Gale Group
Industry: Publishing company
DescriptionGale is an educational publishing company based in Farmington Hills, Michigan, west of Detroit. Since 2007 it has been a division of Cengage Learning. Founded: 1954, Detroit, MI Parent organization: Cengage Headquarters: Farmington Hills, MI Founders: Mary Evans Ruffner, Frederick Gale Ruffner Jr. Subsidiaries: Questia Online Library, Charles Scribner's Sons, SVPs: Terry Robinson, Brian McDonough (Sales, North America), Liz Mason (Product)
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Gale Group Employees
Cengage Learning 2009 - Present
Independent 1993 - Present
JSTOR 2007 - 2008
Visible Ink Press 2003 - 2006
ProQuest 2001 - 2003
Manitou Wordworks, Inc. 1995 - 2000
Gale Group 1987 - 1995
Skills
Content Development, Editorial, Project Management, Publishing, Business Development, Online Publishing, Content Management, Copywriting, Management, Academic Publishing, Creative Direction, Content Strategy, Editing, Social Media, E-Learning, Email Marketing, Online Advertising, Ebooks, Lead Generation, Product Management, Digital Media, Salesforce.com, Digital Strategy, SEO, Online Marketing
Education
University of Denver
Publishing Institute
Wayne State University
BA, MA
Improvement Path Systems April 2013 - Present
Improvement Path Systems September 2012 - March 2013
ProQuest February 2011 - August 2012
Gale, a part of Cengage Learning September 2009 - January 2011
Gale, part of Cengage Learning July 2008 - August 2009
Gale Group February 2006 - June 2008
Gale Group January 2002 - February 2006
Gale Group January 2001 - January 2002
Gale Group January 1999 - December 2000
Gale Group January 1997 - December 1998
Skills
Program Management, Agile Methodologies, Cross-functional Team..., Content Management, Online Publishing, Process Improvement, Project Management, Publishing, Scrum, Business Process, Leadership, Agile Project Management, Software Development, Management, SDLC, Strategy, Product Development, Management Consulting, Software Project..., Strategic Thinking, Vendor Management, Product Management, Change Management, SharePoint, Strategic Planning, Quality Assurance, Java, Requirements Analysis, Staff Development, Integration, JavaScript, User Interface Design, Atlassian JIRA, Team Leadership, JIRA, EOS
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 1998 — 2002
MBA, Finance, Technology
Wayne State University 1985 — 1987
MA, English
Oakland University 1980 — 1984
BA, English, Political Science, Philosophy
Weidenhammer January 2013 - March 2014
ABC-CLIO April 2010 - September 2011
Commerce Clearing House July 2008 - April 2009
Gale Group March 2003 - July 2008
Thomson Gale 2003 - 2008
NewsBank, Inc. 2001 - March 2003
Lexis-Nexis National Information Services September 1996 - December 1998
Skills
Consultative Selling, Territory, Public Libraries, New Business Development, K-12, Library, Product Knowledge, Ebooks, Cold Calling, Sales Process, Selling, Salesforce.com, Account Management, Customer Satisfaction, B2B, Forecasting, Key Account Development, Prospects, Sales Operations, Leadership, Sales Management, Sales, Lead Generation, Strategic Partnerships, Management, CRM
Education
State University of New York College at Buffalo 1972 — 1976
BA, Communications
State University of New York College at Buffalo
Bachelor's degree, Media Communications
SWAG Media Factory February 2012 - Present
sweetflow November 2011 - Present
@JakeSheppard May 2009 - Present
AdKeeper Inc. June 2011 - February 2012
Solvate November 2010 - February 2012
MSA Advertising & Public Relations May 2009 - May 2011
MSA Advertising and Public Relations June 2008 - May 2009
Gale Group 2007 - 2007
Skills
HTML + CSS, UI/UX Design, Web Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, HTML 5, CSS, Digital Marketing, Advertising, SEO, Social Media, Dreamweaver, Digital Media, Marketing, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Video Production, Flash, Mobile Applications, Wordpress, After Effects, Facebook, Social Networking, Video, Web Content Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Copywriting, Swag, Video Editing, Search Advertising, Tumblr, Subversion, Advertising Operations, Trafficking, Logo Design, SEM, Twitter, Flash Design, SSH, FTP, Premiere, InDesign, Online Marketing, Google Analytics, Google Adwords
Education
Pace University 2005 — 2009
Business, Marketing / Advertising
Powerplay Communications August 2010 - Present
Navistar Defense November 2011 - July 2012
General Dynamics Land Systems July 2007 - October 2010
Snap-on OEM Group 2005 - 2007
Independent Contractor 1999 - 2006
Grosse Pointe News 2001 - 2002
Cornerstone Schools 2000 - 2001
University Liggett School 1999 - 2001
Gale Group 1993 - 1999
Wayne State University 1990 - 1992
Skills
Ice Hockey, Writing, Report Writing, News Writing, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Automotive Repair, Vehicle Maintenance, Logistics Management, Military Logistics, Logistics Engineering, Business Communications, Publishing, Strategic Communications, Magazines, Magazine Articles, Journalism, Proposal Writing, Editorial, Social Media, Program Management, Content Management, Content Development, Content Writing, Press Releases, Blogging, Facebook, Copywriting, Publications, PowerPoint, Speech Writing, Ghostwriting, Reference Manuals, Business Writing, Web Content, Web Project Management, Books, Content Marketing, Content Strategy, Operations Management, Government Contracting, Freelance Writing, Ebooks, Feature Articles, SGML, Defense, DoD, Logistics, Online Journalism, Academic Publishing
Education
Hope College 1985 — 1989
BA, International Studies
L'Anse Creuse High School
Oakland Community College 2009 — 2009
Applied Engineering/Commercial Truck Service Technology
Macomb Community College 2007 — 2009
Applied Engineering/Automotive Service Technology
Wayne State University 1990 — 1993
Theoretical Linguistics
Gale Branding January 2010 - Present
Gale Branding January 2009 - January 2010
Gale Group October 2008 - January 2009
Skills
Public Relations, Press Releases, Fashion, Photoshop, Radio, Television, Editing, Sales, Mac, Management, Event Planning, New Media, Editorial, Sponsorship
Education
Penn State University 2004 — 2008
BA, Advertising/PR, International Studies
Lachina Publishing Services May 2003 - Present
Gale Group April 1996 - May 2003
Ziff-Davis Publishing May 1990 - November 1993
Harcourt June 1982 - September 1989
Harcourt June 1976 - June 1982
Skills
Proofreading, Editorial, Adobe Acrobat, Freelance Writing, Newsletters, InDesign, Textbooks, Copy Editing, Blogging, Online Publishing, Publishing, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Academic Publishing, Content Management, Journalism, Books, Content Strategy, Editing, Publications, Digital Media, Content Development, AP Style, Magazines
Education
Graphic Arts Association of the Delaware Valley 1974 — 1975
Certification in Proofreading Procedures, Basic/Advanced, Proofreading
Montclair State University 1970 — 1974
BA, English
Jefferson County Public Library August 2013 - Present
Jefferson County Public Library September 1996 - July 2013
Jefferson County Public Library September 1996 - March 2000
Queens Borough Public Library December 1995 - February 1996
Queens Borough Public Library May 1995 - December 1995
Queens Borough Public Library July 1993 - May 1995
Gale Group January 1990 - July 1993
Kern Hospital Medical Library September 1989 - December 1989
Skills
Library, Collection Development, Cataloging, Library Management, Community Outreach, Training, Program Management, Books, Fundraising, Management, Newsletters, Project Planning, Budgets, Library Science, Information Literacy, Digital Libraries, Library Research, Metadata, Electronic Resources, Databases
Education
Wayne State University 1989 — 1993
MLS, Library Science
Central Michigan University 1987 — 1989
BA, English
Wayne State University 1984 — 1987
Masters of Library Science, Liberal Arts
Ogilvy & Mather December 2013 - Present
Operative June 2012 - September 2013
Operative June 2010 - May 2012
Dow Jones December 2009 - June 2010
Hearst January 2008 - December 2009
Gale Group January 2007 - September 2007
IEEE November 2006 - September 2007
Rutgers University January 2005 - May 2007
Dunellan Township May 2005 - September 2005
City of Highland Park January 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Digital Media, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Advertising, Social Media, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, SEM, Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Facebook, Web Analytics, Advertising Sales, Event Planning, Brand Management, Publishing, Email Marketing, Press Releases, Ad Serving, Media Buying, Sales, Business Development, Campaign Management, Creative Writing, Team Management, Pop Culture, Blogging, Sales & Marketing..., Sales Messaging, Opportunity Creation, Opportunity Recognition, Consumer Behaviour, Building Relationships, Growing Accounts, Key Account..., Strategic Account Growth, National Account..., Managing Complex Sales, Media Strategy, Strategic Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Partner Management, Digital Strategy, Trend Analysis, Creative Campaign..., Consultation, Digital Trends, Integrated Media, Integrated Marketing, Management
Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 2003 — 2007
BA, Communication
NOrad Ltd. 1992 - Present
Route One September 2015 - October 2015
Ford Motor Company January 2015 - August 2015
John Deere June 2012 - December 2014
Eris Exchange, LLC September 2011 - May 2012
Gale, part of Cengage Learning July 2011 - September 2011
Iron Moose Software June 2007 - September 2011
Cengage Learning September 2010 - July 2011
Gale Group February 2010 - September 2010
Great American Financial Resources March 2009 - February 2010
Skills
Enterprise Architecture, Agile Methodologies, Web Services, SOA, TDD, Scrum, Test Driven Development, SDLC, Continuous Integration, Design Patterns, Perl, C#, Java Enterprise Edition, Spring, Apache, Enterprise Software, Databases, IIS, Software Development, Integration, Software Project..., Ruby, Object Oriented Design, Java, Database Design, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, Requirements Gathering, Architecture, SOAP, REST, Hibernate, Web Applications, C++, Distributed Systems, Ruby on Rails, Agile Project Management, Unix, Linux, JUnit, Maven, Tomcat, Open Source, Software Design, jQuery, JavaScript, JBoss Application Server, Ant, AJAX, MongoDB
Education
Ripon College 1988 — 1993
BA, Computer Science
Whitfield College Prep 1984 — 1988
Riverside Publishing,a division of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt January 2013 - Present
RALLY! Education March 2012 - January 2013
Red Wings Learning July 2010 - March 2012
CTB McGraw Hill January 2007 - January 2010
Questia Media 2005 - 2006
Gale Group 2003 - 2005
Baker & Taylor 1998 - 2003
Skills
Sales Presentations, Salesforce.com, Account Management, Training, Strategic Partnerships, New Business Development, Sales, Sales Process, Publishing, Strategy, Program Management, Staff Development, Strategic Planning, E-Learning
Education
The Sage Colleges-Sage Graduate School 1991 — 1992
Education Certification
State University of New York College at Buffalo 1982 — 1985
B.S., Business
SUNY Canton 1980 — 1982
A.S., Business
AV-BASE Systems January 2012 - Present
PMI South Western Ontario July 2011 - April 2013
Rapid-BI August 2010 - July 2012
Gale Group March 2009 - July 2010
D&B August 2008 - March 2009
Swets September 2006 - August 2008
OCUL September 2004 - September 2006
Skills
Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, Program Management, Customer Relations, Account Management, Siebel, Salesforce.com, Team Building, Team Leadership, Product Management, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Knowledge Management, Analytics, Requirements Analysis, Scrum, Project Management, Integration, Process Improvement, Business Development, Leadership, CRM, Software Project..., Customer Service, Vendor Management, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Change Management, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Business Process...
