Hello,
I am a Feb. 2006 graduate of a cutting-edge MBA program who is looking to apply my business developement and research skills in a challenging, rewarding environment. My experience ranges from professional reference librarianship, to technology training with The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, to managing research projects as a freelance consultant.
I learn quickly, feel confident juggling several tasks simulaniously, and have had some training in both business analytics and marketing. My ideal position would include a mix of research, online resource development, and team collaboration and would be located in the immediate Bay Area (San Francisco, East Bay, South Bay). A resume is attached below.
I look forward to talking with you about a possible fit within your company!
Robyn
-SUMMARY-
A pragmatic thinker and self-directed leader who holds a Masters of Library and Information Science and a Masters of Business Administration. Five years of professional experience in the fields of: information gathering and management, adult education in computer technologies, web development, community development strategies, technical writing, document editing, and public speaking.
-PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE-
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/MARKET ASSESMENT SPECIALIST
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
2004 - present
Provide technical review of reports and proposals, market research and market assessment, internal quality assurance, website maintenance, and records management for businesses working toward sustainable growth. Also involved in business process improvement, organizational planning, market plan development, and management of affiliate marketing programs. Clients include: The Science Institute, New College of California, Digital Hive, The Deringer Group Inc., Fort Funston Marketing, Tulip Graphics, and Organic Bouquet, Inc.
PUBLIC ACCESS COMPUTING TRAINER
BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION, Seattle, WA
1999 - 2003
Delivered computer training for a multi-million dollar grant initiative reaching public library systems and Native American reservations nation-wide. Deployed over 300 personal computers, 56 Windows NT servers, and two networked labs. Taught Microsoft technologies, Web development, and community advocacy to a total of over 1400 library staff members. Managed a total of 12 interns and new trainers. Gained experience delivering lectures in a public setting, realized the value of community development through democratic access to knowledge, and cultivated attention to detail, organization, and creative problem-solving.
REFERENCE LIBRARIAN
QUEENS BOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARY, Queens, NY
1998 - 1999
Provided general reference service to the central library and 2 branch libraries in the most ethnically diverse and frequented library system in the nation (annual circulation rate of 17.5 million). Special projects in readers' advisory, collection development, and staffing of Children's Reference desk. Enforced library policies. Gained the ability to utilize existing information systems to fulfill a need and the capacity to improve quality of life through public service.
LIBRARY AND GRANTS INFORMATION CENTER ASSISTANT
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, Madison, WI
1996 - 1998
Guided graduate students in the use of library materials and online databases in a fast-paced academic environment. Assisted with development and implementation of grant-finding workshops for a Foundation Center Cooperating Collection. Developed an intimate knowledge of the grant research and writing process and the dexterity to serve customers in a constantly changing environment.
-EDUCATION-
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
New College of California at Santa Rosa February, 2006
MASTER OF ARTS, LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES
University of Wisconsin at Madison
1998
BACHELOR OF ARTS, PSYCHOLOGY
University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire
1995
Honors: Cum Laude
-PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS-
NET IMPACT (formerly Businesses for Social Responsibility)
Founding member of the Green MBA Student Chapter
2004 - Present
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
Social Responsibility Roundtable Book Reviewer, Student Chapter President
1997 - 2003
WEBGRRLS INTERNATIONAL 1998 - 2001
-INTERESTS-
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Summer, 2003
Volunteer builder at the local and national level
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
While traveling throughout Southeast Asia, addressed faculty and staff of the University of Thailand on the state of the digital divide in America. Adventure travel in Nepal, Kauai, Bali, and Western Europe. Business travel in 22 US states. Lifelong avid hiker and camper.
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