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Christin Bollingham

Yreka

Summary

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Lyft

Self-employeed
05.2022 - Current
  • Ensured vehicle cleanliness and performed regular maintenance checks.
  • Monitored road conditions during trips to determine if any adjustments need to be made due to weather or traffic delays.
  • Utilized GPS and maps for efficient route planning.
  • Picked up clients from specific locations to transport and drop off at destinations.

Youth Services Librarian

Shreve Memorial Library
885 Bert Kouns Ind Loop
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Conducted outreach activities to local schools and community organizations.
  • Made copies of reference materials for patrons and processed associated fees.
  • Developed and enforced circulation policies and procedures.
  • Provided reference and reader's advisory services to patrons of all ages.
  • Organized library equipment and collections.
  • Attended conferences and subscribed to trade publications to maintain current knowledge of field.
  • Organized library media supplies, main catalog, special equipment and permanent records.
  • Answered patrons' questions at circulation desk.
  • Led community outreach initiatives, fostering strong relationships between the library and local organizations.
  • Processed faculty requests for new resources.
  • Reshelved books to maintain neat and tidy reading area.
  • Developed and implemented library programs that increased patron engagement by significant percentages.
  • Administered library programming, including reading groups, author talks, and educational workshops.
  • Assisted patrons in signing up for library cards and checking out books.
  • Planned special events such as author visits or movie screenings.
  • Taught group and individual instruction sessions to impart knowledge of library and research practices.
  • Developed children's programming such as story times, book clubs, and other activities.
  • Organized library materials including books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks.
  • Attended to circulation desk by checking books in and out, issuing library cards, placing holds and more.
  • Designed displays to promote library programs and services.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities related to youth librarianship and Developed procedures for handling patron complaints.
  • Implemented and helped manage summer reading program for children.

Sales Manager

Rent a Wheel
Tyler
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
  • Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members.
  • Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
  • Contacted customers and billing parties about overdue rentals and requested expected date of return.
  • Handled customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Informed regular customers of new products or services and price changes.
  • Collected money, provided change and recorded transactions on receipts.
  • Responded effectively to customer questions and inquiries and provided information regarding products.
  • Explained rental policies to customers and answered questions about contracts and agreements.
  • Drafted contracts, explained terms to customers and acquired signatures.
  • Answered telephones to assist customers and resolve issues.
  • Prepared sales contracts, researched customer needs, and promoted various products and services.
  • Assisted customers in selecting rental vehicles that met their needs, budget, and preferences.
  • Received incoming calls from existing and potential clients inquiring about available wheel and tire models and prices for rent or lease purposes.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Educational ASL Interpreter

Caddo Parish Schools
Shreveport
08.2014 - 01.2022
  • Promoted translation accuracy by referring to reference dictionaries, lexicons or computerized terminology banks.
  • Adjusted translations to students' cognitive level and collaborated with other educational team members as necessary.
  • Adhered to ethical codes protecting information confidentiality.
  • Instructed students staff and teachers concerning functions and capabilities of interpreters.
  • Compiled background information on content and context of translations for intended audience.
  • Developed individualized language goals with students to ensure academic success.
  • Checked original sources or authors to confirm translations retained meaning and intent.
  • Maintained a positive attitude when interacting with colleagues, faculty members, staffs members and students.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to identify appropriate strategies for effective communication among all parties involved.
  • Demonstrated a high level of knowledge regarding Deaf culture and American Sign Language.
  • Maintained accurate records of interpreting sessions and student progress.
  • Conducted sign language interpretation for deaf clients.
  • Engaged in continuing education activities such as workshops, seminars, conferences, webinars, aimed at increasing knowledge about sign language interpreting.
  • Provided interpretation services for IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and other school related events.
  • Evaluated student comprehension through informal assessments throughout each session.
  • Assisted in providing visual and auditory access to educational content for deaf and hard of hearing students.
  • Delivered real-time, accurate oral translations and interpretations for clients.
  • Attended professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in interpreting services.
  • Translated complex concepts from English into ASL for classroom instruction.
  • Completed professional development courses to improve field knowledge and advance interpretation abilities.
  • Facilitated communication between instructors, staff, and students in ASL.
  • Utilized various tools such as visuals, tactile signing, fingerspelling, mime. during interpretation sessions.
  • Participated in team meetings dedicated to discussing issues related to deaf and hard of hearing education.
  • Worked closely with parents to facilitate communication between home and school environments.

Education

High School Diploma -

Longview High School
Longview, TX
06-2010

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Library program development
  • Community outreach
  • Data entry
  • Record keeping
  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Instructional skills
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Written communication
  • Project planning
  • Document formatting

Affiliations

  • Avid reader
  • Special needs parent

Accomplishments

  • EIPA Written certification

Timeline

Youth Services Librarian

Shreve Memorial Library
09.2022 - 08.2023

Lyft

Self-employeed
05.2022 - Current

Sales Manager

Rent a Wheel
01.2022 - 05.2022

Educational ASL Interpreter

Caddo Parish Schools
08.2014 - 01.2022

High School Diploma -

Longview High School
Christin Bollingham