Matthew Nelson

Experience

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  The Seattle Public Library

  Sept 2005 - Aug 2011

  Library Assistant I

  Team Leader of the circulation processes both behind and throughout the busiest neighborhood branch of the Seattle Public Library. Responsibilities included coordinating work flow, deep knowledge of internal library systems as well as referential tools to help patrons, training new employees, assisting computer training classes focused on novice users, involvement in the local Union, and contributing to the library's blog.

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  Splice Today

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Freelance Blogger

  Creating interesting nonfiction blogposts on current trends of writing and movies.

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  Atlas Supply, Inc.

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Forklift Operator

  My responsibilities included making sure invoices were matched to inventory, creating shipments, and loading transport.

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  The Center For Fiction

  Sept 2012 - Jun 2015

  Manage operations of the library related to the collection including book orders, cataloging, reader advisory, and donations; and manage bookstore operations and inventory and display, as well as event book orders and returns.It was my duty to maintain the library before the Center for Fiction moved its offices from Midtown, New York, a location it had been in for almost 100 years, to Brooklyn. The Mercantile Library, what the library was originally called, is one of the oldest private libraries in the United States with a collection of over 85,000 books mostly dedicated to literary fiction with a very strong Mystery/Thriller selection. Open 6 days a week, and being completely in charge of the library's operations, I hired up to 8 interns per semester who I then scheduled and trained to help with shelving, general library upkeep, and front desk duties. At the front desk, either I or my intern would provide reference information on the collection and/or the many facets of the Center, answer calls and direct them to the appropriate line in the offices above, process all books checked-in/-out, ring up sales within the bookstore and over phone, answer emails directed to the general account, receive boxes, take attendance for events and reading/writing groups, etc. Show less

  • Library and Bookstore Manager

    Jul 2013 - Jun 2015

  • Assistant Editor

    Sept 2012 - Jul 2013
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  Mellow Pages Library

  Feb 2013 - Sept 2019

  Co-Founder, Ex-Head Librarian

  My partner and I created a new take on the reader-writer interface specifically through social media with small press books. My duties included curating the initial collection, developing relationships with publishers and authors, designing promotions, programing, and managing public relations on multiple platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, as well as managing the space made public for the local Brooklyn community so that they could find and connect with not just books, but other people who love books. Mellow Pages Library was created in the 56 Bogart Building but moved after three years into a space within Silent Barn with access to their larger event space. It combines real world tangibility with digital methods of mass communication/connection under a strict commitment to underrepresented small and independent publications. Show less

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  Great Pacific

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

  Deckhand

  I learned how to be a deckhand on a drift boat fishing for Sockeye salmon in Cook Inlet. Duties included rigging the drum, securing lines, pull in the net, day watch, picking fish, general boat maintenance, and cooking.

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  Sierra Summit Public School

  Oct 2016 - Jul 2017

  Academic Coach

  My role is to act as a support system for students by facilitating personalized learning time in which students can work on subjects which are difficult for them and providing individualized attention by tutoring in math.

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  Rosemary Anderson High School East

  Sept 2018 - Sept 2019

  Math Teacher

  Geometry, Statistics, and Communications teacher

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  Mt. Scott Learning Center

  Sept 2019 - now

  Mathematics Teacher

  +Data analysis experience (transcripts, quarterly grades, attendance) with exceptional communication skills to multiple levels of shareholders (students, families, teachers, admin).+Ability to break down complex scope using data, technology, and intuition.+Solving instantaneous and long-term challenges through critical thinking under pressure, both individually and as team.+Experience pivoting in a fast paced environment, multitasking priorities while keeping communication clear for stakeholders.+Adept at balancing multiple project simultaneously and collaborating across stakeholders.+Familiarity creating individualized plans, communicating the plan to the team, and breaking work down to trackable and achievable actions.+Experience managing projects/deliverables to completion. Show less