Nathan Hawkins
Champaign
Summary
Dedicated Library Assistant with strong communication and training skills. Experienced in facilitating and supervising team activities to enhance collaboration and efficiency.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Assistant 1
Champaign Public Library
Champaign, IL
08.2003 - Current
- Supervised team activities in access department on Monday evenings, promoting collaboration and teamwork.
- Assisted patrons with locating resources and utilizing library systems.
- Organized and maintained library collections for optimal accessibility.
- Facilitated community programs promoting literacy and educational engagement.
- Trained new staff on library policies, procedures, and technology use.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline circulation processes and improve efficiency.
- Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books.
- Contributed to the library''s overall mission by performing additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned, adapting quickly to new challenges and demands.
- Enhanced patron experience by providing efficient and courteous customer service at the circulation desk.
- Answered patron questions in-person or by phone regarding library services and resources.
Graphic Designer/Wide Format Production
UpClose Printing
Champaign, IL
05.2015 - 07.2021
- Designed innovative marketing materials, enhancing brand visibility and client engagement.
- Collaborated with clients to develop customized graphic solutions that met specific project requirements.
- Led creative brainstorming sessions, fostering collaboration among team members to generate unique concepts.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Developed infographics to better communicate complex data.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
Warehouse Associate
H.H. Gregg
Champaign, IL
11.2013 - 05.2015
- Trained new employees on best practices for product handling.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Displayed adaptability by taking on various roles within the warehouse as needed, including receiving, shipping, or inventory control duties.
- Arranged and organized product displays to showcase merchandise.
Education
High School Diploma -
Homeschool
Champaign, ILSkills
- Written and oral communication
- Library instruction
- Staff supervision
- Reader's advisory
- Circulation processes and procedures
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Interpersonal skills
- Continuous improvement
- Staff training
Timeline
Graphic Designer/Wide Format Production
UpClose Printing
05.2015 - 07.2021
Warehouse Associate
H.H. Gregg
11.2013 - 05.2015
Library Assistant 1
Champaign Public Library
08.2003 - Current
High School Diploma -
Homeschool