Bethany W.

Bethany W. has a diverse work experience spanning over 15 years. Most recently, they have been working as an Office Manager & Operations Administration at VIP Tires & Service since March 2021. Prior to that, they worked as an LSP at Allstate from December 2018 to May 2019.

Bethany has also gained valuable experience at the Portland Public Library, where they served as the Interlibrary Loan Supervisor from September 2016 to December 2018. In this role, they managed a team and was responsible for project management, process improvement, policy creation, scheduling, payroll, and various administrative tasks.

Before that, they worked as a Promotional Model/Brand Ambassador at Big Orange Productions, promoting various products for different companies. Bethany also had a role as a Lending Services Supervisor at Lewiston Public Library, managing employees and volunteers, overseeing lending and interlibrary loan services, and handling payroll and scheduling.

In addition, Bethany has worked as a Database Manager at Audiofile Magazine for a brief period in 2015 and as a Librarian at Lewiston School Department in 2012. Earlier in their career, they gained experience in sales and administrative roles at companies like Spillers, Crestline Promotional Products, and Geiger.

Overall, Bethany has demonstrated strong leadership skills, project management abilities, and a versatile skill set across various industries.

Bethany W. completed their Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science at the University of Maine at Augusta from 2010 to 2014. Prior to that, they pursued studies in Diamontology at the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) from 2001 to 2002. In the period from 1998 to 2000, they obtained an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Accounting from the University of Southern Maine. Bethany also engaged in Pre-Veterinary Studies at the University of New Hampshire from 1994 to 1995. Additionally, they hold certifications in Verbal Judo, obtained in April 2015, and has completed the New England Library Leadership Symposium Graduate program offered by the New England Library Association. Bethany has also received certifications in CPR/AED/First Aid from the American Red Cross, as well as trainings in Iris Network Sighted Guide and Mental Health First Aid provided by The Iris Network and Sweetser, respectively.