Marissa Guzman

Midlothian, IL | (708) 830-1888 | mguzman@my.dom.edu

Summary: MLIS candidate with 6 months experience of working in Youth Services of a public
library, where I started out part-time and just recently got promoted to full-time. I have over 5
years’ experience working with children.

Skills:
Computer: Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook, Google Docs, Google
Slides, Smartboard, Cricut Machine | Knowledge of Joomla, Baker & Taylor, Sirsi Dynix
WorkFlows, SWAN Catalog, Print/Copy Machines

Personal: Excellent time management| Great communication skills, both written and verbal|
Ability to multitask

Education:
Dominican University- River Forest, Illinois Anticipated May 2023
Master in Library & Information Science

Saint Xavier University- Chicago, Illinois May 2017

Bachelor of Arts
Double Major: Criminal Justice & Sociology; Minor in Anthropology

Relevant Experience:
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library-Alsip, IL
Youth Services Librarian/School Liaison (9/2022-Present)
● Organized a monthly take home activity packet-300 copies/month
● Created 40 crafts per week
● Managed Spanish collection by ordering, weeding, and cataloging
● Created 3 weekly programs for 24 patrons (12 kids/12 caregivers each)
● Contact 10-15 schools to schedule school visits (outreach/in-house)
● Assist patrons while at the Youth Services Desk with daily duties

Work Experience:
Helping Hands Center-Countryside, IL
Lead Instructional Teaching Assistant (6/2018-9/2022)
● Run 10-15 programs for 6-7 kids throughout each day
● Lead classroom as substitute teacher, while running student programs
● Researched and implemented groups for class of 8 for 6 out of 12 months

Windy City Thunderbolts-Crestwood, IL

Manager (5/2014- Present)
● Trained 20+ new employees while managing a team of 10-12
● Organized special promotional and private events