Education
Villanova University 2011 — 2012
Masters Certificate in Business Analysis
Agile Training 2011 — 2011
The University of Western Ontario 2000 — 2001
MLIS
Glasgow Caledonian University 1998 — 1999
MBA, International Business
University of Ottawa 1997 — 1998
BA, Spanish
Bishop's University 1993 — 1997
BA, Foreign Languages
ProQuest September 2014 - Present
Drivers License Guide Company October 2002 - July 2014
Shaman Corporation (start-up; no longer in business) October 2000 - August 2001
Gale Group 1979 - 1999
Skills
Publishing, Online Publishing, Project Management, Production Schedules, Vendor Relationships, Collaboration, Customer Support, Staff Management, Staff Development, Phone Skills, Contact Management, International Contact..., Content Management, Web Content Creation, Web Content Management, Document Management, Identification document..., Multi Tasking, Time Management, Work Well Independently, Style Guides, Chicago Manual, Writing, Editing, Copy Editing, Research, Online Research, Fact-checking, Proofreading, Product Development, New Product Development, Copyright Registration, Government Agencies, International..., Freelance Writing, Start-ups, WordPress, HTML, SEO
Education
Adrian College
B.A., History
banjocreative November 1997 - Present
Parham Santana 2006 - 2006
R/GA 2005 - 2006
Sequel Studio 2005 - 2006
DDB Needham 1998 - 2000
methodfive 1996 - 1998
gale group 1996 - 1997
KD&E Advertising 1993 - 1997
Skills
Creative Direction, Commercial Director, Animation Director, Art Direction, Interaction Design, Corporate Identity, Interactive Advertising, User Interface Design, User Experience Design, Online Advertising, Interactive Marketing, Experience Design, User Experience, Creative Strategy, Digital Strategy, Information Architecture, Branding & Identity, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy, Illustrator, Integrated Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Advertising
Education
School of Visual Arts 1993 — 1995
masters
Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1987 — 1991
B.A.
The Speech Pathology Group April 2014 - Present
The Walt Disney Family Museum January 2014 - March 2014
Sage Centers for Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Care August 2011 - December 2013
Ratcliff Architects April 2008 - July 2011
Jenkins Athens Insurance November 2005 - April 2008
Carroll, Burdick & McDonough April 2001 - November 2005
Blue Moon Personnel September 1999 - March 2001
Thomson Learning February 1999 - September 1999
Gale Group July 1997 - January 1999
Skills
Human Resources, Employee Relations, HRIS, Onboarding, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Recruiting, New Hire Orientations, Interviews, Personnel Management, Payroll, Employment Law, FMLA, Temporary Placement, Hiring
Education
Oglethorpe University
B.A., Business and Behavioral Science
Cengage Learning July 2013 - Present
Cengage Learning September 2012 - February 2014
Cengage Learning June 2006 - December 2012
Gale Group 2001 - 2006
Skills
Publishing, Books, Publications, Online Publishing, Academic Publishing, Manuscript Development, Product Development, Presentations, Text Editing, Proofreading, Access Database, Data Analysis, Usage Analysis, Creative Writing, Content Development, Ebooks, Project Management, Content Management, Copy Editing, Manuscript, Non-fiction, Web Analytics, Fact-checking, Web Content, Content Strategy, Copywriting, Line Editing, Editing
Education
Google Analytics Training - via Cardinal Path 2013 — 2013
Graduate Certificate
Eastern Michigan University 1997 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Written Communication, Creative Writing
University of Denver Publishing Institute 2005 — 2005
Graduate Certificate, Publishing
Dale Carnegie Training 2010 — 2010
Graduate Certificate, Leadership and Public Speaking
Nordstrom 2012 - Present
Eddie Bauer November 2011 - January 2012
Tiffany & Co. June 2005 - August 2011
Clinique May 2004 - June 2005
Gale Group 1993 - 2003
Skills
Art Direction, Fashion, Catalogs, Creative Direction, Creative Strategy, Corporate Identity, Mac, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Advertising, InDesign, Photography, Photoshop, Branding & Identity, Brochures, Collateral, Communication Design, Concept Development, Creative Services
Education
School of Visual Arts 1988 — 1992
Graphic Design
School of Visual Arts
Graphic Design
NYC Department of Education March 2011 - Present
LJB January 2011 - Present
SBI CAMPUS — An Affilate of Sanford Brown January 2009 - June 2009
Kinney + Kinsella July 2007 - November 2008
Gale Group June 2003 - July 2007
Estee Lauder October 2005 - December 2005
Education
Touro College 2010 — 2011
M.S., General and Special Education, grades 1-6th
Savannah College of Art and Design 1999 — 2003
BFA, Graphic Design
Bayside
Retired July 2013 - Present
Home September 2010 - Present
Interthinx April 2008 - September 2010
Countrywide Home Loans March 2000 - November 2007
GALE GROUP March 1999 - March 2000
AVCON, Inc January 1988 - March 1999
Skills
Poker Wizard, MS Project, Quality Assurance, PMP, Software Development, Analysis, Management, Project Planning, Strategy, Scrum, Databases, Change Management, Business Development, Budgets, Access, User Acceptance Testing, Agile Methodologies, CRM, Process Improvement, Team Building, Software Project..., SDLC, HTML, Vendor Management, Program Management, Project Portfolio..., Database Design, Project Management
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 1984 — 1986
Electronic Technology
California State University
Contract Management
Dot Com Web Productions December 2013 - Present
Dearborn Historical Museum October 2012 - Present
Wandering Wolverine Publishers 1999 - Present
University of Michigan November 2010 - February 2012
University of Michigan November 2005 - June 2011
Converseon April 2008 - October 2008
Greenfield Village 1996 - 2005
Henry Ford Estate January 1996 - January 2004
Gale Group 1999 - 2004
The Henry Ford 1996 - 2004
Skills
Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Proofreading, Blogging, Cataloging, Dreamweaver, Publishing, Graphic Design, Research, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Web Design, Publications, Web Content, History, Copy Editing, Press Releases, HTML, CSS, Mac, Creative Writing, Microsoft Word, Museums, WordPress, Event Management, Content Management, Facebook, Cultural Heritage, Historical Research, Flash, InDesign, Newsletters, Library, Archives, Archival Research, Social Media, Oral History, Social Networking, Museum Education, Writing, Web Editing, Illustrator, ActionScript, Word, XHTML, Editorial
Education
Henry Ford Community College 2008 — 2012
Associates of Arts, Web Design
University of Michigan 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts, History
Fordson
Diploma, General
GPMS [Cengage Learning] March 1991 - Present
Cengage Learning (Formerly Gale) 2007 - October 2010
Gale 1998 - 2007
Gale Group 1995 - 1998
Gale Research 1991 - 1995
Skills
Content Management, SGML, Publishing, Data Analysis, Content Strategy, Online Publishing, Content Development, Proofreading, Editorial, Content Writing, Publications, Copy Editing, Ebooks, CMS, Software Documentation, XML, Copywriting, Web Content, Freelance Writing, Access, Editing, Web Content Management, Academic Publishing, Technical Writing, Text Editing, Books, Adobe Acrobat
Education
Michigan State University 1986 — 1990
BA, English
Wyandotte H.S.
Wyandotte H.S.
Wyandotte H.S.
