Experience

Vermont Law and Graduate School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Educational Technology Coordinator / Senior Instructional Designer

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  Instructional designer / educational technology / online pedagogy expert serving the Online Learning Program (OLP) and the school overall. • Maintain VLGS's Canvas instance in terms of course delivery, master course maintenance and term version production. • Working with SMEs, developer of new asynchronous courses (1-2 new courses per 7- week term); primary resource for working with faculty to update existing courses and provide LMS support. • Leading developments to bring improvement and sustainability to the online program's operating procedures; primary educational technologist guiding the school's selection and implementation of tools such as Turnitin and Panopto. Show less



Independent Consultant

• Enfield, NH

• Web Site Developer / Online Presence Strategist

  • Mar 2003 - Present

  Develop web sites and online presence/promotion strategies for small businesses and non-profits. Focused on providing client with low-cost, highly effective SEO strategies and implementation. Guide and advise clients on how to leverage social media, craft online content, and set up online advertising for immediate and long term branding impact. Selected client list: Brainspotting with Katherine (www.brainspottingwithkatherine.com) Brian Torff (www.briantorff.com) Brick by Brick (www.brickbybrick.org) Brookfield Craft Center (www.brookfieldcraft.org) Don Perras, Ph.D. (www.donperras.com) Dr. Kristin Schaefer-Schiumo (www.drkristinschaeferschiumo.com) Inner Transformations (www.innertransformations.com) Ironwood Gallery (www.ironwoodgallery.com) Luc's Cafe / Restaurant (www.lucscafe.com) Matt Roe, Artist (www.mattroe.com) New Canaan Teen Center (www.newcanaanoutback.org) Nina Sutton / One Smart Mother (www.onesmartmother.com) Show less



University of Bridgeport

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructional Designer / Media Producer

  • Aug 2012 - Jul 2016

  As a member of the University's online learning department ("Global Learning Initiatives"), I worked with team members and University faculty/staff in the design and production of media for the delivery of effective instruction in online and on-ground learning environments. Notably, I created a consistent visual look and feel for courses developed under the auspices of the department, and branded the LMS itself to comply with the overall visual redesign of the University's public web presence.I administered the University's LMS (Canvas), as well as all third-party enhancements to Canvas, including Panopto, VoiceThread, Bb Collaborate, Respondus LockDown Browser, and Turnitin. I produced instructional screencasts/tutorials using Camtasia, Final Cut Pro, and other tools, and produced promotional and other video projects for schools and departments at the University at their request.Additionally, I provided one-to-one consultation for full and part-time faculty and staff in instructional design, online student learning / behavior, as well as supporting their use and understanding of the LMS. I also designed and conducted faculty workshops concerning media-oriented features of Canvas, appropriate use of interactive media in the classroom, and assorted technology topics. Show less

• Adjunct Faculty

  • Jan 2013 - Apr 2016

  I taught a required undergraduate course, "Computer Concepts (CAIS 191)," for the School of Business. This entailed a review of the practical applications of the Microsoft Office suite in business, with primary focus on using Excel to gather, interpret, and manipulate real-world data sets.



Quinnipiac University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor of Interactive Media

  • Jan 2002 - May 2012

  Teach (online and on campus) technical, media, and business aspects of web development including client-side and server-side scripting (CSS, PHP, JavaScript, Perl), content preparation, usability, and marketing strategies to undergraduate and masters students earning a degree in interactive media. Typical coursework involves guiding students in delivering a commercial-quality website and having them collaborate with classmates in the process. Teach (online and on campus) technical, media, and business aspects of web development including client-side and server-side scripting (CSS, PHP, JavaScript, Perl), content preparation, usability, and marketing strategies to undergraduate and masters students earning a degree in interactive media. Typical coursework involves guiding students in delivering a commercial-quality website and having them collaborate with classmates in the process.



