AMY SMITH
123 Main Street • Atlanta, Georgia • 30339
Home: (555) 555-1234, Cell: (555) 555-1235
asmith@sample~resume.com
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Objective: Seek the Position of Media Clerk
SUMMARY: Exceptionally talented, knowledgeable and efficient Media Clerk with more than six years experience assisting Media Specialist in establishing and enriching media center environment containing a wide variety and range of materials for students, faculty and administrative staff which stimulates intellectual growth, develops discriminating consumers and enables media center patrons to acquire the skills needed to access information.
Summary of Qualifications
Great ability to read, write and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and policies.
Profound ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Immense ability to use accepted English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
In-depth ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Exceptional ability to speak effectively to individuals and groups of children, parents or employees of the school organization.
Strong ability to make arithmetical calculations and to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions with speed and accuracy.
Uncommon ability to apply common sense understanding to potentially technical situations.
Remarkable ability to establish priority ordering of tasks necessary to complete a project.
Solid ability to employ logical sequencing, trouble-shooting, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Proven ability to type or keyboard at a net corrected speed of 40 words per minute.
Strong working knowledge of modern office methods and equipment including filing systems, computers, computer software applications and receptionist and telephone techniques.
Professional Experience
Rainbow County Community School, Minneapolis 2002 - Present
Media Clerk
Provide for accessibility and utilization of available media center resources.
Assist in the preparation of reports and correspondence.
Perform clerical and office work, including typing, proofreading, filing, checking and recording information with speed and accuracy.
Assist in maintaining a card catalog and automated circulation system.
Assist in maintaining an accurate accounting of media center funds.
Assist in providing instruction in media skills.
Maintain an operational knowledge of audiovisual equipment and computer hardware.
Promote a positive educational environment in the school media center.
Assist in conducting an annual inventory of books, audiovisual equipment and computer hardware and software.
Assist with audiovisual equipment, instructional materials, and computer hardware and software storage, repair and scheduling.
Assist with supervision of students.
Answer the telephone and provide caller with routine information and data.
Use excellent telephone skills in a positive, friendly manner.
Operate a variety of office machines and equipment, including computer with speed and accuracy.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships and maintain a calm and tactful manner.
Rainbow County Community School, Minneapolis 2000 - 2002
Library Media Aid
Provided cataloging and indexing services for library resources.
Created and maintained library collection and usage reports.
Oversaw computerized library circulation systems.
Installed and maintained library circulation software.
Provided instruction in the use of the library and its materials.
Evaluated library collection for strength to support curriculum.
Coordinated the ordering of books and other resources appropriate for the library.
Collected library resource materials for teachers.
Trained and provided work direction for student assistants and volunteers.
Worked with teachers to develop and supervise instruction program in the library.
Established reading incentive programs for students.
Assisted students in selection and location of books.
Shelved, circulated, distributed, and processed books and other resources.
Kept circulation records.
Monitored and maintained acceptable student behavior and computer use.
Maintained a clean, orderly, and attractive library environment.
Assisted students and staff in locating materials.