Retired January 2012 - Present
Retired January 2012 - Present
STEP (Services to Enhance Potential) June 2012 - September 2012
UPS Freight 2008 - 2011
WIT February 2007 - June 2008
DHL Worldwide Express March 1993 - October 2006
Gale Group 1991 - 1992
Emery Worldwide August 1971 - February 1990
American Airlines 1966 - 1971
J.L. Hudsons June 1964 - July 1966
Skills
3PL, Logistics, Transportation..., Transportation, Warehousing, Freight, Time Management, Account Management, Supply Chain, Contract Negotiation, International Trade, Supply Chain Management, New Business Development, Pricing, Sales, Fleet Management, Container, Six Sigma, Shipping, P&L Management, Team Building, Sales Operations, Ocean, Operations Management, Ocean Freight, Inventory Control, Distribution Center..., Import, Supply Chain..., Automotive, International Business, Purchasing, Leadership, Warehouse Management, Strategic Planning, Logistics Management, Key Account Management, International Logistics, Reverse Logistics, Trucking, Customer Service, Truckload, Management, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Customs Regulations, Inventory Management, Dispatching, Forwarding, Air Freight
Education
Madonna University - Graduate Studies 1995 — 2000
International Business
University of Detroit Mercy 1990 — 1995
BA, English
Henry Ford Community College 1985 — 1990
AB, Business
HIGHLAND PARK JR. COLLEGE 1964 — 1966
ENGLISH
Royal Oak Dondero 1960 — 1964
High School Diploma, College Prep
Asset Acceptance / Encore Capital March 2011 - Present
Mary Kay Independent Business Owner November 2010 - Present
Women in Defense, A National Security Organization July 2009 - September 2011
Cadence Innovation April 2008 - December 2008
SPX Corporation January 2001 - August 2007
Gale Group December 1998 - January 2001
St. John Health System 1996 - 1998
Skills
Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., Financial Analysis, Accounting, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Project Management, Management, General Ledger, Variance Analysis, Managerial Finance, Strategic Financial..., Account Reconciliation, Continuous Improvement, Analysis, Finance, Leadership, Access, Business Process..., Business Planning, Financial Modeling
Education
Wayne State University 1998 — 2001
MBA
Central Michigan University 1992 — 1996
BSBA, Accounting
Publicis May 2012 - Present
R/GA April 2011 - May 2012
The Kaplan Thaler Group 2010 - 2011
StrawberryFrog 2010 - 2010
Musebox Media 2008 - 2009
Gale Group 2007 - 2008
Macys 2005 - 2007
Skills
Creative Direction, Art Direction, Creative Strategy, Concept Development, Interactive Advertising, Typography, Art, Interaction Design, Branding & Identity, Interactive Marketing, Corporate Identity, Visual Communication, Brand Development, Advertising, Outdoor Advertising, Integrated Marketing
Education
Kent State University 1998 — 2003
BFA
TopCoder September 2012 - September 2013
i-nexus January 2011 - July 2012
Wiley-Blackwell January 2007 - January 2011
Blackwell Publishing November 2004 - January 2007
Harris Connect July 1998 - May 2004
Gale Group April 1997 - April 1998
Skills
Solution Selling, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, NetSuite, HTML, Business Objects, Cognos, Access, Salesforce.com, WebEx, Skype, Visual Basic, SQL, SnagIt, Data Analysis, Database Mining, Sales Support, Client Services, Market Analysis, Market Research, Microsoft Office, Sales Operations, International Sales, Client Acquisition, Client Retention, Client Relationship..., Crystal Reports, VBA, Customer Relations, Microsoft Excel, CRM, Management, Microsoft Word, Customer Acquisition, Customer Service, Customer Retention, Sales, Business Development, Analysis, Training, Process Improvement, Sales Management, Marketing, Business Process, Pre-sales, Consulting, Enterprise Software, SaaS
Education
Kenyon College 1992 — 1996
BA, Political Science
Maple Shade High School 1988 — 1992
Barterian Editorial, LLC February 2007 - Present
Budco 2000 - 2007
Visual Services, Inc. (VSI) 1998 - 1999
American Concrete Institute 1998 - 1998
Gale Group 1995 - 1998
Skills
Proofreading, Copy Editing, Editing, Copywriting, Word, Direct Mail, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Direct Marketing, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Editorial, Publications, Creative Writing, Press Releases, Social Media, Leadership, Blogging, Web Design, Web Content, Nonprofits, Newsletters, Social Networking, Media Relations, Fundraising, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Creative Direction, New Media, Facebook, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Management, Proposal Writing, Budgets, Brand Development, Content Management, Graphics, Email Marketing, Content Strategy, Adobe Acrobat, Brochures, Content Development, Graphic Design, Strategic Communications, Publishing, Magazines
Education
Oakland University 1990 — 1994
BA, Philosophy/French
Wayne State University 1985 — 1986
DeLaSalle Collegiate 1981 — 1985
College Prep
NextGen Education Corporation May 2001 - Present
Dragontale Productions October 1999 - Present
Landmark Education 2000 - 2002
Landmark Education 1997 - 2002
Ikon Education October 1999 - May 2001
Borders May 1998 - October 1999
Login Technologies June 1997 - May 1998
Gale Group February 1996 - June 1997
Wayne State University April 1993 - February 1996
Independant Consultant September 1990 - December 1992
Skills
Teaching, Java, C, Perl, C++, Project Management, Databases, Security, Budgets, Oracle, Cloud Computing, Strategic Planning, Telecommunications, Java Enterprise Edition, Unix, Enterprise Architecture, Troubleshooting, Team Leadership, Integration, Distributed Systems, Network Administration, Agile Methodologies, Enterprise Software, Linux, Team Building, Leadership, Program Management, Networking, Management, SQL, Software Development, System Administration, Web Development, System Architecture, Public Speaking, SDLC, Training, CRM, Consulting, Requirements Analysis, Business Analysis, Business Development, Vendor Management, Microsoft SQL Server
Education
Michigan Technological University
Chemistry
Wayne State University
Biochemistry
Farmington Community Library March 2008 - Present
Bloomfield Township Public Library January 2005 - March 2008
Baldwin Public Library October 2002 - December 2004
Gale 1998 - 2001
Gale (a part of Cengage Learning) 1998 - 2001
Gale Group 1997 - 2001
Skills
Community Outreach, Library Instruction, Books, Library Science, Editing, Collection Development, Library, Public Libraries, Information Literacy, Grant Writing, Reader's Advisory, Electronic Resources, Literature, Library Programming, Virtual Reference, Library Research, Cataloging, Libraries
Education
Michigan State University 1991 — 1995
Humanities
Wayne State University
Cisco Systems November 1999 - Present
Gale Group April 1999 - October 1999
Xerox May 1998 - March 1999
Education
The Johns Hopkins University 2015 — 2016
Data Scientist Program - Expected Completion in early 2016
Stanford Department of Management Science & Engineering 2012 — 2014
Executive Education: Strategic Decision and Risk Management
San Jose State University 2001 — 2004
MBA
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1994 — 1996
MS
University of North Texas 1988 — 1992
Bach of Music
Henning Art and Graphic Design January 2012 - Present
Alaska Dog News April 2008 - December 2011
Image Works Publishing October 2007 - December 2009
Greatlander Publications. April 2005 - September 2006
Irwin Hodson Printing Company August 2003 - September 2004
AdPrint Company 2002 - 2004
Gale Group June 1995 - December 2001
high end printing companies in OR, WA, MI, FL September 1979 - August 1994
Graphic Arts Center 1978 - 1980
Skills
Advertising, Graphic Design, Web Design, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Photography, Direct Mail, InDesign, Brochures, Photoshop, Logo Design, Newsletters, Graphics, Online Advertising, Art, Brand Development, Pre-press, Email Marketing, Typography, Marketing, Art Direction, Catalogs, Offset Printing, Digital Photography, Digital Printing, Blogging, SEO, Magazines, Marketing Communications, Publishing, Newspaper, Copywriting, Direct Marketing, Print Management, Layout, Wide Format Printing, Website Development, Packaging, Flash, Dreamweaver, Adobe Acrobat, Publications, Illustrator, Wordpress, Online Marketing, Creative Direction, Facebook
Education
Ongoing education 1971 — 2012
Art, Photography, Marketing & Computers in Business
Portland Community College 2004 — 2004
Computers in Business
Marylhurst University 2003 — 2004
Art and Business
Mt. Hood Community College 1975 — 1977
Art and Design
Multifaith Campus Alliance of the Miami Valley August 2014 - Present
First Presbyterian Church of Yellow Springs December 2013 - Present
Xavier University August 2007 - July 2014
Harmony Creek Church (UCC) July 2012 - August 2013
Antioch University Midwest 2005 - 2010
University of Dayton January 2009 - May 2009
Gale Group 1998 - 2005
Skills
Expository Preaching, University Teaching, Lecturing, Writing, Pastoral Care, Student Groups, Theology, Buddhism, World Religions, English Literature, Irish Literature, Editing, Copy Editing, Gospel of Mark, Christian Theology, Judaism, Religion, Social Justice, Church Events, Books, Adult Education, Literature, Youth Ministry, Higher Education, Preaching, Biblical Studies, Proofreading, Public Speaking, College Teaching, Teaching Writing, Research, Academic Writing, Religious Studies, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Teaching
Education
United Theological Seminary 2011 — 2013
Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Preaching, 4.0
Xavier University 2008 — 2010
Master's degree, English Language and Literature, General, 3.9
Xavier University 2002 — 2005
Master's degree, Theology/Theological Studies, 3.9
Antioch University McGregor 2000 — 2002
Bachelor's degree, Humanities/Humanistic Studies
United Theological Seminary
Doctor of Ministry, Intercultural Studies
Hagerty Insurance March 2010 - Present
Chrome Systems March 2008 - March 2010
Chrome Systems August 2004 - March 2008
Sports Car Market magazine November 2000 - February 2003
Gale Group May 1999 - August 2000
Skills
Product Strategy, Automotive, Data Management, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Product Management, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Analytics, Product Requirements..., Feature Definition, Market Requirements, Editing, Leadership, Management, Project Management, Business Planning
Education
University of Michigan 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature
Gale Group National Adoption States ManagerCengage Learning1998 - Present
Skills
Online Publishing, Academic Publishing, Publishing, Sales Presentations, Ebooks
Education
Georgia Tech
BSMGT, Math, Management
Jas Obrecht Music Archive April 2010 - Present
Pure Guitar Magazine August 2012 - Present
JRC Media, LLC October 2012 - Present
Washtenaw Community College June 2002 - Present
Guitar Player Magazine May 1978 - April 1998
Gale Group June 1976 - May 1978
Skills
Editing, Creative Writing, Journalism, Publishing, Books, Composition, Music, Feature Articles, Film, Magazines, Songwriting, Teaching, Storytelling, Guitar, Guitarist, Teaching Writing, Interviews, Art Direction, Copy Editing, Higher Education, Writing
Education
Ohio University 1974 — 1976
Post-graduate work, English/Creative Writing
John Carroll University 1970 — 1974
B.A., English
University of Detroit High School 1966 — 1970
St. Mary Magdalen Grade School, Melvindale, Michigan 1961 — 1966
8th
New York University February 2009 - July 2013
Microsoft Research Connections (MRC), Microsoft Corporation June 2012 - August 2012
Middle Tennessee State University January 2010 - June 2011
St. John's Univ September 2003 - August 2009
PubMed Central at NCBI, NLM October 2002 - December 2002
Washington Research Library Consortium 2002 - 2002
Gale Group June 2000 - May 2001
EBSCO Publishing April 1999 - June 2000
KnowledgeCite Library, SilverPlatter Information, Inc. June 1998 - March 1999
MIT 1993 - 1998
Skills
Information Architecture, Information Retrieval, Databases, Information Management, Cataloging, Library, Web 2.0, Knowledge Management, XML, User Experience, SQL, Access, Higher Education, Digitization, Content Management, Taxonomy, E-Learning, Indexing, Data Analysis, Software Development, Database Design, Social Networking, IT Strategy, Integration, Data Mining, Semantic Web, Business Analysis, Systems Analysis, Business Intelligence, Web Development, Web Services, Software Project..., Metadata Management, Classification, Knowledge Discovery, Pervasive, Enterprise Architecture, Search, Web Analytics, Requirements Gathering, Requirements Analysis, Data Modeling, Product Management, Cloud Computing, Application Development, Data Warehousing, Agile, Mobile Internet, Strategic Technology..., Archives
Education
New York University 2007 — 2016
Master's Degree, Management & Systems
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1990 — 1992
MS, Library and Information Science
IBM February 2010 - Present
Lombardi Software 2008 - 2010
Nextus Group, Inc. November 2005 - July 2008
Gale Group 2005 - 2006
Sefchik & Associates, Inc November 2003 - November 2005
Ideal Technology Solutions 2000 - 2003
LDMI Telecommunications/Ideal Technology Solutions 2000 - 2003
Netscape April 1997 - July 2000
Netscape Communications 1997 - 2000
ParcPlace-Digitalk August 1996 - January 1997
Skills
Java Enterprise Edition, Business Process Design, Enterprise Architecture, Business Process, Agile Methodologies, SOA, Software Development, Project Management, Solution Architecture, Enterprise Software, SaaS, Websphere, Consulting, EAI, Business Process...
