EMILY (HOOD) LEONARD 

39180 N Spruce St. Lake Villa, IL 60046 | ​emilylorraine.hood@gmail.com​ | 715-225-9805 

 
EDUCATION 
 
University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign | ​January 2017-May 2019 
Master of Science in Library and Information Science; K-12 Specialization 
 
University of Wisconsin-Madison​ | September 2008- May 2012 
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts; German  
Certificate: European Studies  
 
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 
 
Library Paraprofessional |​ October 2017- December 2018; May 2019 - present 
Grayslake Central High School | Grayslake, IL 
Monitor the library; manage the student workers; create displays and marketing; cataloging; readers’ 
advisory; assist with information literacy instruction; run the book club; assist with Battle of the Books. 
 
Student Teacher |​ January 2019 - May 2019 
Harrison School | Wonder Lake, IL 
Highland Middle School | Libertyville, IL 
Assist the librarian with all tasks related to the library; programming, information literacy instruction, 
lesson planning, readers’ advisory, technology assistance, collection development, run the book clubs, 
assist with Battle of the Books, and displays. 
 
Ad Operations Analyst | J​ une 2016-September 2017 
Rocket Fuel | Chicago, IL    
Oversee the post-sale aspects of digital advertising campaigns; handle department metrics and reporting; 
new hire training.  
 
Dynamic Campaign Management Specialist | ​June 2014-June 2016 
Tribune Publishing | Chicago, IL  
Monitor and troubleshoot ad campaigns; reporting; assist with continuing education and new hire 
training in the department.  
 
Campaign Specialist | ​February 2013-June 2014 
Temporary Campaign Specialist | O ​ ctober 2012 – January 2013 
Tribune Publishing | Chicago, IL  
Oversee the post-sale aspects of digital advertising campaigns from data input, ad trafficking, reporting, 
and optimization.  
 
Bartender, Server, and Beverage Cart | F ​ ebruary 2012 - August 2012 
Bridges Golf Course| Madison, WI  
Provide guests with bartending, serving, and beverage cart customer service. 
 
Bartender, Caterer | O ​ ctober 2009 – May 2012 
University of Wisconsin Division of Intercollegiate Athletics-Food and Beverage | Madison, WI 
Provide catering and bartending customer service for Athletic Department events. 
 
Waterski/Wakeboard Instructor, Camp Counselor | J​ une 2009 – August 2010 
Southwoods Summer Camp| Paradox, NY 
Instruct waterskiing, wakeboarding, and other water sports to campers; lead group activities; provide a 
safe and welcoming environment for all campers. 
 
INVOLVEMENT 
● Lake Villa District Library - Volunteer Clerk, Summer Reading Program (Summer 2018) 
● American Library Association - YALSA member (2017-2019); Illinois Library Association - member 
(2017-2019); AASL member (2018- 2019); AISLE member (2019) 
● Tutoring Chicago - Volunteer Literacy Tutor (2016-2017) 
● Chicago Public Library Junior Board Society (2016-2019) 
● Academic Year in Freiburg Alumni Association - Board member & Technology committee 
(2016-2018) 
● Greater University Tutoring Services, UW-Madison - Volunteer Conversational English Tutor 
(2011-2012) 
● Academic Year in Freiburg - program participant (2010-2011) 
 
SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS 
 
● Strong organization and attention to detail 
● Experience working with students ages K-12 
● Customer service background 
● Microsoft Office 
● High degree of comfort with both Mac and PC interfaces 
● Experienced in troubleshooting technology issues 
● Experience with educational tools 
● Proficient in German, with a strong background in intercultural communication  
 
PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO