Experience

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  Self-Employed

  • Author and Presenter

    • Sep 2012 - Present

  • Author (forthcoming book), Memories to Momentum: Stories of Looking Back, Living Forward

    • 2008 - Sep 2012

    The past represents much more than highlights of a living scrapbook. Rather, memories of past episodes – negative and positive – reflect current perspectives of ourselves even as we change. Fifty life stories (including twelve global accounts) illustrate this process in my forthcoming book, "Memories to Momentum: Stories of Looking Back, Living Forward." The stories appear verbatim (edited for length). They update the classic personal story that once mesmerized humans around campfires. With each voice conveying a unique tone, style, pathos, and sparkle – in addition to various locations and cultures – you'll sample the diversity of mankind while also discovering unifying themes. A key theme: people naturally extract meaning from their memories. It and other themes are elaborated in a brief conclusion that interweaves academic research with examples from the stories. As you'll see, unexpected challenges and delights may demand that original meanings are altered, reversed, or enhanced. I recently shared interviewees' strategies for discovering a sense of meaning and serenity from devastating childhood memories at the International Network of Personal Meaning's conference in Toronto. * Link to an interview conducted after the INPM conference by Canadian radio host Lynn Thompson: http://www.audioacrobat.com/email/EFGXB5J0g. * Earlier I presented project findings at 3 IPPA and INPM conferences, one with colleagues Sara Knowles (UK) and Peter Nicholls (Australia). Attendees and test readers have found M2M's stories entertaining and enjoyable, as well as informative and inspiring. Feel free to share M2M with clients, colleagues, friends and family, students, and community members. Its warm, personal tone is decidedly non-pedantic and non-academic. For further information: www.memoriestomomentum.com

  • Stock/Bond Portfolio Manager

    • 1998 - 2008

    *Researched/visited companies re possible investment*Developed unique allocation strategy*Communicated with top executives re business strategies*Outperformed S&P 500 by 23%

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  Memories to Momentum LLC.

  • Lebanon, NH and VT-NH Upper Valley

  • Author and Presenter: Memories to Momentum: Stories of Looking Back, Living F...

    • Sep 2012 - Present
    • Lebanon, NH and VT-NH Upper Valley
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  Columbia Futures Group

  • Seattle, WA

  • Assistant to President

    • 1997 - 1998
    • Seattle, WA

    *Marketed accounts to prospects (developed strategies and materials)*Placed orders with exchanges*Advised clients on futures and options positions and strategies*Passed Series 3, National Commodity Futures Examination*Dramatically increased number of active accounts

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  American Express Financial Advisors

  • Augusta, GA

  • Financial Advisor

    • 1996 - 1997
    • Augusta, GA

    *Wrote and sold financial plans; advised clients re financial status*Marketed financial services via seminars and presentations*Passed various US securities and state insurance exams*Set record for number of client enrollments

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  Augusta University (Part of Univ of GA system)

  • Augusta, GA

  • Assistant Professor of Education

    • 1989 - 1995
    • Augusta, GA

    Located in Augusta, Georgia*Taught undergraduate and graduate courses in curriculum, foundations, multicultural education, social studies education; Developed "Models for Learning" across content areas*Conducted staff development & research in Richmond and Columbia Counties' sch...

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  American Cooperative School

  • Social Studies and English Teacher

    • 1982 - 1985

    #1 U.S. State Department-rated school in South AmericaLocated in La Paz, Bolivia*Taught 6 high school courses: developed Psychology & World Geography*Coordinated Cultural Convention for Bolivia's American schools*Sponsored Student Council

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  Bellevue (WA) Community College

  • Carnation, WA

  • English as a Second Language Instructor

    • 1979 - 1980
    • Carnation, WA

    *Taught adult Laotian refugees. Also served as liaison with local community groups and government agencies until BCC discontinued program due to lack of funding.

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  National Baha'i Center

  • Evanston, IL

  • National Coordinator of Baha'i Schools

    • 1974 - 1976
    • Evanston, IL

    * Configured strategic plan for first 2 years of national oversight of 20+ schools* Trained 20+ regional school committees* Oversaw schools' program development; approved course offerings and recreation programs* Oversaw school committees' self-evaluations; designated "bonus goals&q...

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  National Textbook Company

  • Skokie, IL

  • Book Author

    • 1972 - 1973
    • Skokie, IL

    * Researched strategies and tactics of recent political campaigns* Wrote "Political Campaigning" for junior colleges and high schools(Unpublished due to recession)

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  Evanston Township High School and GlencoeJunior...

  • Evanston and Glencoe, Illinois

  • Social Studies and English Teacher

    • 1968 - 1972
    • Evanston and Glencoe, Illinois

    Evanston (IL) Township High School: #1 Newsweek-rated U.S. highschool*Created and implemented Community Service Seminar (regional model)*Created and taught Issues in Modern Society to enhance reading skills*Taught regular and honors U.S. History*Established and advised Ecology Club*Served on scho...

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  Penn Hills High School

  • Educational Researcher and Social Studies Teacher

    • 1967 - 1968

    Located in Penn Hills, PA*Statistically evaluated curriculum programs*Taught Problems of Democracy to heterogeneous classes of seniors