Juan Lopez

Experience

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  The Rockefeller Foundation

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  Library Assistant

  Prepared order forms for new books and materials requested by the Foundation Officers. Performed file cabinet catalog maintenance. Handled inter-library loan requests. Processed newspapers and magazines using Blackwell’s Serial Information Management. Filed documents and kept grant records available for review by Foundation Officers.

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  SIRS Mandarin, Inc.

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  Library Automation Specialist

  Customer service representative and technical support for the SIRS M3 Mandarin Library Automation System 1.0. Participated with the Quality Control Team in the development of the software interface and manuals in English and Spanish.

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  Resource Center for Science and Engineering

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Administrative Assistant III

  Development of laboratory group website. Processed and tracked purchase orders of scientific instruments and supplies. Assisted with the annual budget of five laboratory installations. Submitted work orders and supervised maintenance personnel. Involved in the development of grant proposals for federal agencies including NASA, National Science Foundation, and the Department of Defense. Acted as a liaison of a two-day conference Ferroelectric Workshop in Puerto Rico 2001. Designed and developed two databases to manage purchase orders and inventory control using Microsoft Access. Show less

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  The Jane Stern Dorado Community Library

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  Cataloging Librarian

  Mastered the Winnebago Spectrum Suite 5.1 for cataloging and bibliographic control of all formats of library resources including e-books bibliographical records. Gained understanding of Library of Congress Subject Headings and Dewey Decimal Classification System for bibliographic control of the collection. Physical processing of new and recalled resources, including affixing spine and bar-code labels, inspecting and verifying, and minor book repairs.

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  Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Information Literacy Instructor

  Developed information literacy sessions and tutorials in collaboration with several faculty members. Designed a longitudinal study to assess information literacy skills acquisition by students. Launched a series of workshops to train new library personnel using online databases, Sirsi’s Unicorn Library Automation System & periodic customer service workshops. Assisted in the development of learning objects customized for information literacy in Spanish.

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  Congressional Research Service

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2005

  Information Resource Management Specialist

  Experience in all aspects of technical services, handled purchase orders of serials and monograph using the acquisitions module. Cataloged government documents, printed materials, and online resources. Identified and imported bibliographic records using OCLC’s Connexion® Software to update the information available at the Congressional Research Service (CRS) Online Catalog. Performed original cataloging of printed resources under the supervision of CRS staff. Contributed to data conversion from the Star database to Voyager Integrated Library Management System. Show less

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  O-Innovations, Inc.

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2010

  Director Of Operations

  Engineering services firm dedicated to CAD design and outsourcing solutions. Responsible for website design, identification of new clientele and contract negotiations with new clients. Patent research and database development services. Strategic business plan development and human resources administration.

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  Lake County Library System

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  Reference Librarian

  Performed all the responsibilities of a reference librarian including management of evening shift supervisor. Read reviews, examined sample copies, and recommended new materials. Assisted Branch Manager in the selection process of the opening day collection for the following subjects: reference, technology, children, and adult Spanish collections. Managed inter-library loan requests. Conducted staff training workshops on the use of new Microsoft technologies. Edited local library newsletters for children and adults. Participated in adult reader’s advisory, created of book exhibits, formulated departmental policies. Guest speaker at the International Professional Association ACURIL XXXVIII Conference. Show less

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  Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez (SUAGM)

  May 2009 - Nov 2020

  Director Learning Resource Center

  Management of daily operations of the Learning Resource Center including annual work plan development and collection development. Handle high volume of information requests in English and Spanish from the academic community. Provide answers to reference and research questions in person, by telephone, and chat via Ask A Librarian - Florida's Virtual Reference Service. Assist patrons in locating and selecting materials using tools like the Voyager-Integrated Library Management System. Assistance in copyright & trademark registrations, and patent research and development. Weekly training workshops in a variety of online services of Universidad del Turabo’s Virtual Library, and several online databases like ProQuest, EBSCO Services. Event organizer for the college and general community in conjunction with organizations such as Tertulia Cuatro Gatos-Spanish Book Club. Show less

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  The John Maxwell Company

  Aug 2016 - now

  Leadership Coach

  John C. Maxwell Team Coach, Teacher, Trainer and Speaker licensed to use the following curriculum and programs: Becoming a Person of Influence, Everyone Communicates, Few Connect, How to be a REAL Success, Leadership Gold, Put Your Dreams to the Test, 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth.

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  U.S. House of Representatives

  Jan 2021 - now

  Osceola County Outreach Representative