Education
Oakland University 1989 — 1992
M.S.
University of Scranton 1971 — 1975
B.S.
IHS Automotive - Driven by Polk (R L POLK) July 2013 - Present
Trinity Health June 2012 - November 2012
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan July 2011 - February 2012
Comerica Bank September 2006 - December 2008
Comerica Bank October 2003 - August 2006
Comerica Bank November 2001 - October 2003
Gale Group November 1999 - March 2001
Little Caesars Enterprises Inc September 1997 - September 1999
Davenport University-Eastern Region April 1992 - August 1997
Skills
Financial Analysis, Credit, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Financial Reporting, Invoicing, Forecasting, Accounting, Payroll, Budgets, Finance
Education
Davenport University-Eastern Region 1999 — 2000
MBA, Management
Davenport University 1993 — 1995
BBA, Finance
Davenport University 1990 — 1993
ABA, Accounting
Cengage Learning August 2012 - Present
Cengage Learning March 2011 - August 2012
Cengage Learning January 2009 - March 2011
MediaLab 3D Studio 2006 - 2007
MediaLab 3D Studio 2005 - 2006
MediaLab 3D Studio 2003 - 2005
Carolyn Swift-Muschott, Editor 2001 - 2003
Gale Group 1999 - 2001
Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana 1997 - 1998
Skills
Online Publishing, Content Management, Content Development, Content Strategy, Editing, Publishing, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Ebooks, Digital Asset Management, E-Learning, Agile Methodologies, Academic Publishing, Email Marketing, Web Content, Editorial, Books, Digital Media, Proofreading, Adobe Acrobat
Education
Elmhurst College 2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Data Science
Cornell University 1994 — 1996
MA, Historic Preservation Planning
Michigan State University 1990 — 1994
BA, History of Art
Get Lawyer Leads, Inc. January 2008 - Present
Law Offices of Russell J. Matson, P.C. June 2003 - Present
High Steppin' Searches 2003 - Present
Yrrid Software, Inc March 1992 - Present
Gale Group January 2001 - December 2001
Papyrus Racing Games / Sierra On-Line / Vivendi 1993 - 2000
Skills
Online Lead Generation, Lead Generation, SEO, PPC, SEM, Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Web Marketing, Online Marketing, Facebook, Wordpress
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1985 — 1989
BA
Oracle 2006 - Present
RLPTechnologies August 2004 - March 2006
HTC Global Services June 2004 - July 2004
Gale Group 1995 - 2004
Skills
Cloud Computing, SaaS, Solution Selling, Sales Process, Enterprise Software, Business Process..., Oracle SOA Suite, Oracle BPM Suite, Weblogic, Java Enterprise Edition, Middleware, UML, Oracle, SOAP, Web Services
Education
Control Data Institute
Certificate in Computer Programming
William Tyndale College
Pastoral Studies
University of Michigan
General Studies
Quicken Loans August 2014 - Present
Quicken Loans April 2013 - August 2014
Cengage Learning August 2012 - April 2013
Cengage Learning January 2011 - August 2012
Gale, A Part of Cengage Learning April 2009 - March 2011
Two Tarts Bakery August 2008 - February 2009
Cengage Learning November 2006 - March 2008
Gale Group April 2005 - November 2006
Olympia Entertainment December 2003 - June 2004
Thomson Gale 2003 - 2004
Skills
Publishing, Online Publishing, Writing, Content Development, Editing, Marketing, Product Management, Editorial, Content Management, Sales Presentations, Time Management, Selling, Press Releases, Sales, Marketing Strategy
Education
Michigan State University 1999 — 2003
BA, Public Relations
Oregon Culinary Institute
Baking and Pastry
Gale, a part of Cengage Learning 2010 - Present
Gale, a part of Cengage Learning 2002 - 2010
Gale Group 2001 - 2002
Gale Group 2000 - 2001
Skills
Publishing, Academic Publishing, Content Development, Online Publishing, Editorial, Project Management, Copy Editing, SGML, Content Management, Fact-checking, Books, Proofreading, Photo Research, Content Strategy, Photo Selection, Publications, Manuscript Development, Budget Mangement, Independent Contractors, UltraEdit, Budgets, Permissions, Chicago Manual, Web Content, Freelance Writing, Digital Product..., Adobe Acrobat, Editing, Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Epic Editor
Education
Central Michigan University 1997 — 1999
Master of Arts, English Langauage and Literature
Central Michigan University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science, English, Psychology
Hitachi Data Systems February 2012 - Present
VMware 2010 - 2011
Sun Microsystems March 2000 - May 2009
Gale Group 1998 - 2000
Pacific Gas & Electric 1997 - 1998
Bio-Rad Laboratories 1992 - 1996
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream 1982 - 1992
Skills
Financial Services, Energy, Biotechnology, Cloud Computing, Partner Management, Strategic Partnerships, Business Alliances, Go-to-market Strategy, Demand Generation, Business Development, Program Management, Managed Services, Product Management, Cross-functional Team..., IT Strategy, Account Management, Product Marketing, Sales Management, Integration, Software Development, Selling, Business Process, ERP, Leadership
Education
University of San Francisco
MBA, Marketing, Finance
Santa Clara University 1969 — 1970
BA, Political Science
Abraham Lincoln
H&R Block November 2007 - Present
Gale Group August 1985 - May 2002
Information Access Company August 1983 - August 1985
Information Access Company August 1982 - August 1983
Menlo Park Public Library January 1978 - August 1981
Skills
Tax Preparation, Tax, Software Documentation, Tax Returns, Data Entry, Income Tax, Tax Accounting, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Integration
Education
Notre Dame de Namur University 1986 — 1991
BA, Business/Management Info Systems
College of San Mateo 1982 — 1984
Liberal arts
Central College 1981 — 1982
Physics
Visual Resources LLC Account ExecutiveScholasticMarch 2005 - May 2009
Thomson Gale 2003 - 2005
Gale Group 1999 - 2002
Education
Central Michigan University
Brains Publishing June 2008 - Present
Society of Cosmetic Chemists December 2012 - Present
Allured Publishing January 1993 - Present
Alberto Culver January 2005 - May 2008
Alberto Culver April 2002 - June 2005
Gale Group January 1996 - January 2004
Skills
Cosmetics, Consumer Products, Marketing, Beauty Industry, Recruitment Training, FMCG, Personal Care, Advertising, Entrepreneurship, Skin Care, Entertainment, Copy Editing, Publishing, Hair Care, Product Development, Chemistry, Research, Marketing Strategy, Market Planning, Editing, Formulation, Product Marketing, Leadership, Invention, Editorial, Public Speaking, Management, Sales, Customer Insight, Brand Development, Fashion, R&D, Customer Service, Competitive Analysis, Product Innovation, Regulatory Affairs, Publications, Sales Management, Marketing Management, International Marketing, Pharmaceutical Industry, Product Launch, Brand Management, Aesthetics, Retail, Writing, Spa, Fragrance, Published Author, Packaging
Education
DePaul University 1995 — 1998
MS, Biochemistry
DePaul University 1987 — 1992
BS, Chemistry
Lemont High School 1983 — 1987
Cengage Learning/Gale July 2014 - Present
Cengage Learning/Gale October 2013 - Present
SummerSweet Frozen Yogurt Cafe April 2011 - Present
Roegge Life Coaching Services, Inc February 2006 - October 2013
Lyrasis March 2008 - March 2011
Thomson Gale April 1998 - February 2006
Gale Group 1998 - 2006
AMAX Oil and Gas June 1991 - November 1993
Transco January 1988 - June 1991
Getty Oil Company February 1982 - October 1985
Skills
Publishing, Public Speaking, Sales, Training, Entrepreneurship, Salesforce.com, Coaching, Library, Work Life Balance, Marketing, Program Management, New Business Development, Teaching, Selling, CRM, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Management, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Email Marketing, Sales Management, Account Management, Online Marketing, Customer Service
Education
Gonzaga University 1977 — 1981
BA, Journalism, Political Science and Television Broadcasting
CMR
Polish Genealogical Society of Greater Cleveland 2012 - Present
Polish Genealogical Society of Greater Cleveland 2008 - Present
Brecksville-Broadview Heights School District 2005 - 2011
Gale Group 1996 - 2001
Skills
Genealogical research..., Proofreading and..., Working knowledge of..., Some knowledge of HTML..., Newsletters, Publications, Editing
Education
Baldwin-Wallace College 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration/Marketing
Charles Schwab October 2013 - Present
Charles Schwab 2009 - September 2013
Jewish Family & Children's Services 2002 - 2005
Providian Financial 1998 - 2001
Northern Initiatives 1995 - 1998
Gale Group 1993 - 1994
Skills
Strategic Communications, Editing, Project Planning, Message Development, Marketing Communications, Internal Communications, Media Relations, Fundraising, Corporate Communications, Content Development, Strategy, Public Relations, Newsletters, Communications Planning, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Communication Training
Education
Northern Michigan University 1988 — 1992
BS
Publicis June 2011 - Present
Your People LLC February 2011 - Present
The Creative Group October 2009 - June 2011
Gale Group December 2008 - March 2010
Niche Retail LLC May 2007 - August 2008
Renaissance Media July 2006 - May 2007
Teacher's Discovery Educational Catalog & Publishing Company September 1999 - January 2006
Relax the Back May 1996 - September 1999
Saks Fifth Avenue 1993 - 1996
Skills
SEO, Google Adwords, Social Media, E-commerce, Web Content, Customer Support, Web Marketing, Blogging, Web Analytics, SEM, Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Facebook, Marketing Strategy, Copywriting, Marketing Management, Digital Media, Marketing Communications, Strategy, Online Marketing, Advertising, Creative Direction, Integrated Marketing, Newsletters, Marketing, B2B, Digital Strategy, Email Marketing
Education
Eastern Michigan University
BS
Cengage Learning August 2014 - Present
Cengage Learning August 2010 - August 2014
Thomson Reuters April 2006 - August 2010
Gale Group 2003 - 2006
ProQuest Information and Learning 2000 - 2003
University of Michigan 1998 - 2000
Skills
CSS, MySQL, Perl, DHTML, Photoshop, PL/SQL, JavaScript, HTML, Programming, XML, Agile Methodologies, Web Applications, C++, Java, jQuery, PHP
Education
Baker College Business and Corporate Services 2006 — 2012
BS, Computer Science
Washtenaw Community College 1986 — 1989
Associates, Architecture and Design
Foreword Reviews January 2015 - Present
Hawthorne Vineyards April 2013 - January 2015
Cherry Republic November 2012 - December 2012
Cengage Learning January 2000 - August 2012
Interlochen Arts Academy May 2006 - May 2007
Gale Group March 1990 - July 1999
Skills
Publishing, Public Relations, Marketing, Customer Service, Social Media, Wine Tasting, Sales, Project Management, Management, Retail, Copyright Law, Academic Publishing, Research Information, Inventory Management, Editing, Communications, Negotiating Fees, Digital Asset Management, Contract Management, Purchasing, Web 2.0
Education
Macomb Community College 1984 — 1986
Optometric Technician/Assistant
Macomb Community College 1982 — 1983
Accounting
Central Michigan University 1979 — 1981
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Gale Group April 2001 - December 2008
Gale Group April 2001 - December 2008
Thomson Gale 2001 - 2008
Cengage Learning 2001 - 2008
American Computer Services February 1999 - March 2001
Incat 1996 - 1998
computers plus April 1987 - March 1991
Education
Oakland Community College 1985 — 1988
Accounting
Pontiac Catholic
MLB Advanced Media June 2011 - Present
MLB Advanced Media January 2011 - June 2011
MLB Advanced Media June 2008 - January 2011
Gale Group January 2008 - February 2008
University of Delaware September 2007 - December 2007
Macy's East June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Merchandising, E-commerce, Advertising, Analysis, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Microsoft Office, Trend Analysis, Fashion, Microsoft Excel, Marketing Strategy, Management, Customer Service, Pricing, Marketing, Retail, Social Media
Education
University of Delaware 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's, Fashion Merchandising
Currently Retired July 2010 - Present
Gale, a part of Cengage Learning January 2007 - July 2010
Gale, a part of Thomson Learning March 2002 - December 2006
Gale Group January 2001 - March 2002
Gale Group May 1996 - January 2001
Thomson Gale April 1994 - May 1996
Thomson Gale April 1992 - April 1994
Thomson Gale September 1989 - May 1992
Gale Research July 1988 - September 1989
Gale Research July 1984 - July 1988
Skills
Sales Presentations, Content Management, Online Publishing, Ebooks, Publishing, Agile Methodologies, Agile Project Management, Project Management, Academic Publishing, Textbooks, Editorial, Content Strategy, Copy Editing, Content Development, Books, SDLC, E-Learning, Proofreading, Publications, Web Content, Copywriting, Editing, Technical Writing, Newsletters, Adobe Acrobat, Blogging, Published Author, Digital Media, Web Content Management, Magazines, Creative Writing, Email Marketing, Proposal Writing, Freelance Writing, Press Releases, Internal Communications, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Social Networking, CMS, Social Media, History, User Experience, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, E-commerce, Digital Strategy, Information Architecture, Direct Marketing, Digital Marketing
Education
The George Washington University 1996 — 1996
Certificate, Software Project Management, A
University of Denver Publishing Institute 1987 — 1987
Certificate, A
Central Michigan University 1978 — 1980
Master of Arts (M.A.)
