Portfolio & Miscellany

Work



At times, I've been a teacher, writer and editor, researcher, mapmaker, educational technologist, information designer, web producer, coach, salesman, bicycle tour guide, waiter, stadium sweeper, lawn mower & snow shoveler, newspaper deliverer.

I've learned most of the things I know now by doing things that interest me (which is a lot of things)...and muddling through things that do not interest me (again, a lot of things).  But way back, I did go to school and pick up a few academic and professional credentials.  Here's what, where and when:

Education
M.S. Business,  Johns Hopkins University 1994
B.S. Education / Social StudiesPenn State University 1987
Certificate in Geographic Information SystemsPenn State University World Campus 2003

Here are some relevant credentials:

  • Authorized Instructor, Intro to ArcGIS IEnvironmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) 2004
  • Professional Certification, Social Studies, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 1987
  • Professional Certification, Social Studies Grades 5-12Maryland State Department of Education 1988
  • Most Outstanding Safety PatrolSpring Garden Elementary School, Bethlehem, PA 1976

My professional focus is on developing of product/service solutions for business and education. I have experience and training in:
  • Business Development. strategic planning, budgeting, program and resource development, marketing, writing/editing, web and print publishing, geographic information systems (GIS).
  • Educational Services. teaching, curriculum development, program management, web publishing, instructional and learning technologies, technical assistance consulting and training workshops.