Flynn Crawford
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated to the City of Chicago and Chicagoland region, my unique background in cultural and civic work reflects a deep commitment to community. Recent Master of Library and Information Science graduate with finely tuned multi-tasking abilities and a strong drive to enhance productivity and organization. Expertise and interests in collections maintenance, rare materials, and task prioritization. Recognized by customers and patrons for personable and approachable nature, poised to make a positive impact in any library setting.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Library Clerk
Harold Washington Library Center
12.2023 - Current
- Staffed reference desk answering patron questions and readers advisory. Engaged in stack maintenance including weeding projects. Worked at the circulation desk maintaining materials and accounts. Answered patron questions regarding CPL policies, procedures, and events. Worked in materials movement department at HWLC ensuring accurate delivery of materials between branches. Member of CPL LGBTQ+ Rainbow Committee setting agendas, goals and programs. Led programming events such as community cinema, book talks, drag storytimes, and community events.
Administrative Assistant
Themis Bar Review
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Engaged with customers addressing issues and troubleshooting problems with Themis course. Billed firms and issued invoices to both universities and law firms. Worked with administrative, tech support, and national directors to enhance sales and generate positive satisfaction of course. Designed, purchased, and shipped promotional items to student assistants at universities across the United States.
Assistant House Manager
Gene Siskel Film Center
11.2017 - 03.2020
- Led house staff team in events resulting in smooth and successful premieres, gallery openings, and donor occasions. Organized poster archives with senior personnel. Maintained communication with the non profit board of trustees and staff to increase Film Center profit, notoriety, and operation. Compiled nightly reports detailing sales, inventory, and daily events to the non profit director and staff. Kept safe balanced through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices. Including preparing nightly deposits. Key-Holder position. Locking up and opening up each day.
Education
Master of Library and Information Science -
Dominican University
River Forest, IL05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2017
Skills
- Information retrieval
- Research assistance
- Microsoft Suite, Google Docs
- Cataloging of materials
- Written and oral communication
- Catalog maintenance
Certification
Certificate in Cultural Heritage and Community Archives
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Library Clerk
Harold Washington Library Center
12.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Themis Bar Review
07.2021 - 05.2023
Assistant House Manager
Gene Siskel Film Center
11.2017 - 03.2020
Master of Library and Information Science -
Dominican University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Illinois Chicago
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