University of Michigan-Dearborn 1974 — 1977
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters
General Motors Institute 1973 — 1974
Engineering and Business Management
Acxiom May 2010 - Present
BBDO Detroit September 2000 - January 2010
Gale Group 1999 - 2000
Skills
Analytics, CRM, Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Management, Analysis, Databases, Customer Retention, Training, Database Marketing, Campaign Management, Sales, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing
Education
Davenport University
Cengage Learning March 2015 - Present
Cengage Learning August 2012 - Present
Gale Cengage Learning August 2009 - August 2012
Gale, Cengage Learning February 2006 - January 2009
Gale Group February 2001 - December 2007
Thomson West 1999 - 2001
Thomas Publishing 1996 - 1998
Skills
Publishing, Editorial, Educational Publishing, Ebooks, Online Publishing, Content Strategy, Content Development, Content Creation, Editors, Manuscripts, White Papers, Product Strategy, Copy Editing, Sales Presentations, Manuscript, Academic Publishing, Text Editing, Product Management, Editing, Content Management, Publications, Proofreading, Textbooks
Education
State University of New York College at Oneonta 1990 — 1994
B.S., English
East Islip High School 1986 — 1989
NYS Regents, Regents Math and English
Atomic Learning May 2015 - Present
Warner Communications Corp January 2013 - Present
Wilkins Solutions Enterprises May 2011 - December 2012
CoachComm September 2006 - December 2012
GamePlan, Inc October 2005 - July 2008
Gale Group August 2000 - September 2005
Tipton Systems June 1995 - July 2000
Wentzville Public School District August 1980 - June 1995
West Plains Public Schools August 1978 - May 1980
Skills
Sales, Cold Calling, Account Management, Sales Presentations, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Video Editing, Educational Technology, Problem Solving, Event Management, Sales Management, New Business Development, Marketing, Strategy, Program Management, Sales Operations, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Leadership, Management
Education
Maryville University of Saint Louis 1986 — 1988
MS in Education, Education
Southwest Missouri State University 1973 — 1978
BS in Education, Physical Education
Cengage Learning August 2010 - Present
Gale, part of Cengage Learning October 2007 - August 2010
Thomson Gale February 2002 - November 2007
Gale Group November 1999 - February 2002
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Branding & Identity, Email Marketing, Books, Content Management, Publishing, Web Content Management, Online Publishing, Marketing Communications, Content Strategy, Content Development, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing, Typography
Education
Wayne State University 2010 — 2014
MLIS in progress, Library and Information Science
College for Creative Studies
BFA, Industrial Design, Typography
Stanford University
Seminar, Stanford Professional Publishing Course
Greater Detroit area April 2015 - Present
Cengage Learning (An educational publisher of e-learning and digital research solutions) February 2014 - March 2015
Cengage Learning September 2012 - January 2014
Cengage Learning 2007 - September 2012
Thomson Gale June 2000 - July 2007
Gale Group August 1993 - June 2000
Gale Research March 1992 - July 1993
Skills
Content Strategy, Product Management, User Experience, Content Development, Publishing, Academic Publishing, Content Management, Online Publishing, Ebooks, Textbooks, Agile Methodologies, Editorial, K-12, Product Training, Cross-functional Team..., Usability, Market Research, Books, Product Marketing, Product Launch, Product Development, Customer Insight, Usability Testing, P&L Management, Strategy, P&L Responsibility, Customer Experience, Business Analysis
Education
Michigan State University
BA
Apple January 2012 - Present
Cisco Systems December 2008 - January 2012
Cengage Learning (formerly Thomson Learning) November 2003 - July 2008
Gale Group November 1998 - October 2003
UNITEK SYSTEMS January 1996 - January 1998
Skills
Cisco, Servers, VPN, Firewalls, WAN, DR, Business Continuity, Active/Active, Datacenter, PMP, Project Management, Program Management, Disaster Recovery, Release Management, Infrastructure..., Microsoft Exchange, System Administration, Cisco Technologies, Enterprise Architecture, Windows, Switches, SharePoint, Cluster, Hardware, Routers, Infrastructure, Data Center, VMware, Technical Support, Integration, SaaS, Vendor Management, Unix, Networking, Active Directory, Windows Server, Red Hat Linux, System Deployment, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Certified..., Computer Hardware, Software Installation, Solaris, SAN, NAS, Apache, ITIL, Information Technology, LAN-WAN, Virtualization
Education
San Jose State University 1992 — 1996
BS, Computer Engineering
Nationwide - Specialty Products August 2005 - Present
Nationwide - Specialty Products 2005 - Present
Nationwide Insurance 2005 - Present
Infoview Systems July 2005 - August 2005
LP Specialty Products (Louisiana Pacific) December 2000 - June 2005
O/E Enterprise Solutions September 2000 - December 2000
Gale Group August 1998 - August 2000
Gale Research 1998 - 2000
O/E Systems April 1997 - August 1998
City Management Corporation April 1991 - April 1997
Skills
RPG, IBM iSeries, SDLC, Address Book, CL/400, SQL, JD Edwards, Requirements Analysis, DB2, Systems Analysis, Business Process, Requirements Gathering, Agile Methodologies, Software Development, Visio, Analysis, Testing, Business Analysis
Education
Rochester College 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
J D Edwards 1993 — 1993
Certificate of Completion, World Case I and II
Control Data Institute 1989 — 1989
Certificate of Completion, Computer Programming and Design
SMART Technologies 2010 - Present
Renaissance Learning September 2007 - July 2009
Thomson-West July 2004 - June 2007
Thomson Reuters 2004 - 2007
ProQuest April 2002 - June 2004
ProQuest Information and Learning 2002 - 2004
Thomson - Gale May 1998 - February 2002
Gale Group 1998 - 2002
Cengage Gale (Formerly Thomson Gale) 1998 - 2002
NewsBank 1993 - 1998
Skills
Educational Technology, Segmentation, Licensing, Joint Ventures, Channel Management, Channel Marketing, Channel Partners, Channel Programs, Channel Creation, Sales Management, International Sales, Client Segmentation, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Product Management, New Business Development, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Lead Generation, Multi-channel Marketing, Sales Operations, Strategic Partnerships, Sales Presentations, Leadership, Go-to-market Strategy, Salesforce.com, Channel, Management, Sales, Account Management, Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Retention, B2B Marketing, Sales Process, Strategy, Solution Selling, Consulting, Market Research, Forecasting, Integration, Direct Sales, Marketing, Business Planning, SaaS
Education
University of South Florida 1990 — 1991
B.S.
University of Florida 1982 — 1986
Winter Park High School 1978 — 1981
Exclusive Windows & Doors of Austin February 2011 - Present
Belterra Design & Hopitality, Inc. September 2010 - February 2011
Laura Britt Design February 2010 - July 2010
Berlitz May 2005 - July 2007
Rock Solid Productions March 2005 - January 2006
Gale Group February 2000 - August 2000
Skills
Revit, InDesign, Rendering, SketchUp, Interior Design, Space-planning, Sketching, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Drawing, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Architectural Drawings, Concept Design, Web Design, AutoCAD Architecture, Graphic Design, Furniture, Space planning, CAD
Education
Texas State University 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Interior Design
The University of Texas at Austin 1994 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mathematics
Dracut Middle and High School September 2014 - Present
Greater Lawrence Educational Collaboraitve (Coastal Alternative High School) September 2012 - August 2014
Worcester State College September 2007 - November 2010
Awareness Networks October 2009 - August 2010
Kayak.com March 2008 - September 2009
Liquid Machines December 2003 - March 2008
Century 21 Fortin May 2001 - July 2002
Naviant 2000 - 2002
Gale Group January 1994 - January 1998
Lotus Development January 1990 - January 1994
Skills
HTML, Java, Software Documentation, Software Development, Quality Assurance, Training, Windows, Salesforce.com, Microsoft Office
Education
Worcester State University 2006 — 2010
MS, Speech-Language Pathology
Lesley University 1989 — 1991
MS, Business Management
Wellesley High School 1977 — 1980
Diploma
TBWA\ Media Arts Lab June 2014 - Present
Rebel Entertainment Partners April 2014 - June 2014
Conill Advertising December 2012 - June 2013
411 Web My City.com February 2011 - October 2011
MARNI USA July 2010 - January 2011
Entertainment Group January 2010 - May 2010
Celebrity Services International September 2009 - January 2010
Local Initiative Support Corporation June 2008 - August 2008
Abaete January 2008 - May 2008
Gale Group September 2007 - December 2007
Education
Seton Hall University 2004 — 2008
B.A.
