Christina S. Dooley

1-5 year Plan

March 2014 (Subject to change)

 

Immediate Goals   

• Establish professional employment within the corporate industry as an Information Specialist, utilizing my skills and strengths in information management, metadata, research, competitive intelligence, and knowledge management.

• Participate in Metrolina Library Association to network and develop local professional relationships

• Attain professional affiliation through American Library Association and North Carolina Library Association membership.

• Apply for NC Public Library certification.

• Volunteer at local library or museum in cataloging to continue information organization skills.

• Begin studying at least one programming or database language to enhance digital library and information organization skills.

 

Intermediate Goals

• Become recognized as a successful team player in my position.

• Seek out and maintain professional development through a mentor within the company.

• Create strong professional relationships with management and co-workers.

• Seek out and attend industry supported workshops, seminars, and conferences.

• Aggressively invest in retirement fund/401K and pay off student loan debt.

• Increase & develop technology and professional skills.

  • Advanced Excel course

  • Increase XML skills

  • Content Management Systems and data integration systems.

    • Documentum™

    • Informatica™

 

Future Goals

• Contribute to the success of the company through attaining a senior management position.

• Increase networking and exposure through professional development and affiliation.

• Increase awareness of careers within corporate industries to encourage MLIS professionals to expand their profession beyond a library.

• Recruit MLIS professionals into the information management industry.

• Become a mentor to other employees and assist in their professional development within the company.

• Maintain strong professional relationships with management and co-workers.

• Attend and participate in industry workshops, seminars, and conferences.

• Continued education of emerging trends in the technology field of information management through journal subscriptions, webinars and conferences.

• Successfully attain an industry recognized PMP (Project Management Professional) Certificate.