Circulation, Teen Services, Young Adult Literature, Library Reference, Electronic Resources, Interlibrary Loan, Library Management

Education
Wayne State University   2012 — 2014
Master's degree, Library and Information Science

Central Michigan University   1994 — 1998
B.A., English

Experience
Kent District Library   October 2014 - Present
Keller Williams Grand Rapids East  July 2014 - November 2014
Grand Rapids Creative Youth Center   January 2014 - May 2014
P.S. Literary Agency   November 2013 - February 2014
Barnes & Noble  October 2013 - February 2014
2 Moon Press   August 2012 - May 2013
Fishladder: A Student Journal of Art and Writing   September 2011 - April 2012
Fred Meijer Center for Writing & Michigan Authors   August 2011 - April 2012
Fred Meijer Center for Writing & Michigan Authors   August 2010 - April 2012
Running Out of Ink: A GV Writers' Club Publication   January 2009 - April 2012

Skills
Writing Skills, Creative Writing, Editing, Writing, Word, PowerPoint, Proofreading, Tutoring, Office Administration, Clerical Skills, Photoshop, InDesign, Digital Photography, Copy Editing, Books, Publishing, Microsoft Word, Photography, Newsletters, Facebook, Social Media

Education
Grand Valley State University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Creative Writing

Experience
Kenowa Hills Public Schools  September 2013 - Present
Artists Creating Together (formerly Very Special Arts)   September 2012 - Present
Master Arts Street Theatre   March 2012 - August 2014
Kent District Library   May 1997 - January 2012
Kent County/Kent District Library   September 1988 - May 1997
Bloom Township High School   August 1981 - June 1982
Thornton Fractional South High School   September 1980 - June 1981

Skills
early childhood..., creative drama/puppetry, teaching acting, oral interpretation of..., acting, speech communications..., outreach consultant, Teaching Acting, Acting, Library, Creative Writing, Library Science, Community Outreach, Theatre, Customer Service, Collection Development, Public Speaking, Information Literacy, Library Instruction, Teaching, Public Libraries, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Research, Writing

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   1982 — 1985
Master of Arts, Mass Communication -- Television & Radio Programming

Illinois State University   1975 — 1978
BSE, Theatre Education (major) Speech Communication Education (minor)

Joliet Junior College   1973 — 1975
Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts

Experience
Grand Valley State University  October 2011 - Present
Kent District Library   August 2010 - October 2011
Hatcher Graduate Library - University of Michigan   July 2009 - July 2010
Office of Student Publications - University of Michigan   June 2009 - May 2010
Borders  December 2007 - June 2009

Skills
Books, Library, Community Outreach, Editing, Research, Higher Education, Advertising, Social Media

Education
Grand Valley State University   2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (MA), English Language and Literature/Letters

University of Michigan   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, American Culture and Art History

Experience
Kent District Library   September 1997 - Present

Skills
Public Libraries, Library Science, Library Management, Information Literacy, Library, Library Instruction, Virtual Reference, Library Research

Education
The College of Wooster   1970 — 1974

Experience
Kent District Library   April 2015 - Present
HOMTV 21  March 2013 - October 2014
David's Bridal  December 2011 - May 2013
HOMTV 21  May 2012 - March 2013
Fresh Concepts Marketing & Creative Services   September 2011 - May 2012
Clara Bell Smith Center   August 2010 - May 2011
Student Health Advisory Council   April 2010 - May 2011
Michigan State University  August 2010 - December 2010
Tempo Vino Winery of   May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Editing, Sales, Social Media, Spanish, Final Cut Pro, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Public Relations, Press Releases, Blogging, Video Editing, Advertising

Education
Michigan State University   2007 — 2011
Communication and Health Promotion, Spanish

East Grand Rapids High School   2003 — 2007

Experience
Kalamazoo Public Library  November 2011 - Present
Kent District Library   April 2011 - Present
Studio Art Centers International  September 2008 - August 2009
Kalamazoo Public Library  February 2004 - August 2008

Education
The University of British Columbia   2009 — 2011
MLIS, Library Information Science

Western Michigan University   2002 — 2007
BA, Art

Experience
Sherwin-Williams Paints  November 2014 - Present
Hope Network  April 2012 - May 2015
BIGGBY COFFEE  March 2010 - March 2012
Kent District Library   2009 - 2009

