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Natalya Montes

Alhambra

Summary

Dedicated Library worker committed to contributing to team goals through a proactive approach and readiness to assume additional responsibilities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Library Assistant

Alhambra Civic Center Library
Alhambra, CA
07.2023 - Current

Created engaging programs for children and adults to promote literacy and enhance community involvement.

Assisted patrons with inquiries, providing guidance on library resources and services.

Organized and maintained library collections, ensuring accurate cataloging and retrieval of materials.

Engaged with patrons at reference desk by locating books, materials, and resources, while providing information on library programs and outreach. Ensured availability of printed materials at desk, assisted patrons with study room sign-ins, and addressed printing, scanning, or faxing inquiries. Organized and led story times for ages zero to six, both in-library and via mobile outreach. Collaborated with staff on community programs and outreach events by creating materials, setting up events, and managing mobile library logistics, including organizing book bins and refilling supplies. Cataloged and processed library materials, maintaining accurate records and inventory. Ordered books for patrons using Ingram, focusing on infant and toddler collections.

Library Aide

Monrovia Public Library
Monrovia, CA
06.2023 - 02.2025

Sorted, organized, and shelved books, inspected for damages, and maintained cleanliness of library. Assisted with program setup and material preparation. Processed books, replaced covers, performed circulation desk duties, learned Apollo system, created library cards, and provided local knowledge of library and events. Helped patrons with computer access, login, guest passes, and printing/copying assistance.

Guided patrons in locating materials and maximizing use of library resources.

Prepared materials and set up events to enhance community engagement with library programs.

Maintained organization of library collections, ensuring efficient access to resources.

Maintained organization of library collections, ensuring efficient access to resources.

Prepared materials and set up events to enhance community engagement with library programs.

Supported library programs by preparing materials and setting up events for community engagement.

Customer Service Supervisor

Burlington Coat Factory
Alhambra, CA
09.2017 - 11.2019

Responded to customer inquiries about merchandise, department information, and pricing to enhance customer satisfaction. Handled cash transactions and provided accurate change to cashiers. Greeted customers and identified their needs, complaints, and concerns. Supervised and trained cashiers and salesfloor staff to ensure high service standards. Managed paperwork for daily sales and company tasks, coordinated customer follow-ups, and participated in company meetings.

Supervised daily operations, ensuring exceptional customer service standards were consistently met.

Trained and mentored staff, enhancing team performance and service delivery efficiency.

Developed and implemented process improvements, streamlining workflow and reducing response times.

Education

Master of Science - Library And Information Science

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
06-2027

Bachelor of Arts - Teaching

California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
05-2022

Associate of Arts - English Literature

Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA
04-2019

Skills

  • Library services
  • Reference services
  • Reading programs
  • Circulation processes
  • Cataloging materials
  • Shelf reading
  • Material preservation
  • Children's programs
  • Reading programs
  • Literacy promotion
  • Library technology
  • Computer assistance
  • Multitasking
  • Organizational skills
  • Communication skills
  • Organizational skills

Interests

  • Youth Development Programs
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Cooking
  • Crafting and DIY Projects

Timeline

Library Assistant

Alhambra Civic Center Library
07.2023 - Current

Library Aide

Monrovia Public Library
06.2023 - 02.2025

Customer Service Supervisor

Burlington Coat Factory
09.2017 - 11.2019

Master of Science - Library And Information Science

San Jose State University

Bachelor of Arts - Teaching

California State University, Los Angeles

Associate of Arts - English Literature

Pasadena City College
Natalya Montes