Matthew D. Bodie, MLIS
Education:
M.A. in Library &
Information Science with English Composition Studies minor
Graduated magna cum laude 12/2002
B.A. in Mass Communications with English Literature minor
Graduated
cum laude 5/1995
Employment History:
10/2008-Present – Information Services Librarian,
· Design curriculum for and deliver group instruction
about locating, evaluating, organizing and citing information sources.
· Demonstrate advanced search techniques in subscription
databases by aggregators, such as Gale/Cengage, EBSCO,
· Provide general and subject-specific reference and
research services and individual instruction to a diverse population of
students.
· Liaise with faculty in Communications, Business,
Mathematics and Natural Sciences to develop library collection for those
departments, assisting in management of $40K budget.
· Engage in campus and institutional-wide communications
and outreach to promote library resources and services.
· Manage and collaborate with two full-time support
staff members and three part-time assistants.
7/2008-10/2008 – Library
Director,
· Managed staff of five 30-plus-hour assistants and
overall library operation, including acquisitions, collection development, and
computer/business systems & machines.
· Performed and instructed in evaluation and research of
Internet resources, including electronic subscription databases and
authoritative websites and metasites.
· Created and edited content for library website,
Intranet, subject guides, and handouts.
· Engaged a culturally and developmentally diverse
population in learning and research.
· Liaised with faculty and administration about making
relevant resources available to support student projects and overall
curriculum.
· Purchased, maintained, and cataloged library
materials.
· Managed $60,000 yearly budget.
· Administered and coordinated testing of prospective
students.
8/2001-8/2008 - Adjunct Librarian,
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Provided
reference service for patrons in-person, by phone,
email and instant messaging.
·
Effectively
answered queries across a wide range of areas, including general news; popular
culture; arts; humanities; and natural, social, and applied sciences.
·
Communicated
effectively with a culturally and developmentally diverse population, including
traditional and non-traditional students, distance learners, faculty and staff,
senior citizens, and
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Assisted library
patrons in the formation of research strategy using active listening skills.
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Searched
databases, deep Web and reference works to satisfy patron information needs.
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Maintained
functional familiarity with 90+ bibliographic databases.
·
Sustained
collaboration with faculty through support of student research on specialized
projects.
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Delivered instruction encouraging critical thinking skills in
researching and synthesizing ideas and in accessing and evaluating
bibliographic sources (i.e. Information Literacy competencies).
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Created bibliographies, subject guides, and
pathfinders
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Supervised
library commons and support staff.
·
Troubleshot
computers, thin client terminals, telephone, printers and copy machines.
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Reported issues
encountered using Librarian Wiki to ensure continuity of communication with
weekday librarians and staff.
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Assisted in selection, evaluation, and weeding of collection.
7/1995-7/2008
- Creative Services Director, Max Communications, Inc. -
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Conceptualized
and instituted business information research services as a way to identify and
analyze market trends, competitive intelligence, consumer behavior and other
related research for use in consulting, building marketing strategies, and
ultimately creating marketing communications for new and existing clients.
·
Managed and performed
research, writing, editing and production of audio marketing and information
materials for a diverse client base across the
·
Wrote, translated,
and coached on delivery of Spanish-language scripts for Interactive Voice
Response (IVR) systems for a variety of clients.
·
Created and designed marketing collateral, including proposals, correspondence,
product data sheets, instructional materials, recorded demos, brochures, sales
presentations, and Web content.
·
Delivered sales presentations to prospective clients
in-person and by phone and email.
Acquisitions
& Cataloging
·
Selected, purchased
and maintained library of background music and sound effects.
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Executed original
cataloging of more than 5,000 item digital audio library.
Classified and prepared for Web migration 100+ audio samples from library for
client “Listening Booth.” http://www.maxcommunications.com/music2/max_listen.html
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Monitored
copyright, fair use and licensing issues.
· Supervised and collaborated
with staff members and freelancers, ensuring excellent customer service and
overall satisfaction, meeting deadlines, implementation of quality control, and
adherence to company policies.
· Directed and coordinated
staff development, scheduling, and teambuilding. Directed training in
copywriting, computer applications, quality assurance, audio production and
duplication techniques, voiceover delivery, and packaging and distribution
(mailing lists).
Project Management
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Concurrently
managed multiple projects and deadlines, including iterative production
schedules and one-time events. For example, oversaw progressive rollout and
setup of retail audio marketing products and associated equipment for over 150
NAPA Auto Parts stores throughout the Southeast from 2004-2007.
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Serviced 200
monthly clients. Contacted decision-makers to discuss marketing ideas prior to
copywriting and the execution of those ideas after copyediting. Supervised and
carried out the direction, production, mastering, duplication, and distribution
of audio recordings. Addressed and resolved creative, technical and accounting
issues.
·
Oversaw
departmental budget that grew by an average of 25% since 1995.
· Reviewed
& negotiated contracts and made purchases, providing substantial
cost-savings for the company. Examples: Led negotiations for more cost-effective wholesaler
for specialty audio players. Saved $100 per unit, enabled company to service
more existing multi-site clients, and increased usage up to 400% per corporate
client. Switched vendors for production
music library, saving 35% on annual costs. Sought out different size mailing
supplies to save 23% on postage. Compared costs of private delivery companies,
saving average of 15%.
· Coordinated with Accounting
regarding new orders and changes to monthly billing. Resolved accounting
discrepancies. Generated invoices, wrote
checks, and made bank deposits.
5/1995-Present
- Freelance Researcher / Writer -
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Design and integrate user-friendly and instructive Web sites and virtual
tutorials.
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Write/edit engaging copy, from press releases to campaign communications
and multimedia productions.
Technical Skills
& Other Proficiencies:
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Maintain use of and functional familiarity with new
and emergent technologies, including Web 2.0 applications, such as Wikis, RSS, social bookmarking (folksonomies),
social networking, blogs, and podcasts.
· Microsoft
Office Suite, including advanced functions, such as mail merge, form fields,
reviewing and comments and macros.
· Adobe
Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Fireworks, and Audition (professional audio production
software)
· Peachtree
Accounting, ACT! Contact Management, Google Calendar, and Google Docs.
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Spanish-language proficiency at the intermediate level for
speaking/reading/writing.
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Training and experience in Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages (
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Digital, non-linear audio editing and production.
Publications and
Presentations:
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LIRNLinks. Web
site featuring authoritative Internet resources for practically all fields of
study. Library & Information Resource Network (LIRN).
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Copywriting (various). News and PR-based copy for
Example: http://www.goodinfosources.com/jcp
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Research Your Best with Proquest.
Web-based presentation on search techniques in Proquest databases. Presented at Southeastern
University,
Professional
Associations:
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Special Library Association (
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Suncoast Information Specialists (SIS)
References
furnished upon request.