Shellie McCurdy

PLACENTIA LIBRARY DISTRICT                                                                         Placentia, CA – September 2019 - Present

Library Assistant - Makerspace 

• 2021 Employee of the Year 

• Developed and implemented all Makerspace safety policies, staff operating procedures, designing guides for all machines, and publicity materials for the library's makerspace, The Hangar

• Primarily staffed the Makerspace for nearly four years, instructing patrons one-on-one with machine operation, the digital design and fabrication process, providing project assistance (more than 2,400 patron Use Hours and 1,300 patron visits to date) as well as training backup staff 

• Created The Hangar's Take and Make program, a series of comprehensive instructional classes for adults and teens teaching beginning and intermediate techniques for a variety of Maker skills and providing access to tools and materials, with classes viewed more than 21,000 times across platforms and distributing more than 3,800 project kits to date (the majority of classes can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA9cjSn8DlAb6kyuGChMzj0eKO8rktaxS) 

• From most recent employee review - "Ms. McCurdy's extensive knowledge in a variety of maker areas continues to be an asset to the Placentia Library, allowing her to assist with complicated maker questions and problem solve projects. Her originality and unique ideas are showcased in the monthly Take and Make programs that continue to be one of the most popular at the library... Ms. McCurdy regularly receives compliments from the public on her programming, and general customer service. She constantly demonstrates her willingness to go above and beyond to assist our patrons and is empowered to always provide service in [that] manner."

Assisting patrons with projects, technology, and equipment during Makerspace open hours, performing troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs on machines including Glowforge laser cutter, Cricut machines, sewing machines, embroidery machine, and IT support for makerspace computers, monitoring day-to-day use for safety and developing policies and instructional guides to facilitate safety best practices for prolonged use for both patrons and the machines, recommending new technologies and software, designed and created branding and publicity for the Hangar. Planning and implementing programs for adults and teens covering interesting general areas of DIY, art, and crafts with a focus on developing practical skills and design thinking; budgeting for supplies, managing material inventory, developing projects to meet learning objectives, teaching the project, filming, recording audio, and editing project videos, making kits and managing kit making volunteers, publicity and marketing through social media, website, and direct communication to patrons. Additional library duties include some website design and coding, general IT support assistance, and since November 2023, graphic design; assisting patrons at Circulation desk, checking in and out materials, processing payments for patron account balances, registering patrons for library cards, light Reader's Advisory, data entry and verification, and customer service; Processing passport application paperwork and payment, providing customer service to applicants regarding passport policies and procedures.

PRODUCT PERFECT, LLC.                                                                                      Brea, CA – May 2019 – September 2019

Research Assistant

• Cataloged and formatted research sources into a uniform database for reference

• Implemented file architectures for draft coordination and organization across the team  

• Edited draft for accuracy and consistency in citation and grammatical styles 

Located information sources for author Shawn Livermore, writing a nonfiction manuscript. Reading, taking notes, and outlining sources, organizing information into pre-writing outlines, editing drafts, and ensuring all sources are cited properly to avoid plagiarism.

BUENA PARK LIBRARY DISTRICT                                                              Buena Park, CA – November 2018 – September 2019

Library Clerk/Passport Agent  (Polaris ILS)

• Streamlined the materials check-in process to ensure a more efficient turnaround time during high volume hours 

• Created informational guides to assist patrons and staff in essential passport requirements 

• Compiled data and completed statistical analysis to determine effects of policy changes on circulation rates 

Assisting patrons at Circulation desk, checking in and out materials, processing payments for patron account balances, registering patrons for library cards, light Reader's Advisory, data entry and verification, and customer service; Processing passport application paperwork and payment, providing customer service to applicants regarding passport policies and procedures.

YORBA LINDA PUBLIC LIBRARY                                                                          Yorba Linda, CA – October 2017 - May 2019

Senior Page/Passport Agent (Horizon ILS)

• Designed and implemented a new system for keeping track of new books to be pulled from the collection 

• Coordinated a collaborative effort across multiple departments to improve workflow 

• Managed quality of processing, display, and timely discard of all magazines and newspapers

• From employee review: "I value your initiative when there are extra tasks to be done... You always remain on task and are willing to take on new tasks and learn new duties. You provide an amiable and productive contribution to the success of the team." 

Checking in library materials, answering phones and providing patrons with information regarding their accounts and library policies and events, processing materials for discard, processing new materials for addition to the collection, mending materials, shelving materials; Processing passport application paperwork and payment, providing customer service to applicants regarding passport policies and procedures.

SUGAR BLOSSOM BAKE SHOP                                                                          San Clemente, CA – February 2013 - July 2017

Lead Decorator, Baker, and Counter Sales

• Led the team in social media likes per posted photos of completed works 

High-responsibility job; duties include baking and decorating cakes, cookies, cupcakes, etc., managing orders and deadlines for delivery, monitoring cash register, customer service, dish washing, opening/closing shop independently, and keeping kitchen clean and stocked.

FORCECHANGE.ORG                                                                                           Telecommute – June 2012 – August 2012

Freelance Writing

• From employee review: "[demonstrated] an unwavering dedication to social activism, a strong work ethic, and advanced writing, research and Internet skills."

Worked independently; researching and writing about various issues including social justice and environmental issues, approximately three hundred words a day with deadlines five days a week. Full extent of this work may be viewed at http://forcechange.com/author/shellie-mccurdy/.

DENISE MOREAU                                                                                                   Anaheim, CA – September 2011 – June 2012

Nanny 

High-responsibility job; mainly ensuring that child arrived at all her activities punctually and prepared, as well as cooking for her and cleaning up.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES                                         Los Angeles, CA, 2015 - 2016

World Arts and Cultures - MA/PhD-level work

2015 - Institutional Grant 

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA, CHAPEL HILL                          Chapel Hill, NC - 2013 – 2015

Interdisciplinary Studies - Folk Religion - BA with Honors 

2015 - Institutional Grant, Dean’s List 

2014 - Institutional Grant, Dean’s List, Orange County Carol Club Scholar

ORANGE COAST COLLEGE                                                                             Costa Mesa, CA, 2011 - 2013

Baking and Pastry - AA and Certificate 

ESPERANZA HIGH SCHOOL                                                                 Anaheim, CA - 2011

2011 - Top fifteenth percentile, National Merit Scholar 

• Hard-working, takes initiative, and organized

• Self-starting with high attention to detail and excellent time management

• Fast learner and flexible, adapts well to new challenges

• Strong written and verbal communication in English, knows minor Spanish

• Highly proficient in MS office suite, Adobe Suite, social media, and general computer usage

• Typing speed: 65 WPM

PROFESSIONAL

Wendy Amireh - Collections Librarian for the California State Library; former Adult Services Manager at Placentia Library 

Venessa Faber - former Children's Services Manager at Placentia Library

Shawn Livermore – Nonfiction Author; owner of Product Perfect, LLC

PERSONAL

Megan Tolman - Local History Librarian, Placentia Library District