About Candidate

I am experienced in finding information online and I both enjoy the challenge of hunting down information and desire to provide high-quality results. I am skilled in locating information as well as in its evaluation, synthesis and reporting. I am equipped with a wide-ranging educational background that provides a framework for understanding a variety of research questions and findings.

Nationality
United States

Location

Work & Experience

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Online Researcher January 2017 - Current
Upwork

I performed topic research, academic research, company research, and social media research providing the basis for clients’ books, interviews, and business plans. I presented the research to clients in forms ranging from files of copied articles to data analysis and spreadsheets to full reports.

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Adjunct Instructor September 2001 - August 2015
Ivy Tech Community College , Seattle Central Community College, Columbia College Chicago & Loyola University Chicago

Developed and taught undergraduate sociology courses for various colleges and universities, which included researching class readings and audio/visual materials.

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Administrative Secretary July 1998 - June 2003
Indiana University Bloomington

Performed tasks for the department and the department Chair beyond those of the general secretaries, including researching information and incorporating it into websites for department events and creating an Excel spreadsheet to manage department budget accounts.

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Automated Services Clerk May 1997 - July 1998
Monroe County Public Library

Managed the computer lab, including helping library patrons with questions on computer program use and assisting with computer classes, such as those on evaluating online materials.

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Interlibrary Loan Clerk October 1995 - April 1997
Spalding University Library

Conducted searches to fill interlibrary loan orders, helped library patrons with reference questions, and maintained records on book loans and copyright compliance.

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Teaching and Research Assistant August 1991 - -June 1993
North Carolina State University

Evaluated and analyzed information collected from surveys and other sources, developed instructional materials for faculty, students and staff, and taught undergraduate courses including use of computer programs, such as Word Perfect and SPSS.

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Library Clerk II December 1988 - August 1991
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Searched and processed materials for interlibrary loan requests.