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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. Prior to my position at Spencer Stuart (2003-current), I worked at the University of Iowa Main Library, as well as other related administrative positions.

I possess a clear understanding of current trends and new technologies for delivering research assistance and instruction.  I can fully demonstrate skills, knowledge, interest in, and dedication to Library 2.0.  I enjoy investigating, designing, developing, adapting and integrating Web 2.0 applications to improve delivery of research materials, as well as enhancing communication between employees and information centers.  I have worked with many different internal departments to incorporate and deliver user-centered library and knowledge management services. 

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family, photography, cooking, movies, blogging, and sports.

Fast-paced, demanding, accurate, intense work attracts me the most.  I pride myself on my performance and work ethic and my references and record speak for themselves. 

I have a love and passion for existing and emerging technologies which makes me a unique breed of go-to person for technical assistance and product knowledge.  I am an asset to any organization that values research, knowledge management, and awareness of competitive alignment.

My ability to learn and bond with fellow colleagues plays an important role in my success and the success of the team.  I value the balance between work and personal time and always put in my best effort for both. 

Notable Mentions and Accomplishments

* 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

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* Created and maintained the SLA CI Division LinkedIn group

* Created the SLA CI Division Twitter

Specialties

Over 7 1/2 years of professional experience in a corporate information center with an emphasis on competitive intelligence, digital content management utilizing Web 2.0 technologies, research, and product management.

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

* Microsoft Access database creation and maintenance

* Microsoft SharePoint content management and production

* Test, implement and continually improve information services and electronic resources

* Efficiency with Web 2.0 technologies and training and HTML design

* Experienced in Windows and OS X Environments

* Consult with clients to provide competitive intelligence solutions

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

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

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

* 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, good work ethic

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