Rebecca (Becky) Johnson

Experience

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  Louisville Free Public Library

  Sept 1990 - Jul 2008

  Research Assistant

  Served as the liaison for the Library Foundation Board and obtained author information and recommended titles for donor events. Researched and compiled information and statistics for comparative analysis for collection development.Contacted publishers and distributors regarding materials and security systems. Collaborated on the compilation of the fiscal year budget. Provided reference services for adults and children as requested throughout the public library system. Aided individuals by offering reader’s advisory recommendations, conducting reference interviews, and assisting with research using online sources and printed materials. Show less

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  Computer Kids

  Jan 2003 - Jul 2007

  Instructor

  Responsible for individual work sites, including maintenance of computers and equipment, coordination of schedules with client learning centers, and account billing and collections.Instructed children on basic computer use with a focus on development of reading and language skills. Organized and implemented the curriculum. Evaluated monthly progress of each student and instituted customized learning plans.

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  O'Neill Consulting

  Apr 2008 - Jun 2009

  Independent Consultant

  Served as a liaison between department heads and consultants for project components.Researched and compiled information to develop and implement strategies to promote healthy communities for Active Louisville by Design, a component of the Louisville Mayor’s Healthy Hometown Movement. Projects included the revitalization of the St. Peter Claver garden and JCPS sustainable gardening initiative. Obtained and compiled statistical data for the Louisville Metro Housing Authority’s “Moving to Work” Annual Plan and Report in compliance with federal regulations for public housing funding. Show less

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  PC USA Executive Office of Communication and Funds Development

  Jul 2009 - Jul 2015

  Information Services Specialist

  Anticipated possible high interest topics and worked collaboratively with leadership to establish public and media response protocols on behalf of the organization. Partnered extensively with colleagues throughout the organization to promote national and international mission work.Collaborated with the Information Technology department for the development, redesign and implementation of new systems. Supervised a staff of ten to appropriately respond to inquiries coming into the PC (USA). Trained staff on needed skills including the use of all databases, research methods, and interaction techniques. Actively retooled staff as needed to support the needs of the organization. Created and implemented new staff policies which were adopted by the Communications Leadership team and Human Resources.Managed and updated six Folio databases. Show less

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  Facadia

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2019

  Business Owner

  Researched home market trends and neighborhood statistical data for property acquisition.

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  Sullivan University

  Jan 2019 - May 2020

  Instructional Technology Librarian - Faculty

  Created and taught instructional sessions to undergraduate and graduate classes on the use of databases in research.Created and edited the University Informational Libguides. Served on the Instructional Design Team which recommended technological changes for the campus.Loaded Blackboard skill assessments and updated Xitracs university accreditation information. Led the Master Syllabi project to create a storage system for all University syllabi. Managed statistical testing data in Blackboard for the FYE library program review and reporting. Show less

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  Huntington Learning Center

  Feb 2020 - Jul 2020

  Academic Tutor
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  Jefferson County Public Schools

  Jan 2021 - now

  School Library Media Specialist