Gail Currier

710 Franklin Court Ardmore, OK 73401 | 580.504.1174

gailcurrier@sbcglobal.net

Professional • Proven leader with 8 years of library experience including

Summary progressive responsibilities in the areas of Leadership, Advocacy,
Innovation, Customer Experience, and Public Relations

• Experienced liaison to Legislators informing them of Southern

Oklahoma Library System’s mission, funding sources, and
successful services ranging from early literacy to adult learning
and programming

• Successfully helped secure funding for multiple library programs

and the renovation of Champion Public Library through grant
writing and review

• Instrumental in the re-branding of Southern Oklahoma Library

System including name change and significant execution of a plan
to present a clear understanding to community members and
library supporters

• Implemented a strategy to reach students and faculty in all SOLS

communities to promote the database, Brainfuse, with outreach
training which successfully increased statistics by more than
100%. During the last four years, this project led to additional
initiatives including makerspace activities with 3-D printing, ACT
and SAT preparation classes, and adult Fusion360 instruction

Professional

Public Relations/Marketing Coordinator 2011-Present

Southern Oklahoma Library System-Ardmore, Ok

 Manages and develops the operations of public information and marketing for 8
branch libraries in addition to system-wide promotions and events
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  Designs all marketing tools including flyers, brochures, bookmarks, and direct
mailings
 Writes press releases and public service announcements pertaining to library
programs, events, and feature stories
 Models to senior managers and employees the behavior that demonstrates
Excellent Work Ethic, Teamwork, Leadership, Strong Customer Service, and
Continuous Learning
 Acts as SOLS’ representative and advocate at community events
 Develops progressive ideas and participates in decision-making including the
recent renovation and redesign of library space at Champion Public Library

Director: Young Women’s Leadership Ardmore 2006-2010

YWCA Of Southern Oklahoma

 Directed leadership program for high school students developing programming

from implementation to action
 Recruited and managed board members who served as liaisons and support
team members of programming
 Interviewed, selected and managed group of 25 annual participants
 Coordinated monthly events including community awareness, government and
civic education and euthenics

Public Information Director 1986-1991

Royse City Independent School District, Royse City, Tx

 Effectively launched and directed the operations of public information for all
schools in this district
 Created and developed the district brand, overseeing logo and design
implementation
 Planned, organized and managed the activities of all school professional events
 Liaison between school district and community
 Served as an Executive Team member along with Superintendent,
Administrators, and Board of Trustees formulating strategic direction and tactical
planning for the organization’s services and mission
 Successfully designed and introduced award-winning publications including
district newsletter and brochures
Education

 University of Oklahoma-Norman, OK December 2018

MLIS, Library and Information Studies, 4.0 GPA

 Texas A&M Commerce

B.S. Journalism; Public Relations

Awards, Honors and Associations

 Graduate, Oklahoma Library Association’s (OLA) GOLD Leadership Institute

Graduate, Leadership Ardmore
 Irma Tomberlin Distinguished Leadership Award, University of Oklahoma
 OLA Scholarship Winner, OLA Conference
 FOLIO (Friends of the Libraries in Oklahoma) Award, OLA Conference
 Connie Van Fleet Excellence Award, OLA Conference

 Member, American Library Association

 Member, Public Library Association
 Member, Oklahoma Library Association
 Co-Chair, Oklahoma Library Association Endowment Committee

Selected Presentations

 Oklahoma Library Association’s Annual Conference, April 2017

“Reaching Out With Library Services”

 Public Library Division Workshop and Professional Training, February 2018

“Programming and Marketing for Rural Library Systems”

Community Involvement

 Board Member, Ardmore Leadership

 Ladies of the Leaf member
 Leaflets Co-Sponsor
 Carousel Productions Volunteer
 Member, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church