Education

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• MLIS, Library and Information Sciences & Archives and Special Collections Certificate, University of Southern Mississippi, Dec. 2021

  • Elective coursework specialization: metadata and digital collections​

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• MA, Criminology & Criminal Justice, University of Maryland, 2005

  • Policy Analysis Project: History of Sexual Assault Legislation and Impact on Policing and Prosecution

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• BA, Sociology; Communications & Journalism, University of Wyoming, 2003

  • Minor in Gender & Women’s Studies

  • Magna cum laude

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Experience

• Collections & Digital Services Librarian, Hancock County Library System, 2019 -  Present

  • ​Coordinate collection, publication, and distribution of key performance measures and outcomes-based assessment

  • Prepare and present written reports and data visualizations to support decision-making

  • Review, analyze, and resolve discrepancies in data records

  • Coordinate collection development processes and projects across library system, including collection review, evaluation, and weeding

  • Develop instructional and reference materials for use by patrons and staff, including social media posts and videos for outreach and engagement

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• Library Assistant, Hancock County Library System, 2018 – 2019

  • Performed circulation and reference services at public library

  • Assisted with local programming and communication materials

  • Conducted selection, weeding, and display activities

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• Law Enforcement Analyst, University of Maryland Police Department, 2010 – 2015

  • Coordinated mixed methods research and policy analysis projects to support decision-making

  • Created and maintained databases for analysis, including geographic data for mapping

  • Presented analysis and findings to executives 

  • Supervised employees and managed information analysis policies and procedures

  • Provided training and presentations for law enforcement personnel

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• Records Supervisor / Crime Analyst, University of Maryland Police Department, 2006 – 2010

  • Coordinated processing, management, digitization and archiving of paper and digital records

  • Collated and coordinated statistical reporting for federal program

  • Prepared written reports and data visualizations using various data sources

  • Certified as law enforcement instructor, taught sessions of police academy

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• Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Maryland Department of Criminology, 2004 – 2005

  • Coordinated homework, breakout sessions, office hours, and testing for criminal justice undergraduate statistics course

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• Graduate Research Assistant, University of Maryland Bureau of Governmental Research, Spring 2004 (internship)​

  • Open-source research to compile data for research project

  • Participated in survey administration
     

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