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Photoshop, Social Media, English, Windows, Event Planning, Time Management, Creative Problem Solving, Keen Listener, Communication Skills, Collaboration, Editing, Fundraising, Dependable Team Player, Commitment to Customer..., Commitment to Quality

Education
Aquinas College
Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology

Experience
The New York Public Library  June 2015 - Present
Association for Library Collections & Technical Services   January 2010 - Present
Kent District Library   January 2015 - June 2015
Kent District Library   January 2005 - December 2014
Allendale Township Library   January 2004 - January 2005
Monroe County Public Library  August 2002 - December 2003
Allendale Township Library   January 1996 - August 2002

Skills
Collection Development, Data Analysis, Reporting & Analysis, Vendor Relationships, Vendor Management, Budgets, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Merchandising, Electronic Resources, Reader's Advisory, Supervisory Experience, Ebooks, Reading, Library Management, Ideas Development, Project Management, Book Reviews, Teaching, Emerging Trends, Innovation, Teamwork, Highly detail oriented, Multitasking Skills, Strategy Implementation, Policy Writing

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2002 — 2003
Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS), Library and Information Science

Grand Valley State University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature Major with Spanish Minor

Experience
TJ Maxx  June 2014 - Present
Newport Mesa Unified School District  April 2014 - November 2014
Manpower  April 2013 - June 2013
Garranteed Solutions   January 2012 - February 2013
Kent District Library   September 2011 - February 2012
New Life, Inc.   September 2003 - April 2006
Grand Rapids Public Library  June 1998 - September 2003
Cumberland University  June 1997 - December 1997
Tennessee World War II Commission   August 1995 - December 1995
Cumberland University  June 1992 - August 1995

Skills
Library, Public Libraries, Reader's Advisory, Storytelling, Library Programming, Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Interlibrary Loan, Administrative..., Customer Service, Credit Repair, Debt Settlement, Community Outreach, Archives, Library Instruction, Collection Development, Library Science, Metadata, Library Research, Information Literacy

Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville   1996 — 1997
M.S., Information Science, ALA Accredited

Calvin College   1988 — 1992
B.A., Tele-communications

Experience
Thought Design   May 2013 - Present
Failure:Lab   April 2015 - Present
Step Up! (Zondervan Publishing)   August 2005 - Present
Tilt, Inc.   2012 - Present
Promark Financial  2010 - July 2012
Deep Shift Coaching   April 2003 - September 2010
Kent District Library   2009 - 2010
Mar Hill Bible Church   2004 - 2007

Skills
Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, Organizational..., MBTI, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational..., Public Speaking, Training, Workshop Facilitation, Personal Development, Team Building, Performance Management, Conflict Resolution, Employee Engagement, Adult Education, Management, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Leadership, Staff Development, 360 Feedback, E-Learning, Career Development, Program Development, Change Management, Business Coaching, Instructional Design, Career Management, Management Development, Career Counseling, Community Outreach, Succession Planning, Culture Change, Executive Development, Interviews, Blended Learning, Resume Writing, Published Author, Executive Team Coaching, Organizational Learning, Leadership Retreats, Social Networking, Talent Management, Learning Management, Motivational Speaking, Training Delivery, Facilitation

Education
Davenport University
Business Administration and Management, General

Loyola University of Chicago

UC Irvine
Instructional Design, Curriculum and Instruction

Experience
Monsma Marketing Corporation  November 2013 - Present
Eckhart Public Library   2012 - 2013
First Business Bank  March 2011 - August 2011
Kent District Library   2007 - 2010
Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett   2005 - 2007
Kent District Library   1999 - 2005

Skills
Customer Service, Administration, Library Research, Library Management, Books, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Fundraising, History, Social Networking, Mac OS, Teaching, Genealogy, Digital Archiving, Editing, Telephone Reception, Administrative...

Education
Montcalm Community College

Montcalm Community College

Experience
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)   October 2014 - Present
The Bentley Historical Library   October 2013 - August 2014
University of Michigan Libraries  July 2012 - August 2014
University of Michigan Libraries  September 2013 - December 2013
Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections   May 2013 - August 2013
Kent District Library   February 2011 - May 2012
Aquinas College  August 2010 - March 2011
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital  January 2010 - April 2010
Aquinas College  August 2007 - April 2010

Skills
Teaching, Community Outreach, Research, Public Speaking, Social Media, Social Networking, Information Literacy..., OAIS, Drupal, WordPress, Moodle, Digital Preservation, Information Literacy, Metadata, Archives

