accolades & engagements

Marketing Your Library – Presenter 

2020-21 NYLA Developing Leaders Program

January 21, 2021 – Virtual on Zoom

Taught concepts on effective marketing of library programs and services as well as how to develop strategies for delivering consistent messaging across platforms and varied audiences.

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Social MediAhhh! – Co-presenter 

2017 New York Library Association Conference

November 8, 2017 – Saratoga Springs, NY

Discussed the world of social media and how today's libraries must utilize all means to engage the public to bring them in for services and classes.

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Creating Posters & Flyers For Your Library – Presenter 

Guilderland Public Library

October 26, 2016 & November 9, 2016 – Guilderland, NY

Lectured on the importance and basics of marketing their library for the demographics of their patron base. Taught basics of what makes a good design reach their targeting an efficient manner. Assigned design brief for participants which then were critiqued in an open forum as a learning exercise.

Marketing & Branding Your Library – Presenter 

Continuing Education Program – RCLS

October 27, 2017 – Middletown, NY

Continuing Education Program – UHLS

March 24, 2016 – Albany, NY

CDLC 2015 Annual Meeting

November 20, 2015 – Latham, NY

Continuing Education Program – MVLS

November 5, 2015 – Schenectady, NY

Lectured on the importance and basics of marketing their library for the demographics of their patron base. Taught basics of what makes a good design reach their targeting an efficient manner. Assigned design brief for participants which then were critiqued in an open forum as a learning exercise.

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National Paperboard Society – Recipient

Eleven Awards for Excellence in Package Design

2001–2005  Climax Manufacturing

Awards were based on multiple requirements including quality of artwork layout, skill of pre-press work, use of die cuts, type of special effects used to enhance the package, and window designs.