Graduation Date: Spring 2008

Professional Interests: Graphic Novel Librarianship, Library Administration, Genealogy, Social Networking and Libraries, Luso-American Librarianship

Bio: I am a happily married father of twin sons. I came to the GSLIS program here at URI after a career in marketing and nonprofit fundraising. My goals
are to become a reference librarian and then transition into library administration.

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Education
• University of Rhode Island, Bachelor of Arts in History, 2003
• University of Rhode Island, Masters of Library and Information Science, In Progress   MLIS Courses Taken
• National Institute of Genealogical Studies at University of Toronto, Genealogy General Methodology Certificate, In Progress  Courses Taken


Continuing Education and Professional Development
• Professional Computer Seminar Series Microsoft Access, University of Rhode Island, 2003
• Professional Computer Seminar Series Microsoft Excel, University of Rhode Island, 2003
• Selecting Spanish-Language Materials for Adults, ASCLA, Oct/Nov 2006
• Fundraising for Libraries, WebJunction, May 2007
• Media Relations, WebJunction, May 2007


Workshops Attended
• National Seminar Group Creative Marketing Conference, Providence, RI, 2003
• Basic Volunteer Management, Volunteer Center of Rhode Island, February 13, 2006
• Grant Writing Seminar, Volunteer Center of Rhode Island, May 2006
• Behind the Scenes of the Blogosphere, UMASS Dartmouth Center for Marketing Research, November 1, 2006
• MedlinePlus and PubMed: Your Connection to Quality Online Health Information, University of Rhode Island, March 23, 2007
• Reference Roundtable: The Future of Print Reference, OLIS, September 19, 2007
• E-Advocacy Workshop: Tools for Promoting 21st Century Advocacy, Rhode Island Health Advocacy Forum, October 12, 2007
• Symposium 2007- Insulin Therapy for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, Diabetes Association Inc. November 7, 2007
• Young Adult Round Table: Urban Fiction, OLIS, December 12, 2007
• Building Boards: non-profit board development, United Way of Greater New Bedford, January 30, 2008
 

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Library Experience
• University of Rhode Island Library, Student worker, Technical Services 1991-92
• Cranston Public Library, Reference Intern, 2006 to present


• Diabetes Awareness Month Display, November 2006
• Revised computer & Internet usage policy and materials reconsideration policy for Cranston Library policy manual revision, April 2007
• Developed graphic novel collection for adult readers and conducted marketing campaign to introduce collection to the community, Spring 2007-Spring 2008
• Assisted in the development of an adult Spanish language collection and conducted marketing campaign to introduce collection to the community, Spring-Summer 2007

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Professional Activities
Professional Memberships
Professional Committees
Professional Conferences Attended
Grants Received
Awards and Recognition
Presentations


Professional Activities
• Foreword Magazine 2007 Book of the Year Awards: Judge for biography and popular culture awards
• Co-Chairperson of Planning group for Trejo Foster Foundation 2009 Institute hosted by University of Rhode Island


Professional Memberships
• American Association of Diabetes Educators, Associate Member, 2007 to present
• American Library Association, 2006 to present
• ALA New Members Roundtable, 2006
• Association of Fundraising Professionals-Rhode Island Chapter, 2005 to present
• North Atlantic Health Sciences Libraries, 2007 to present
• Reference and User Services Association, 2006 to present
• REFORMA, 2006 to present
• REFORMA Northeast Chapter, 2007 to present
• Rhode Island Library Association, 2007 to present
• University of Rhode Island Student Chapter of American Library Association, 2006 to present


