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PROFILE
Motivated, multi-skilled library / communication and information professional with experience in management, team-building and customer service. Ability to oversee and participate in many concurrent projects. Over 27 years as a lawyer with deep talent in research, writing, training, collaboration and consensus-building.
EDUCATION
Rutgers University, School of Communications, New Brunswick, NJ
MLIS, May 2016
GPA 4.0
2016 Prize for Outstanding Academic Achievement
Member of Beta Phi Mu, Omicron Chapter
Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA
J.D. cum laude 1990
Yale University, New Haven, CT
B.A. in History with distinction, cum laude 1987
RELEVANT
COURSES
Information Policy
Principles of Searching
Reference Sources and Services
Information Technology
Intellectual Freedom in Libraries
Reading Interests of Adults
Community Engagement
Grant Writing
EMPLOYMENT
Wallingford Public Library, Wallingford CT
Part-Time Reference and Readers Advisory Librarian (September 2016-present)
New Haven Free Public Library, New Haven CT
Part-Time Reference Librarian (February 2017-February 2019)
Arnold & Porter LLP, New York, NY
Partner, Tax Department (2009-2017)
Thacher Proffitt & Wood LLP, New York, NY
Partner, Tax Department (2002-2009)
OTHER
Board Member, The Child Center of New York, Forest Hills, NY (2007-present)
Member of Executive Committee (2016-present), Chair of Risk Committee 2016-present
Member, American Library Association, Public Library Association, Connecticut Library Association
PROFILE
Motivated, multi-skilled library / communication and information professional with experience in management, team-building and customer service. Ability to oversee and participate in many concurrent projects. Over 27 years as a lawyer with deep talent in research, writing, training, collaboration and consensus-building.
EDUCATION
Rutgers University, School of Communications, New Brunswick, NJ
MLIS, May 2016
GPA 4.0
2016 Prize for Outstanding Academic Achievement
Member of Beta Phi Mu, Omicron Chapter
Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA
J.D. cum laude 1990
Yale University, New Haven, CT
B.A. in History with distinction, cum laude 1987
RELEVANT
COURSES
Information Policy
Principles of Searching
Reference Sources and Services
Information Technology
Intellectual Freedom in Libraries
Reading Interests of Adults
Community Engagement
Grant Writing
EMPLOYMENT
Wallingford Public Library, Wallingford CT
Part-Time Reference and Readers Advisory Librarian (September 2016-present)
- Provide readers advisory, computer support and reference services
- Moderate two library-run book clubs and Talking TED program
- Host semi-annual Book Buzz gathering to discuss upcoming book releases
- Create and maintain book displays in the North Main Book Nook
- Author of North Main Book Notes blog and monthly New in Novels column
- Select and purchase adult audiobooks and fiction new releases
- Help plan and implement Wallingford’s annual One Book, One Town event
New Haven Free Public Library, New Haven CT
Part-Time Reference Librarian (February 2017-February 2019)
- Provided readers advisory, computer support and reference services
- Taught weekly computer training, resume writing and job searching courses
Arnold & Porter LLP, New York, NY
Partner, Tax Department (2009-2017)
- Member of Firm-Wide Management Committee
- Administrative Partner of New York Office
- Member of Billing and Intake Committee
- Co-Chair of Tax Training Program
Thacher Proffitt & Wood LLP, New York, NY
Partner, Tax Department (2002-2009)
- Chairperson of Hiring and Associates Committees
- Member of New Office Space Committee
OTHER
Board Member, The Child Center of New York, Forest Hills, NY (2007-present)
Member of Executive Committee (2016-present), Chair of Risk Committee 2016-present
Member, American Library Association, Public Library Association, Connecticut Library Association