Caleb Michael Knapp

*** **** ****** ******, **** 1309 • Oberlin, OH 44074 • 203-***-**** • adi2ln@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Oberlin College: Oberlin, Ohio

Bachelor of Arts in History and Politics

Anticipated Graduation: May 2021 (GPA: 3.65/4.0)

Awards: John Frederick Oberlin Merit Scholarship

History Departmental Honors

PUBLICATIONS (IN PROGRESS)

Knapp, C. (2020). Politics in Spectrum: Islamophobia and the Far Right in the U.K.

WORK EXPERIENCE (PAID & VOLUNTEER)

Legal Intern – Connecticut Legal Services July – Sept 2020

• Completed research project on use of school resource officers (SRO's) in Connecticut high schools; involved interviewing school leaders state-wide and compiling data into comprehensive document.

Political Research and Analytics Intern – VotingSmarter June – Sept 2020

• Conducted extensive research into Governor, House, and Senate races across country.

• Created and developed new statements for application expansion packs.

Campaign Fellow – Rebecca Parson for WA-6 June – Aug 2020

• Scheduling Manager - Reviewed and responded to campaign emails, and managed campaign calendars and event coordination.

• Volunteer Recruitment Team Co-Captain - Planned and directed weekly phone banks, conducted back-end data entry into VoteBuilder program, and directed ongoing constituent engagement.

• Helped supervise up to 180 interns, and created/updated internship policies and procedures.

• Moderated campaign social media efforts, including responding to posted comments/messages.

• Led back end social media analytics, which included daily Social Media Stat Reports comprised of page likes, followers, reach/engagement, views, and analysis on the content of posted comments.

Campaign Intern – Re-elect John Lovick for WA-44 May – July 2020

• Conducted extensive field research and voter outreach, and staffed virtual political events.

• Completed back end Votebuilder and Spoke data entry and voter contact lists.

Legal Intern – Lansner & Kubitschek Jan – Feb 2020

• Conducted legal research on cases of child abuse in NYC foster care system.

• Drafted legal briefs, memorandums, and document requests.

• Attended client meetings and depositions, as appropriate.

Resident Assistant (RA) – Oberlin College Feb 2019 – Feb 2020

• Johnson House (Fall 2019-Spring 2020) - RA for 30 students with expressed interest in Judaism.

• Classics Hall (Spring 2019) - RA for 15 students with expressed interest in Classics.

• Promoted comradery among building residents, and produced monthly programs.

Camp Counselor & Unit Leader – Camp Howe Summers of 2017, 2018, & 2019

• Supervised youngest (aged 6-12) campers at inclusive, residential summer camp in Massachusetts.

• Earned awards for camp spirit and assistance provided to campers and staff.

• Assisted Junior Unit Director with operation of Junior Boys Unit; hired as successor for subsequent summer (canceled due to COVID-19).

Campaign Intern – Sharon Sweda for Ohio State Senate District 13 Sept – Nov 2018

• Led canvases, conducted field research, and staffed local political events for State Senate candidate.

Audiovisual Student Technician – Oberlin College Sept 2017 – May 2019

• Assisted with audiovisual needs of college community 2-3 evenings per week.

• Tested classroom and conference room equipment and performed other maintenance tasks.

• Helped set up projectors and ensured smooth operation of equipment for Commencement events.

• Organized equipment inventory.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE & EXTRACURRICULARS

Student Senator – Oberlin College Sept 2018 – Present

• Represent student body of 2,800 students, serving as a liaison with the college administration.

• Interim Chair (Dec 2020 - Present) - Direct Student Senate operations during shutdown period, including election planning, student academic and wellness advocacy, and internal bylaw review.

• Vice Chair (Fall 2019) - Led weekly plenary meetings, coordinated semesterly meetings with administrators and senior leadership, directed semesterly senate retreat, and coordinated all student government referenda.

• Operations Manager (Spring 2019) - Oversaw smooth and efficient progress of internal and external Senate operations, ensuring that all necessary meetings were conducted and adequately attended.

• Committee Liaison (Fall 2018) - Interviewed and appointed students to Senate committees, coordinating appointments with student and faculty committee members.

Committee Appointments – Oberlin College Sept 2018 – Present

• General Faculty & College Faculty Committees (Fall 2018-present) - Voting member charged with making overarching administrative and policy changes affecting the institution, including Academic and Administrative Program Review.

• Educational Plans and Policies Committee (Fall 2019) - Voting member tasked with reviewing changes to departmental major/minor/concentration requirements, faculty tenure requests, and modifications to permanent and temporary faculty lines.

• Assessment Committee (Fall 2018-Spring 2019) - Reviewed assessment measures in different academic departments, proposing departmental recommendations pertaining to assessment practices.

• Student Assemblies Committee (Fall 2018-Spring 2019) - Planned large-scale programming. typically 25-30 events per year.

Membership Coordinator & Executive Council Member – Oberlin College Sept 2019 – Present

Student Honor Committee

• Coordinate interview process and orient new committee members.

• Convene all committee meetings.

• Vote on and enforce sanctions, as appropriate.

Law and Justice Scholar – Oberlin College Sept 2020 – Present

• Selected for competitive legal preparatory program with prominent lawyer and magistrate.

• Draft memoranda and participated in mock trials.

Volunteer – Oberlin Weekday Community Meals (OWCM) Sept 2020 – Present

• Volunteer weekly to provide meals to individuals across Oberlin Community.

• Assist with putting together meals, setting up and cleaning up space.

Jewish Student Union Treasurer and Board Member – Oberlin College Sept 2018 – May 2019

• Managed organizational budget of approximately $2,000 and organized community-oriented events supporting Judaism and Jewish culture.

Hillel Treasurer and Board Member – Oberlin College Dec 2018 – Dec 2019

• Managed organizational budget of approximately $3,000 and facilitated weekly Shabbat dinners and other Jewish events throughout the semester.

Forensics (Debate) Team Communications Director – Oberlin College Sep 2018 – May 2019

• Sent weekly communications updates and organized practice times.

• Led communications efforts to disseminate information regarding bi-semester tournaments.

Chabad Student Group Board Member – Oberlin College Aug 2017 – Dec 2018

• Helped lead Chabad programs, facilitated weekly shabbat dinners, and led preparations for guest lecturer Shais Taub.

Hall Council Member – Oberlin College Aug 2017 – May 2018

• Member of Hall Council for all Program Housing at Oberlin; helped manage funds and produce yearly educational and community-orientated programming.

SKILLS – Spanish & Arabic (Intermediate), Microsoft Suite, Public Speaking, Advocacy

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