Karine Knopf
1808 I’on Avenue
Sullivan’s Island, S.C. 29482
(843) 883-9216
ew9104@wayne.edu
OBJECTIVE
· To earn a Master of Library and Information Science degree with a concentration in Public Library Services to Children and Young Adults from Wayne State University.
PROFILE
· Experience as a Library Assistant IV in Children’s Services
· Educational background in elementary and early childhood education
· Strong personal skills in relating and interacting with the public
· Achievements in retail management, training and development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Library Assistant IV, Charleston County Public Library, Charleston, SC
2002-Present
· Assignment to the children’s library
· Plan and conduct storytimes that emphasize early literacy skills
· Plan and conduct literature based programs
· Conduct library tours for groups
· Provide readers advisory and reference services to patrons
· Assist in planning and presentation of summer reading activities
· Assist in the maintenance of library collections
· Create monthly posters and flyers to promote upcoming library events
· Create visual displays to promote books
· Gather statistics and prepare reports
Sales Associate, Borders Book Store, Charleston, SC
2006-2007
· Assignment to the children’s literature department
· Performed cashier, stocking and display services
Sales Associate, Barnes and Noble, Mount Pleasant, SC
2001-2002
· Assignment to the children’s literature department
· Conducted storytime and activities for children
Sales Associate, Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC
1998-2001
· Specialized in quality customer service, sales and visual displays
Manager, Anokhi, Concord, MA
1995-1998
· Recruited, trained and managed a staff of five sales associates
· Supervised merchandising, accounting and payroll
· Significantly increased sales revenues
EDUCATION
Graduate Program, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC
2002
· Completed two graduate level education classes to renew S.C. teaching license
Bachelor of Science Degree, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC
1994
· Concentration in Elementary and Early Childhood Education
Associate in Arts, York Technical College, Rock Hill, SC
1990
· Concentration in basic college courses
AWARDS
Charleston County Public Library Employee of the Quarter
Third quarter of 2010
