Experience

Lancaster Theological Seminary

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Library Assistant

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  I work mainly with the rare book collection, which is currently being reclassified from Library of Congress call numbers to a call number system based on date of publication. In the course of reclassification, I see books in a range of conditions, often with broken or missing boards. Such damaged books I wrap in paper and fabric tape binders. This both protects the book and makes it easy to locate on the shelf. I am also refreshing and expanding my book-repair skills in the general collection. I work mainly with the rare book collection, which is currently being reclassified from Library of Congress call numbers to a call number system based on date of publication. In the course of reclassification, I see books in a range of conditions, often with broken or missing boards. Such damaged books I wrap in paper and fabric tape binders. This both protects the book and makes it easy to locate on the shelf. I am also refreshing and expanding my book-repair skills in the general collection.



Hammonds Old Fashioned Pretzel Bakery

• Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

• Jack of All Tasks

  • Nov 2021 - Present



Self Employed

• United States
• 700 & Above Employee

• Independent Writer

  • Apr 2013 - Present

  "Yes, But Is It Punk?", an examination of the problem of defining the term "Punk" in Mike Dines, Alistair Gordon, Paula Guerra, and Russ Bestley, The Punk Reader, volume 2, published by Intellect / University of Chicago Press. "Yes, But Is It Music?: Brian Eno and the Definition of Ambient Music," in Sean Albiez and David Pattie, Brian Eno: Oblique Music (London: Bloomsbury Academic, 2016). Currently translating and editing sermons delivered to the defendants and witnesses at the Palace of Justice in Nurnberg, 1946-1949. Also finishing work on letters and journals of F. Nelsen Schlegel. Reviewing possible publishers for these materials. Suggestions would be welcome. Show less



United States Postal Service

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Rural Carrier Associate

  • Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  Sorted and delivered mail and parcels in accordance with USPS regulations. Sorted and delivered mail and parcels in accordance with USPS regulations.



Shenk's Foods

• Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

• Production Manager

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2019

  Shenk's Foods's major product is a fat-free, low-cholesterol spreadable Pennsylvania-German style cheese. This cheese is made in small batches (250-500 lbs per batch; 3 batches per week on average) for a mostly local clientele. I supervised manufacture and shipment of this cheese and other food products in small (<5 employee) company. Recorded and analyzed production metrics, edited process manual accordingly. Created production handbook and logs. Shenk's Foods's major product is a fat-free, low-cholesterol spreadable Pennsylvania-German style cheese. This cheese is made in small batches (250-500 lbs per batch; 3 batches per week on average) for a mostly local clientele. I supervised manufacture and shipment of this cheese and other food products in small (<5 employee) company. Recorded and analyzed production metrics, edited process manual accordingly. Created production handbook and logs.



"Historical Interpretations of the Lower Susquehanna Valley"

• Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

• Independent Historical Interpreter

  • May 1997 - May 2012

  First-person characterizations of 18th-century occupations such as farmer, public house keeper, and apothecary - botanist. Designed accent, dress, and presentation style on profiles for occupations based on historical research. Presentations designed to correspond with Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards. Presentations in schools, museums, and historical societies such as Indian Steps Museum; 1719 Hans Herr House and Museum; John Harris Mansion; Brandywine NBP; Quarryville Public Library; Historic Bartram's Garden; Fort Hunter Museum; Lehigh County Historical Society; Newlin Grist Mill; Ephrata Cloister (featured in interpretive video); Fort Ward Alexandria; Winters Heritage House; Hays House; Steppingstone Museum; Colonial Williamsburg ("Under the Red Coat" program); Sunbury River Festival; Willow Valley Retirement Communities; Strasburg Heritage Society; Old Mill Village in New Milford, PA; Shippensburg University ("Mother Cumberland Reunion"); Pennsylvania German Heritage Festival in Lebanon, PA; Manheim Central School District ("Pennsylvania Pride Day"). Show less



Pennsylvania College of Art and Design

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Full-time Instructor, Liberal Arts

  • Jul 2004 - Dec 2009

  Taught courses in history, nature studies (field ecology), philosophy, psychology, religion, sociology, verbal communications. Notable courses: "Philosophy Art Craft Science" positing these four varieties of activity as comprehensive and exploring the viability of this position; "Inventing Secondary Worlds" investigating the work of LeGuin, Orwell, Tolkien and others to understand the role of verisimilitude in virtual (fictional) contexts. More prosaically, experimented with science curricula without laboratory facilities ("Nature Studies: Field Ecology of the Lancaster County Area") and the radical construction of verbal communications instruction advanced through three required courses ("Foundations of Verbal Communications: Listening Speaking Reading Writing, I, II, III"). Collaborated with other verbal communications instructors to develop courses and teaching tools. Show less

• Chair, Department of Liberal Arts

  • Jul 2004 - Jun 2009

  Directed 12+ faculty members (3 full-time) in liberal arts: art history, humanities, verbal communications, mathematics, behavioral and social sciences, and life and physical sciences. Designed curricula for programs of the department. Advocated for faculty. Managed department budget (<$5,000). Arranged field studies and other supplementary educational programs. Reviewed requests for student disabilities accommodations. Led department self-assessment and restructure, 2005-2006.



