Emily M.

King
2465 Idlewild Drive Springfield, IL 62704 217.414.0983 emily.marie.king@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Dominican University, River Forest, IL
Master of Library and Information Sciencedegree in progress, expected December 2015
Cumulative GPA: 4.0
University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
GPA: 3.7
EXPERIENCE
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Springfield, IL
Intern, Center for Digital Initiatives, August 2015-Present
Responsible for scanning World War I-era items of varying formats using both traditional and flat-bed
scanning equipment, and providing on-demand scanning of documents relating to Illinois history
including maps, portraits, photographs and letters.
Use Adobe Photoshop software to convert file formats and to crop and rotate images before uploading to
the online collection
Responsible for original metadata creation for World War I items, using OCLCs Faceted Application of
Subject Terminology (FAST) subject headings
Edit previously created metadata for various collections; focusing on grammar, spelling, and accuracy of
content and subject headings
Use Omeka web platform to publish collections and exhibits after creation and review
Barnes and Noble Booksellers, Springfield, IL
Lead Childrens Bookseller, June 2014-Present
Use in-depth knowledge of childrens section to recognize sales trends and order stock accordingly and to
provide expert book recommendations to customers
Staff all in-store childrens events, such as author signings and storytimes
Train new employees on all aspects of store operations
Bookseller, October 2008-May 2011; October 2014-June 2014

Provided customer service by answering phones, greeting and assisting clients with book search and
retrieval, offering personal recommendations, hand-selling merchandise, and promoting the Membership
program

Operated cash register and used Bookmaster software to locate and order books

Shelved books according to company standards and set up merchandise displays

Provided demonstrations and set-up and troubleshooting assistance for NOOK e-readers
Guaranteed Rate, Chicago, IL
Closing Facilitator Team Lead, November 2012-September 2014
Performed a detailed review of loan documents to ensure accuracy prior to final closing
Communicated with internal departments to correct errors and obtain missing documentation within tight
time frames
Responsible for assigning and managing the daily workload of files to Loan Closers
Oversaw a shared email account and tracked the progress of loan reviews being done by other Closing
Facilitators
US Bank Home Mortgage (through Kelly Financial Services up to May 2012), Campbell, CA
Mortgage Loan Closer, February 2012-July 2012
Prepared mortgage loan files according to bank, regulatory and investor guidelines by gathering the
necessary documents and information within designated time frames
Communicated with customers, clients, staff, realtors, brokers, counsel, title companies, etc. to respond to
inquiries, resolve problems and obtain any additional documentation required to complete the loan file
Ensured compliance with bank, regulatory and investor requirements and quality customer service
standards
Coordinated the closing and funding of assigned loan packages; calculated final closing costs and
disbursed funds
Mortgage Associate, September 2011-February 2012

Scheduled loans for closing and assigned daily workload of files to each Loan Closer
Provided administrative support to loan closing department by checking files for accuracy and adherence
to federal and company standards and working closely with internal departments via phone and email to
correct errors
Prepared and sent funds of up to $2 million via wire transfer
Responsible for daily shipping and receiving of up to 60 loan packages
US Public Interest Research Group, Chicago, IL
National Administrative Assistant to the Student PIRGS, June 2008-October 2008
Worked with the department head to set budgets and spending plans and tracked income and expenses;
also oversaw spending of a $100,000 budget
Provided administrative support to department staff by coordinating projects and schedules, creating and
maintaining systems for tracking departmental goals, maintaining departmental files and records, writing
weekly national newsletter, and creating daily national progress reports
Oversaw organization and planning of events such as departmental meetings, trainings, and board
meetings; including creating budgets for events, making travel and hotel arrangements, and producing
materials such as posters and handouts
SKILLS
Software
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Adobe Photoshop
Online platforms
Google Sites
Weebly
LibGuides
Omeka
Coding
Proficient in HTML and CSS
Basic knowledge of SQL