Resume
Kent Kirker
Jan. 19, 1991 (Age 26)
2029 Walnut St.
Coshocton, OH. 43812
Phone: (740) 622-8741
Cell: (740) 294-5300
Experience:
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Aug. 2017-Present
KraftHeinz., Coshocton, OH.
Slice Dept. - Arranger
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Arranging and packaging bacon on various lines within the Coshocton facility.
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Current Shift: C
Superviser: Heather Duling
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Nov. 2016-Feb. 2017
Fanatics LLC., Frazeysburg, OH.
Warehouse Associate (Seasonal)
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I worked primarily in the Singles Dept. packing, labeling, and shipping, branded sport merchandise, as well as handling materials, trouble shooting, processing returns, and receiving, preparing, and processing inventory.
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Multiple Supervisors and Leads: (HR would be the best connection)
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Aug. 2016-Oct. 2016
Tastee Apple, Inc., Newcomerstown, OH.
Material Handler (Seasonal)
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I handled all materials for the front end of three caramel apple lines including edible, and inedible items. I was also the assistant to the cook including handling kitchen materials, and helping carry and pour caramel kettles at the front of the lines.
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Supervisor: Debbie Little
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Jul. 201-Nov. 2016
Ohio Together Campaign, Coshocton, OH
Coshocton Area Data Captain
Among other things I enter data from phone banks, canvass packets, and other events. I also help register voters, and get out the vote.
Hillary for America - Ohio, Field Organizer (FO or supervisor): David Hect
Jan. 2014-May 2014
Daily Kent Stater, Kent, OH.
Opinion Columnist
I wrote a weekly opinion column for the University Newspaper, during the Spring 2014 semester at Kent State. My articles can be found by going to kentwired.com, and searching for "Kent Kirker", or copy and pasting the link below.
http://www.kentwired.com/search/?k=%22kent%20kirker%22
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Opinion Editor: Elaina Sabar
Jan. 2014- Apr. 2014
Kent State University College Democrats, Kent, OH.
Parliamentarian/Executive Assistant
I was a member of the Executive Board of the KSU Dems. Officially my duties were essentially to be the rule keeper at the meetings, Executive, and General. I assisted with registering voters, spreading petitions for causes I support, supporting Local, State, and National candidates, and getting out the vote.
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President(s): Bryan Staul, Schad Dalton, Brandon Stephens, and Ryan McCarthy
Mar. 2009-2015
Boy Scouts of America, Coshocton, OH
Volunteer: Arrowhead District - Muskingum Valley Council
Since attaining my Eagle Rank with in the BSA, I continued to assist with them. I was a part of several local, District, and Council events and boards, as well as planning and Heading the District's Autumn event in 2011, and helping plan the Council wide event in Spring 2011.
Member, District Training Committee, Arrowhead District
-Assistant Adviser Venture Crew 447 (Co-Ed Branch of Scouting)
-Assistant Adviser Yandata Chapter/Netawatwees Lodge #424
-Order of the Arrow (Scouting’s National Honor Society)
-Communications Adviser Netawatwees Lodge #424
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MVC Scout Executive: Ed Mulholland
Arrowhead District Executive: Jay Lockard (At the time)
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Sept. 2013-May 2014
Kent State University, Kent, OH.
Vice President Centennial Court A/B Hall Council
Assisted with decision making and other inner workings of the residence hall with other members of the CCA/B Executive Board. As well as liaison with the greater Interhall Council on campus.
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Residence Hall Director (RHD): Matt Musgrave
Assistant RHD: Dana Flick
RA Coordinators: Kat Hansen and Katie Fridley
Apr. 2011-Jan. 2013
Organizing For America - Ohio, Coshocton/Muskingum County, OH.
Intern/Summer-Fall Organizing Fellow
Do pretty much anything, canvass, make and take phone calls, press events, event planning. Continuous on the job training, and experience in organizing, and planning.
Field Organizer: Chris Urbano.
June 2011-Aug. 2011
Boy Scouts of America, Coshocton, OH
Camp Counselor/Netami Program Director
Director of the Netami Program at the Muskingum Valley Scout Reservation for the 2011 Summer Camp season. "Netami" means First in the the 'Lenape' Dialect of the Delaware Indians. This is First Year program for Scouts between ages 11- 14, who have not yet achieved a certain rank with in the BSA, who are attending MVSR Summer Camp for the first time.