Professional Committees
• Diabetes Professional Advisory Council (Rhode Island Department of Health), 2005 to 2007
• Diabetes and Public Education Committee (Rhode Island  Department of Health), 2005 to 2007
• Diabetes Multicultural Coalition (Rhode Island Department of Health), 2005 to 2007
• Diabetes and Children Committee (Rhode Island Department of Health), 2006 to 2007
• Neighborhood Healthplan of Rhode Island Healthy Neighborhoods Grant Committee, 2006
• Rhode Island Health Advocacy Initiative Forum, 2006 to 2007
• Rhode Island Healthy Schools Coalition, 2006 to 2007
• Governor Carcieri's Roundtable on Wellness and Medicare with U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Medicare and Medicaid Services, April 23, 2007
• Newport County Healthy Lifestyles Committee, 2006 to 2007
• RUSA Reference Services Section Marketing and Public Relations for Reference Services Committee, Intern, 2 year term Summer 2007- Summer 2009
• Cranston Public Library Marketing Committee 2007 to present
• Diabetes Coalition of Massachusetts, Executive Committee Fall 2007 to present
• Greater Fall River Partners for a Healthier Community, Steering Committee Fall 2007 to present


Professional Conferences Attended
• Volunteer Center of Rhode Island, Energize*Mobilize*Revitalize a conference for nonprofit professionals, Salve Regina University, March 10, 2006
• American Library Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, June 2006
• American Library Association Mid Winter Conference, Seattle, January 2007
• Rhode Island Library Association Annual Conference, Johnson & Wales University, Providence, June 7-8 2007
• American Library Association Annual Conference, Washington DC, June 2007
• Diabetes Coalition of Massachusetts Fall Statewide Conference There Ought to be a Law...Advocacy, Awareness, Advancement. Updates on the Newest Clinical Advances from Research to Practice, UMASS    Medical School, Shrewsbury, MA, October 19, 2007
• American Library Association Mid Winter Conference, Philadelphia, January 2008 Grants Received
• Rhode Island Childhood Disease Victim’s Fund. (American Diabetes Association) Childhood Obesity Education Programs, October 2006, $930
• Novo Nordisk Community Grant.  (American Diabetes Association) Diabetes Awareness, September 2006, $3000
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island Community Grant. (American Diabetes Association) Community Leaders Breakfast, May 2006 $2500
• Rhode Island Childhood Disease Victim's Fund. (American Diabetes Association) Childhood Obesity Education Programs, October 2007, $775
• Rotary Club of Fall River Community Grant. (Diabetes Association Inc) Camp Kyle Summer Camp Transportation Costs, December 2007, $1200
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation Catalyst Fund. (Diabetes Association Inc, with Amber Vlangas) network server upgrades, January 2008, $3500
• Greater New Bedford COAST. (Diabetes Association Inc, with Amber Vlangas) Adult Diabetes Support Group, January 2008, $500
• Novo Nordisk Community Grant. (Diabetes Association Inc.) Camp Kyle Walk-a-thon sponsorship, January 2008, $2500


Awards and Recognition
• PRISM Plus Fellowship awarded by University of Rhode Island and Institute of Museum and Library Services (2006-2008). PRISM prepares future librarians to work with diverse populations and provide culturally sensitive information literacy instruction that empowers individuals to access and use information effectively. Students awarded the fellowship receive full scholarships in the URI GSLIS program and earn a Masters Degree in Library and Information Science.


Presentations
• ALA Annual Poster Session 2007: Meet Me in the Street: Researching and Reaching Out to Diverse Populations, June 24, 2007 (view abstract)
• ALA Midwinter Conference: RSS Marketing & Public Relations for Reference Services: As the Definition of Reference Changes-How Do We Market It?  Discussion Group Moderator, January 13, 2008

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Selected Work Experience
• Diabetes Association, Inc. Executive Director, [Bristol County, MA and Rhode Island East Bay communities] 2007 to present
• American Diabetes Association, Market Manager [Rhode Island & southeastern Massachusetts], 2005 to 2007
• Equity Concepts, Marketing Manager, 2003-2005
• IPEX, Media Director, 2001-2003
• Boston Phoenix, Marketing Manager, 1999-2001
• Sony Music, Alternative Marketing Manager, 1996-1998
• Sony Music, Field Marketing Representative, 1994-1996
• Sony Music, College Marketing Representative, 1992-1994