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ABIGAIL W . COOLEY
<br /> 921 Grand Ave. I Everett,WA 98201 1508-981-6795 I awcooley@hotmail.com
<br /> PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
<br /> EVERETT PUBLIC LIBRARY, Everett, WA 11/2017—Current
<br /> Library Director
<br /> • Reports to the Library Board of Trustees, and works directly with the Mayor and City Council in the City's
<br /> administrative, budget and legislative processes, and coordinates the Library's activities with various
<br /> departments, including Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Facilities, Legal, and Information
<br /> Technology.
<br /> • Manages day-to-day operations of two locations, develops the strategic plan, and cultivates supplemental
<br /> private and public funding sources.
<br /> • Interacts with a diverse community, including patrons, educators, authors, donors, and community service
<br /> organizations.
<br /> • Directly supervise seven-member leadership team, and provides oversight of performance management
<br /> system for both union represented and non-represented staff. 38.65 FTE's.
<br /> BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, Towson, MD 4/2011 — 10/2017
<br /> Library Manager I Reisterstown and Hereford Branches
<br /> • Coordinate the work of the branches in relation to the mission, vision, and strategic plan of the organization.
<br /> • Manage two branch locations with a total of 19 full-time, 29 part-time employees, and volunteers.
<br /> • Prepare and manage branch and team budgets.
<br /> • Establish relationships and work closely with community leaders and organizations including local elected
<br /> officials, businesses, local school administrators, and the Friends of the Hereford Library.
<br /> • Work with administration, staff, and the community during various planning stages of the 2016 Hereford
<br /> expansion/renovation, including the development of an artist/makerspace.
<br /> • Work with administration, County, and architects on planning for 2018 Reisterstown renovation.
<br /> • Develop programming to meet community needs, including daily teen programming that includes free
<br /> nutritional afterschool meals.
<br /> • Responsible for the development and implementation of a detailed plan for the organization, presentation,
<br /> care, and accessibility of the local history collection housed at Reisterstown.
<br /> • Member of the Finance& Fundraising strategic plan cohort.
<br /> • Facilitator for the Social Media FY 2012 system wide work plan. Resulted in social media guidelines and
<br /> policies.
<br /> ENOCH PRATT FREE LIBRARY/STATE LIBRARY RESOURCE CENTER, Baltimore, MD 12/2006—4/2011
<br /> Librarian Supervisor Il l Manager of Periodicals
<br /> • Planned, organized and directed the work of the department.
<br /> • Supervised, trained, and evaluated 9 employees.
<br /> • Monitored, evaluated, and created policies and procedures for the Periodicals Department.
<br /> • Planned and delivered public and professional library sponsored programs and workshops for library systems
<br /> and organizations in Maryland.
<br /> • Created and oversaw creation of department web pages, including exhibits, how-to guides, and finding aids.
<br /> • Worked closely with the Chief Librarian on administrative matters affecting the library including budget,
<br /> staffing, and the strategic plan.
<br /> • Established and participated in the Web 2.0/Social Media Committee.
<br /> • Participated in the Adult Programming Committee
<br /> • Initiated and implemented the use of Internal Site Search Analytics.
<br /> • Vice chair of the Best Practices Group, responsible for implementing innovative ideas and solutions relating
<br /> to internal and external customer service.
<br /> ENOCH PRATT FREE LIBRARY/STATE LIBRARY RESOURCE CENTER, Baltimore, MD 7/2005— 12/2006
<br /> Librarian Il /Assistant Manager of Sights and Sounds
<br /> • Provided comprehensive reference, advisory, and instructional service for walk-in, telephone, fax, and e-mail
<br /> customers.
<br /> • Assisted in planning, organizing, and directing the work of the department.
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