Springside School 2000 — 2004
SAGE Publications, Inc December 2010 - Present
Lyrasis January 2008 - June 2010
SOLINET February 2007 - June 2010
Gale Group March 1999 - February 2007
Southeast Region January 2000 - January 2001
Southeast Region January 1999 - January 2000
R. R. Bowker January 1998 - January 1999
Triadigm Technology January 1995 - January 1998
San Francisco Public Library January 1990 - January 1995
San Francisco Public Library 1990 - 1995
Skills
Marketing, Product Design, Publishing, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Salesforce.com, Training, New Business Development, Social Media, Project Management
Education
The University of Memphis 1989 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, Library Technology and Administration
IBM Corporation 2006 - 2011
AEROTEK, Inc. 2004 - 2006
Gale Group 1996 - 2002
Jay Gregory Enterprises 1994 - 1998
Skills
Organizational..., Operations Management, Customer Relationship..., Siebel Sales and Service, Technical Liaison, Six Sigma, CRM, Siebel, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Customer Service, Call Centers, Business Analysis, Leadership, Management, Integrated Marketing, Analysis, Analytics, Project Management, Business Process..., Marketing, Team Building, Training, Coaching
Education
Shorter University 1992 — 1995
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Friends School In Detroit
Millennial Media February 2014 - Present
CafeX Communications February 2013 - February 2014
Pearson Education April 2010 - February 2013
Lincoln Peak Partners April 2009 - April 2010
Enpocket Inc. February 2007 - March 2009
Nokia 2007 - March 2009
Refresh Software November 2005 - December 2006
Taxware May 2002 - November 2005
Gale Group 2001 - 2002
Event Zero March 2000 - May 2001
Skills
JavaScript, jQuery, Perl, Java, Agile Methodologies, User Interface, p5.js, HTML 5, XML, Web Applications, Scrum, Mobile Applications, Subversion, Apache, CSS, SQL, HTML, Unix, Object Oriented Design, REST, MySQL, Software Development, JSP, Web Services, AJAX, Linux, AngularJS, IntelliJ IDEA, Graphic Design, Processing.js, Git
Education
Tufts University 1992 — 1996
BS, Computer Science, English
US Government I&T October 2012 - Present
PSI April 2009 - October 2012
Oakland County May 2008 - November 2008
Synova October 2005 - April 2008
Professional Support, Inc. April 2004 - April 2005
Web Elite 2002 - 2002
Future 3 January 2001 - December 2001
Gale Group February 1995 - December 2000
Skills
Java, Struts, JavaScript, J2EE, HTML, C++, C, Unix, Ant, JSP, Eclipse, PL/SQL, JDBC, Java Enterprise Edition, SOA, Tomcat
Education
St. Mary's College of Ava Maria University 1998 — 2002
BS
Oakland Community College 1992 — 1997
Associates in Applied Science
Perceptive Software April 2012 - September 2014
Nolij Corporation December 2009 - April 2012
Follett Digital Resources December 2007 - July 2009
Houghton Mifflin Company July 2003 - December 2007
Simian Systems January 2002 - May 2003
Houghton Mifflin June 2002 - January 2003
Gale Group November 1992 - December 2001
Information Access Company 1992 - 2001
GE Aircraft Engines 1990 - 1992
Pratt & Whitney 1986 - 1990
Skills
XML, Java, Software Development, Agile Methodologies, Java Enterprise Edition, SQL, Unix, Tomcat, Spring, Oracle, Hibernate, Databases, MySQL, Eclipse, Spring Framework
Education
University of Florida 1980 — 1984
BS with Honors, Computer and Information Sciences
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt October 2009 - November 2012
Gale Group 1999 - 2004
ProQuest Information and Learning 1989 - 1999
Education
New England College 1971 — 1976
EBSCO Publishing April 2009 - Present
Ovid Technologies / Wolters Kluwer Health May 2006 - January 2009
Wolters Kluwer Health 2006 - 2009
Ovid Technologies 2006 - 2009
Thomson Gale 1996 - 2006
Gale Group 1996 - 2006
Dun & Bradstreet 1984 - 1987
Skills
Publishing, Forecasting, Online Publishing, Multilingual, Account Management, Spanish, Salesforce.com
Education
California State University-San Bernardino 1973 — 1974
Cengage Learning January 2001 - Present
Gale Group July 1999 - December 2000
Thomson Learning August 1996 - August 1998
Gale Group April 1992 - July 1996
Gale Group December 1989 - March 1992
Thomson Learning February 1982 - November 1989
Skills
Agile software..., Software Development, MS Project, Agile Methodologies, Contract Negotiation, Management, Agile Project Management, Software Documentation, Product Development, Project Management, Publishing, Business Process, Test Driven Development, SDLC, Content Management, Leadership, SOA
Education
Miami University 1978 — 1980
BA, History and Journalism
Syracuse University 1976 — 1978
Journalism
Midwest Collaborative for Library Services November 2012 - Present
ProQuest January 2010 - November 2012
Gale Group May 2009 - January 2010
University of Michigan School of Information September 2007 - May 2009
Ex Libris December 2007 - April 2009
Population Action International February 2009 - February 2009
Ford Motor Company May 2008 - August 2008
Scholarly Publishing Office September 2007 - December 2007
GSE Scale Systems March 2004 - August 2007
Skills
Information Architecture, Usability Testing, Library, Human Computer..., User Experience, HTML, Knowledge Management, Metadata, Content Management, CSS, Library Science, Agile Methodologies, Technical Writing, User Interface Design, User Research, Online Help Development, RoboHelp, Competitive Analysis, Agile, Software Project..., Website Localization, Survey Design, Usability, Editing, Research, Web Content Management, Libraries
Education
University of Michigan - School of Information 2007 — 2009
MSI (Master of Science in Information), HCI (Human Computer Interaction) & LIS (Library and Information Science)
Washtenaw Community College 2006 — 2007
Certificate, Internet Professional
Washtenaw Community College 2002 — 2004
Associates, Business
Michigan Technological University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Cigna July 2008 - Present
Law Firm of Michael A. Lockaby June 2007 - July 2008
Wellpoint, Inc. July 2006 - June 2007
UnitedHealth Group May 2005 - June 2006
Regional Water Authority July 2003 - May 2005
Law Office of Shelby L. Leek June 2000 - May 2005
Gale Group February 2001 - May 2002
Event Zero July 2000 - November 2000
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care February 1992 - November 1999
Polaroid April 1987 - August 1990
Skills
SDLC, Project Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Training, Risk Management, Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Project Management, Program Management, Change Management, Project Portfolio..., Software Project..., Resource Management
Education
Suffolk University Law School
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law
University of Hartford
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration
University of Norh Carolina at Charlotte
Madonna University July 2007 - August 2008
City of Dearborn Heights July 2006 - June 2007
Gale Group 2000 - 2003
Education
University of Michigan - School of Information 1995 — 1997
University of Michigan 1990 — 1994
B.A., Linguistics, German
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco June 2011 - Present
Ports America October 2007 - June 2011
Cengage Learning August 2007 - September 2007
Thomson Learning June 2001 - August 2007
Thomson Gale July 1997 - June 2001
Gale Group November 1993 - July 1997
Skills
Requirements Gathering, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Analysis, Software Project..., SDLC, Integration, Testing, Agile Methodologies, Project Management, Product Management, Program Management, Requirements Analysis
Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law 1988 — 1991
J.D.
