Angela Howell
Chelmsford,Essex
Summary
Resourceful professional skilled in staff and budget management. Effectively communicates and manages multiple tasks in fast-paced environments. Experienced in staff supervision and training, focused on applying these skills in a new role. Achieves organisational goals through strategic planning and prioritisation.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work history
Librarian and Student Resource Manager
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Chelmsford, Essex
11.2007 - Current
- Developed library programmes for all school years, enhancing literacy engagement among students
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into the school's library services
- Managed staff and coordinated volunteers to maintain library provision
- Dispersed annual budget, ensuring access to essential resources and subscriptions for school library
- Maintained the Library Management System to reflect accurate records of library resources
- Significantly increased book loans
- Coordinated and organised various library events
- Promoted school library through publications and websites, increasing visibility and community engagement
- Liaised with teachers to purchase resources for curriculum changes
- Engaged in continuous professional development initiatives
- Researched and analysed library trends globally with library trends around the world
Library manager
Essex County Council
Chelmsford, Essex
01.2003 - 11.2007
- Initiated reading programs to boost community engagement.
- Organised community-focused library events to enhance engagement and participation.
- Promoted library internally and externally to encourage residents to become members
- Managed team members, effectively delegating tasks and responsibilities.
- Conducted regular performance reviews of staff members, encouraging professional development.
- Oversaw maintenance of organisation's facilities to guarantee compliance with industry regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information and Library Science
Aberystwyth University
AberystwythA-Levels - English
Adult community collecge
Chelmsford, EssexA-Levels - Psychology
Adult community college
Chelmsford, EssexSkills
- Information management
- Budget management
- Staff performance management
- Organisational skills
- Team leadership
- Multi-Tasking in busy environments
- Effective communication
Affiliations
- Reading, Travelling, Cycling, Gardening
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Librarian and Student Resource Manager
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
11.2007 - Current
Library manager
Essex County Council
01.2003 - 11.2007
Bachelor of Science - Information and Library Science
Aberystwyth University
A-Levels - English
Adult community collecge
A-Levels - Psychology
Adult community college