Joseph Levis

149 70th St. Apt. 2 Brooklyn, NY 11209

joseph_levis@earthlink.net

(646)872-5175

 

Application for Library position

 

Kekst and Company (January 2002 - Present)

• Research Librarian - Was responsible for the functioning of this public relations firm’s research library, ensuring that the archive was updated promptly, and that the organizational system allowed for ease of use and expansion.

• Administrative Assistant - Filed and located client and vendor documents, creating new entries as needed, and provided office support.

 

Strand Book Store (September 2002 - January 2007)

• Internet Data Integrity Editor - Was responsible for correcting and formatting over 5000 daily book entries, using Microsoft Access, for the store’s database and website, Strandbooks.com.

• Website Sales Representative - Processed and shipped up to 500 daily internet orders, in addition to responding to customer service inquiries and information requests.

• Telephone Operator - Managed large volume of incoming calls, both for book requests and departmental transfers, and provided office support.

 

Tisch School of the Arts (December 2000 - August 2002)

• Teachers' Assistant - Worked with professors to create and administer curriculum for classes in school's busy television studio.

• Television Studio Technician - Supervised and trained students for using studio equipment, including cameras and video decks. Performed equipment installations, routed wires, set up sound decks, monitors, and other peripherals as needed.

• Performed film to tape and video to video transfers.

• Collaborated with my supervisor on future planning and special projects.

 

Volunteer Undertakings:

American Museum of Natural History (June 2008) Research Library Intern

Organized and created records of uncataloged materials in vast collection

 

WNYU (September 1999-May 2000) AM 800 Disc Jockey

Broadcast original programming and set up playlists for on-air radio show

 

 Proficient knowledge of Mac and PC computer platforms.

Extensive experience with all the Microsoft Office and comparable Macintosh programs,

Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Reader,

Extensive Video Editing, Photo Manipulation, Audio Recording, and Document Layout.

 

Graduated from New York University

  in May of 2002 with a BFA in Film and Television

 

Graduated from CUNY Queens College

in May of 2008 with an MLS in Library and Information Science