Patrick Arens
Plano, TX 75025
*******.*****@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS:
. Extensive editorial experience; such experience focused on syntactic
as well as stylistic modifications
. Experienced writer
. Extensive experience reconciling and synthesizing diverse documents
and literatures
. Reputation for strong interpersonal communication and relationship
building
. Strong aptitude for complex problem solving/data analysis
. Self-motivator with disciplined results-directed attitude
. Outstanding organizational skills
. Confident public speaker with extensive presentation skills
. Quick study of systems, processes and business-specific content
. Experienced in the formal styles of Chicago, MLA, and APA
Technical expertise: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Access,
Adobe, Photoshop
WORK EXPERIENCE:
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
2006-Present
Lincoln, NE
Published original ideas in internationally respected journals; worked with
editors to format my work to the formal standards of the journal
Presented original ideas to international audiences, followed by Q & A
Represented philosophical associations as moderator of professional
conference meetings
Recipient of the Hinman Fellowship
Graduate Instructor (3 semesters and 2 summers)
. Lead instructor and designer of courses around such topics as ethics,
business ethics, logic, complex problem solving, issue analysis.
. Design of course included writing of the syllabus, planning, direction
and structure of the course, material development and presentation,
evaluation of exams, quizzes and assignments
Graduate Teaching Assistant (3 semesters):
. Worked closely with students to both teach material and provide
support throughout the course
. Met one on one with students to answer questions and re-examine
material as necessary
. Worked closely with Professors to determine course schedule,
examinations, materials and standards
. Taught four lab sections a week and completed all of the grading for a
total of 60-70 students.
Private Academic Tutor 2007
Met weekly one on one and in groups with students of Philosophy and Logic
. Explained course material, assisted with weekly planning, study times
and methods.
University of Missouri-Columbia, Total Person Program
2005-2006
Academic Tutor
. Met weekly one on one with students in Advanced Logic classes
. Explained course material, assisted with weekly planning, study times
and methods.
Hawthorne Suites LTD 2003-
2006
Columbia, MO
Front Desk Clerk
Answered telephone, checked-in and accommodate guests, and assisted
management when needed.
Accountable for customer up sell and partnered with leadership in event
sales goals
University of Missouri-Columbia 1997-
2002
Columbia, Missouri
Supervisor of Student-Paint Operations (05/2000-08/2002)
Interview and hire 25-30 summer paint employees
Work with superior to create elaborate schedule with deadlines
Supervise crew leaders and painters to maximize productivity
Report to weekly staff meetings to update superiors on productivity
Complete weekly payroll reports
Discipline employees when necessary
Finish Painter/ Crew Leader (summer) (06/1998-08/1999)
Work with painters in work area as authority figure, report productivity to
supervisor
Complete painting duties
Entry Level Painter (summer) (07/1997-08/1997)
Complete painting duties
EDUCATION:
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
PhD Candidate 2009
Analytic Philosophy and Logic
Master of Arts Degree 2008
Analytic Philosophy and Logic
University of Missouri Columbia
Columbia, MO
Bachelor of Arts Degree 2006 (With Honors)
Philosophy major, German minor
Moberly Area Community College
Moberly, MO
Associate of Arts Degree 2002
References Available Upon Request