Cat Purcell

Research and compile information based on specific resident locations in order to complete a historical timeline for individuals or groups, providing a snapshot and timeline of past residential occupants and their life.

Promoted to Career Librarian in Jan 2023.
Hosts the Community Job Fair with 20+ hiring organizations and resource with
300+ attendees twice a year.
Provides front line service to customers via phone, online, or in person.
Provides one on one instruction to library users on library databases and career assistance. Creates training and explanation videos to staff on various databases. Specializes on One on One appointments for Career,
Technology, and Ancestry Education. Manages Book-a-Librarian requests in a timely manner. Focused on providing Career, Technology, and Genealogy
assistance.

Delivered training classes and one on one instruction to library users and fellow staff members. Created class content for new instructional programs.
Provided direction, instruction on, and promotion of the library's circulation
system, content, and databases. Provided front line service to customers via
phone, online, or in person.

Submitted Project Proposal for reopening the Art Library which lined out funding, community engagement, and staffing requirements. Serviced the admissions desk, gift shop, and member check in. Provided customer service while maintaining inventory and displays.

Responsible for the successful daily operations of all aspects of the visitor
experience, admissions desk welcome center, and info desk. Checked visitors in to the museum and promoted the day's activities.
Processed memberships and readies their membership packages and benefits. Encourages sales in the gift shop and greets birthday parties. Greets
school groups and implements the field trip orientations to the students and adults.

Engaged guests through educational programs and museum exhibits.
Serviced administration desk, gift shop, and member check in. Organized, hosted, and managed supplies for birthday parties.

Instructed and advised at risk youth in obtaining their General Education
Diploma. Lead groups on independent living and conflict management skills.
Encouraged positive behavior by using positive reinforcement.

• Promoted from Youth Care Worker to Day Treatment Instructor in 2011

• Engaged children and adults through speeches, presentations, educational

programs and personal interaction.

• Process admissions and retail sales using a computer and point of sale

software

• Conducted established procedures for daily operations of the Museum, Gift

Shop and Admissions, guest relations, cash handling, admission/group sales and retail sales.

• Hired as a Program Manager in 2007, promoted to Professional in August '10

Developed and lead programming for youth in scouts and their adult leaders.
Built relationships with community leaders for fundraising and programming
needs. Managed after-school and event scheduling.

• Gave tours to scouts in historical homesteading activities and lifestyles
• Collaborated with other interpretive staff to provide authentic period

experience

• Organized and lead daily gardening and livestock activities with youth

• Assisted in various craft sections, helping camp participants and children with their crafts in leatherworks, ceramics, woodcrafts and others.
• Organized and Lead youth art activities for daily campers.

University of Evansville
Bachelor's of Science, Fine/Studio Arts, General * (2005 - 2009)