Varsha Prakash

Hello, my name is Varsha Prakash; HBa,MI.

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I have a Master of Information degree from the University of Toronto. I specialized in Library and Information Science. I have a deep interest in computers and technology so I welcome the challenge of learning new programs and software. My strong communication skills and self-motivation make me allow me to thrive in both team and individual situations.

Intern Librarian at Archives of Ontario

May 2011 - July 2011

- Conducted original and copy cataloging for online database - Organized and shelved periodicals and monographs

Early Morning Task Team at Indigo

February 2010 - August 2010

- Shelved new inventory, daily. - Conducted inventory count, daily. - Created displays for monthly sales promotions - Shelved new magazines, weekly - Facilitated magazine and newspaper returns, weekly

Research Intern at CanAct Charity Organization

June 2008 - September 2008

- Contacted over 10 colleges and universities in Ontario to obtain 'ad space' for CanAct's internship program - Researched government grant opportunities and assisted in the completion of the grant applications - Researched and compiled information on competitive programs similar to those offered by CanAct

Cashier at Shoppers Drug Mart

February 2004 - October 2004

- Provided face-to-face and over the phone customer service quickly and efficiently while conducting regular cashier duties - Assisted merchandisers in stocking shelves and organizing the backroom

Volunteer at Brampton Safe City

2001 - 2004

- Created anti-bullying pamphlets and assisted n the planning of presentation material to young students - Attended a volunteer fair promoting Brampton Safe City - Created presentation material - Promoted Brampton Safe City to high school students

Volunteer Librarian at Learning Disabilities Association of Brampton

January 2000 - January 2001

- Facilitated loans and returns - Reorganized shelves - Organized and coordinated play day for children

Library Technician at Hatch

April 2012

- Cataloguing of monographs and serials - Document retrieval for clients and other librarians - Conduct information needs assessments for clients - Designed and maintain corporate online community for Mississauga, Niagara Falls, and Vancouver offices - Digitization of project reports - Management of company archive

University of Toronto

2010 – 2012

Master of Information

2009 - Sheridan Institute of Technology

2006 – 2009

Certificate

Concentration: Digital Communication; Communications, Culture and Information Technology

2009 - University of Toronto at Mississauga

2005 – 2009

Honours Bachelor of Arts

Concentration: Digital Enterprise Management

Tech gadgets, dystopia novels, video games, photography