Sarah Delvers

Williamsburg, VA

757-871-5202

sedwa032@odu.edu

https://sites.wp.odu.edu/mlis-sedwa032-rev2/

 

Experienced manager seeking to put organization skills, risk and opportunity management, and communications skills to work in a library setting.  All these skills were learned in a theatre setting but are transferable to other jobs.

EDUCATION

 

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

Masters in Library and Information Studies                                                 May 2025

Concentration: Special and Public Librarianship                    

GPA: 4.0

 

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

Bachelor of Arts                                                                                             May 2013

Major: Theatre and Dance       Minor: Film and Video Studies

Concentration: Theatre                                             

 

Relevant Courses: Planning, Selecting, and Managing Collections, and Management and Leadership in LIS

SKILLS

 

Interdepartmental communication, coordination, organization, time management, leadership, risk, issue, and opportunity management, Mac OS, Windows OS, Microsoft Office Suite

RELATED EXPERIENCE

 

Old Dominion University Dance Department, Norfolk VA

Stage Management                                                                            2012-Present

  • Supervised up to 25 dancers and 5 theatre technicians at one time
  • Utilize problem-solving to ensure show continuity
  • Communicate with all departments involved in the process
  • Responsible for personnel placement, improvisation, and smooth operations of live performance functions
  • Directed stage operations to include when lights, sound, curtains, or any set pieces happen during the show        

This job taught me skills in organization, interdepartmental communication, time management, and problem-solving that are transferable in a library setting.         

 

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