Theatre of the Seventh Sister

• Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

• Ensemble Actor

  • Apr 2008 - Aug 2008

  30+ (yes, thirty) small roles in three-act historical drama "Seed of a Nation: Lancaster and Penn's Holy Experiment" by Gary and Mary Smith, directed by Gary Smith. Provided historical notes and commentary on draft scripts and costuming; learned multiple accents and fight choreography. Performed in the role of "Monsieur Loyale" in "Tartuffe" by Moliere. 30+ (yes, thirty) small roles in three-act historical drama "Seed of a Nation: Lancaster and Penn's Holy Experiment" by Gary and Mary Smith, directed by Gary Smith. Provided historical notes and commentary on draft scripts and costuming; learned multiple accents and fight choreography. Performed in the role of "Monsieur Loyale" in "Tartuffe" by Moliere.



Harrisburg Area Community College, Lancaster

• Lancaster, Pennsylvania

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Aug 2004 - May 2005

  Taught "Introduction to Philosophy" in the Fall and "Introduction to World Religions" in the Spring. Taught "Introduction to Philosophy" in the Fall and "Introduction to World Religions" in the Spring.



1719 Hans Herr House & Museum

• Willow Street, PA

• Educator

  • Apr 2002 - Aug 2004

  Designed and directed educational programs for agricultural / historical museum. Edited quarterly newsletter and website. Coordinated volunteer schedules for 6+ annual events. Presented interpretive programs as first-person historical characters. Managed bookstore / giftshop. Directed tours and trained tour guides. Designed and directed educational programs for agricultural / historical museum. Edited quarterly newsletter and website. Coordinated volunteer schedules for 6+ annual events. Presented interpretive programs as first-person historical characters. Managed bookstore / giftshop. Directed tours and trained tour guides.



1719 Hans Herr House and Museum

• Willow Street, PA

• Curator

  • Apr 1998 - Aug 2004

  Prepared and reviewed accession records of collection of agricultural / historical museum in Lancaster County, PA. Maintained and interpreted material collection through descriptive labeling and tours. Researched and initiated historical breeds and historical gardening programs. The 1719 House is the oldest still standing Mennonite meetinghouse in the Western Hemisphere, receiving thousands of international visitors each year. Museum includes three historical houses, two exhibit sheds, and several other farm-related buildings. Show less



Eastern Mennonite University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Adjunct Instructor of Humanities

  • Sep 2003 - Oct 2003

  Taught course "Fraktur: History, Theory, and Practice". "Fraktur" means generally a class of two-dimensional art which usually includes lettering, and specifically the lettering style employed in such art. The form is imitative of a print font which is itself imitative of an earlier calligraphic style. Students in this course explored the development of the art form including the lettering style, and gained practical experience in producing Fraktur documents. Taught course "Fraktur: History, Theory, and Practice". "Fraktur" means generally a class of two-dimensional art which usually includes lettering, and specifically the lettering style employed in such art. The form is imitative of a print font which is itself imitative of an earlier calligraphic style. Students in this course explored the development of the art form including the lettering style, and gained practical experience in producing Fraktur documents.



Lebanon Valley College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Adjunct Assistant Professor, Religion & Philosophy

  • Jan 1993 - Aug 2002

  Taught introductory courses in philosophy and religion and upper-level courses in Chinese and Indian philosophies. Taught introductory courses in philosophy and religion and upper-level courses in Chinese and Indian philosophies.



harrisburg Area Community College, Lebanon

• Lebanon, Pennsylvania

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Jan 1995 - May 1995

  Taught "Introduction to Philosophy". Taught "Introduction to Philosophy".



Alvernia College

• Reading, Pennsylvania Area

• Instructor (Lecturer)

  • Jan 1991 - Jun 1993

  Taught courses in Philosophy, Theology, and History in the Continuing Education / Evening Division (8-week "mini-mesters"): PHI 200: "Ethics: The Value and Quality of Life"; THE 200: "Christian Approach to Morality"; THE 210: "Medical Moral Theology"; PHI 400 "Quest for Authenticity"; THE 260: "New Testament Studies"; HIS 412: "Contemporary Middle East"; PHI 105: "Introduction to Philosophy"; PHI 405: "Logic". Taught courses in Philosophy, Theology, and History in the Continuing Education / Evening Division (8-week "mini-mesters"): PHI 200: "Ethics: The Value and Quality of Life"; THE 200: "Christian Approach to Morality"; THE 210: "Medical Moral Theology"; PHI 400 "Quest for Authenticity"; THE 260: "New Testament Studies"; HIS 412: "Contemporary Middle East"; PHI 105: "Introduction to Philosophy"; PHI 405: "Logic".