THE CURRICULUM VITAE OF

 

Nathan merle prince

objective

 

To become a member and positive contribution with your community. I know the difference between good quality work and poor “unnecessary” craftsmanship. In addition, I understand the importance of deadlines and how to meet them. As a team player I know how to accomplish goals in good working environments and enjoy challenges. I never had a problem that could not be resolved. And I can be of great value to your company, as my employment and working records indicate. Thank you.

 

address history

 

1977–1995        8101 West 79th Street                                     Justice, IL

1995–1999        1184 West Main Street (Millikin University)    Decatur, IL

1999–2000        531 West Jefferson (Illinois State)             Bloomington, IL

2000–2001        1400 North Honore                                         Chicago, IL

2001–2003        8101 West 79th Street                                          Justice, IL

 

employment

 

 

 

Caddy

1991–1992        Edgewood Valley Country Club        Willow Springs, IL

n     Wash and clean golf carts and equipment.

n     Maintain and operate equipment and machinery.

n     Assist game-players in games, practice and tournaments.

Reference: Ron Gust, Caddymaster.

Assistant Managing Cook

1992–1993        Aurelio’s Pizzeria                                                Justice, IL

n     Bus boy: clean tables and wash dishes.

n     Cook: master the art of cooking pizza in the traditional Italian style.

n     Develop new dishes for the menu and contributed to the over-all effort of changing items on the menu and designing it for publication.

n     Handle accounting and bookkeeping items from Monday to Thursday.

Reference: Tom Aurelio, Manager.

Reference: Joe Aurelio, Owner, Founder, 1954.

Loader

1993–1994        United Parcel Service (UPS)                     Bedford Park, IL

n     Load trucks properly, carefully and efficiently with packages and parcels.

n     Work hard with team to meet deadlines and get packages out on time.

Dockworker and Loader

1994–1995        C&K Trucking                                                 Chicago, IL

n     Take inventory of stock and supplies and transmit data to manager.

n     Distribute goods to warhouse and keep items organized and accessible.

n     Load and work with Dispach to inform drivers for required routes.

Reference: Rick Kanetkis, Owner, Operator, Head Manager.

Reference: Mike, Manager (no longer with company).

Injection Molder

05/1995–08/1995             Chem-tainer                                    Elmhurst, IL

n     Mold plastic containers for the needs of various clientele

n     Order necessary chemicals for use and distribution by the company.

n     Assemble containers and parts for the various needs of clientele.

Reference: Patrick Mulvey (no longer with company).

Sports Coordinator

1995–1998        Millikin University, Griswald Gym                   Decatur, IL                    

n     Clean, organize, set-up and tear down equipment for all sporting events.

n     Specialize in ground-keeping for Soccer, Football and Baseball.

n     Volleyball line judge; Soccer and Basketball statistician.

Reference: Nick Buckley

Assistant Managing Cook

1996–1999        Millikin, Richard Treat’s University Center       Decatur, IL                                            

n     Bus boy: clean tables, wash dishes, sweep and mop kitchen area.

n     Cook: master the art of cooking food using economical means and ways.

Laborer and Miscellaneous Worker

05/1996–09/1998 (summers only – Union Local 1216: AFL, CLC, CIO)

Wabash Fibre Box Company (sold out in 1998)

Currently International Paper                                                     Chicago, IL

n     Make starch: an adhesive used to bind various paper material.

n     Operate roll-grab and forklift for tractor-trailers and boxcars.

n     Operate Corrugator as Double-backer and Cut-off man.

n     Operate and assist operators for Flexo’s and non-ink machineries.

Reference: Kurt Nebal (Human Resources; retired from Wabash).

Reference: Mike Nunn (Foreman, no longer with International Paper).

Reference: Robert Compton (Foreman).

Reference: Glenn Prince (Foreman).

Reference: J.L. Richardson (Laborer).

Reference: Merle Edward Prince (Laborer).

Reference: Richard Shearon, Jr. (Laborer, no longer with Company; works for Pepsi out of Jacksonville, Florida).

Teacher’s Assistant

1999–2000        Illinois State University                                     Normal, IL

n     Teach one section of English 101 with a concentration on composition and rhetoric; work with other teachers to develop comprehensive syllabi.

n     Tutor for the University Center for Learning, specializing in writing, philosophy, biology, math (trigonometry and geometry) and literature.

n     Work with students closely to develop portfolios and final projects.

Reference: Ron Strickland, PhD, Interim Chair of the English Department – Gradaute School, Fall Semester 1999.

Reference: Douglas Hesse, PhD, Chair of the English Department – Graduate School.

Reference: Patricia Dunn, PhD.

