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ALEXANDRA TEMPEL

Neilburg

Summary

Dedicated leader with commitment to fostering welcoming and inclusive environment, leveraging extensive knowledge of library science to enhance community engagement and resource accessibility. Generous, patient, and empathic in interactions, ensuring patrons feel supported and valued. Skilled in persuasive communication and collaboration, facilitating successful programs and initiatives that cater to diverse needs. Adept at avoiding mundane tasks, focusing on innovative approaches to improve library services and user experience.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Office Assistant

Cut Knife RM No.439
01.2025 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day office tasks, ensuring a smooth workflow and timely completion of projects.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while handling various administrative tasks involving personnel files or company records.
  • Contributed to a professional atmosphere by maintaining a clean, organized workspace and managing office supplies inventory.
  • Managed incoming correspondence effectively by sorting mail, distributing messages to appropriate parties, and responding to queries as needed.
  • Maintained accurate financial records, assisting in budget preparation and monitoring expenses for costeffectiveness.
  • Supported department heads with data entry tasks, streamlining recordkeeping processes for increased accuracy in reporting.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.

Head Librarian

Lakeland Library Region
10.2023 - Current
  • Managed daily administrative functions including scheduling meetings, responding to emails
  • Analyzed usage statistics to determine trends in patron preferences
  • Collaborated with vendors regarding acquisitions of books, periodicals, databases
  • Conducted workshops on information literacy skills for students and faculty members
  • Coordinated with other departments within the organization to promote library services
  • Facilitated interlibrary loan requests between local libraries and institutions nationally
  • Oversaw the selection, ordering, cataloguing, circulation and maintenance of library materials
  • Assisted patrons in utilizing public access computers effectively
  • Performed outreach activities through community organizations for marketing purposes
  • Used library resources to assist students or general public in research
  • Circulated library materials by checking materials in and out, sending overdue announcements and maintaining overdue records
  • Maintained a comprehensive understanding of available programs, services, and resources, providing guidance and support to patrons
  • Assembled and arranged display materials
  • Kept up-to-date records of circulation and materials, maintain inventory, and correct cataloging errors
  • Checked books in and out of library

Owner/Operator

Random Colourful Me
11.2020 - Current
  • Explained use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services, and provided information about library policies
  • Compiled lists of books, periodicals, articles, and audio-visual materials on particular subjects
  • Analyzed patrons' requests to determine needed information and assisted in furnishing and locating that information
  • Located unusual and unique information in response to specific requests
  • Provided friendly and engaging customer service to internal and external customers
  • Developed and maintained relationships with clients and business partners
  • Researched current markets to identify customer needs and preferences
  • Marketed and promoted artwork through various social-media outlets
  • Exhibited high levels of self-motivation when producing individual pieces without supervision
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills when working with clients to ensure satisfaction with commissioned pieces

Skills

  • Library Programming
  • Organizational Skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Works well independently
  • Friendly
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Community Engagement
  • Social media knowledge
  • Social Media Engagement
  • Approachable
  • Recordkeeping
  • Shelf reading
  • Verbal communication
  • File organization

Timeline

Administrative Office Assistant

Cut Knife RM No.439
01.2025 - Current

Head Librarian

Lakeland Library Region
10.2023 - Current

Owner/Operator

Random Colourful Me
11.2020 - Current
ALEXANDRA TEMPEL