Wendi L. Cline is applying for a position on the Tohono O'odam Judicial Court. She has over 5 years of experience as a legal reference librarian, electronic services librarian, and law library director. She currently teaches business law as an adjunct instructor at Tohono O'odam Community College and the registrar at ITT Technical Institute. Cline has also taught various legal courses at Kaplan University as an online adjunct instructor.
Enthusiastic professional with ability to leverage prior education and experience that will support business and legal objectives. Flexible individual offering with a proven ability to thrive in a fast paced environment through advanced multi-tasking skills and critical thinking in a highly organized, efficient and precise manner. Skilled in tracking details, meeting deadlines, and keeping with follow ups, strong written and verbal communication skills. Have a positive can do attitude and consistently received positive feedback from employers, co-workers, and clients.
Enthusiastic professional with ability to leverage prior education and experience that will support business and legal objectives. Flexible individual offering with a proven ability to thrive in a fast paced environment through advanced multi-tasking skills and critical thinking in a highly organized, efficient and precise manner. Skilled in tracking details, meeting deadlines, and keeping with follow ups, strong written and verbal communication skills. Have a positive can do attitude and consistently received positive feedback from employers, co-workers, and clients.
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Creative, disciplined, organized – the skilled office professional!Core Competencies
· Event Planning - Training/Development - Goal Setting
· Editing - Operational Procedures - Professional Writing
· Customer Service - Research - Conflict Resolution
· Sales - Recruitment & Selection - Purchasing & Receiving Residence Life
FIRST Teams 2010-2011
Southeastern University, Lakeland, Florida
Successfully led a group of first year students through weekly leadership training classes. Developed activities and events engaging students throughout the year, as well as created a weekly curriculum to be completed every semester.
First Year Experience 2010-2011
Southeastern University, Lakeland, Florida
Co-taught two freshmen leadership credited courses, which included creating lesson plans, assisting in class assignments, and planning weekly volunteer projects for the student to participate in. Counseled and mentored freshmen students outside of the classroom, also ensured their trust in dealing with sensitive subjects. Also connected with other groups on campus to promote events and build community on campus.
Resident Assistant 2011-2012
Southeastern University, Lakeland, Florida
Assisted students in planning, promoting, and facilitating opportunities to join in a number of residence halls. Provided roommate mediate and conflict management. Maintained effective working relationships with campus departments. Coordinated six academic, social, and service events every month, while maintaining a practical budget. Worked “on-call weekend duty,” addressing any student issues that occur. Facilitated hall gatherings. Wrote and edited monthly resident newsletters. Responded to emergency situations. Weekly duties involved: team meetings, mentoring, administrative office hours, and a Resident Assistant course. Student Life
Dream Center Volunteer 2011-2012
Lakeland, Florida
Once a month, myself along with our other Residence Halls, would assist with community service projects to assist those living in low-income housing and elderly homes. The projects included, but were not limited to: cleaning storage rooms, organizing donations, donating groceries, as well as restoring/cleaning the yards and homes of people in the community. Also helped to facilitate the Love a City campus event, partnering with Southeastern University.
Oracle 2011-2012
Southeastern University, Lakeland, Florida
Participated in the university’s open mic-night. Read and shared various pieces of literature and poetry along with other students and faculty members.
Kappa Pei Tau 2012
Southeastern University, Lakeland, Florida
Founded a club on campus for women to participate in, and learn leadership skills derived from The Habitudes leadership curriculum by Tim Elmore. “Kappa Pei Tau” stood for: belonging, purpose and destiny. The goal was to exemplify those traits in the women in my halls through a support syst.
1. Wendi L. Cline, JD, MLIS
1351 W. Calle Serrano
Green Valley, AZ 85622
(520) 977-7325
E-mail: clinewendi@gmail.com
Objective_________________________________________________________________________
To obtain an appointment to the Tohono O’odam Judicial Court where I can share my natural abilities to work
well with all types of personalities, and handle stressfulsituations calmly.
Summary of Qualifications
Accomplished Legal Reference Librarian, Electronic Services Librarian, and Law Library Director with over 5
years of experience, leadership and expertise within the diverse area of Law Librarianship.
Exceptional communications, organizational, analytical and interpersonal relationship skills; able to interact
effectively with faculty, students and members of the bar.
Proven success in effective interaction with partners,associates,clerks and law students,and resolving concerns
to complete satisfaction.
Excellent time management and deadline meeting skills.
Solid sense ofinitiative and enthusiasmfor all aspects of assigned tasks,as well as willingness to take on
additional projects.
