OVERVIEW
Librarian and information literacy instructor focused on technology and its applications for academic research and information synthesis.
EDUCATION
- Master of Science, Library and Information Studies/Reference and Instruction, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL — August, 2009
- Bachelor of Arts, English/Technical Writing, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL — May, 2005
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
- Reference Training, Suntree Viera Public Library, Melbourne, FL — 2010
- Ask A Librarian Reference Training, Tampa Bay Library Consortium, Inc., Tampa, FL — 2009
- Internet Public Library Reference Training, Florida State University Tallahassee, FL — 2009
- ANGEL Instructor Training, Brevard Community College Cocoa, FL — 2007
EXPERIENCE
Instruction Librarian, Evans Library at Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL — 2010–Present
- Co-teach COM2012, Research Sources and Systems — a one-credit course that introduces Florida Tech students to research processes using the Library's resources.
- Contribute to the design, promotion, coordination, delivery, and assessment of the Library's instructional programs.
- Provide research and reference assistance to on-site and distant students, teaching and research faculty, and members of the community.
- Serve as Information Advocate to the Biological Sciences and Chemistry departments.
Adjunct Instructor, Brevard Community College, Palm Bay, FL — 2007–Present
- LIS1023, Information and Technology Literacy — a two-credit computing and research course with emphasis on data vs. information, information types and formats, resources, evaluation, and application to research. Focuses on file and data management, word processing, evaluation, ethics, and presentation in the context of a hands-on research project.
- ENCV0010, Preparatory Writing 2 — a writing course with emphasis on the value of personal stories. Strengthens students’ basic grammar skills to enable writing at both sentence and essay levels and provides experience with the writing cycle. Introduces students to the ANGEL LMS, academic ethics, and success strategies, and integrates the web and technology into learning.
Facebook Consultant, Suntree Viera Public Library Melbourne, FL — 2010–Present
- Provide social networking and technology support.
Senior Copy Editor, Ink 19 Magazine, Melbourne, FL — 2006–Present
- Proof, edit, and publish reviews for Ink 19, a non-profit online music and culture magazine, using a proprietary content management system.
- Manage team of five copy editors and editorial interns.
- Maintain editorial style and publication standards.
Senior Technical Writer, Aviat Networks, Melbourne, FL — 2007–2010
- Authored network management software user guides.
- Supported team as Madcap Flare help-authoring tool and project architecture subject matter expert.
- Designed integrated online help system for two products, representing 100+ distinct document sets.
- Converted 80+ user document library from FrameMaker to XHTML with HTML and PDF output.
Reference Intern, Internet Public Library (IPL), Tallahassee, FL — 2009
- Provided email-based reference to patrons worldwide through the IPL website in conjunction with Florida State University.
Library Intern, Evans Library at Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL — 2008
- Developed an internal wiki to support the Library’s 21st Century Information Commons initiatives using MediaWiki.
- Participated in Research Sources and Systems course instruction with emphasis on information literacy.
Newsletter Editor, Society for Technical Communication, Orlando, FL — 2005–2006
- Designed layout and edited articles for online distribution of monthly newsletter.
- Managed article submissions, recruited advertising, and interviewed professionals for
spotlight articles. - Selected for International Award of Excellence, 2006.