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Elven Lore

INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL.

California Library Association

Member 2019 - 2022

Freedom to Read Foundation

Member 2017 - 2018

Rutgers University

New Brunswick, NJ

MI -- LIS

2019

Arizona State University

Tempe, AZ

BS -- Sociology

Summa Cum Laude 2015

 
       
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salesforce for Admins

LinkedIn Learning

2022

 
       
 

Cert Prep: Access Expert

LinkedIn Learning

2022

 

Design a Newsletter

LinkedIn Learning

2022

 

QuickBooks Pro 2010

LinkedIn Learning

2022

 
       
 

Zoho CRM

LinkedIn Learning

2022

 

Nontraditional Advocacy - DEI

SAA

2022

 

DEI and Collections Metadata

SAA

2022

 
       
 

Data Literacy for Librarians

Bibliotheca

2021

 

Facilitation Skills

ALA Public Programs

2021

 

Metadata Interest Group

ALA Annual Program

2021

 
       
 

Child Abuse - School Personnel

CAMRT

2021

 

Child Abuse - General

CAMRT

2021

 

New Tech Services Pandemic WFs

ALA Annual Conference

2021

 
       
 

Catalog Form & Function

ALA Annual Conference

2021

 

LS2 Cataloging

TLC

2021

 

Cataloging Community V Meeting

OCLC

2021

 
       
 

Ten Tips for Managing Conflict

Infopeople

2021

 

Public Libraries

CLA Interest Group Fair

2021

 

Technical Services

CLA Interest Group Fair

2021

 
       
 

Duty To Document

Bibliotheca

2021

 

Rethinking... Measure Impact of Libraries

Bibliotheca

2021

 

Evidence for Safer Reopening

IFLA/OCLC

2020

 
       
 

Women in Type

Type@Cooper

2020

 

Digital Access to Dispersed Records

Society of American Archivists

2020

 

10-Step Microfilm Scanning Process

BMI imaging systems

2020

 
       
 

Collection Eval & Assessment Interest

ALCTS

2020

 

Cataloging & Classification Research

ALCTS

2020

 

Competencies & Ed - Career in Cataloging

ALCTS

2020

 
       
 

Cataloging Norms Interest

ALCTS

2020

 

Metadata Interest

ALCTS

2020

 

Linked Library Data Interest

ALCTS

2020

 
       
 

Record Groupings & the Future of PACs

The Library Corporation

2020

 

Cultural Competency Diversity

Society of American Archivists

2020

 

Marketing Automation in Public Libraries

The Library Corporation

2020

 
       
 

LJ & SJL's Best Graphic Novels of 2019

MSI Information Services

2019

 

How Arlington Library Does ComiCon

MSI Information Services

2019

 

Stories That Engage Young Readers

MSI Information Services

2019

 
       
 

Fantastic World-Building

MSI Information Services

2019

 

Help Your Community Heal

CLA Conference

2019

 

Equitable, Diverse, & Inclusive Staffing

CLA Conference

2019

 
       
 

Kopernio

Clarivate Analytics

2019

 

Web of Science

Clarivate Analytics

2019

 

Get Started with AR/VR/Mixed Reality

MSI Information Services

2019

 
       
 

Power Searching with Google

Course Builder

2016

 

Sensory Processing

Foster and Kinship Care Education

2009

 

Introduction to Oracle & SQL Plus

Ventura College

2003

 
       
 

Troubleshooting PC HW & SW Adv

Rockhurst College Continuing Education

1999

 

Troubleshooting & Maintining PCs

Rockhurst College Continuing Education

1999

 

Troubleshooting & Upgrading PCs

CompuMaster

1998

 
       

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2022 - present

 

         

Krishnamurti Center

Database Manager & Development Associate

Manage database migration project, map eTapestry objects and fields to those in Salesforce, develop taxonomy, and design Salesforce implementation. Integrate database with accounting and marketing software; import, maintain health of, and structure data; and create reports and communication templates.

Enter data; generate and send communications; and contact donors regarding gifts, events, and record updates.

Work with a team to proofread public communications and to plan for the maintenance and success of the organization.

           

2021 - 2022

           

Ojai Dental Studio

Office Manager

           

Created, digitized, and managed records; generated reports; and coordinated insurance contracts and updated database accordingly. Reviewed patient history and insurance eligibility, created and explained treatment plans, processed claims, and resolved claim issues. Scheduled and greeted patients. Collected and processed payment.