Seasonal Summer Job - Final Pay: $1,000
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Camp Director: Rev. Tim Lehman
Jan. 2010-Nov. 2010
Strickland for Ohio Campaign, Coshocton, OH.
Canvasser/Caller/Office aid
Canvass door-to-door operating phone lines spreading Governor Strickland's message, encouraging people to get out and get involved, and help re-elect the Governor, as well as assisting with other local and State-wide races.
Sept. 2008-May 2009
Coshocton High School "Red and Black" Newspaper, Coshocton, OH.
Writer, and Assistant Editor
Wrote several different types of stories, including editorials, sports, news, and opinion amongst others.
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Faculty Adviser: Mrs. Helen Boyd (formerly Balo)
Sept. 2007-May 2009
Coshocton High School, Coshocton, OH.
Broadcast Technician/Anchor
Reported School and local news my Junior and Senior years of High School, as well as Camera and Sound technician for other anchors.
Faculty Adviser: Mr. Jon Cotterman
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Jan. 2008-Nov. 2008:
Ohio Campaign for Change, Coshocton, OH.
Canvasser/Caller/Office aid
Canvassed for Barack Obama, and the Democratic party ticket in Coshocton, OH. Canvassing door-to-door, operating phone lines, and various office work, spreading Senator Obama's message, encouraging people to get out and take part in their civic duty, by getting involved, and voting!
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FO - Josh Jergenson
Jun. 2006-Jul. 2006:
Boy Scouts of America, Coshocton, OH.
Camp Counselor/Program Assistant
3 jobs: 1). Dining Hall Orderly-Doing dishes, setting up/down and cleaning before and after every meal. 2). Camp Counselor-Taught the Camping Merit Badge, as well as other Scouting skills. 3). Program Assistant/Aid to Rev. Tim Lehman (Camp Director) as well as doing various other jobs around the camp.
Seasonal Summer Job - Final Pay: $500
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Camp Director: Rev. Tim Lehman
Education:
2005-2009
Coshocton High School, Coshocton, OH.
*College Prep Diploma GPA: 3.0
2009-2011
The Ohio State University, Newark, OH.
History/Political Science, GPA: 2.7
2013-2015
Kent State University, Kent, OH.
Education - History/Lang. Arts GPA: 3.5
*Associates Degree in Science
Awards:
Eagle Scout - Troop 402, Coshocton Ohio. (Class of 2009)
Vigil Honor Member - Order of the Arrow (Scouting’s National Honor Society) Netawatwees Lodge #424
-The Vigil Honor is the 3rd of 3 Honors within the OA. The Vigil Honor however is the only one bestowed upon a member of the order, and can only be done so by other Vigil Honor members. It is bestowed upon those who they believe have exhibited a cheerful spirit and exemplary leadership in service towards others, the Lodge, and Scouting in general. Only 3-6 a year are bestowed in our 250+ member lodge.
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Vigil Name: "Amangiechsin", Which in the Lenape Dialect of the Delaware Indians translates roughly to "He/One Who Speaks Loudly".
Venturing Silver - Crew 447, Coshocton, OH.
-The Silver Award, up until 2015 was the highest award a person can earn in Venturing, the Coed, high adventure based, branch of the Boy Scouts of America. It is equivalent to the Eagle award. The award was Discontinued, and replaced with the new Summit Award in 2015.
Venturing Leadership Award - Muskingum Valley Council #467, Zanesville, OH.
-The highest award a Scouting Council can bestow upon a Venturing Scout
Keyword Summary: See Bio Tab.
Interests:
Activism, Reading, Writing, Watching Movies, Listening to Music, Reviewing Literature, Camping / Campfires, The Outdoors, (American) History, Science, Politics, Space & Space Exploration, Education & Educating, Learning, and Trivia.
References:
Charles R. Snyder - Music Educator - (740) 623-0554
Tammy Fox - Grant Writer/Small Business owner - (740) 502-2566
Zac Beres - Doctoral Student - (740) 630-6440
Emily Els - Friend and World Missionary - (740) 294-3604
Arterra Tatro - Registered Nurse - (740) 622-0622
Amy Schumaker - Line Tech: Colgate - (740) 295-4127