KATHERINE DOHE

Education

University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI
Masters of Library and Information Science, May 2009

  • Member of the LIS Curriculum Development Committee
  • Student liaison to the UH Libraries WebVoyage Committee

Missouri State University, Springfield, MO
Bachelors of Science in Education, Speech & Theatre, December 2006

  • Graduated cum laude.
  • Founding member of Students of the Academy of Educational Studies (SOTA)
  • Web Designer for SOTA

University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Major in International Studies, Attended 2001-2002

  • Member of the Debate Team

Professional Experience

University Readers, Inc.
San Diego, CA | July 2009 - Present
Digital Archivist

  • Prepare content and metadata of publisher-provided content for the University Readers Online Library
  • Develop and implement internal metadata schema based on existing standards such as ONIX, DC, and AACR2/RDA
  • Manage and maintain quality control of content selections and metadata
  • Communicate with publisher partners on project status, content transmittal, and requirements for library collections

Laboratory for Interactive Learning Technologies, Department of Information and Computer Sciences
Honolulu, HI | January 2008-January 2009
University of Hawai’i – Manoa
Research Assistant

  • Administer HNLC.org, a virtual community of science education professionals across Hawai’i
  • Create and distribute a survey to measure the long term success of former science program participants
  • Create and edit instructional content for using HNLC, including multimedia content
  • Instruct teachers to use HNLC in small training sessions
  • Communicate user needs to the HNLC development team
  • Develop professional relationships with teachers and professional development coordinators
  • Solicit and compose science education news stories for web publication

Apple, Inc.
Honolulu, HI | June 2007-January 2008
Mac Specialist

  • Demonstrated features of Apple products for customers of all skill levels
  • Repaired and replaced iPhones as a floor level troubleshooter
  • Resolved customer concerns efficiently and calmly 

Missouri State University Libraries 
Springfield, MO | January 2004-August 2006
Reference Assistant 

  • Demonstrated for patrons how to navigate multiple databases for research purposes
  • Directed patrons to appropriate departments and collections within the library
  • Answered questions from patrons about multi-platform technology use
  • Explained to patrons how to request materials from other libraries
  • Assisted reference librarians with pathfinder proofreading and web design projects
  • Entered and maintained reference desk patron statistics 

Southwest Missouri State University Residence Life and Services
Springfield, MO | August 2003-December 2004
Resident Assistant 

  • Designed educational and recreational programs for 600 residents
  • Counseled residents on personal and academic challenges
  • Developed a professional and social relationship with residents of New Hall

Teaching Experience 

Glendale High School
Springfield, MO | October-December 2006
Student Teacher, Speech and Debate

  • Advised advanced speech and debate students on technique in multiple competition events
  • Taught oral interpretation techniques to introductory speech students
  • Evaluated student progress as speakers
  • Assisted student debate competitors with advanced database research


School of the Osage
Kaiser, MO | August-October 2006
Student Teacher, Theater Arts 

  • Instructed students in acting technique, speaking style, and stagecraft
  • Supervised technical theater students during production of the school play
  • Advised forensic students in speech and debate activities
  • Designed and evaluated student participation and performances 

Publications

Macworld Magazine
iPhone Application Reviewer | January 2009-August 2009
arXiview For iPhone
Put Things Off
Thesaurus Applications Comparison Review
Air Mouse Pro

Conferences  

Academy of Educational Studies 1st Annual Conference, Poster Session
Springfield, MO | October 2006
“Paulo Freire and Community Education”

Special Skills 

  • Over 10 years public speaking experience
  • Experience using Greenstone to create and manipulate a digital library
  • Extensive experience with Mac OSX operating system and Apple software
  • Proficient with image editing applications such as Adobe Photoshop
  • Expert skill creating presentation materials to enhance instruction
  • Can design websites with web development languages CSS and HTML
  • Familiar with Ruby on Rails
  • Broad experience with a variety of social networking platforms, including Second Life