RESUME
About Me
Awards
I have worked in a multitude of library settings working with all demographics of library patrons. I have always looked for ways to improve library operations by seeking new ways of providing library services. I have worked to integrate new and emerging technologies into library programs and services, many of which were implemented with grant awards. I am a proven leader who enjoys sharing new ideas with colleagues in my library, throughout Idaho and across the nation. I am currently Past-President of the Meridian Downtown Business Association and sit on a number of community advisory committees.
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Meridian Chamber of Commerce
Man of the Year 2020 -
Idaho Business Review
Accomplished Under 40 nominee (2021 -
Library Journal
Mover & Shaker (2016) -
Meridian Library District
Innovation Award (2014)
Work
Experience
Professional Activities
Meridian Library Director (Jul. 2022-Present)
Library Director
Meridian Library Director (Feb. 2022-Jul. 2022)
Assistant Director
Meridian Library District (Oct. 2011-2022)
Library Assistant/Teen Specialist/Digital Services Librarian/Tech Library Supervisor/Tech Library Manager
Started at Meridian working the Information Desk and as the Teen Specialist. Moved into the Teen Specialist role full time after 6 months where I increased teen program participation by 400% and designed the new Teen Space at the Main Branch. In 2015, I became the library's first Digital Service Librarian where I worked on digital signage, website updates, interim IT and designed the concept for unBound. In 2015 I opened unBound, a tech library, which is a standalone branch supporting small businesses, entrepreneurs and the community at large by providing access and training to emerging technology, business resources and STEAM education. Worked as Tech Library Supervisor at unBound from 2015 to 2020 when my title was changed to Tech Library Manager.
Boise Public Library (Jan.-Oct.2011)
Library Assistant
Worked at the Boise Collister Branch providing frontline services, coordinated tech coach volunteers and hosted teen programs. Also worked on staff desk scheduling and helped plan the request to create a teen digital design space.
Teleperfomance (Aug. 2008- Jan. 2011)
Senior Tech Support Specialist
Provided inbound phone support for multiple Apple products.
University of Idaho Library (Dec. 2005- Jul. 2008)
Library Assistant
Started by shelving items away, moved to Level 3 Library Assistant within 1 year to be the team lead for weekend and night shifts.
Lewiston City Library (Oct. 2000- Jul. 2004)
Library Page
Started as the Library Page for the Children's Librarian working on shelving children's material and assisting in preparing storytime materials. Worked in every department in the library; this included teaching senior citizen computer classes and presenting at monthly small business meetings.
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Idaho Special Projects Library Action Team
2012-2017 -
Idaho Library Leadership Advisory Committee
2014-2015 -
Idaho Make It at the Library
2012-Present -
Meridian Downtown Business Association
2015-2021
(President 2017-2019) -
Meridian RFP Review Committee
2017 & 2021 -
Meridian Chamber of Commerce Board
2021-Present
Professional Trainings
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Idaho Make It
2012 -
Public Library Association Boot Camp
2014 -
IMLS Convening on Makerspaces in Museums and Libraries
2015 -
Legal Essentials of Management
2017 -
Leadership Meridian
2021 -
ICRMP Supervisor Training
2022
Education
University of Idaho
BA Political Science
Minors in History and Sociology