Employment

Research Services Intern, Fidelity Investments

Boston, MA June 2021-Present

  • Assist investment professionals with research library requests by sourcing information and data.

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Reference Librarian, Coventry Public Library

Coventry, RI 2020-

  • Provide reference service and respond to patron inquiries in person, online and via telephone.

  • Promote library services and programs.

  • Record complete and accurate library usage statistics.

  • Operate Sierra Integrated Library System.

 

Program Director, Literacy Volunteers of Kent County

Coventry, RI 2020- 

  • Oversee the daily operations of the Literacy Volunteers of Kent County which includes, recruiting and matching tutors and students, supporting matches, and serving as the public face of LVKC.

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Graduate Student Grant Worker, Institute of Library and Museum Services 

Simmons University, Boston, MA 2020-

  • Support research into the experience and use of academic libraries by African American undergraduate students under the direction of Simmons University Assistant Professor Dr. Rebecca Davis.

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Consultant, The College Crusade of Rhode Island

Providence, RI 2020

  • Developed virtual and in-person programming to provide early access to college and career resources for 9th and 10th grade students.

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Program Manager, Scholar Athletes

Boston, MA  2019-2020

  • Led programming and partnerships at 5 school-based Zone sites located in Boston Public Schools.

  • Supervised and facilitated professional development training for 8 Program Coordinators and Assistants.

  • Provided direct service to help students achieve their academic and athletic pursuits.

  • Led planning of the 2019 Boston City Girls Volleyball All Star Game.

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High School Advisor, The College Crusade of Rhode Island

Providence, RI, 2015 -2019

  • Counseled a caseload of nearly 125 high school students during and after school in academic decisions, social development, career exploration, and college readiness.

  • Facilitated weekly programs on college planning and life skills.

 

AmeriCorps Education Fellow, The Learning Community School

Central Falls, RI, 2014- 2015

  • Provided small group math intervention for students in grades K-8.

  • Communicated with teachers to address student needs, and tailored lessons to student interests, strengths, and learning needs.

 

Tournament Intern, International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum

Newport, RI, 2014

  • Assisted customers with ticket and service-related inquiries.

  • Created an entertainment guide for tournament players by negotiating partnerships with local businesses and organizations.

 

Program Assistant, National Association for Girls and Women in Sport Reston, VA, 2012-2013

  • Collaborated with the Office of the First Lady of the United States to launch First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Active Schools initiative.

  • Partnered with community-based groups nationwide to plan activities for Girls and Women in Sport Day.

  • Lobbied on Capitol Hill for bills related to Health and Physical Education.

Education

Simmons University, Boston, MA
Master of Library and Information Science 

Expected graduation: May 2022

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The University of Georgia, Athens, GA

Master of Science, Kinesiology:

Sport Management and Policy Specialization, 2014 

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Hampton University, Hampton, VA 
Bachelor of Science, Sports Management, 2012 
 

Awards

  • 2020-2021 American Library Association Spectrum Scholar 

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  • 2020-2022 Association of Research Libraries Diversity Scholar, Kaleidoscope Program 

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  • 2021-2022 National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Michael T. and Mary L. Cloyd Scholarship

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  • 2020 Special Libraries Association New England James M. Matarazzo Award

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  • 2020 Rhode Island Independence Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution Outstanding Junior

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  • 2019 Massachusetts and Rhode Island Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Chapters Sincere and Rare Award ​

Organizational Affiliations

American Library Association

Black Caucus of the American Library Association

International Sports Heritage Association

Rhode Island Library Association

Cornucopia of Rhode Island-Vice Chair

Special Libraries Association- Vice President, SLA@Simmons

Students of Color at SLIS- External Outreach Coordinator