Customer Service Representative

Information Technology Specialist

01/2000–10/2000        Regus Business Centres                          Chicago, IL

n     Develop and modify detailed logs for mail, phone, voice mail and Internet services with Excel and other databases for over 20 companies and more than 200 customers.

n     Regulate and monitor the use of office equipment.

n     Develop and create newsletters, advertising and promotional documents with Microsoft Publisher and PowerPoint.

n     Direct projects for clientele whose completion required advanced knowledge of computer hardware and software.

n     Coordinate and administer conferencing operations.

n     Provide instruction and orientation to employees and clientele by introducing them to our technology and familiarizing them with various systems.

Reference: Kristen McCarthy, Supervisor.

Reference: Eryn Patania, Office Manager.

Reference: Tara Doran, C.S.R. (no longer with company).

Reference: Janet Claybrooks, I.F.S. (no longer with company).

Reference: Vinnie, I.F.S. (no longer with company).

Bookseller

05/00–01/01    Border’s Books and Music                                Chicago, IL

n     Work closely with staff clientele to sell the best books, music and videos.

n     Coordinate events and control and manage crowds when various authors and musicians would perform.

n     Design and set up displays for windows, booths, desks and counters.

Editor

10/00–04/01    American Dietetic Association                         Chicago, IL

n     Layout, stylize and format roughs, galleys and finals – three stages of the pre-production process whose preparation involved converting text to PageMaker and the integration of images, figures and tables with the use of a scanner and PhotoShop on a Macintosh, G-4.

n     Write, layout and design “Table of Contents,” which appeared in the Journal monthly and required moderate research.

n     Layout, edit and design “New in Review,” a section of the Journal featuring reviews of periodicals, books, videos and software.

n     Write reviews of books, videos and software for the sub-sections “Practitioner’s Bookshelf” and “Quick Looks.”

n     Write “Practice Points,” a supplement to one of the feature articles, which required formal interviews with professional dieticians and moderate research.

n     Proof, edit and layout “President’s Page” and other promotional and advertisement material.

n     Catalog books, articles and reviews and coordinate the transmission of materials from the Chicago office to various destinations on a daily basis.

Reference: Jennifer Herendeen, Managing Editor (Chicago).

Reference: Elaine Monsen, Editor-in-Chief (Seattle, Washington).

Reference: Ms. Trinkle, Human Resources.

Reference: David Paskey, Designing Editor.

Reference: James McAfree, Editor.

Reference: Tony Peregrin, Editor.

Mechanic

Supplies Specialist

4/01–09/01      Performance Automotive Services                      Justice, IL

n     Work on cars, trucks and vans and also clean them and the shop.

n     Pick up and deliver parts to various vendors and dealerships in the area.

n     Order and maintain stock and inventory for the shop and for customers.

n     Research difficult jobs using catalogues, the Internet and the Library.

n     Sell cars and research auctions in which to buy the cheapest ones to sell.

Reference: Art (Owner).

Reference: Spiro (Owner).

Assistant Project Manager

9/01–04/25/2002                Universal Access                            Chicago, IL

n     Update and maintain office supplies for entire operations.

n     Plan and coordinate conferences for different departments.

n     Produce technical documents describing procedures and operations for equipment for various departments

Reference: Brenda Makowsky, Manager (Laid-off).

Reference: Mary Meyer, Supervisor.

Reference: Tony Oliva, Office Services.

Reference: Mike Phillips, Office Services.

Reference: Sherry Mayoh, Executive Secretary.

Reference: Patrick Shutt, CEO.

 

Publishing

 

Tutor

1996–1998        Writing Center, Millikin University                 Decatur, IL

n     Work closely with students in developing term papers and themes for papers, following the writing and research process closely, tracking progress and assisting in the completion of the final project.

n     Work closely with instructors to develop the strategies and communication skills necessary for good successful writing.

Reference: Michael O’Connor, PhD.

Assistant Editor

1997–1998        Composition Chronicle (Internship)                       Decatur, IL

n     Organize, edit and proofread material for publication; developed organizational structure and publication schedule.

n     Update subscription and address logs with Excel, other applications and a highly organized database.

n     Arrange and administer printing schedule to coincide with author deadlines and publication dates.

n     Develop marketing strategies to find subscriptions in colleges, universities, and departments.

n     Monitor printing expenditures extraordinarily scrupulously.

Editor-in-Chief: Nancy DeJoy, PhD.

Editor – Writing

Assistant Editor – Artwork

1997–1999        Collage, Millikin University                             Decatur, IL

n     Create advertisement and promotional material for submissions to the university literary magazine published biannually.

n     Edit, layout and design accepted material, including text and images, requiring innovative application of computer skills.

n     Obtain bids from printers to develop the most effective and economical printing schedule.

n     Maintain budget cost by working closely with printers to attain the highest quality product within the budget.

n     Create and distribute acceptance and rejection notices.

Reference: Dan Guillory, PhD, Chair of the English Department.