Fairfield University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Assistant, Educational Technology Masters Program

  • Jan 2009 - May 2010

  Assistance of masters degree students taking educational technology courses while completing my own degree in the program. Responsibilities include helping / co-teaching with professors in the classroom, teaching duties involving technical aspects (rudimentary HTML, Photoshop, basic audio/video editing), maintaining office hours for students, and answering students' questions via e-mail. Assistance of masters degree students taking educational technology courses while completing my own degree in the program. Responsibilities include helping / co-teaching with professors in the classroom, teaching duties involving technical aspects (rudimentary HTML, Photoshop, basic audio/video editing), maintaining office hours for students, and answering students' questions via e-mail.



Apple

• United States
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Mac Genius

  • May 2005 - Mar 2008

  The Mac Genius is the most visible direct connection of Apple Computer to its customers; the two primary functions performed involve serving customers' technical needs at the "Genius Bar" at Apple's retail store and repairing/servicing computers. Assisted approximately 4000 people / year at the Genius Bar. The Mac Genius is the most visible direct connection of Apple Computer to its customers; the two primary functions performed involve serving customers' technical needs at the "Genius Bar" at Apple's retail store and repairing/servicing computers. Assisted approximately 4000 people / year at the Genius Bar.



Home Computer Service

• Katonah, NY

• Owner

  • Mar 2001 - May 2005

  This business took advantage of the increasing need for computing support in the home, focusing on the northern Westchester area. The services I provided were system setup/support/upgrade, malware clean-up, purchase advice, and individualized instruction in computer use. I grew Home Computer Service through word-of-mouth and personal networking, supplemented by advertising in local newspapers and the use of flyers in local businesses. This business took advantage of the increasing need for computing support in the home, focusing on the northern Westchester area. The services I provided were system setup/support/upgrade, malware clean-up, purchase advice, and individualized instruction in computer use. I grew Home Computer Service through word-of-mouth and personal networking, supplemented by advertising in local newspapers and the use of flyers in local businesses.



Scholastic

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager of Online Products

  • Nov 1999 - Nov 2000

  (continuation of position at Grolier Interactive after Scholastic takeover) (continuation of position at Grolier Interactive after Scholastic takeover)



Grolier Interactive Inc.

• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager of Online Products

  • Feb 1992 - Nov 1999

  Responsibilities o Develop commercial CD-ROM and web-based products, including content/GUI design and application development o Establish and maintain all aspects of Grolier’s online products o Install and maintain web servers used to deliver subscription-based web encyclopedia products and corporate sites: ensuring “24/7” site availability Major accomplishments o Managed the development of the first subscription-based online encyclopedia in the industry, the Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia (as well as other their encyclopedias that followed) o Managed the 24/7 operation/uptime of all web products and services Show less



Da Sports Show

• Danbury, CT

• Co-host

  • Oct 1995 - Dec 1996

  Da Sports Show was the first regularly scheduled sports video talk show on the Internet. It starred Richard Hanley (Quinnipiac University journalism professor emeritus) and myself and took a weekly irreverent look at the world of sports. During its run, DSS was featured in publications such as WebWeek and books about CU-SeeMe (the technology used to deliver the broadcast). Da Sports Show was the first regularly scheduled sports video talk show on the Internet. It starred Richard Hanley (Quinnipiac University journalism professor emeritus) and myself and took a weekly irreverent look at the world of sports. During its run, DSS was featured in publications such as WebWeek and books about CU-SeeMe (the technology used to deliver the broadcast).



Citi

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Programmer/Analyst

  • Apr 1989 - Nov 1991

  Design, develop, and implement MortgagePower Plus (MPP), the PC client of a "first of its kind" online mortgage origination system Creation of telecommunications API for use by development staff Source code version control management Employee of the Month, 5/1990 Design, develop, and implement MortgagePower Plus (MPP), the PC client of a "first of its kind" online mortgage origination system Creation of telecommunications API for use by development staff Source code version control management Employee of the Month, 5/1990



Gessler

• New York, NY

• Programmer

  • 1986 - 1989

  Designed and developed retail educational software aimed at teaching foreign languages to K-12 students. Designed and developed retail educational software aimed at teaching foreign languages to K-12 students.



Microcomputer Workshop

• Port Chester, NY

• Programmer

  • 1984 - 1986

  Developed retail educational software to instruct in a variety of disciplines for the K-12 market. Developed retail educational software to instruct in a variety of disciplines for the K-12 market.