Levi Kilmurry
Edinburgh,Midlothian
Summary
Experienced Library Assistant offering excellent interpersonal skills and customer service expertise in a cultural environment. I am articulate, reliable and friendly with a passion for reading and creative writing. I enjoy helping people and have proven ability in answering information enquiries and supporting the delivery of literacy events and workshops. I am a hard working school leaver with four Highers including English, Maths, Sociology and Modern Studies due to start at University of Edinburgh in September.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Library Advisor
Midlothian Libraries
03.2023 - Current
- Worked initially as a volunteer in the Lasswade Community Library, I was thereafter recruited to a permanent Casual Library Assistant post
- Serve a diverse range of customers including children, young people and families to support their access to services and foster a love of reading
- Plan, set up and deliver events and activities and clean up the library space afterwards to ensure an enjoyable, welcoming and safe environment
- Install themed book displays
- Answer customer enquiries and provide information on a wide range of topics
- Started a Children’s Community Coding Club, where I advertised the club and planned coding sessions for members
- Responsible for library recycling
- Awarded Runner-Up - Midlothian’s Young People’s Award in Achievement in Learning 2024
Career Ready Intern
The Scottish Parliament
02.2025 - 02.2025
- Worked in the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) Department as an Enquiries Assistant undertaking research into a constituent’s petition and supportive information work for an MSP
- Assisted in delivering front-of-house customer service and sales at reception and Parliament shop
- Worked with the Learning and Development Adviser to understand more about the work of the Parliament
- Gained experience in working across a diverse range of teams demonstrating flexibility and an ability to connect with people at all levels
- Produced a source sheet to support an MSP in a parliamentary debate
- Created a SPICe petition briefing for the Citizen Participation and Public Petition’s Committee
Career Ready Intern
The Scottish Parliament
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Worked across multiple departments including the Parliament Communications Office (PCO), Visitor Services, SPICe and Colleague Experience (internal communications)
- Supported PCO in developing content to enable more engagement with younger people
- Handled purchases for members of the public and advised on product information
- Welcomed the public at the visitor desk and supplied information on the history of the Parliament
- Collaborated with other interns to create a Parliament blog on Scotland's Public Health Priorities report of 2018
- Developed a presentation as a joint effort with the other interns and presented to senior managers in a certification ceremony
- Created an intranet page celebrating 25 years of the Scottish Parliament
- Designed posters to promote the Parliament’s new British Sign Language plan
Education
Lasswade High School
01.2019 - 05.2025
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Customer-focussed
- Ability to work with a wide range of people including children and young people
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Committed, loyal and hard-working
- Positive and caring attitude
- Enthusiastic
- Creative
Pastimes
- Passionate about arts and culture, especially reading, creative writing and theatre and am learning to play the piano.
- Also enjoy going to the gym and have recently joined a bouldering club to further my indoor climbing skills and meet new people.
- Keen traveller who has been fortunate to visit many countries which has helped to broaden my horizons and understanding of different cultures and ethnicities.
Personal Information
- Nationality: Scottish
- Date of birth: 18/03/2007
References
Reference #1:
- Name: Wendy Johnston
- Title: Service Development Leader Children & Young People
- Organisation: Midlothian Library HQ
- Email Address: wendy.johnston@midlothian.gov.uk
- Phone: 0131 271 3987
Reference #2:
- Name: Iain Clark
- Title: Intranet Manager
- Organisation: The Scottish Parliament
- Email Address: ic500@outlook.com
- Phone: 07809 378709
Timeline
Career Ready Intern
The Scottish Parliament
02.2025 - 02.2025
Career Ready Intern
The Scottish Parliament
06.2024 - 07.2024
Library Advisor
Midlothian Libraries
03.2023 - Current
Lasswade High School
01.2019 - 05.2025
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