profession
experience; acts of capability; emphasis and acknowledgement of vocation
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Curriculum Vitae and Career Summary
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- Master of Fine Arts (Terminal), Interdisciplinary Art, Goddard College, VT, February 7, 2007.
Concentration: Photography and Interactive Media (Web, Video, Animation, Publishing). - Bachelor of Science, Graphic Communication, Clemson University, SC, August 10, 1991. Concentration: Electronics Engineering (Digital and Print Imaging: C++, Fortran, Basic, Others).
- Diploma, Mt. Lebanon Senior High, Mt. Lebanon School District, PA, June 15, 1986. Concentration: Engineering and Art (Drafting, Descriptive Geometry, Architectural Design).
- PRESENT-2007 Mentor, "Independent and Student Work Study", Daytona State, FL.
- 2008 Faculty Sponsor, "Annual Yearbook", Advanced Technology College, Daytona State, FL.
- 2008-2006 Mentor and Counselor, "Digital Media Club" (Unregistered), Daytona State, FL.
- 2007-2004 Site Coordinator, "Youth Engaged in Technology", Penn State, State College, PA.
- 2003 Youth Leader, "Academic and Life Skills Instruction", Outside-In, Greensburg, PA.
- 1992 Youth Counselor, "At-Risk Youth Outreach", Pressley Ridge, Fayette County, PA.
- 2010-2009 Advisor/Faculty, "Florida Online (Green Screen)", Daytona State, Daytona, FL.
- 2009 Trainer, "NASCAR Corporate", College of Business and Industry, Daytona, FL.
- 2009-2006 Faculty, "Tyrone-Donegal Partnership", College of Business and Industry, Daytona, FL.
- 2009-2007 Faculty, "Funglode (Fundacion Global)", Global Education and Affairs, Daytona, FL.
- 2007 Presenter, "Annual Photography Review", Casements Camera Club, Ormond Beach, FL.
- 2007 Instructor, "Photography", Washington Community Arts Cultural Center, Washington, PA.
- 2006 Instructor, "Digital Video", Washington Community Arts Cultural Center, Washington, PA.
- 2006 Presenter, "CYFAR (Children Youth Families At-Risk)", Penn State Extension, Atlanta, GA.
- 2006-2004 Instructor, "Web Design", Youth Engaged In Technology, Washington, PA.
- 2005-2004 Teacher, "Mathematics (Algebra/Geometry)", PHASE4 Learning, Washington, PA.
- 2001 Panelist, "John D. Rockefeller Technology Forum", West Virginia University, WV.
- 2000 Speaker, "National E-commerce Usability/Creativity Methods", Cambridge, Chicago, IL.
- 2000-1999 Faculty, "Graduate Media Instruction", Robert Morris University, Coraopolis, PA.
- 1998-1997 Faculty, "Undergraduate Media", Robert Morris University, Coraopolis, PA.
- 1998-1997 Trainer, "Distance Learning and Technology", USWeb/CKS, Pittsburgh, PA.
- 1996 Trainer, "ATT MSFS Executive Training", TDR and ATT, Basking Ridge, NJ.
- 1996 Inventor, “Shelf Talker”, SMG (Sound Marketing Group), Mt. Lebanon, PA.
- 1996 Mediatect, "IBM BESTeam Internet Solutions", InVenture Group, Dallas/Fort Worth, TX.
- 1995 Mediatect, "IBM BESTeam Multi-Media Solutions", InVenture Group, Denver, CO.
- PRESENT-2005 Member, "CAA (College Art Association)", Plainfield, VT.
- 2009-2007 Academic Director, "Funglode (Fundacion Global Democracia Y
Desarrollo)",
Project of the Country's President, Leonel Fernandez, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. - 2009-2008 Academic Coordinator, "TDP (Tyrone-Donegal Partnership)", Omagh, Ireland.
- 2009-2007 Program Coordinator, "TDP (Tyrone-Donegal Partnership)", Daytona, FL.
- 1994 Vice President, "FEAT (Fisher Employee Activity Team)", Pittsburgh, PA.
- 1990-1987 President/V.P., "Whitewater Club", Adventure Sports, Clemson University, SC.
- 1990-1989 Vice President, "Executive Board", University Union, Clemson University, SC.
- 1990-1986 Member, "IEEE (Institute Electrical Electronics Engineers)", Clemson University, SC.
- 1989-1988 Chair, "Outdoor Recreation Committee", University Union, Clemson University, SC.
- 1989-1987 Vice President, "Outing Club", Adventure Sports, Clemson University, SC.
- 1986-1985 President, "TOC (The Outdoors Club)", Mt. Lebanon School District, PA.
- 1985-1984 President/Founder, "Computer Club" (first ever), Mt. Lebanon School District, PA.
- Professor, Daytona State, 2006 to Present – Full-time, tenure-track faculty in Photography, with a concentration in Digital Media teaching within three departments: Photographic Technology, Computer Science and Visual Arts. Extended contracts in two business units: College of Business and Industry (CBI) and Global Education and Affairs (GEA). Instruction on three continents: Latin America, Europe and North America. Classrooms in four locations: Daytona State Main Campus, the Advanced Technology Center (ATC), Tyrone Donegal Partnership, Ireland and Funglode, Dominican Republic (English/Spanish translation). Over twenty-five unique courses taught in first four years at Daytona State: 2D/3D Modeling/Animation, Color Theory, Digital Imaging, Interactive Multimedia, Photography, Portfolio, Print Publishing, Studio Art,Web Design and Video Production to name a few. Works published: MyTopiaCafe.com, News Journal and Suburban Living Magazine. Permission by Daytona State President Dr. Kent Sharples and Academic Affairs V.P. Dr. Frank Lombardo to permanently display a 5x20 foot canvas installation of Steve McCurry, National Geographic photographer, in the Hosseini building adjacent to the South Eastern Museum of Photography.
- Principal/Creative Consultant, Barton James Studio, 2002 to Present – Specializing in digital imagery, photography, video, animation in advertising, marketing and media strategy using an appropriate mix of digital tools for Daytona State, Penn State, News Journal, Observer Publishing, “Suburban Living” Magazine, Washington Hospital, MyTopiaCafe.com local business. Professional Photographer: Published, Installations, Galleries, Product.
- Instructor/Coordinator, Penn State University, 2003 to 2006. Sought teaching and academic experience through Penn State “Youth Engaged in Technology” program while seeking MFA. Named “Educator of the Year” by Washington, Pennsylvania Communities That Care; presented at City Hall by district Superintendent, Mayor and Council attending.
- Partner, Cambridge Technology Partners, 2000 to 2002 – one of the industries leading e-Business systems integrators. Managed teams that developed and implemented high profile e-Business and marketing solutions for leading corporations in Pittsburgh. Company sold to Novel; Pittsburgh office closed, position eliminated. National speaker and trainer with USWeb Learning and HyCurve for ATT, PNC Financial Services, others.
- Director of e-Commerce, Dick’s Sporting Goods, 1998 to 2000 – one of the fastest growing retail companies in the United States. Assembled first On-line Division, managed staff of five direct reports, 53 employees. Published 40,000 SKU's. Hired by and reported to the President of Dick’s Sporting Goods to form and lead first eCommerce initiative; later outsourced to New York subsidiary. Responsible for online information, media technology, creative, quality assurance, and customer service departments.
- Other Experience, 1991 to 1998: Sr. Account Manager, USWeb/CKS; developed a global Internet strategy and implemented on-line catalogs for Bayer Polymers and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Director Business Development, InVenture Group; formed, lead and launched international IBM BESTeam channel marketing program. Fisher International and PSI (Printers Software Incorporated).