University of California, San Diego 1983 — 1988
B.A., Economics; Art History/Criticism
Facts On File News Services 1994 - 2007
Gale Group 1974 - 1993
Skills
Editing, Content Management, Publishing, Editorial, Marketing, Copy Editing, Teaching
Education
University of Michigan 1960 — 1965
BA, Russian
University of Michigan 1959 — 1965
Self Employed 2003 - Present
Time Inc./TIME For Kids 2006 - March 2014
Time Out New York September 2004 - February 2005
Western Psychological Services 2001 - 2002
CNET Networks/Gamecenter.com July 1999 - February 2001
Gale Group 1997 - 1998
Skills
Editing, Proofreading, Copy Editing, InCopy, Publishing, Editorial, Publications, Magazines, Web Content, AP Style
Education
College of the Holy Cross 1990 — 1994
BA, English
LogMeIn January 2014 - Present
LogMeIn February 2012 - September 2012
LogMeIn September 2010 - February 2012
Phase Forward May 2008 - September 2010
Avid Technology, Inc. May 2002 - April 2008
gale group 2000 - 2002
mission critical 1999 - 2001
Skills
VMware, Microsoft Exchange, Virtualization, Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Windows Server, Active Directory, SaaS, Disaster Recovery, VMware ESX, Servers, Data Center, Enterprise Software, Storage, Integration, TCP/IP, DNS, IIS, Linux, Security
Education
Mount Washington College
Gale, Cengage Learning January 2015 - Present
Thomson Gale 2004 - Present
Gale Group January 2003 - Present
Thomson July 2004 - July 2007
Siebel Systems January 2001 - January 2003
BigChalk.com January 2000 - December 2000
ProQuest Information and Learning January 1998 - January 2000
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1986 — 1988
Masters of Education, Student Personnel
University of Toledo
Carlsbad City Library December 2014 - Present
City of Santa Monica October 2012 - November 2014
City of San Diego October 2011 - October 2012
City of Santa Monica January 2007 - October 2011
OCLC, Inc. 2003 - 2005
Gaylord Information Systems 2000 - 2003
Gale Group 1999 - 2000
Geac 1989 - 1992
OCLC 1987 - 1989
Skills
Library, Library Management, Information Management, Project Management, Customer Service, Grant Writing, Policy, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Library Science, Cataloging, Library 2.0, Leadership, Strategic Partnerships, New Business Development, Management, Libraries, Collection Development, Social Media, Content Management, Research
Education
UCLA 1985 — 1987
MLS, Information Science
Vassar College 1981 — 1985
BA, Anthropology
Metro Detroit Christian Church 1993 - Present
Gale Group 1981 - 1994
Skills
Teaching, Pastoral Care, Non-profits, Leadership Development, Fundraising, Leadership, Nonprofits, Event Planning
Education
Oral Roberts University 1977 — 1981
SmithGroup October 2008 - Present
Bluethread Technologies September 2007 - September 2008
Microsoft Corporation September 2003 - September 2007
Caterva, Inc. June 2000 - September 2003
Bank of America October 1994 - June 2000
Borders June 1993 - September 1994
Gale Group December 1989 - June 1993
Gale Group September 1987 - December 1989
Education
Albion College 1983 — 1987
Visible Ink Press 2000 - Present
Gale Group 1991 - 2000
Springer Science+Business Media 1987 - 1991
Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management 1985 — 1987
Masters
University of Michigan 1979 — 1983
Cengage Learning July 2010 - Present
Thomson Learning 2003 - July 2007
Thomson Gale 2000 - 2003
Gale Group 1998 - 2000
Gale Group August 1996 - 1998
Skills
XQuery, ML, XML, CMS, XSLT, Content Management, Agile Methodologies, XML Schema, Publishing, Online Publishing, Web Services, Enterprise Architecture, Information Architecture, XPath, DTD, XSD, Software Development, Content Development, Content Strategy, REST, XSL, XHTML, MarkLogic, Architectures, IT Strategy, Ebooks
Education
Coursera
Oakland Community College 2011 — 2012
Java and Web Application Development
Marklogic
Warsaw University of Technology
M. Sc., Computer and Information Science
Chris Jouan Illustration December 1994 - Present
Gale Group July 2000 - September 2002
Skills
Sketching, Conceptual Art, Mac, Digital Art, Painting, Photography, Flyers, Book Covers
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1989 — 2000
Graphic Design
SAGlobal - US July 2013 - Present
Greenlight BTS 2013 - Present
Tectura Corp. September 1998 - June 2013
Gale Group August 1980 - August 1998
Skills
Axapta, Microsoft CRM, ERP, Financials, Business Intelligence, Software Implementation, Business Analysis, Pre-sales, Microsoft SQL Server, Business Process, Integration, SharePoint, CRM, Requirements Analysis, Business Process..., Solution Architecture, Enterprise Software, Professional Services, IT Management, Cloud Computing, Process Improvement
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1978 — 1983
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature/Letters
Washtenaw Community College 1978 — 1983
Cengage Learning - Gale July 2014 - March 2015
Cengage Learning - Gale March 2006 - March 2015
Thomson Gale January 2004 - March 2006
Gale Group January 2000 - December 2003
Otis Elevator Company April 1998 - January 2000
University Microform Inc (now ProQuest) January 1992 - January 1998
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1979 — 1983
Bachelor's Degree, General Business
Dennis East International June 2009 - Present
Fiskars Brands 1998 - January 2009
Enviroworks 1993 - 1998
Gale Group October 1989 - 1993
Skills
Product Development, Account Management, Management, Sales, Strategic Planning, Consumer Products, Key Account Management
Education
Seminole State College of Florida
DBA Worldwide July 2014 - Present
MXM Health February 2014 - July 2014
Real Integrated June 2013 - February 2014
Big Communications July 2004 - January 2013
Thomson Gale October 1991 - June 2004
Gale Group October 1991 - June 2003
Skills
Content Management, Content Strategy, Digital Marketing, Content Development, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, User Experience, Marketing Strategy, Online Publishing, Digital Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Product Launch, Publishing, Online Advertising, Electric Guitar, Advertising, Strategy, Creativity, Creative Direction, Product Development, Project Management, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Relationship Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Video, Brand Development, Krav Maga, Leadership, Copywriting, Kung Fu, Digital Media, Creative Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Interaction Design, User Interface Design
Education
Michigan State University 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts, English and Humanities
Gale Group September 2008 - Present
Saxon Mortgage January 2007 - April 2008
Homecomings Financial 2003 - 2007
Education
Texas A&M University 1998 — 2002
EMCO Supply January 2014 - Present
OCLC May 2009 - June 2011
OCLC-Academic Market May 2009 - June 2011
The Economist Group 2004 - 2009
The Economist Group/EIU February 2004 - November 2008
The Economist Intelligence Unit 2004 - 2008
Thomson Gale (now Cengage Gale) 1999 - 2003
SilverPlatter Information 1998 - 2002
Gale Group 1998 - 2001
Faxon Co 1982 - 1992
Skills
Library, Sales, Databases, Market Research, Content Management, Library Science, Publishing, Metadata, Online Publishing, Cataloging, Knowledge Management, Information Management, Ebooks, Collection Development, Information Literacy, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Books, Research, Social Media
Education
Clarkson University 1969 — 1971
Cengage Learning April 2014 - Present
Cengage Learning May 2012 - April 2014
Cengage Learning January 2011 - May 2012
Cengage Learning September 2008 - March 2011
Cengage Learning September 2005 - September 2008
Thomson GPMS 2005 - 2007
Thomson Gale 2005 - 2006
Gale Group January 2004 - September 2005
Skills
Ebooks, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Books, Publications, HTML, Online Advertising, Online Publishing, Publishing, Content Management, Content Strategy, Editorial, Academic Publishing, Content Development, Editing, Mac, Adobe Acrobat, Textbooks, Web Content, Copywriting
Education
Eastern Michigan University 2000 — 2002
MA, Literature
University of Michigan 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters
REPS 'A Handleman Company' September 2007 - Present
Gale Group 2008 - 2008
Handleman Company April 2007 - September 2007
Handleman Company August 2006 - April 2007
Joe Cornell Entertainment 1999 - 2006
Education
Michigan State University 2002 — 2006
B/A, Advertising
Cengage Learning July 2015 - Present
Cengage Learning March 2005 - July 2015
Thomson Gale June 2001 - March 2005
Gale Group March 2000 - June 2001
Decision Consultants 1997 - 2000
Duty Drawback Service September 1996 - 1997
Skills
Content Strategy, Online Publishing, Publishing, Content Development, Agile Methodologies, E-Learning, Software Documentation, Collaboration, Gamification, User Experience, Design Thinking, Google Analytics, Career Development..., Databases, CMS, Product Management, Vendor Management, Project Management
Education
Michigan State University
B.F.A., Studio Art
Independant Consultant January 2006 - Present
Manufacturers Financial/Apartment Capital Group June 2003 - January 2006
Gale Group January 2000 - November 2002
Gale Group January 1998 - December 1999
Gale Research July 1995 - December 1997
Sears August 1992 - December 1995
United Way of Oakland County May 1992 - September 1992
Sears May 1988 - August 1992
Sears July 1987 - May 1988
Skills
Content Management, Agile Methodologies, Content Development, Publishing, Editing, Academic Publishing, Project Management, Agile Project Management, Process Improvement, SharePoint, Ebooks, Online Publishing, Content Strategy, Books, Publications, Social Media, Management
Education
Wayne State University 1990 — 1994
B.A., English
Macomb Community College 1988 — 1990
Associates, General Studies, Cum Laude
Zion High School 1985 — 1987
Diploma
Thomas Riggs April 2011 - Present
OneWorld Language Solutions January 2011 - Present
University Instructors 2007 - Present
Gale Group 2006 - Present
Compulit 1999 - 2002
Bowne Financial 1994 - 1998
Gale (Cengage Gale) 1982 - 1991
Skills
Copy Editing, Freelance Writing, Social Media, Proofreading, Editing, Copywriting, Ebooks, Blogging, Publications, Creative Writing, Web Content, Books, Publishing, Content Development, Editorial, Content Management, Online Publishing
Education
Wayne State University 2006 — 2008
Postgraduate, Education/English
University of Michigan 1976 — 1980
BA, English
University of Michigan 1976 — 1980
BA, English
Pascack Hills High School March 2011 - Present
Gale Group August 2007 - August 2008
Major Model Management February 2007 - August 2007
Education
Pace University-Pleasantville/Briarcliff Campus 2002 — 2006
BA
Montclair State University
MA, Health & Physical Education
Ford Motor Company January 2004 - Present
Gale Group January 2002 - December 2003
JJ & Associates July 1998 - January 2002
J J & Associates 1998 - 2001
Tata Consultancy Services June 1996 - June 1998
Skills
Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, SDLC, Change Management, Integration, Software Project..., Requirements Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Agile Methodologies, Data Warehousing, IT Strategy, Solution Architecture, Business Process..., SQL, Program Management, Software Development
Education
Birla Institute of Technology 1993 — 1996
Birla Institute of Technology 1993 — 1996
st josephs academy 1983 — 1989
Sun Microsystems 1999 - 2005
Gale Group 1997 - 1999
Iris Associates 1996 - 1997
FTP Software 1995 - 1996
Kodak Imagery 1991 - 1993
Eastman Kodak 1991 - 1993
Wang Labs 1987 - 1991
ACSI 1980 - 1987
Education
Northeastern University 1968 — 1973
John Carroll University September 2014 - Present
Notre Dame College January 2010 - Present
SEARCHWORKS, LLC 2003 - 2005
Gale Group July 1994 - May 2003
Lorain Community College January 2000 - January 2002
Skills
Philosophy, Editing, Higher Education, Teaching, Research, Proofreading, Curriculum Design, Public Speaking, Student Development, Non-profits, Tutoring, Program Development, Resume Writing, Career Counseling, Community Outreach, Leadership Development, Event Planning, History, Qualitative Research, Nonprofits, Poetry, Volunteer Management
Education
University of Florida 1984 — 1987
MA, Philosophy
Hiram College 1978 — 1982
B.A., Philosophy; History