Constant desire to learn and continue education in all areas.
Professional Experience
Tohono O’odam Community College, Sells,Arizona January 2016-Present
Adjunct Instructor
Presently teaching Business Law, with the hope of expanding list of course taught.
ITT Technical Institute, Tucson, Arizona May 2015-Present
Registrar
Responsible for scheduling courses for the Tucson Campus.
Work with students to achieve optimum schedules each quarter.
Evaluate student transcript information for possible transfer credit.
ITT Technical Institute, Tucson, Arizona August 2014 –May 2015
Records Coordinator
Track all application materials for new students to ensure timely receipt.
Create and adjust student schedules
Provide transcript information to employers, colleges and students
Responsible for functions of the Registrar in addition to the above listed duties
ITT Technical Institute, Tucson, Arizona June 2012 –August 2014
Adjunct Instructor
Teaching English Composition II, English Composition I, Professional Communication,
Written Analysis,Ethics, American Government, Introduction to Criminal Justice
United States Attorney’s Office, Tucson, Arizona January 2010-December 2011
Legal Assistant, Criminal Division
Responsible for maintain attorneys’trial calendars, in addition to drafting and filing notices,motions, etc.
Maintain files in an orderly and up to date manner
Draft correspondence with defense attorneys,court personnel,etc.
2. Kaplan University August 2009 – Present
Course Lead, Legal Writing
Keep course content accurate and current
Build a strong community of Faculty around the course to ensure a positive learning experience for all involved
Act as liaison between faculty and administration for problems, concerns,etc. regarding the legal writing course
Online Adjunct Instructor, Legal Studies
Presently teaching Legal Research and Writing to undergraduate legal students.
Taught courses in Intellectual Property, Civil Litigation, Torts, and the Paralegal Professional
Prepare and execute online seminars with Power Point presentations on a weekly basis.
Bay Path College January 2007 - September 2008 Springfield, MA
Adjunct Instructor, Legal Studies
Taught Legal Research and Writing and Computer Assisted Legal Research.
Responsible for ensuring students understood the concepts involved in executing legal research and presenting
results in the appropriate format.
Western New England College School of Law August 2004- September 2008 Springfield, MA
Head of Research Services
Directly supervised two Research Librarians.
Provided research assistance to faculty, staff, and the public.
Developed and presented training sessions and seminars on various topics relating to legal research for law
students.
Undertook marketing the law library’s training and seminar capabilities to area colleges.
Acted as liaison for the college Office of Information Technology.
Served as library representative for Westlaw and Lexis representatives. Worked with both representatives to
increase their participation in library sponsored events,such as National Library Week.
Developed and maintained reference hours and coverage schedules throughout the course of the year.
Served as Co-Editor of the Library’s newsletter.
Larkin, Hoffman April 2002 - February 2004 Bloomington, MN
Director of Library Services
Responsible for all aspects ofLibrary operations,including budgeting,collection development, and res earch.
Worked extensively with vendors,including development of attorney training programs concerning various
aspects ofcomputer assisted legal research.
Worked with various practice groups to demonstrate ways the library may assist themwith client development.
Developed and implemented collection weeding process that took library budget from a $70,000 deficit in
2002-2003 to break even in 2003-2004.
Developed and maintained library budget with no prior experience or outside assistance.
Developed training and marketing program to increase library exposure throughout the firm.
Dorsey & Whitney July 2000 – April 2002 Minneapolis, MN
Electronic Services/Reference Librarian
Responsible for maintenance and development of Library Intranet. Provided input on materials to be included
on various practice group pages.
Performed various forms of legal research.
Assisted attorneys with non-legal research, including current awareness and background information on various
corporations.
Volunteered to take over Electronics Services position, and underwent training to learn the position.
3. Rider, Bennett, Egan & Arundel November 1998 – July 2000 Minneapolis, MN
Law Librarian
Responsible for research, cite-checking, and all aspects of library operations.
Provided attorneys with current awareness research services.
Volunteered to assume acquisition responsibilities for the library.
Created and implemented marketing strategy for the library, including developing and writing monthly
newsletter.
4. Education
Master of Library and Information Science – 2001
University of Wisconsin/Milwaukee
Recipient of the Dean’s Award – Sept. 1999
Juris Doctor – 1999
William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN
Professional Affiliations
American Association of Law Libraries
Computer Skills____________________________________________________________________________
Microsoft Office 2010 Westlaw
Excel Lexis
Power Point Outlook
Ad Astra
Volunteer Activities-
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Reserve Deputy Sheriff – Pima County Sheriff’s Department
References
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Available on request