Karen Willingham

Goal

To secure a challenging position as a school library media specialist

Education

Masters of Education, Instructional Technology with School Library Media Certification

University of Georgia, Athens, GA.

Expected Date of Graduation, May 2007

Masters of Science, Management

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

1992

Bachelors of Business Administration, Marketing

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

1989

Career Responsibilities & Accomplishments

Media Clerk, Buice School, Sugar Hill, GA.

       ·     Interact and assist students in selecting books from our collection.

·     Present an interactive weekly story time session that encourages participation and involvement of all our students.

·     Collaborate with teachers and provide them with appropriate resources or information literacy support for their lessons.

·     Coordinate and also played a key role in developing our at home literacy program. Involved in title selection, ordering, and scheduling of this program.

·     Market and promote profitable book fair three times per year and recruit parent volunteers to help staff this event.

·     Produce and edit an assortment of programs in our production studio such as morning announcements, weekly award broadcasts, and promotional and instructional tools for our school.

·     Develop book lists, compare and maintain vendor relationships, and work with the media committee and teachers to order appropriate materials for our collection.

·     Work with staff in various uses of technology, including digital cameras, audio and video equipment, software packages, and internet use.

·     Facilitate computer lab sessions using standard and assistive technologies.

·     Involved in the publication of school newsletter.

·     Member of Tech Team, Emergency Response Team, Buice Boosters and Media Committee.

2003-present

Substitute Teacher, Buice School ,Sugar Hill GA

·     Substituted on a regular basis for Georgia Pre – K classes

2002-2003

Sales Associate, Rich’s, Atlanta, GA.

·     Provided sales assistance in various departments including sportswear, petites, and women’s world.

·     Headed the swim department, which required working with vendors, and developing and participating in promotional events.

1990-1995

Trainer, IAX, Ltd, Norcross, GA

·     Installed automated online auction computer systems at high line car dealerships.

·     Trained general sales mangers on system usage and provided customer support.

·     Facilitated the financial and logistical transactions between dealers.

1989-1990

References Available upon Request

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