Experience

December 2013-Present METUCHEN PUBLIC LIBRARY, Metuchen, NJ Director Responsibilities include: Oversee the day to day operation and services of the library Managing a team of 16 librarians and library assistants Strategic Planning Establish, formulate, implement and review library policies, procedures and practices Creates a culture that promotes positive change and a climate for excellence Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates professional and support library staff Budgeting and financial management Communicates the value of library and information services verbally and in writing to the general public and to decision-makers Studies the community and directs the development of a balanced program of library services designed to meet the needs of the community Establishes and maintains effective work relationships with the Board of Trustees, Borough officials, Library personnel, Friends of the Library, community organizations, school groups, library associates, and the general public Seeks supplemental sources of funding, such as grants and donations Represents the Library at professional meetings, conferences and seminars September 2005-December 2013 SOUTH BRUNSWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY,  Monmouth Junction, NJ Head of Children’s Services Managed a team of eight to nine children’s librarians and senior library assistants. Responsibilities include: Day to day departmental management Budgeting and financial management Hiring, staff training and evaluations Scheduling and coordinating Program planning, implementation and marketing (↑ no. of programs 13.52% and program attendance 135.84%) Collection development and cataloging ( (↑ material circulation 51.31%) Reference and reader’s advisory (↑ reference searches 221.77%) Involvement in library long range strategic plans(2008-2010; 2011-2013) Outreach

July 2004-September 05                                                     SOUTH BRUNSWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY,  Monmouth Junction, NJ Children’s Librarian

June 2004-July 04 MARY JACOBS MEMORIAL LIBRARY,  Rocky Hill, NJ Part-time Librarian

January 2004-April 04 SOMERSET COUNTY LIBRARY ,  Bridgewater, NJ Library Intern, Youth Services Department

2003-04 MARY JACOBS MEMORIAL LIBRARY,  Rocky Hill, NJ Part-time Library Clerk, Circulation

2001-03 MARY JACOBS MEMORIAL LIBRARY,  Rocky Hill, NJ Part-time Library Page, Circulation

1984-95 DR. LAM MING FAI’S CLINIC,  Hong Kong Administrator Managed a team of three clinic nurses and administered the day-to-day operational needs of the clinic, with responsibilities for supervision and training of clinic nurses to assist in clinical procedures and minor surgeries,ordered and dispensed medication, maintained medical equipment; held full responsibility for medical billing and budgeting.

1981-83 MEDICAL & HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT,Hong Kong Registered Nurse