Education
University of Michigan   2012 — 2014
Master of Science in Information, Preservation of Information, Library and Information Science

Aquinas College   2006 — 2010
BA, English Literature, Creative Writing, Women and Gender Studies

Experience
Kent District Library   March 2014 - Present
Kent District Library   January 2010 - March 2014
Rockford Public Schools  September 2006 - January 2010

Skills
Community Outreach, Teaching, Library Science, Reader's Advisory, Public Libraries, Information Literacy, Early Childhood Literacy, Event Planning, Collection Development, Digital Content..., Library Management, Virtual Reference, Nonprofits

Education
Wayne State University   2012 — 2015
Master's degree, Library and Information Science--Digital Content Management

Grand Valley State University   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Relations and Affairs

Experience
Amway  October 2011 - Present
Amway  May 2011 - September 2011
Amway  April 2011 - May 2011
Grand Rapids Public Library  January 2010 - July 2010
Kent District Library   August 2009 - January 2010
Kent District Library   May 2006 - August 2009

Skills
Archives, Records Management, Library, Special Collections, Social Media, Information Management, History, Cataloging, Library Science, Research, Social Networking, Collection Development, Editing, Digitization, Archival Processing, Records, Digital Preservation, Circulation, Customer Service, Libraries, Library Research, InDesign, Oral History, Microsoft Office, Corporate Archives, Wikipedia, Information Access, Electronic Document, Reference Services, Public Libraries, Local History, Non-profit Experience, International Companies, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe InDesign, Nonprofits

Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee   2011 — 2012
Certificate in Advanced Studies, Archives and Records Management

Wayne State University   2009 — 2010
M.L.I.S., Library and Information Science, Archives

Grand Valley State University   2007 — 2009
B.S., History

Grand Rapids Community College   2005 — 2007
Associate's Degree/Transfer Credit, General/History

Experience
Kent District Library   August 2014 - Present
Grand Rapids Community College  September 2004 - June 2014

Skills
Adult Education, Distance Learning, Student Affairs, Student Development, Higher Education, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Leadership, Career Development, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Policy, Conflict Resolution, Interviews, Nonprofits, Customer Service, Training

Education
Cornerstone University   2007 — 2009
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Business

Central Michigan University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business/Marketing/Logistics

Experience
Kent District Library   December 2013 - Present

Skills
Public Libraries, Library Instruction, Electronic Resources, Library Reference, Library Research, Interlibrary Loan, Information Literacy, Community Outreach, Collection Development, Digital Media, Library Science, Reader's Advisory, Library, Circulation, Grant Writing, Library 2.0, Research, Grants, Volunteer Management, SIRSI, Virtual Reference, Public Services, Editing, Young Adult Literature, Special Collections, Event Management, Library Advocacy, Blogging, Young People, Nonprofits, Ebooks, Program Development, Wikis, Fundraising

Education
Clarion University of Pennsylvania   2008 — 2010
Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS)

Western Michigan University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Comparative Religion & Holistic Health

Experience
Boy Scouts of America  July 2014 - Present
Opportunity Resource Fund   May 2014 - August 2014
Michigan Economic Development Corporation  July 2013 - August 2014
St. Jude, Up til' Dawn   June 2013 - June 2014
Styles Hair Studio   May 2012 - July 2013
Kent District Library   June 2007 - August 2011

Skills
Fundraising, Community Outreach, Social Networking, Event Planning, Social Media, Time Management, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Customer Service, Project Planning, Critical Thinking, Project Management, Organization, Self-starter, Events Coordination, Coordinating Special..., Community Development, Communication, Creativity, Public Relations

Education
Michigan State University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Communication, General

Rockford High School   2006 — 2010
High School, High School/Secondary Diploma Programs

Experience
Blandford Nature Center  March 2013 - Present
Blandford Nature Center  December 2012 - Present
The Waxies LLC   October 2007 - Present
Blandford Nature Center  September 2012 - March 2013
Lenscrafters  September 2011 - February 2013
AmeriCorps NCCC  October 2010 - July 2011
Kent District Library   April 2010 - October 2010
East Kentwood Freshman Campus   December 2009 - April 2010

Skills
Sales, Event Planning, Teaching, Time Management, Program Management, Public Speaking, Management, Microsoft Office, Curriculum Design, Community Outreach

Education
Grand Valley State University   2005 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Secondary Education and Teaching

