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Jared Knowles |
| Education |
| Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR |
| B.A. Political Science |
May 2008 |
| GPA: 3.946 |
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| Lewis and Clark College Year in Munich, Munich, Germany |
| Ludwix Maximillians Universität |
2006-2007 |
| Exchange Student |
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| Laurel High School, Laurel, MT |
| Graduate |
2004 |
| Honors: Valedictorian (4.0 GPA), National Honor Society President, Senior Class President |
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| Awards |
| Undergraduate Scholarship, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) |
2006–2007 |
| Reath Endowed Political Science Scholarship, Pacific University |
2005, 2006 |
| Year of Study in Munich Program Participant, Lewis and Clark College |
2006-2007 |
| Dean’s List, Pacific University |
2004–2006 |
| The Honors Scholarship, Pacific University |
2004–2006 |
| Pacesetter’s Scholarship, Pacific University |
2004–2006 |
Forensics Talent Scholarship, Pacific University |
2004–2006 |
| Selected Forensics Awards, Northwest Forensics Conference and National Parliamentary Debate Association |
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- 1st Place Impromptu Speaking at Pacific Lutheran University Invitational (2004)
- 2nd Place Junior Parliamentary Debate at Pacific Lutheran University Invitational (2004)
- 1st Place Junior Parliamentary Debate at Mahaffey Memorial Tournament (Linfield College, 2004)
- 1st Place Junior Debate Speaker at Mahaffey Memorial Tournament (Linfield College, 2004)
- 1st Place Senior Debate Speaker at Whitman College Tournament (2005)
- National Qualifier in Extemporaneous Speaking (2005)
- Outstanding Speaker of the Year for the Pacific University Forensics Team (2005)
- 3rd Place Senior Extemporaneous Speaking at Mahaffey Memorial Tournament (Linfield College, 2005)
- 3rd Place Senior Extemporaneous Speaking at the Southwest Community College Swing Tournament (2006)
- 2nd Place in Senior Impromptu Speaking at the Oregon State University Speakeasy (2006)
- National At-Large Qualifier in Extemporaneous and Impromptu Speaking (2006)
- Top 100 at the National Parliamentary Debate Association National Championship (2006)
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| Work Experience |
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| Library Reference Assistant |
| Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR |
2004-2006 |
Assist students with accessing all of the library’s research resources including research databases. I am experienced with advanced searching in the following databases: Lexis-Nexis, CQ Researcher, JSTOR, EBSCO, FirstSearch, OVID, und CSA as well as library catalogs and print indexes. I was also asked to perform basic office tasks, prepare research summaries and provide computer assistance. I have become highly proficient at performing goal-oriented tasks, conducting effective research, working independent of supervision, and working on flexible projects using library resources. I also worked on a project where I was tasked with mapping out the movement of reference books from the old library to the new library.
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| Resident Assistant |
| Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR |
2005-2006 |
Responsible for 32 freshmen within a residence hall. Helped students with academics, adjusting to college life and provided counseling. Created a safe, entertaining, and enjoyable living environment for my residents. I was recognized for putting on excellent health awareness and political involvement programs for my students. I also have skills in counseling, first aid, behavior confrontation and conflict resolution.
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| Summer Conference Worker |
| Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR |
2005 |
Worked with a diverse group of conferences on campus to meet their needs for using campus resources. Worked with light and sound equipment, presentation equipment. I often led a team of four workers in finding the most efficient way to accomplish the tasks necessary each day, and gained experience in working in a small team to accomplish very specific goals.
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| Leadership Experience |
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| Independent Research Project: The German School System |
2006-2007 |
| Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR |
Conducted an independent research project of the various school types in Munich, Germany while studying abroad there for a year. I organized interviews with principals at the different types of schools, conducted the interviews, in German, with another American student, gave a thirty minute oral presentation in German about the schools with my partner and co-wrote a seven page summary, again in German, of my findings.
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| Forensics Team Member |
2004-2007 |
| Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR |
I created a team web portal with a forum, news, and event calendar. Designed and deployed a news aggregation system among team members to improve research. Skilled in many different forms of public speaking and various styles of competitive debate. Planned and participated in public debates on campus opposing both students and faculty.
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| Munich Debate Club (Debattier Club München e.V.) |
2007 |
| Lewis and Clark College Year in Munich, Munich, Germany |
Participated in a German collegiate debate organization run by German students at the Ludwig-Maximillians Universität. Debated in German and English in different debate styles including British Parliamentary, Open Parliamentary and American Parliamentary Debate. Attended weekly meetings and shared the American debate experience with an international group of students.
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| Community Service |
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| High School Forensics Tournament, 25 hours |
2006 |
| Oregon Food Bank, 6 hours |
2006 |
| Laurel High School Debate Coach, 60 hours |
2005 |
| Rock the Vote, 4 hours |
2004 |
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| Additional Skills |
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PC Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (XP, 2003, 2007)
- Macromedia Suite (Flash, Dreamweaver, and Fireworks)
- Adobe Photoshop CS 2
- Academic Software (SPSS 12 and 15, Mathematica 4.1)
- HTML, blog development (Blogger and Wordpress)
Language
- German (Two years collegiate study, one year abroad)
- English (Native language)
Miscellaneous Skills
- First Aid
- Conflict Management
- Office equipment training (high volume printers, multifunction Xerox machines)
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