724 East euclid ave · Milwaukee, wi

414.241.8070 · heather.propsom@gmail.com

Heather A Propsom

objective

I am a fast-learning, organized MLIS graduate seeking a position where I can both maintain and improve the effectiveness of a working information organization. I am motivated to apply and grow the skills and knowledge I have acquired throughout my education and work experience.

Work of experience

Summer 2011 & Present Eckstein Law Library, Milwaukee, WI

Circulation Assistant, Fieldwork –Intern

- Assisting patrons with borrowing needs

- Processing law materials

- Using Libguides to produce a library “tour” guide

- Attending CALI Conference sessions

- Special Projects – acquisitions, copy cataloging

- Learning library operations: document delivery, ILL, circulation, reference

October 2010 - Present UWM Graduate Student Services, Milwaukee, WI

Reception, Data Entry Assistant

- Scanning and QA-ing transcripts for students’ academic files (ImageNow)

- Processing academic records requests (transcripts, enrollment verifications)

- Answering numerous daily inquiries regarding the UWM Graduate admissions process

September 2007 – May 2010 The Boelter Companies, Pewaukee, WI

Buyer, Pricing Administration

- Set guidelines and procedures for contract pricing maintenance (SAP)

- Purchased stock product according to sales forecasting for major customers:

Kohler Companies, Outback Steakhouse, Chili’s restaurants

- Built relationships with key vendor contacts to enable quick response to

customer supply needs

- Responsible for monthly sales reporting and its documentation

- Responsible for over $1 million in annual rebates

- Worked with several large vendors in all the above-mentioned tasks: Georgia

Pacific, Rubbermaid, 3M, etc.

December 2004 - June 2007 UWM Libraries, Milwaukee, WI

Library Assistant in Current Periodicals and Microforms, Shelving

- Assisted patrons in OPAC and online database searching scholarly journal/article retrieval

- Assisted patrons in locating, viewing, and scanning various microforms

VOLUNTEERING

March 2011 Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, WI

Participated in “Alternative Spring Break” Program

- Worked 30 hrs in City Records Center

education

June 2010 - (May 2012) University of WI – Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI Masters of Library and Information Studies (in progress)

- Cumulative GPA 3.91

August 2004 - May 2008 University of WI – Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI

Bachelors of Science -double major

- BS in Information Science & Technology and Philosophy

- Cumulative GPA 3.65

- Dean’s list qualifier six of seven semesters in undergraduate career

- Commencement Honors recommended by the faculty of the School of Information Studies

RElevant coursework

Cataloging and Classification

Electronic Records Management

Legal Issues for Information Professionals

Information Policy

Senior Capstone in Project Management

- Managed student team project for local business Odyssey Supply

- Managed time constraints with project deliverables: meeting minutes, Gantt

chart, project charter, etc.