Kathryn Tomlinson 2505 Lakewood Drive, Valdosta, GA

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1 Kathryn Tomlinson 2505 Lakewood Drive, Valdosta, GA Education M.Ed. Instructional Technology Major Summer, 2000 Library/Media Services GPA: 4.0 Valdosta State University B.B.A. Business Education Major Winter, 1982 Secretarial Administration Major June, 1979 Valdosta State College Experience Valdosta Technical College Library Valdosta, GA Library/Media Services Coordinator June, 2004 to Present Accomplishments include: Designed new library facility Assisted with library documentation and candidacy visit for COC/SACS accreditation Created narrated library orientation within Blackboard platform, now ANGEL Coordinated library learning resources with state & national program accreditations Dental, Radiology, Practical Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology, & new Associates Degree Nursing programs. Established new Archives Department for the college Developed Library/Media Services Policies & Procedures Manuals Implemented Cook County Library Resource Center Created monthly library newsletter Library Buzz Created library Virtual Tour on the VTC website Developed library/media services learning resource collection to meet COC accreditation Responsibilities include: Develops & establishes library policy & goals Manages and maintains library budget Develops, maintains, & evaluates the collection Plans, organizes, & manages library and media services Supervises & trains library staff Promotes the use of the library to students and faculty/staff Designs & provides orientation & staff development Evaluates library/media services Handles interlibrary loans

2 Coordinates library advisory committee meetings Additional responsibilities include: Technology Focus Group Committee Member Assist with Interviewing Process with various Departments/Programs Served on College Leadership Team Served on VTC Staff Development Committee Served as a GOAL Nominee Judge Georgia Christian School Librarian/Media Specialist August, 2000 to May, 2004 Business Education Teacher August, 1996 to May, 2004 Responsibilities include: Library/Media Center management, development, & evaluation Selection & evaluation of print & electronic sources Internet assistance Evaluation of hardware & software Analysis & recommendations of technology resources General computer troubleshooting Subjects taught included Keyboarding, Computer Education, Business Law, & Business English Additional duties included: Technology Resource person, Tech Prep Coordinator, & School Webmaster Valdosta Technical Institute Adjunct Business Education Instructor Subjects taught included Keyboarding, Computer Education, Accounting & Business English Self-Employed Word Processing Business Lowndes High School Business Education Teacher Professional Georgia Library/Media Specialist 2000 Current Certifications Georgia Business Education 1982 Current

3 Teaching Georgia Christian School, Experience Business Education Teacher Valdosta Technical Institute, Adjunct Business Education Instructor Lowndes High School, Business Education Teacher Professional TCSG Library Council Memberships Georgia Library Association Patterson Partners (Lowndes County Librarians Alliance) Georgia Association of Instructional Technology (formerly) Professional Association of Georgia Educators (formerly) Additional Microsoft Office 2007 Skills ANGEL On-line Web Based Training Development Georgia Library Learning Online (GALILEO) Administration Southeastern Library Network/Lyrasis Administration Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) Administration Experience with Reference Resources and Electronic Databases Community Central Avenue Church of Christ Involvement American Cancer Society Volunteer United Way Contributor Professional References Dr. F. D. Toth, Retired VTC Interim President , Supervisor Joe Prater, Retired VTC Director of Instruction , Supervisor Dr. George Gaumond, VSU Head Librarian (229) , Advisory Committee Member Howard Alred, Retired GCS Principal , Supervisor

4 Brandi Woods Johnson 3079 Black Road Valdosta, GA Home (229) Mobile (478) OBJECTIVE: Professional librarian employment with advancement opportunities. EDUCATION: Master of Library and Information Science Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA Graduated: December 2009, GPA: 3.9 Bachelor of Arts, Double Major: Christianity and Spanish Mercer University, Macon, GA Graduated: May 2003, GPA 3.6 (Cum Laude) EDUCATIONAL COURSEWORK: Foundations of Library and Information Science, Cataloging and Classification, Management of Library and Information Centers, Special Libraries Management, Information Sources and Services, Collection Development, Advanced Cataloging, Information Literacy, Research Methods, Electronic Resources in Libraries, Humanities Information Sources, Access Services Supervised Fieldwork, Legal Information Sources, Capstone SUMMARY OF SKILLS: Five years of personnel management and library experience within higher education and the private sector. Experienced in law library operations where tasks centered on a book shifting, helping users locate various information formats and implementing a loose-leaf filing system to improve accuracy in updates. Performed copy cataloging, interlibrary loan request processing and course reserves maintenance. Career focus has been in the area of administrative support to include supervising work flow and overseeing activities of subordinates. Promote efficient business operation through effective policy and procedure development. Main responsibilities have included budgeting, planning, scheduling, setting priorities, and following up to ensure daily tasks are completed on time and correctly. Proficient in the area of employee training to create qualified individuals who support all office needs. SKILLS: Enthusiastic, Initiative, Dependable, Team worker, Proven skills in customer service, Detail-oriented, Multi-tasking in fast paced environment, Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish; Computer Skills: WPM 55 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, ExLibris Voyager, Ariel and Odyssey

5 EXPERIENCE: January 2007 Present, Senior Administrative Secretary, Auxiliary Services Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA Coordinate travel and meetings for Auxiliary Services Director; facilitate training of new hires Route welcome center phone calls to campus departments; compile bond project requests for proposals; Respond to general inquiries about the university; supervisor for eight undergraduate student assistants November 2005 September 2006, Senior Secretary, Information Technology and Marketing Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA Assist with yearly budgeting, undergraduate student academic advising and course scheduling Compose correspondence, update confidential personnel and student files, supervisor for four student assistants February 2004 February 2005, Accounting Manager, Tampa Store Flying J Travel Plaza, Seffner, FL Prepare daily deposits of $40,000; oversee store inventories and all cashier transactions Ensure accuracy of time, payroll, and personnel records; control monthly expenses while collecting on charge backs and bad checks, supervisor for twelve cashiers August 1999 May 2003, Circulation Assistant, Furman Smith Law Library Mercer University, Macon, GA Oversee extensive book shifting project and help patrons locate research materials Update loose-leaf publications and implement filing system to increase accuracy by 90% SPECIALIZED TRAINING: 2008 Workplace Violence Prevention 2008 How to Turn Conflict into Collaboration LICENSES/CERTIFICATES: Notary Public in Lowndes County, Valdosta, GA: My commission expires June 7, HONORS/AWARDS: 2009 American Library Association Student Member (RUSA) 2009 National Scholars Honor Society 2009 Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society 2008 I Caught You Caring Recipient, Valdosta State University 2003 Theta Alpha Kappa, Religious and Theological Studies Honor Society 2003 Phi Sigma Iota, International Foreign Language Honor Society Dean s List, seven terms, President s List, one term