Experience
Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids, Inc.   March 2013 - Present
Michigan Campus Compact (Michigan Nonprofit Association)   August 2012 - March 2013
Michigan Campus Compact  2009 - November 2012
Kent District Library   August 2007 - November 2009
Jackson Community College  July 2004 - July 2007

Skills
Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Program Development, Event Planning, Grants, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Social Media, Editing, Research, Program Evaluation, Social Networking, Fundraising, Philanthropy, Youth Development, Community Organizing, Newsletters

Education
Grand Valley State University   2007 — 2009
MPA, Nonprofit Administration

Grand Valley State University   2001 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Communications

Experience
Textron  August 2015 - Present
Textron Systems  July 2014 - July 2015
Haworth  May 2013 - May 2014
Calvin College  October 2010 - June 2013
Faith Alive Christian Resources  January 2013 - May 2013
Kent District Library   September 2012 - January 2013
Calvin College  May 2010 - September 2012

Skills
Proficient in Microsoft..., Self-starter, Social Media Marketing, Close Attention to..., Organized Multi-tasker, Team Oriented, Web Design, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Team-oriented, Marketing, Advertising, Copywriting, Event Planning, Human Resources, Microsoft Office, Teamwork

Education
University of Wisconsin   2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Calvin College   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Business and Psychology

York St. John University   2012 — 2012

Experience
Mary Kay Inc.  October 2012 - Present
Grand Rapids Public Library  May 2011 - Present
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services  June 2008 - Present
Grand Rapids Public Library  March 2008 - May 2011
Dearborn Heights City Libraries   April 2005 - March 2008
Kent District Library   2000 - 2005

Skills
Collection Development, Library Science, Information Literacy, Library, Community Outreach, Public Libraries, Library Management, Social Networking, Library Research, Library Instruction, Research, Customer Service, Volunteer Management, Books, Teen Services, Youth Outreach, Scheduling Management, Budgets, Performance Reviews, Electronic Resources, Reader's Advisory, Virtual Reference, Library Reference, Circulation, Young People, Teen Programming, Library Programming, Library 2.0, Grant Writing

Education
Wayne State University   2003 — 2005
Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS)

Calvin College   1993 — 1998
Bachelors, English, Political Science

Experience
Kent District Library   2003 - Present

Skills
Leadership Development, Employment Law, Library Science, Public Speaking, Organizational..., Library Management, Budgets, Succession Planning, Employee Benefits, Information Literacy, Training, Collection Development, Human Resources, Library Research, Community Outreach, Benefits Administration, Cataloging, Library, Labor Relations

Education
Michigan State University   1992 — 1995
Master of Arts (M.A.), Organizational Communication, Human Resource Management

Lake Superior Superior State University   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Human Services, Counseling, Psychology, Human Resources

Experience
Bethany Christian Services  January 2012 - July 2015
Bethany Christian Services  March 2005 - January 2012
American Red Cross  January 2004 - February 2005
Kent District Library   June 1996 - September 2003

Skills
Public Relations, Press Releases, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Marketing, Copywriting, Publicity, Crisis Communications, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Editing, Advertising, Newsletters, Event Management, Creative Writing, Facebook, Radio, Social Media Marketing, Sponsorship

Education
Michigan State University   1987 — 1989
BA, Advertising

Experience
State of Michigan - Dept. of History, Arts and Libraries   March 2002 - Present
Kent District Library   January 2000 - March 2002
Senate Majority Communications Office   May 1996 - December 1999

Education
University of Michigan   1992 — 1996
B.A., English and Communication

Experience
Kent District Library   1999 - Present

Education
Calvin College
BA, English

Wayne State University
Masters of Library and Information Science

Experience
Kent District Library   April 1984 - December 2013

Skills
Collection Development, Community Outreach, Library Science, Library Instruction, Information Literacy, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Cataloging, Library Management, Library Research, Libraries, Public Libraries, Research, Customer Service

Education
Emporia State University   1976 — 1978
MLS, Library Science

The University of Kansas   1973 — 1975
MPA, Public Administration

The University of Kansas   1969 — 1973
BA, French, humanities

Experience
Advantage Sales & Marketing  April 2014 - Present
JPMorgan Chase  May 2013 - April 2014
Grand Valley State University  October 2013 - December 2013
Spartan Stores  September 2012 - May 2013
Kent District Library   October 2010 - September 2012
Borders  May 2008 - September 2009

Skills
Library, Cataloging, Circulation, Books, Archives, Customer Service, Microsoft Office

