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Summary

I attended Dominican University in River Forest, IL, to obtain my Masters degree in Library and Information Science and graduated January 2010.  I was the board secretary for the Special Libraries Association Competitive Intelligence Division from 2007-2010 and earned a dual certificate in Competitive Intelligence and the Intelligence Information Function from the Special Libraries Association in November 2007.

 

I received my B.A. from the University of Iowa in Anthropology with a Minor in Religion. I also spent a semester abroad studying Irish Literature at the University of Dublin, Trinity College, and participated in a writers’ workshop.

 

I possess a clear understanding of current trends and new technologies for overcoming information overload. Utilizing SharePoint and other information tools, I instruct users on how to gather and analyze information efficiently and effectively.

Objective

I excel at analyzing and interpreting business needs to create value-added solutions to continually enhance organizational effectiveness.  I also provide exceptional research and reference services and am fluent in many free and fee based databases.  I not only bring existing skills to an organization, but I am also capable of incorporating new knowledge to form a long lasting and successful relationship.

 

Awards, Notable Mentions, and Accomplishments

* Q4 2011 Individual that Gets IT Award – Product and Partner Management, CDW

 

* Q2 2011 Individual that Gets IT Award – Product and Partner Management, CDW

 

* LIS768 Class blog profiled in Information Advisor’s “BestBizWeb”

 

* Blog posting by Michael Stephens at Tame the Web

 

* Work included in Michael Stephen’s EDUCAUSE slides and presentation

Video

Slideshare

 

* Created and maintained the SLA CI Division LinkedIn group

 

* Created the SLA CI Division Twitter

 

Specialties

I am a SharePoint Power User with professional corporate experience in business analysis, knowledge management, project management, information architecture, content management, industry and functional research, vendor relationship building, competitive intelligence, and product management. 

 

* Microsoft SharePoint 2003, 2007 and 2010 site design and usability, project management, site development support, operational support, testing, training and content management

 

* Consult with clients to provide process streamlining, competitive intelligence, and knowledge management solutions

 

* Microsoft Access database creation and maintenance

 

* Test, implement and continually improve business processes and information services

 

* Provide comprehensive primary and secondary research services including deliverables on companies and people, from literature searches to industry specific synthesis and analysis

 

* Proficiency with Factiva, LexisNexis, Hoovers, OneSource, and Thomson Research databases

 

* Familiarity with Cognos, SQL, ProClarity, and SharePoint PerformancePoint Business Intelligence tools

 

* Practical experience and coursework in Library 2.0, competitive intelligence, reference, and collection development

 

* Efficiency with Web 2.0 technologies and training and HTML design

 

* Experienced in Windows and OS X Environments

 

* Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, InfoPath, Visio, Access)

 

* Product negotiation and vendor relationship building

 

* Skilled in selecting, acquiring and implementing software and print materials for a special library

 

* Invoice processing and analysis

 

* Strong attention to detail and ability to solve problems in new ways

 

* Friendly, reliable, self-starter, good work ethic

Work History

CDW

Vernon Hills, IL, United States
Mar 2011 - Present
Partner Relations Specialist 

  • Project manager for a $150k SharePoint 2010 extranet project and internal rollout for over 300 department employees
  • Streamlined multiple existing department and company-wide processes by utilizing SharePoint
  • Trained users on SharePoint document management, best practices, and governance standards
  • Created multi-dimensional Access databases and dynamic InfoPath forms for information routing and reporting
  • Legal liaison for the PPM department responsible for organizing, updating and maintaining over 300 vendor contracts

 

 

 

Spencer Stuart

Chicago, IL, United States
Apr 2003 - Mar 2011
Information Specialist 
  • Developed systems to effectively track, analyze, and distribute competitive intelligence research to 51 offices world wide
  • Evaluated, implemented, and managed over 100 print and electronic research materials
  • Oversaw product license agreement compliance, processed invoices, and maintained product/ representative relationships
  • Decreased spend of existing major print and electronic products by 20% from FY08-FY09 through negotiation and analysis
  • Proficiency with LexisNexis, OneSource, Factiva, Hoover’s, and Thomson Research as well as practice/ industry specific databases
  • Maintained content for competitive intelligence and Library Services sites on Microsoft SharePoint
  • Created Access databases for F1000 CEO data and Library Services research requests
  • Managed collection development and online firm bibliography 

 

International Periodical Distributors

Milan, OH, United States
Jun 2002 - Jan 2003
Distribution Coordinator 

  • Responsible for setting up warehouse production line via Excel
  • Proficiency with proprietary DPS2000 database

 

Shell Alliance Marketing

Phoenix, AZ, United States
Feb 2001 - Nov 2001
Reservations Agent/ Data Entry/ Accounting Clerk 

  • Weekend supervisor
  • Proficiency with proprietary AS400 database

 

Education

Dominican University

River Forest, IL, United States
2007 - 2010
Masters, Library and Information Science

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA, United States
1996 - 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology

Certifications

Dual Certificate: Competitive Intelligence and the Intelligence Information Function

(Special Library Association - Click University)
Nov 2007 - Has no expiration

The dual certificate curriculum is designed to develop the competencies for holistic intelligence practice, from serving as an intelligence team member to managing the intelligence function within an organization.  The certificate also covers general CI knowledge, as well as the specific requirements for the library and information science function within intelligence.

Skills

Microsoft Office

(Rockstar)
10+ Years Experience, (Last Used <1 year ago)
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  • Word
  • Excel
  • Access
  • InfoPath
  • Outlook

Social Technologies

(Expert)
5-6 Years Experience, (Last Used <1 year ago)
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Experienced in the following social media tools:
  • Blog platforms including Wordpress and Blogger
  • SharePoint
  • Twitter
  • Creation of social networks via tools such as Ning
  • YouTube
  • MySpace and Facebook

HTML

(Intermediate)
1-2 Years Experience, (Last Used <1 year ago)
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I am enrolled in an Internet Fundamentals and Design class at Dominican University to enhance my HTML hand-coding skills.  I currently use Dreamweaver and Notepad++ to tweak my websites as well as helping out friends and family with their HTML needs.

SharePoint

(Advanced)
7-9 Years Experience, (Currently in use)
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  • Experience in 2003, 2007, and 2010
  • Expert in creating linked lists to Access
  • Project Manager for department 2010 deployment

Interests

  • Photography
  • Baking
  • Cooking
  • Traveling
  • Blogging
  • Movies
  • Skiing
  • Sporting Events

 

Websites

My Professional Blog

meganbuttita

This is my contribution and outlet to discuss all things Information Science.

Objectives and Experience

Social Networking

My LinkedIn

LinkedIn

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Twitter

Twitter

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Associations

Special Libraries Association Competitive Intelligence Division

Special Libraries Association Competitive Intelligence Division

I was board secretary for the Special Libraries Association Competitive Intelligence division from 2007-2010.

Special Libraries Association

Special Libraries Association

I am a member of the Special Libraries Association and have been involved with SLA for the past seven years.