*Concurrent with Hartmann Architecture Studio

           
         

2021

         

Hartmann Architecture Studio

Information Manager

Performed research, reviewed information for accuracy, input and structured data, and created information presentations in a variety of formats including Revit, Adobe, and Excel.

*Concurrent with Ojai Dental Studio

2019 - 2020

           

City of Santa Barbara
Carpinteria Branch Library

Library Technician

Promoted library services and resources: prepared informational handouts for public distribution in print and online, including flyers and social media; prepared and maintained displays. Assisted with planning and implementing library programs and community education events and activities, such as Spanish Conversation Group, Technology Coaching, all-ages Summer Reading Program, and other cultural performances and events. Shelved books; processed interlibrary loans, holds, and book drop returns; assisted patrons; and maintained library order.

 

           
           
           
           
           
           
           
         

March - June 2019

         

Ojai Library

Library Volunteer

Analyzed subset of existing collection and researched replacements and additions.

2018 - 2019

           

Rutgers Journalism and Media Studies Department

Metadata Librarian

Assisted with research tasks which included recording and analyzing, literature reviews, and developing protocols. Specifically, planned and configured metadata schema for Omeka library, and recorded metadata for a collection to be used in research.

           
         

December 2018

         

Matilija Junior High School

Volunteer

Assembled newly purchased furniture for school's outdoor lunch seating.

 

           

2013 - 2018

           

IT Consultant

Supported, trained, and advised on desktop and backup hardware and software. Created and programmed templates. Clients included:

August 2018

         

Matilija Junior High School

Volunteer

Distributed student books according to their schedules.

 

         

July 2016

         

Oxnard Japanese Language School

Fundraiser Volunteer

Sold beverages at Obon Festival.

 

         

September - December 2015

         

Topa Topa Elementary School

Library Volunteer

Shelved books and supervised children visiting library.

 

         

February - December 2015

         

Ojai Library

Library Volunteer

Sorted, shelved, and labeled books, and pulled those that need to be discarded.

 

         

September 2014

         

Topa Topa Elementary School

Book Fair Volunteer

Assisted children with finding and selecting books to purchase. Supervised children while they browsed.

 

         

2005 - 2013

           

Nordman Cormany Hair & Compton

IT Manager

Delegated tasks. Researched, analysed, reported on, & recommended technology. Prepared project & budget reports. Managed projects. Wrote & delivered performance reviews. Audited data. Renewed licenses & warranties. Processed staffing changes.

 

IT Specialist

Installed & trained users on software & hardware. Created and utilized system images. Documented IT activities & procedures. Managed databases. Supported & administered communication & enterprise systems. Provided management support. Troubleshot desktops, servers, mobile devices, & peripherals. Wrote Word VBA macros. Maintained litigation & DMS databases. Maintained website. Administered security provisions. Proofread department communications.

           
           

1998 - 2003

           

Tobin Lucks

Systems Administrator

Recommended & purchased software & hardware. Troubleshot & configured network. Troubleshot & maintained software. Maintained inventory control.

 

Database Administrator

Integrated & administered database. Managed projects. Coded SQL & templates.

1997 - 1998

           

Blanc & Otus

Office Coordinator

Troubleshot network, printers & software. Maintained accounting & PR records. Entered time & billing data. Maintained vendor relations. Processed new employees. Organized office. Prepared marketing & PR materials.

           
           

First Job

           

Royal Oak Public Library

Library Page

Processed paperback books. Maintained video catalog.

           

2022 - present

 

         

Krishnamurti Center

Database Manager & Development Associate

Manage database migration; design database; integrate database with accounting and marketing software; import, maintain health of, and structure data; and create reports and communication templates.

Enter data; generate and send communications; and contact donors regarding gifts, events, and record updates.

2021 - 2022

           

Ojai Dental Studio

Office Manager

           

Created, digitized, and managed records; generated reports; and coordinated insurance contracts and updated database accordingly. Reviewed patient history and insurance eligibility, created and explained treatment plans, processed claims, and resolved claim issues. Scheduled and greeted patients. Collected and processed payment.

