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Education

MLIS - Master Library & Information Science

20122014
Simmons University

Magna Cum Laude

MA - Master of Arts Political Science

20072010
University of Hawai'i @Manoa

Comparative Politics & Intl Affairs - with Honors

BS - Bachelor of Science

20002004
Northeastern University

Anthropology & double minors English/History with High Honors

Experience

Emergency Communications Officer

September 2023Current
Town of Ipswich Police & Fire
  • Supervised operations of the Emergency Communication Center (ECC) during assigned shifts, facilitating emergency and non-emergency communications as the sole dispatcher for law enforcement, EMS, and fire services.
  • Processed and prioritized incoming emergency 911, non-emergency, and TTY calls for service, ensuring accurate classification and appropriate response coordination.
  • Operated IMC CAD system for resource deployment, incident tracking, and comprehensive documentation of emergency activity.
  • Utilized extensive knowledge of local, state, regional, and national operating procedures to ensure seamless coordination with mutual aid protocols.
  • Conducted database searches in NCIC/LEAPS systems to retrieve or create records related to stolen vehicles, warrants, missing persons, driver information, vehicle registrations, and criminal histories while preserving confidentiality.
  • Earned certifications such as Massachusetts NG911, APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator, First Responder CPR/First Aid, and completed Commonwealth of Massachusetts Ethics Training.

Emergency Dispatcher & Public Saftey Communications

April 2021August 2024
Town's of Rowley & Newbury
  • Responsible for monitoring detained individuals in adherence with established department procedures 
  • Maintained certification and performed Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) services, simultaneously managing call-taking and unit dispatch
  • Assisted in the management of administrative logistics, including supply inventory, correspondence distribution, and face-to-face interaction with the public to ensure seamless daily operations.
  • Fulfilled additional duties as required to support departmental objectives and maintain operational efficiency.

Adult Services Librarian

August 2021August 2022
Rowley Public Library
  • Developed, organized, and implemented diverse community programs and events to engage patrons and address the varied needs of the local population.
  • Conducted outreach initiatives to build collaborations within the town, enhancing library services and strengthening community relationships.
  • Managed the processing of new library acquisitions and ongoing weeding of the library's collection
  • Responsible for submitting and managing all COMCAT and WORLDCAT transactions.
  • Proficient in Assabet Interactivc, assisting the staff and website visitors
  • Cataloged all new materials accurately in the library system 
  • Expanded and restructured the Library of Things collection, proposing and meeting a budget, researching, purchasing, and processing new items,  and creating standardized staff protocols for managing the collection
  • Designed promotional content using Canva and Design for use on social media, library e-newsletters, website, and for physical display; analyzed performance metrics to optimize engagement strategies.
  • Monitored community feedback on library services and programs to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation in service delivery.

Digital Strategy Consultant & E-commerce Business Owner

May 2015August 2022
  • Development, optimization, and management of end-to-end logistics to ensure seamless product flow from sourcing to customer delivery
  • Sophisticated knowledge of spreadsheets, databases, and associated platforms.
  • Utilization of CRM platforms to implement streamlined and efficient operational workflows
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resolving unique problems, and maintaining consistently positive feedback across all platforms.
  • Consultation for small businesses on digital strategies, focusing on enhancing online presence and achieving measurable growth 
  • Execution of market research to identify trending products and pricing
  • Implemented search engine optimization (SEO) strategies across product listings, tags, categories, and social media channels to increase visibility and drive traffic.

Product Support - Collection Development and Librarian Resources

November 2015July 2015
EBSCO Information Services
  • Conducted market research on a potential new product line. Authored and distributed survey using SurveyMonkey. Analyzed the data and presented to management.
  • Created new records and indexing using Sears and Dewey Classification Systems.
  • Reformatted designation and record metadata

Special Corporate Librarian

January 2014May 2014
Draper Laboratory
  • Advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint for workflow optimization.
  •  Delivered succinct market and competitive intelligence reports on any topic as requested
  • Analyzed medical device industry partnership models and consortia to identify strategic collaboration opportunities.
  • Researched trends and opportunities in neo-manufacturing and MEMS (Micro-Electromechanical Systems).
  • Explored tools like Evernote to organize information and demonstrated their features and potential benefits to the team.

Prospect Researcher

June 2013August 2013
Harvard University, Alumni Affairs & Development
  • Conducted extensive prospect research using special library materials and databases
  • Author of multiple reports summarizing assigned research requested by departmental personnel. 
  • Established a Zotero database for the library to track citations associated with internal written prospect research documents

Certifications

  • First Responder CPR/First Aid
  • Emergency Medical Dispatch
  • Commonwealth of Massachusetts – Ethics Training
  • Seabrook, NH – Nuclear Power Plant Emergency Planning Zone Training
  • Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) 
  • CrimeTracer User Training
  • Next Gen E-911
  • APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator
  • Introduction to Incident Command System, IS-100 - FEMA

Courses & Training

  • Swatting, Sovereign Citizens, Stalking, Protective Orders, Liability for ECPs, Ethics for Telecommunicators, Structure Fires
  • Boston MedFlight Air Medical Utilization, LZ Prep & Safety
  • Matron Training, Mental Health Dispatching, Cybersecurity

Affiliations & Awards

  • 2015 President-elect N.E. Chapter Special Libraries Association
  • 2012-2014 President - Simmons University Chapter Special Libraries Association
  • 2014 Beta Phi Mu Honor Society
  • 2013 James Matarazzo Scholarship
  • 2007-2008 Bowfin Memorial Scholarship