Matthew D. Van Norman
email: mdvannorman@earthlink.net (home)
mdvannorman@dancinggiant.com (work)

Employment History
 
July 2015 to present
Dancing Giant Sales
Rainier, WA
Owner/Operator
  • Sell and transfer firearms and related products in compliance with state and federal laws.
  • Provide all customers with welcoming and professional service.
  • Initiate mandatory background checks via the National Instant Check System or through appropriate law-enforcement agencies.
  • Maintain transfer records and acquisition-and-disposition logs as mandated by state and federal regulations.
  • Submit required reports and documents to federal, state, and local agencies.
  • Prepare and file quarterly excise and business-and-occupation taxes.
  • Give customers general advise on the practical and legal considerations for firearms ownership and use.
  • Perform minor gunsmithing and firearms maintenance.
Jan. 2020 to Mar. 2022
Timberland Regional Library
Yelm, WA
Operations Supervisor
  • Coordinated circulation and information services and assisted in ensuring the timely and efficient flow of library materials and delivery of high-quality service to patrons.
  • Hired, supervised, directed, and monitored the performance of assigned library personnel, including preparing employee work schedules and ensuring staff compliance with TRL’s policies and procedures.
  • Developed and implemented circulation and customer-service plans, policies, and procedures; established and communicated departmental priorities and expectations.
  • Reviewed and evaluated departmental policies and work methods; implemented changes
    necessary to improve customer service and operational efficiency.
  • Troubleshot and supervised the maintenance of library computer systems and equipment. Monitored and maintained departmental supply inventories.
  • Coordinated and provided training to personnel regarding reference, reader’s advisory service, and circulation policies, procedures, and work methods. Provided recommendations and assisted in developing and implementing circulation and customer-service goals, policies, and procedures.
  • Responded to and resolved disruptive patron incidents and issues impacting library and
    patron services.
  • Participated in Circulation Working Groups and other circulation or related customer-service working groups.
  • Performed any of the duties of a Library Assistant or Page, as needed.
  • Collected, reconciled, and deposited funds received from library fees and copy machines.
  • Performed other duties as assigned or required.
Mar. 2014 to Dec. 2019
Timberland Regional Library
Lacey, WA
Assistant Circulation Supervisor
  • Coordinated circulation functions of aides and pages and ensured the timely and efficient flow of library materials.
  • Provided recommendations and assisted in developing and implementing circulation goals, policies, and procedures.
  • Hired, supervised, and monitored performance of library aides and pages; assigned their work activities and projects; coordinated and prepared employee work schedules; and ensured staff compliance with district policies and procedures.
  • Coordinated and provided training to library aides and pages regarding circulation policies, procedures, and work methods.
  • Consulted with other departments to plan, coordinate, resolve problems, and ensure efficient library operations.
  • Provided customer service, assistance, and instruction to library patrons.
  • Responded to and resolved patron inquiries, concerns, and complaints in person, on the phone, and by email.
  • Interpreted and explained library rules, policies, and procedures to patrons and the public.
  • Performed circulation duties, including checking materials in/out, managing patron holds, and answering incoming phone calls.
  • Created and updated patron accounts, processed library-card applications, and issued new and/or replacement cards.
  • Shelved and processed library materials as required.
  • Collected, reconciled, and deposited funds received from library fees and copy machines.
  • Prepared, submitted, and maintained various administrative and financial reports and records.
  • Participated in library meetings, seminars, and workshops.
  • Performed other duties as assigned.
Oct. 1999 to Feb. 2014
CSU Fullerton, Pollak Library
Fullerton, CA
Library Services Specialist IV (Head of Circulation Services) (2008–2014)
  • Oversaw the Circulation Desk, Reserve Book Room, Media Commons, Directional Desk, and re-shelving operations throughout the library and coordinated needs and activities with other library sections and other university divisions.
  • Supervised and assigned staff members on the Access Flex Team for support at the main and satellite branches.
  • Developed, implemented, and reviewed policies and procedures in consultation with library and university management.
  • Provided regular patron services at the Circulation Desk.
  • Loaded and maintained patron database in ILS software.
  • Reviewed patron financial obligations, placed or released academic holds, assigned past-due balances for interception, and adjudicated disputes and appeals.
  • Updated and maintained circulation information on library website and provided backup support for general website maintenance.
  • Answered incoming questions via instant-messaging service and email reference service.
  • Served as building marshal during regular drills and actual emergencies.
  • Provided occasional face-to-face reference services in the Information & Learning Commons.
  • Served on various teams and task forces.
Library Assistant III–IV (Periodical Services Coordinator) (2000–2008)
  • Directly supervised Periodical Services section (including hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating staff members and student assistants) and student-assistant operations for Instruction & Reference.
  • Supervised section’s binding and mending operations.
  • Assisted library patrons at multiple service desks.
  • Served on various teams and task forces.
Library Assistant II (1999–2000)
  • Supervised binding and mending operations for Periodical Services.
  • Assisted library patrons at the Periodicals Desk.
  • Served as a resource for binding needs of other library sections.
  • Supervised student assistants as required.
Aug. 2001 to Sept. 2005 Dancing Giant Swords
Buena Park, CA
Owner
  • Established and ran a small, online retail-sales operation.
  • Designed, maintained, and arranged registration and hosting for a commercial website.
  • Ordered merchandise from primary vendors.
  • Sold and shipped merchandise throughout the United States.
  • Filed sales-tax returns.
Aug. to Oct. 1999 Crittenton Services for Children and Families
Fullerton, CA
Accounts-Payable Clerk/Payroll Coordinator
  • Processed incoming vendor invoices.
  • Evaluated and selected obligations for payment.
  • Produced check runs.
  • Prepared and transmitted payroll data for outside processing.
Aug. 1995 to July 1999 CSU Fullerton, Pollak Library
Fullerton, CA
Student Assistant III–IV (Team Leader)
  • Assisted library patrons at the Periodicals Desk.
  • Helped maintain library’s periodical and microform collections.
  • Assisted periodical-binding operations.
  • Supervised junior student assistants as required.
July 1994 to Jan. 1996 ROBOCON 10
Anaheim, CA
Chief Financial Officer/Registration Manager
  • Managed convention’s financial accounts.
  • Supervised on-site membership registration process.
  • Directed pre-event membership correspondence.
  • Conducted online promotions.
  • Processed mail-order sales.
Jan. 1991 to June 1995 CSUF Foundation, Titan Shops
Fullerton, CA
Customer Service Supervisor (1994–1995)
  • Generated weekly operational schedule for department.
  • Supervised cashier leads, customer-service representatives, and receptionists.
  • Conducted hiring of new employees.
  • Created new department policies as required.
  • Coordinated activities and requirements with other department heads.
Assistant Cashier Supervisor (1992–1994)
  • Directly supervised and trained cashiers.
  • Conducted opening and closing procedures at various stores.
Cashier/Customer Service Representative (1991–1992)
  • Processed retail sales transactions at multiple locations.
  • Assisted customers.
  • Trained new employees.
Education

1989 to 1997 California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
Bachelor of Arts in history

Dancing Giant
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the probable reason why so few engage in it
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