Education
University of Michigan   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Asian Languages and Culture

Experience
Kent District Library   July 2014 - Present
Schuler Books and Music  July 2011 - May 2013
RBC Ministries  January 2011 - June 2011
Cornerstone University  January 2011 - May 2011
Safe Haven Ministries  September 2010 - December 2010
Cornerstone University  January 2009 - May 2010

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Photoshop, Social Media, English, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Publicist, Editing, Blogging, Newsletters, Press Releases

Education
Cornerstone University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General

Experience
Total Property Care   May 2014 - Present
Wireless Connection   August 2014 - Present
Target Realty Group   June 2012 - August 2014
Kent District Library   January 2008 - January 2013
Lakeland Electrical Co.   December 2005 - January 2008
Just Paws   2003 - 2006
Business Strategy   2001 - 2003
Metropolitan Title Company  1998 - 2002
Western Title & Escrow  1992 - 1997

Skills
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Microsoft Office, Auditing, Microsoft Word, Accounting, Budgets, General Ledger, Real Estate, Customer Service, Financial Analysis, Peachtree, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Microsoft Excel, Nonprofits, Administration, Training

Education
Davenport University   2001 — 2003
Bachelor, Accounting

Montana Tech of the University of Montana   1991 — 1993
Associate's degree, Accounting

Experience
Kent District Library--Caledonia Township Branch   October 2010 - Present
Kent District Library   April 2006 - October 2010
Baker College of Jackson  February 2005 - April 2006

Education
Wayne State University   2003 — 2005
Masters, Library and Information Science

Grand Valley State University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Professional Writing

Experience
Kent District Library   May 2010 - Present
Kent District Library   July 2002 - May 2010
Kent District Library   May 2000 - July 2002
Grand Rapids Public Library  September 1999 - May 2000

Skills
Library Instruction, Library Science, Library, Collection Development, Library Management, Information Literacy, Customer Service, Cataloging, Circulation, Reader's Advisory, Library 2.0, Public Libraries, Library Reference

Education
Wayne State University   1997 — 1999
Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS)

Grand Valley State University   1995 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

North Muskegon High School

Experience
Grand Rapids Catholic Secondary Schools  August 2010 - Present
Aquinas College  September 2010 - December 2012
Muskegon Community College  May 2011 - September 2011
Kent District Library   April 2007 - September 2010

Skills
Information Literacy, Library, Collection Development, Library Science, Virtual Reference, Library Instruction, Library Management, Public Libraries, Cataloging, Library Reference, Academic Libraries, Interlibrary Loan, Library 2.0, Electronic Resources, Library Research, Circulation, Reader's Advisory, OCLC Connexion, Collection Maintenance, Research, Integrated Library..., Digitization, Young Adult Literature, Early Childhood Literacy, Grant Writing, Public Services, Bibliographic..., MARC21, Librarians, Indexing, LibGuides, Archives, Dublin Core, Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Higher Education, Metadata

Education
Drexel University   2008 — 2009
MLIS, Library and Information Science

Aquinas College   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of the Arts, Theology; Business Administration

Experience
Porter Hills Retirement Communities & Services  June 2000 - September 2013
Kent District Library   February 2000 - May 2004
Grand Rapids Public Library  November 1994 - August 1997

Skills
Patient Safety, Phlebotomy, Data Entry, Elder Care, Case Managment, Community Outreach, Medical Billing, First Aid, Patient Education, Medical Records, Cpr Certified, Hospitals, Public Speaking, HIPAA, Medical Terminology, Patient Advocacy, Social Services, Epic Systems, Healthcare Management, Medicare, Nursing, Behavioral Health, Program Development, Home Care, Mental Health, Healthcare, Nonprofits, EKG, Clinical Research, BLS, Blood Pressure, Acute Care

Education
Aquinas College

Calvin College
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Grand Rapids Community College

Experience
Kent District Library   September 2013 - Present
Grand Rapids Public Library  July 2005 - April 2013

Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Windows, Writing, Microsoft Excel, Bookkeeping, Tutoring

Education
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General

Experience
Kent District Library   1992 - 2014
Kent District Library   February 2013 - August 2013
Kent District Library   February 2013 - August 2013
Kent District Library   January 1992 - February 2013

Skills
Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Social Networking, Research, PowerPoint

Education
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Careerline Tech   1989 — 1989
Office Information Systems

Douglas Byrd H.S