Kristi Dement

Librarian and Professional Blogger, Libraries

Hi, I'm Kristi Dement. Welcome to my profile!

Kristi Dement's Bio:

Kristi Dement's Experience:

• Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper at Expression Tile

  October 2004 - October 2006

  worked well under little supervision, very good working relationship with the owner, took a small business with piles of paperwork to complete organization in a few months, proficient in QuickBooks, able to reconcile accounts, keep a record of invoices, attentive to details

• Web Researcher and Writer at Research It Write

  November 2005 - May 2006

  performed online research and wrote and edited web copy for various clients; worked in conjunction with a web designer/search engine optimization specialist

• Marketing Assistant at Family Business Institute

  August 2005 - November 2005

  called on executives for feedback about our facilitators to ensure high quality services; managed databases of information on potential clients; handled event planning, promotion, and other marketing strategies

• Volunteer at LifeCare, Inc.

  January 2001 - January 2005

  coordinated the schedule for the 24-hour on-call telephone service and answered the helpline; took a Counseling Women graduate course at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; gained experience in listening and being sensitive to the needs of others in a crisis situation

• Fundraiser at Michigan State University

  September 1996 - August 1998

  developed communication skills through building rapport with Michigan State University alum and tailored by conversations to focus on the university development goals of interest to each alum; able to turn initial rejections into large donations for the university, raising thousands of dollars

• Sales Associate at Wal-Mart

  1994 - 1995

  assisted customers as a cashier and as a sales associate in the shoe department as well as the phamacy department.

• Freelance Blogger at IMU Social Media

  July 2013

  I write excellent keyword rich content for companies from various industries. I understand search-engine optimization and use my skills as a researcher to tailor the content so it is laser-focused on attracting each company's particular audience.

• Librarian at Wake Christian Academy

  May 2006

  serve over 400 middle school and high school students as well as faculty; provide teachers with relevant media, articles, and bibliographies; work with students in groups and one-on-one to help them with academic research; help students research colleges and careers; supervise computerized reading testing

Kristi Dement's Education:

• North Carolina Central University

  2004 – 2006
  Masters
  Activities: Valedictorian 4.0 GPA

• Michigan State University

  1995 – 1998
  Bachelors
  Concentration: Psychology
  Activities: Honors College 3.89 GPA

• West Ottawa High School

  1991 – 1995
  Diploma
  Concentration: College Prep
  Activities: National Honors Society 3.77 GPA

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