*Concurrent with Hartmann Architecture Studio

           
         

2021

         

Hartmann Architecture Studio

Information Manager

Performed research, reviewed information for accuracy, input and structured data, and created information presentations in a variety of formats including Revit, Adobe, and Excel.

*Concurrent with Ojai Dental Studio

2019 - 2020

           

City of Santa Barbara
Carpinteria Branch Library

Library Technician

Promoted library services and resources: prepared informational handouts for public distribution in print and online, including flyers and social media; prepared and maintained displays. Assisted with planning and implementing library programs and community education events and activities, such as Spanish Conversation Group, Technology Coaching, all-ages Summer Reading Program, and other cultural performances and events. Shelved books; processed interlibrary loans, holds, and book drop returns; assisted patrons; and maintained library order for materials and patron behavior.

           
           

2018 - 2019

           

Rutgers Journalism and Media Studies Department

Metadata Librarian

Assisted with research tasks which included recording and analyzing, literature reviews, and developing protocols. Specifically, planned and configured metadata schema for Omeka library, and recorded metadata for a collection to be used in research.

2013 - 2018

           

IT Consultant

Supported, trained, and advised on desktop and backup hardware and software. Created and programmed templates. Clients included:

           
           

2005 - 2013

           

Nordman Cormany Hair & Compton

IT Manager

Delegated tasks. Researched, analysed, reported on, & recommended technology. Prepared project & budget reports. Managed projects. Wrote & delivered performance reviews. Audited data. Renewed licenses & warranties. Processed staffing changes.

 

IT Specialist

Installed & trained users on software & hardware. Created and utilized system images. Documented IT activities & procedures. Managed databases. Supported & administered communication & enterprise systems. Provided management support. Troubleshot desktops, servers, mobile devices, & peripherals. Wrote Word VBA macros. Maintained litigation & DMS databases. Maintained website. Administered security provisions. Proofread department communications.

1998 - 2003

           

Tobin Lucks

Systems Administrator

Recommended & purchased software & hardware. Troubleshot & configured network. Troubleshot & maintained software. Maintained inventory control.

 

Database Administrator

Integrated & administered database. Managed projects. Coded SQL & templates.

           
           

1997 - 1998

           

Blanc & Otus

Office Coordinator

Troubleshot network, printers & software. Maintained accounting & PR records. Entered time & billing data. Maintained vendor relations. Processed new employees. Organized office. Prepared marketing & PR materials.

First Job

           

Royal Oak Public Library

Library Page

Processed paperback books. Maintained video catalog.

           
           

March - June 2019

           

Ojai Library

Library Volunteer

Analyzed subset of existing collection and researched replacements and additions.

December 2018

           

Matilija Junior High School

Volunteer

Assembled newly purchased furniture for school's outdoor lunch seating.

           
           

August 2018

           

Matilija Junior High School

Volunteer

Distributed student books according to their schedules.

July 2016

           

Oxnard Japanese Language School

Fundraiser Volunteer

Sold beverages at Obon Festival.

           
           

September - December 2015

           

Topa Topa Elementary School

Library Volunteer

Shelved books and supervised children visiting library.

February - December 2015

           

Ojai Library

Library Volunteer

Sorted, shelved, and labeled books, and pulled those that need to be discarded.

           
           

September 2014

           

Topa Topa Elementary School

Book Fair Volunteer

Assisted children with finding and selecting books to purchase. Supervised children while they browsed.

September 2014

           

Topa Topa Elementary School

Book Fair Volunteer

Assisted children with finding and selecting books to purchase. Supervised children while they browsed.

           

 

  Beginner Intermediate Expert
Adobe Dreamweaver              
               
Adobe PhotoShop              
               
C++              
               
CSS              
               
Databases              
               
DaVinci Resolve              
               
Dublin Core              
               
Eaglesoft              
               
eTapestry              
               
HTML              
               
Java              
               
Krita              
               
MARC              
               
Microsoft Access              
               
Microsoft Excel              
               
Microsoft Expression Web              
               
Microsoft PowerPoint              
               
Microsoft Publisher              
               
Microsoft Word              
               
MODS              
               
MySQL              
               
Omeka              
               
PHP              
               
PL/SQL              
               
Polaris              
               
RDA              
               
Salesforce              
               
SIRAS              
               
VBA              
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