Position:
Library Aide at San Jose Public Library, Crew Member at Trader Joe's
Work:
San Jose Public Library
- San Jose CA since Nov 2012
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Library Aide
Trader Joe's
- Palo Alto, CA since Jan 2012
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Crew Member
National Treasury Employees Union
- Washington D.C. Metro Area Jan 2007 - Nov 2011
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Communications Specialist
Anne Arundel Community College
- Annapolis, MD Oct 2005 - Dec 2006
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Public Relations Specialist
Prince George's Chamber of Commerce
- Washington D.C. Metro Area Jul 2004 - Oct 2005
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Media Specialist
Capital-Gazette Newspapers
- Annapolis, MD Jul 2002 - Jul 2004
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Business Reporter
Education:
San Jose State University 2013 - 2017
Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS), Public Librarianship
Syracuse University 2001 - 2002
MA, Media Communications
University of California, Santa Barbara 1998 - 2001
BA, Political Science
Interests:
Architecture and Nature Photography, Sports, Music, Travel, U.S. History, Hiking
Honor & Awards:
2010 Award for Public Excellence (APEX) Newsletters (staff award)—the NTEU e-Bulletin; a weekly electronic newsletter
2010 Award for Public Excellence (APEX) One-of-a-Kind Publications (staff award)—2009 NTEU National Convention video;
2009 Award for Public Excellence (APEX) Special Purpose Campaign (staff award)— 2009 Black History Month;
2009 Award for Public Excellence (APEX) Most Improved Newsletter (staff award)—NTEU Bulletin redesign;
2008 National Public Service Association Awards Honorable Mention (staff award)—NTEU PSA “They Work for U.S.”
2005 Chairman’s Award (staff award)—Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce;
1st Place—2003 Maryland/Delaware/DC (MDDC) Press Association Editorial Contest. Category: Business/Economic News
2nd Place—2003 Maryland/Delaware/DC (MDDC) Press Association Editorial Contest. Category: Spot News