Experience

July 2008 to Present
Instructional Designer, Education Technology Services
The Pennsylvania State University
Develop uses of various technologies for purposes of teaching, learning, and reflection. Focus on the use of the Blogs at Penn State platform as an e-portfolio, courseware tool, and other innovative approaches. Work with a team of instructional technologists and designers to create new opportunities for teaching and learning with technology. Participate on a variety of program and design teams and special research projects. Implement instructional pedagogy using Web-based tools. Create faculty development sessions. Integrate content management systems and social software (blogs, wikis, podcasting, social networking sites, etc.). Chair, 2010 and 2011 Symposiums for Teaching and Learning with Technology.


June 2007 to Present
Major/Squadron Commander, Nittany Composite Squadron 338
United States Air Force Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol
Manage all aspects of cadet and senior programs (currently 54 people). Promote core values of CAP and the USAF. Establish plans, policies, and procedures necessary to the fulfillment of CAP missions. Keep informed of the accomplishments, problems, and degree of compliance with regulations and other directives through personal observations, inspections, reports, and staff meetings. Ensure that complaints and grievances are resolved fairly, impartially, and promptly. Comply with all policies, regulations, and directives of higher headquarters and require the same compliance by all members of the squadron. Ensure safety of personnel and equipment through compliance with directives and policy guidance. Ensure an effective safety awareness, education, and inspection program within the unit. Select personnel to fill authorized staff positions and remove from staff position those members deemed unqualified or otherwise unsuitable to continue in their positions. Establish policies and procedures to ensure an effective squadron recruiting and retention program. Coordinate the activities of staff officers to prevent overlapping of functions and to resolve conflicts. Serve as liaison to local agencies such as Centre County EMA, PEMA, etc.


July 2003 to July 2008
Program Manager, Penn State Executive Programs
The Pennsylvania State University, Smeal College of Business
Build client relationships while facilitating the learning process. Manage faculty (both    academic and industry). Identify and meet client needs before, during, and after program visits. Communicate and facilitate understanding and compliance with program agendas and requirements. Act as a liaison among participants, faculty, and program staff. Follow up on client wishes and expectations to develop deeper relationships and future business with individual clients and the companies they represent.


May 2002 to July 2008
Marketing Associate, Penn State Executive Programs
The Pennsylvania State University, Smeal College of Business
Develop, implement, and manage program marketing campaigns. Design or work with designers and printers to create/update/distribute program promotional material. Maintain Web site. Write and edit marketing material and business proposals. Research and compile reports. Aid with database program registration and participant pre-program questions. Served as Interim Assistant Director of Marketing Communications (April-September 2005).