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Resume

April Bailey
april.bailey@outlook.com
412-345-1948

EDUCATION
University of Pittsburgh
Masters of Library & Information Sciences (MLIS) - Digital Collection Management & Preservation
 
Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Diploma -Digital Design & Management
 
Quinnipiac University
Bachelors of Science (BS) - Marketing
 
Laid off from latest position due to Coronavirus. Looking to change to a field that can put my skill set to good use (research, dealing with the public/customer service, problem solving, data, detailed reporting, etc.).

Director at Heritage Public Library, 2019-2020
  • Trained, managed, and scheduled staff
  • Provided research services to public and trained staff on advanced research activities and processes
  • Evaluated operations and activities of the library; planned for future needs including bringing in new technologies
  • Performed collection development duties
  • Planned and executed programming activities for adults and children (reader's clubs, story and craft sessions, STEM learning programs, speakers, annual fund raisers, etc.)
  • Built, wrote copy for, and maintained new website
  • Created copy and graphics for promotional material to increase circulation and library awareness online via website and social media
  • Monitored and approved appropriations and expenditures
  • Handled research and submission of grant proposals
  • Created, organized, and implemented means for solicitation of donations and/or gifts to the library

Freelance Writer at BaileyContent, 2007-2019 (current)
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  • Provide writing and editing services for corporate clients and online publications
 
Digital Library Project Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific, 2010-2017 
 
  • Managed large volumes of product data and digital images
  • Managed and trained team of freelance writers located in India
  • Prepared new content acquisitions for entry to a CMS for subsequent distribution to multi-language websites
  • Provided data quality control analysis
  • Developed and managed budgets for special projects
  • Provided analysis and measurement of team effectiveness
 
Digital Library Project Manager at CECity, 2007-2010 
 
  • Worked on content development, site building, email marketing for multiple SaaS websites
  • Provided project and technical support to internal and external customers
  • Analyzed issues presented and routed to teams for resolution
 
Content Editor & Manager at Monster.com / Education.org, 2004-2007
 
  • Managed content for 300+ websites
  • Planned and managed content acquisition provided by a team of freelance writers
  • Researched competitor sites and made content development plans based on findings
  • Analyzed site functionality, usability, and SEO
 
Director at Crafton Public Library, 2000-2003

  • Formulated and recommended policies to the library board and implemented those adopted (i.e.: card membership, internet use, overdue fines, etc.)
  • Assessed and redeveloped collection to reflect patron requests and marketing strategies
  • Handled acquisitions of books, magazines, audio and video material, and digital databases and subscriptions
  • Cataloged all newly acquired items
  • Weeded collection and redid cataloging of old holdings in preparation for move to new online catalog
  • Created and managed  events
  • Built and maintained website
  • Attended library board meetings and committee meetings to keep board current on library status
  • Attended regional and statewide professional activities to keep up with trends in field
  • Established and maintained effective working relationships with library patrons, other governmental agencies, civic and community groups and the general public
  • Enforced policies to provide a safe facility for all patrons
  • Provided friendly, courteous and accurate service to all users
  • Responded to patron requests, suggestions and complaints and used these to create a better experience
  • Taught internet and database skills to patrons 
  • Provided overall leadership role in the library
  • Developed staff job descriptions
  • Promoted staff morale through communication, teamwork, staff meetings, and staff training
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