 

 

publications

 

poetry

n     “Baby’s Asleep” and “Triple Renting Service Taxing the Buffalo River.” Collage. Millikin. Fall: 1996.

n     “Easy, Street Drifter,” Beyond Basics. Millikin. Spring: 1997.

n     “So He Stops and Says:” and “Tiny Lawns.” Folio. Fall: 1997.

n     “Coming to Terms.” Collage. Millikin. Spring: 1998.

n     “The Sick Engine.” Collage. Millikin. Fall: 1998.

n     “Still Disseminating From Quiet Night-Skies.” Collage. Millikin. Spring: 1999.

FICTION

n     “Dog Days.” Collage. Millikin. Fall: 1997.

n     “The J.M. Strategy” and “The Subject.” The Facts of Fiction. Millikin. Spring: 1998.

drama

n     The Sun Set Setting (Act III). Collage. Millikin. Spring: 1999.

articles

n     “Gentrification and Racism.” The Decaturian. Millikin. Fall: 1997.

n     “Composition as an Undergraduate.” The Decaturian. Millikin. Spring: 1998.

n     “Proud of Race; Ashamed of Racism.” The Decaturian. Millikin. Fall: 1998.

n     “A Night with ‘The Dave Mathews’ Band.” The Decaturian. Millikin. Fall: 1998.

essays

n      “The 52nd Annual C.C.C.C. Conference, Phoenix, Arizona.” Composition Chronicle. Millikin. Fall: 1997.

n     “Reading as Writing as Editing.” Composition Chronicle. Millikin. Spring: 1998.

n     “Thinking about Thinking.” The Echo. Independent: Colin Brady, MA. Spring: 1998.

 

organizations

 

n     Sigma Tau Delta, National Honorary Literary Society – 1998.

n     Art Club – 1998.

n     Theo-Socratic Society – 1996.

n     Contemporary Cultural Issues and Affairs – 1996.

 

non-for-profit activities

 

n     Project READ. Millikin: Nancy DeJoy, PhD. Fostering literacy throughout Central Illinois and helping people attain General Education Diplomas.

n     Project AWARENESS. Independent: Nathan Merle Prince. Delivering lectures on history and politics to a nexus of institutions in the Chicago Metropolitan Area.

 

certifications

 

n     Certified Substitute Teacher for District 109, Indian Springs, Southwest Suburbs, Chicago Metropolitan Area, May, 2001 through May, 2006.

n     Certified Library Assistant, Chicago, Illinois 2000 – 2001.

n     Certified Substitute Teacher, Chicago, Illinois 2000 – 2001.

 

computer skills

 

hardware

n     Copier, printer, scanner, slide scanner, tele- and video-conferencing units, digital camera and PBX telephone systems.

software

n     Extensive proficiency with Microsoft Office 2000, including Word, Excel, Access, Publisher and PowerPoint.

n     Adobe PageMaker

n     Adobe PhotoShop

n     Adobe Illustrator

n     Quark

 

education

 

Argo Community High School, Diploma – 1995: General Studies; Honors, College Preparation. GPA: 3.0/4.0.

Guidance Counselor: Mr. O’Kelly.

 

Millikin University, B.A. Major: English – Writing and Philosophy, 1999.

Academic Advisor: Professor Dan Guillory, Chair, Department of English. GPA: 3.5/4.0.

Other Academic Advisor: Professor Arvid Adell, (Chair until 1999) Department of Philosophy; Professor Jo Ellen Jacobs, Chair.

 

Illinois State University, 8/99 – 12/99. Concentration: English – Writing. Academic Advisor: Professor Ron Strickland, Interim Chair of Graduate Studies, Department of English, 08/99 – 12/99.

Other Academic Advisor: Douglass Hesse, PhD, Chair, Graduate Studies, Department of English.

 

The Discovery Center

2101 North Lincoln Avenue

Chicago, Illinois

Concentration: Foreign Languages, including but not limited to Homeric Greek, Latin, Provencal, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Arabic and Armaic, including historical developments and dialects. 6/00 – 4/01.

 

DePaul University

2100 North Kenmore Avenue

Chicago, Illinois

Concentration: Master of Arts in Education in Secondary Schools. 4/02 – present.

 

interests

 

Languages, writing, reading, vacationing, friends, family, hunting, camping, fishing, gaming, exercising, nature and spending time with my girlfriend.

 

achievements

 

Regional winner of Veteran’s of Foreign Wars essay contest, “My Vision of America entitled America: Our Country.

 

 

references

 

Detailed information on all references – including telephone numbers, faxes, current addresses and electronic mail addresses – will be available upon request.

 

 

 

e-mail nprince_us@yahoo.com (all lower-case)

8101 west 79th Street • justice, illinois 60458 • Phone (708) 361-0317