Randell Baze

612 Mary Lee Lane Edmond, Oklahoma 73034 (405) 679-0145 randellbaze@gmail.com
Recent MLIS graduate with library experience seeking a position in public services that encompasses working
with diverse patrons and coworkers. Expert in library technologies such as ILS and databases, as well as
teaching technology classes. As an e-media specialist instructing library patrons of any age about their media
devices, and how to access books, audiobooks, public domain downloads, or library materials.
Experience & Skills
Citizens Bank of Edmond Edmond, Oklahoma October 2016 through present
Bank Teller
Greet and assist customers, receive checks and cash for deposits to accounts, receive loan payments and
issue receipts. The job also requires cross-selling financial institution products and services to
customers, supporting the banks local brand, quality service, sales, and community commitment.
Citizens Bank supports educational enhancement through ongoing professional development courses,
trainings, and my remaining BSA (Bank Security Act) compliant. Online course trainings ranged from
OFAC (Offices of Foreign Assets Control) examinations under the U.S. Treasury Department to internal
banking software, identity security, and customer service trainings.

Metropolitan Library System Edmond, Oklahoma May 2013 through January 2016
Public Computer Specialist
Provided patrons assistance with various technologies, including email, Microsoft Office, general word-
processing, troubleshooting issues, printing forms, creating spreadsheets, and saving files.
Aided patrons with data retrieval, file formatting, digital scanning, and accessing databases and various
library documents. Assisted reference librarians with customers books, E-books, and general library
functions such as reference desk backup, reference phone call duties, my position bridged not only the
culture gap but also the age gap of library v patron no more card catalogs. Taught e-media courses
some geared to the public and others toward older generations.

Humanities & Philosophy Department University of Central Oklahoma February 2011 through
December 2012
Tutor of 2000 level Humanities Courses:
Ancient to Medieval: Distinguish key cultural differences between a variety of artifacts of, and
synthesize their social or aesthetics significance Read and analyze historical texts, arts, and
philosophical ideas. Relate western and non-western cultural ideas to contemporary students of ancient
folk circumstances with a focus on the ancient world to the early Renaissance.
Renaissance to Modern: Analysis of aesthetics is the scope of this course that introduces humanistic
ideas and works to students about beauty and perspectives, as well as how these notions alter over time
and across cultural relevance. Assisted students with composing essays, performing research for papers,
and exam preparation. As a result, many students who sought ongoing tutoring raised their final grades
by one letter or higher.

Tutoring Central University of Central Oklahoma September 2011 through December 2012
Supplemental Instructor
Assisted professor with three humanities courses (Ancient to Medieval and Renaissance to Modern
Humanities 2000 level courses) containing approximately 25 students each. Presided over study
sessions, prepared study guides for upcoming exams, and assisted professor with essays and exams.
 Kept current class notes and created power-point presentations to support students with their
coursework. Helped compile research, explained how to write essays, and acted as a fellow peer and
confidant for students. I kept thorough records of session attendees for my Tutoring Central supervisor,
and these statistics were used to rate my performance as a Supplemental Instructor for a Humanities
faculty member.

Academic Advisement University of Central Oklahoma June 2009 through June 2010
Front Desk Clerk
Communicated with students regarding advising appointments and admission. Aided advisors with filing
and scheduling.
As student-worker it was my job to quell student anxiety and answer questions regarding admissions or
academic advisement. My prep work helped advisors assess students academic situations and needs. I
aided national and international students with registration, enrollment and information seeking.

Education
Bachelor of Arts awarded December 2012 University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, Oklahoma
Liberal arts education with emphases in humanities, history and Native American studies. Developed
proficiency with critical analysis, organizing, and writing and communicating concisely and clearly.
Masters of Library Information Studies to be awarded December 2017 University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
Utilizing the University of Oklahomas Information Studies coursework and resources provided me with
a skill set that ranges from database procedure, government documents assessment, research qualities,
and information technology management. I am an academic of information and its many facets.