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Walter W. Kneeland, III

wkneelan@kent.edu
419.509.1448

9001 Portage Pointe Drive / O-102
Streetsboro, OH  44241


Education

Kent State University: Graduated December 2006
Master of Library & Information Science (ALA-Accredited School)
    - GPA: 3.19

Bowling Green State University: Graduated May 2003
Batchelor of Arts, Popular Culture
    - GPA: 3.01


Computer Skills

General
    - Windows 95, 98, ME, XP; Mac OS 9; and similar OS
    - Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel & Access
    - Advanced internet use
    - Web Design (WaltKneeland.com, TroutnerPhotography.com, & The Third Option)

Specialized
    - Microsoft Access (Spring 2006 – course: Database Systems—focus on Access)


Work History

Libraries & Media Services: September 2006 – December 2006
Kent, OH
Practicum Student
    - Search OCLC WorldCat using the OCLC Connexion software
    - Evaluate records to determine accurate representation of titles in hand
    - Evaluate cataloging copy using standards set by Kent State University
    - Locate, read, manipulate, and create local holdings in Innovative Interfaces Inc.'s Millennium interface
    - Use Classification Web to verify LC classification numbers and shelflist into the KentLINK database

The Dive (Campus Crusade for Christ): August 2005 – Present
Kent, OH
Volunteer Staff - Tech Team
    - Assist in load/unload of sound equipment
    - Assist with setup for weekly main meeting
    - Assist in creation/running of Powerpoint presentations for main meetings

Daily Kent Stater (KSU’s Independent student newspaper): January 2005 – December 2005
Arts, Life & Leisure Correspondent (Spring and Fall 2005)
    - Provide semi-weekly reviews/columns on entertainment topics
    - Semi-weekly contributions to staff features
Columnist (Summer 2005)
    - Semi-weekly columns

ComiXtreme.com: October 2004 – Present
Reviews Staff [volunteer]
    - Provide critical reviews of recently-released comics
    - Promote and participate in constructive discourse in the site’s message forums

Meijer (Department store): April 2004 – August 2004
Findlay, OH
Stock
    - Assist guests with questions and location of merchandise
    - Maintain clean orderly aisles of product
    - Assist in moving product from Receiving to the Floor
    - Identify and place product according to store plan
    - Miscellaneous tasks as assigned

BIC (PHC Division): May 2003 – December 2003
Euclid, OH
Machine Operator
    - Operate/maintain CNCs
    - Operate bar-marking machine
    - Operate Steel-cutting saws (2000)
Shipping Dept.
    - Stamping, assembly, and boxing
Miscellaneous Tasks
    - Forklift operation
    - Secondary work
Also worked during summers 2000, 2002

YMCA Camp Copneconic: June 2001 – August 2001
Fenton, MI
Cabin Counselor
    - Oversee 6-12 children per week
    - As Archery Instructor, teach 600+ children basic archery skills
    - Assist in other tasks as necessary/assigned

The Galley (BGSU Food Services): November 1999 – May 2000
Bowling Green, OH
Cook/Stockperson
    - Maintain hot foods
    - Re-stock shelves
    - Cleanup
    - Miscellaneous tasks as assigned


Leadership/
Involvement

American Library Association: September 2006 – Present
Member

ALA Kent Student Chapter: September 2004 – Present
Co-Webmaster 2005 – 2006
Webmaster Fall 2006

    - Site design
    - Maintain and keep the site current/up-to-date

Chapman Learning Community (BGSU): August 1999 – May 2003
    - Teaching Assistant ENG 200: Literature of War (3 Semesters)
    - Chapman Advisory Group (Student Representative to Faculty)
    - MIT (Mentors-in-Training)
    - Assisted in general programming

Student Government (BGSU): August 1999 – May 2003
    - President (August 2002 – May 2003)
    - Vice-President (February 2001 – May 2002)
    - Resident Student Association Representative (August 2000 – February 2001)
    - Secretary (March 2000 – May 2000)
    - Floor Representative (August 1999 – March 2000)

Boy Scouts of America
    - Eagle Scout (May, 1999)
    - Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 175 (May 1999 – January 2000)


References

Available upon request.