Abby Lance.

About Abby

Resume

Library Programming

A PDF version of my resume is available here.

Education

PhD student, Library Science

Simmons University, School of Library and Information Science

Boston, MA

  • Master's of Science in Information Science, expected December 2018

    University of Texas at Austin, School of Information

    Austin, TX

  • Bachelor of Science in Sociology, 2014

    Northeastern University

    Boston, MA

    Work Experience

    Simmons University

    Makerspace Facilitator - Boston, MA

    October 2021 - Present

    • Develop makerspace from ground up
    • Facilitate procurement of all tools for the makerspace
    • Hire and train student employees to staff the makerspace
    • Plan and staff regular events in the makerspace
    • Develop the physical space into an organized, welcoming, and efficient place to create

    Buda Public Library

    Makerspace Clerk - Buda, TX

    Novemeber 2017 - January 2019

    • Planned and executed between two and four makerspace programs monthly for grades K--2; 3--5; and 6+
    • Assisted with programs for grades K--2; 3--5; and 6+ two to three times a week
    • Ensured timely delivery of all makerspace supplies to all 22 Hays CISD schools
    • Trained campus librarians to use makerspace tools
    • Wrote quarterly grant reports and grant renewal application, which was awarded
    • Maintained all makerspace supplies and grew the size of the makerspace

    Blackbaud

    Customer Support Associate - Austin, TX

    April 2016 - July 2017

    • Provide clients with excellent phone, chat, and email assistance and timely follow up to resolve any issues they encounter; Maintain 90% customer satisfaction
    • Complete thorough testing and research of issues and bugs to improve the product
    • Produce two clear and concise customer facing articles monthly detailing how to use the product

    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas

    Development Associate - Austin, TX

    July 2014 - February 2016

    • Write, edit, proofread, and coordinate submission of all grant applications and reports
    • Ensure integrity of donor information using Salesforce database
    • Implement improved database and technology systems to enable robust marketing and improve donor prospecting and stewardship