Nancy Dawe

Background

About Nancy Dawe

A creative and skilled professional with diverse experience in areas such as client relations, communications, research and information services. I strive to foster strong relationships within a professional environment, and place high value on continuing development. Information Management, Research, and Library: academic research experience; skilled in devising and implementing effective search strategies; experience with media monitoring; library organization and outreach experience; children’s reading help and library experience. Writing, Editing and Research: wrote a weekly column on youth issues for a regional newspaper; prepared material on non-traditional library outreach services; drafted speaking notes, greetings, and quotes for news releases. Office & Organizational Skills: created and maintained filing systems; created work orders, invoices and legal documents; electronic data management experience; experience in independently establishing an office; typing skills (upward of 70 wpm); experience using Windows Suite in a professional environment, as well as Total Record Information Management (TRIM). Interpersonal Experience, and Management: Network with stakeholders in varied environments; experience with creative problem solving and improvisation; applying empathetic assistance to members of the public who are experiencing high stress or crisis. Leadership: trained and supervised employees; led by example; community involvement; executive support experience. Journalism: researched and prepared news stories for radio; conducted and edited interviews for broadcast; able to work to tight deadlines.