Lorraine Hodges

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Library and Information Services at Pillar College

  • Education

    • Livingston college, rutgers university

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      B.a communications/english
    • Burke institute

      2004 - 2004
      Certification program

      Focus Group Moderator, Practical Marketing Research, Data Analysis for Marketing Research

    • Fuld gilad herring

      2004 - 2004
      Certification program competitive intelligence

      Academy of Competitive Intelligence - Completed the Certification Program. Classes included: Managing the Intelligence Program, Analysis and Competitive Benchmarking, War Gaming

    • Rutgers, the state university of new jersey-new brunswick

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      Mls school of communication, information and library studies
    • Rutgers, the state university of new jersey-new brunswick

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      Continuing education sclis & center for management development

      1. Theory and Foundations of Education for the School Library Media Specialist. Fall 2007. 2. Coordination of School Library Media Programs and Services. Summer 20093. Center for Management Development - Mini MBA: Business Essentials Certificate Program. Completed December 2004. Classes include: Business Strategy, Financial Markets & Investing, Marketing and Supply Chain Mgmt.

  • Experience

    • Donaldson, lufkin & jenrette

      Jan 1983 - Jan 1985
      Librarian
    • Jpmorgan chase

      Dec 1990 - Oct 2004

      Provide information services, qualitative research, competitive intelligence and due diligence investigation. Responsible for utilizing the appropriate primary and secondary resources as needed. Synthesize data into actionable intelligence that provides strategic guidance. Insure information accuracy to mitigate or eliminate business transaction risk. Effectively communication with all levels of management. Manage the design and delivery of competitive intelligence in response to customer needs. Manage tracking, analysis and reporting of information on competitors. Present findings and make recommendations to decision makers. Use of corporate intranet to promote knowledge sharing, information resources and services. Provide daily communications on industry hot topics. Create and distribute monthly newsletter. Communications: Write reports, announcements, brochures, how-to-guides. Information Center Manager Responsible for the day-to-day management of the library/information center. Provide research services to all Chase employees with a focus on the investment banking division. Manage professional research and administrative staff. Collection development. Circulations management. Evaluate hardcopy and electronic resources for purchase. Market library services through group presentations and orientation sessions. Present "State of the Industry" reports to decision makers. Consult on special projects with Chase business units. Vendor management. Conduct training sessions. Budget management. Vendor Management & Contract Negotiations. Show less

      • Market & Competitive Intelligence - Vice President

        Dec 1990 - Oct 2004
      • Vice President

        Dec 1990 - Oct 2004
    • Nbc

      Oct 2005 - Dec 2005
      Research librarian

      Support NBC major network and cable news shows. Responsible for providing information services in support of the news division and NBC management. Provide due diligence on persons and topics of interest to be presented on the news. This includes performing state or nationwide criminal or civil checks. Analyzing needs and fulfilling complex research request from a diverse user groups, including TV personalities, journalist and company executives. Ability to work quickly to meet short deadlines. Flexible schedule to work around breaking news events. Show less

    • Credit suisse

      Dec 2005 - Feb 2009
      Project manager - assistant vice president

      Support and consultation on research projects. Responsible for providing information services on a wide variety of subjects, industry sectors, countries, people and products. Work with Legal and Compliance Department on Copyright Law and permissioning. Provide instructional training for analyst, associates and new hires in library services and resources, specific database products and research skills. Market library services through group presentations and orientation sessions. Design brochures and posters advertising the libraries services and products. Demonstrate ability to learn new technologies and resources and apply new learning quickly. Product evaluation and vendor management. Show less

    • Saint peter's university hospital

      Mar 2009 - Oct 2009
      Medical library

      Special Project: Improve the currency and accuracy of the library's medical publications by weeding the reference collection. Process new books and periodicals. Utilize Koha Integrated Library System for circulation management, cataloging and OPAC. Docline for Inter-library loans. Volunteer.

    • Monroe township public library

      Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
      Reference librarian

      Duties include providing reference service to patrons by responding to questions in-person, via telephone, reference interviews, IM and text inquiries. Assisting patrons in use of online catalog and other automated services.

    • Berkeley college

      Oct 2011 - Aug 2012
      Librarian

      Provide user assistance, instruction and lending services to students, administration and faculty of the college. Offer reference services using hardcopy, electronic information and internet resources. Process incoming resources. Work productively with other departments. Participate in library projects as needed. Track usage of the library, its resources and services. Promote library and stay informed of campus activities.

    • Pillar college (formerly) somerset christian college

      Aug 2012 - now
      Director of library and information services, career services advisor

      Responsible for the day to day operation of the library at the main campus in Newark as well as other school locations. Responsible for acquisitions, evaluation, training and maintenance of all online learning, research and educational software and electronic communication systems related to student learning. Development of student learning outcomes specific to information literacy. Budget management.Collection development. Liaison with administration, faculty and student groups.Responsible for the development of a career advisor service at Pillar College. The mission is to support students as they pursue their goals, whether it be employment or graduate studies. To provide tools and resources to enhance career satisfaction and employment opportunities. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Notary public

      Notary public commission, state of new jersey, somerset county
      Oct 2012