Cengage Learning February 2008 - Present
Cengage Learning April 2005 - February 2008
Gale Group March 2003 - April 2005
Skills
Market Research, Qualitative Research, Competitive Analysis, Data Analysis, Research, Writing, PowerPoint, Excel
Education
Michigan State University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Clothing & Textile Design
Clear Channel Malls August 2008 - Present
Media Resources 2001 - August 2008
Gale Group 2000 - 2001
Ross Roy (BBDO) 1998 - 2000
TMP Worldwide 1994 - 1998
BBDO 1989 - 1994
Education
Michigan State University 1981 — 1985
Behr America July 2012 - Present
Mahle Behr Industry July 2009 - August 2012
BEHR America Inc. May 2004 - July 2009
Behr May 2004 - August 2008
Autoliv 1999 - 2004
Chrysler 1998 - 1999
Takata September 1996 - July 1998
Gale Group April 1992 - August 1992
Education
University of Michigan 1992 — 1996
MA, Center for Chinese Studies
Oakland University 1986 — 1990
BA: History, History
Elite REO Services March 2012 - Present
Riemer Floors October 2012 - Present
Cengage Gale November 2004 - December 2009
Gale Group July 2001 - November 2004
Skills
Account Management, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Customer Retention, Siebel, Real Estate Transactions, Administrative..., Quality Assurance, Problem Solving, Market Research, Publishing, Online Publishing, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Technical Support, Real Estate, Foreclosures
Education
Oakland Community College
Associates, Paralegal
Gale Group March 2006 - June 2010
MindLeaders 1994 - 2006
The Scotts - Miracle Gro Company 1971 - 1994
Education
The Ohio State University
BA, English
University of Dayton
MBA
Michigan Air National Guard November 2011 - Present
Triquetra Technologies, Inc. March 2014 - October 2014
Self Contracted November 2011 - September 2013
Michigan Air National Guard October 2000 - November 2011
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of Michigan February 2011 - October 2011
United States Air Force November 2009 - June 2010
Gale group January 2009 - July 2009
Tec Art Industries November 2000 - January 2009
eMake April 2000 - August 2000
Southwest Airlines January 1993 - April 2000
Skills
Troubleshooting, Networking, Leadership, Security, Training, Network Security, Information Assurance, Management, SharePoint, Information Security, Program Management, Active Directory, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Sales, DNS, Analysis, Firewalls, Customer Service, Access, Marketing, Sales Management, Software Documentation, Software Deployment, Linux, Cyber Operations, Independent Contractors, Hostile Environments, CRM databases, SharePoint Designer, SharePoint..., HTML, Website Development, Website Building, Palo Alto Networks
Education
Community College of the Air Force 1987 — 2011
Information Technology Management
Crestwood High School 1982 — 1986
Wayne State University
Pre Business
Sheridan School June 2012 - Present
Alexandria City Public Schools August 2009 - June 2012
Gale Group May 2008 - May 2009
Ford Motor Company May 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Educational Technology, Curriculum Design, Teaching, Research, Editing, Public Speaking, Library, Cataloging, Collection Development, Higher Education, Digital Preservation, Educational Leadership, Classroom, Blogging, E-Learning
Education
University of Maryland College Park 2009 — 2010
Graduate Certificate, Public Health Informatics
University of Michigan - School of Information 2008 — 2009
MSI, Information Management
University of Michigan 2004 — 2007
Ab.ED, Secondary Teacher Education, Economics, & Political Science
Siemens PLM Software April 2009 - Present
Gale Group April 2009 - April 2009
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan August 2008 - April 2009
Pillar Technology Group, LLC March 2007 - April 2009
Cintas Corporation 2007 - 2008
UGS 2004 - 2007
EDS, an HP Company 2001 - 2004
SDRC May 2000 - 2001
Skills
Java Enterprise Edition, Scrum, Agile Methodologies, Spring, SOA, JUnit, Test Driven Development, Java, Web Services, Linux, Hibernate, Weblogic, Eclipse, Web Applications, Continuous Integration, jQuery, JavaScript, Testing
Education
Ohio University 1995 — 2000
Batchelors, Communication Systems Management & Computer Science
Wayne State University October 2014 - Present
Wayne State University January 2012 - October 2014
Polytechnic Institute of New York University June 2008 - August 2010
GreenOrder March 2007 - June 2008
Rainforest Alliance June 2005 - January 2006
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation February 2002 - January 2005
Jazz at Lincoln Center June 2000 - February 2002
Gale Group May 1991 - October 1996
Skills
Grant Writing, Grants, Fundraising, Editing, Stewardship, Non-profits, Prospect Research, Research, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Program Development, Philanthropy, SEO, Content Development, Writing, Copywriting, Event Planning, Publications, Community Outreach, Copy Editing
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York 2006 — 2007
Certificate, Conservation Biology
Michigan State University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Advertising
Scientific Games October 2014 - Present
Valassis October 2012 - October 2014
GRIZZARD February 2011 - September 2012
PC World October 2004 - June 2008
PC World Magazine October 2004 - June 2008
GALE GROUP March 2003 - April 2004
GALE GROUP August 2002 - March 2003
Skills
Marketing, Management, Marketing Strategy, Direct Mail, Editing, Budgets, Program Management, Sales, Strategy, Project Planning, Data Analysis, Copy Editing, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Analysis, Proposal Writing, Magazines, Integrated Marketing, Direct Marketing, Advertising
Education
Central Michigan University 1997 — 2002
BA, Interpersonal & Public Communication
Gale Group Sr. Senior Planning ManagerDelphi Automotive SystemsJune 1998 - June 2001
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 1972 — 1976
BA, Economic
Montclair High School 1968 — 1972
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark
MBA, Marketing
Oceania Media (US) EditorOxford University Press2006 - 2007
Gale Group 2000 - 2004
Information Access Co 1989 - 2000
United States Army Military Intelligence Corps 1985 - 1989
Skills
Copy Editing, Journalism, Online Publishing, Publishing, Content Development, Editorial, Content Management, Publications, Academic Publishing, Storytelling, Blogging, Editing, Research, Books, Newspapers, Social Media
Education
Boston University 1978 — 1982
BA, Political Science
University of California, Berkeley
Certificate in Publishing
Van Buren and Wayne Westland Public School Districts November 2009 - Present
Gwendolyn Maxey Business and Strategic Management Services August 2002 - Present
International RAM Associates July 2005 - November 2005
MI Developments Inc. October 2003 - April 2005
Gale Group April 2000 - February 2002
Summit Academy Charter Schools January 2000 - April 2000
University of Phoenix - Michigan Campus June 1996 - April 1999
William Tyndale College June 1994 - December 1995
American Airlines May 1966 - January 1983
Skills
Outlook, Project Management, Strategic Planning, College Recruiting, Accounts Payable, Microsoft Excel, Access, Human Resources, Leadership, PowerPoint, Sales, Training, Customer Satisfaction, Recruiting, Marketing, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Time Management
Education
Davenport University 2000 — 2002
MBA, Strategic Management
University of Phoenix 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
James Ryan Consulting, Inc. January 2011 - Present
James Ryan Consulting, Inc. February 2003 - Present
James Ryan Consulting, Inc. October 2002 - Present
James Ryan Consulting, Inc. 2009 - December 2010
James Ryan Consulting, Inc October 2008 - December 2008
James Ryan Consulting, Inc. 2007 - 2008
James Ryan Consulting, Inc. August 2006 - December 2006
James Ryan Consulting, Inc. February 2004 - June 2006
James Ryan Consulting, Inc. November 2002 - December 2003
Gale Group October 2001 - October 2002
Skills
JD Edwards, RPG, Business Requirements, Financials, EDI, IBM iSeries, Data Conversion, ERP, Business Process, Software Implementation, Order to Cash, Inventory, OS/400, Databases, IBM AS/400, JDE Enterprise One, RPG III, Sales Order Processing, Data Migration, Oracle Applications
Education
Central Michigan University 1990 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Management Information Systems
Encyclopaedia Britannica November 2012 - Present
Red Pen Inc. April 2002 - Present
Encyclopaedia Britannica October 2007 - November 2012
Encyclopaedia Britannica October 2001 - December 2002
Gale Group March 2000 - March 2001
Education
DePaul University 1997 — 1999
B.A., English
Joy Southfield Community Development Corp. September 2009 - Present
McDougal Littell 2000 - 2008
Gale Group 1999 - 2000
Hayden McNeil Publishing 1996 - 1999
Skills
Curriculum Design, Community Outreach, Program Management, Training, E-Learning, Publishing, Program Development, Staff Development, Editing, Public Speaking, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Leadership Development, Teaching, Books, Marketing
Education
Michigan State University
BA, Elementary Education
Deloitte July 2013 - Present
Deloitte July 2010 - July 2013
Deloitte May 2002 - July 2010
KPMG January 1999 - May 2002
Gale Group October 1991 - January 1999
Skills
Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Proposal Writing, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, Project Management, Strategy, Management, Leadership
Education
Michigan State University 1988 — 1993
BA, Journalism
ABC-CLIO October 2013 - Present
Northern Lights Writers Group 1995 - September 2013
Omnigraphics 2003 - 2006
Gale Research 1987 - 1995
Gale Group 1987 - 1995
Skills
Editing, Publishing, Copy Editing, Product Development, Publications, Content Development, Academic Publishing, American History, Biography, Book Indexing, Book Writing, Communications, Environmental Research, Environmental Writing, History, Indexing, New Product Ideas, Online Publishing, Primary Documents, Policy Research, Politics, Proposal Writing, Public Policy, Published Author, Reference Books, Reference Publishing, Research Projects, Writing, New Business Development, Web Content, Non-fiction, Books, Freelance Writing, Proofreading, Content Strategy, Feature Articles
Education
Hope College 1981 — 1985
B.A., English
Herkules Equipment Corporation 1998 - Present
Campbell-Ewald Advertising 1994 - 1998
Gale Group 1977 - 1994
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Finance, Marketing Strategy, Continuous Improvement, Sales Management, Enterprise Systems..., JD Edwards, Lawson General Ledger, Navision, Cost Accounting, Board of Director..., Management Accounting, Banking Relationships, Audit Management, Consolidated Financial..., PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Acquisitions, Strategic Financial..., Human Resources, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Marketing, Leadership, Automotive, Customer Satisfaction, Competitive Analysis, Income Statement, Pricing, Forecasting, Product Development, P&L, Purchasing, P&L Management, Strategy
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1992 — 1995
MBA, Finance
University of Michigan-Dearborn 1975 — 1977
BSA, Accounting/Finance
MicroStrategy September 2010 - March 2015
Blazent March 2008 - July 2010
Pulte Homes August 2005 - March 2008
State of Michigan, Department of Information Technology February 2000 - December 2006
X by 2, Inc. 2005 - 2005
Jackson National Life 2003 - 2004
Gale Group 1995 - 2001
KPMG Consulting 1997 - 2000
Enterprising Healthcare 1996 - 1996
Cimage Corporation 1994 - 1995
Skills
Microstrategy, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Oracle, PL/SQL, ETL, Java, SQL, Databases, Data Architecture, Data Warehouse..., Data Modeling, Data Integration, Enterprise Architecture, Dashboard, Datastage, Teradata, T-SQL, DB2, Unix, Integration, XML, Database Design, Java Enterprise Edition, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence..., MicroStrategy
Education
Michigan State University 1992 — 1994
Computer Science, Post Graduate
Illinois Institute of Technology 1991 — 1992
MS, Computer Science
Illinois Institute of Technology 1988 — 1992
BS, Computer Science
Calvin College 1986 — 1988
Computer Science
U of Minn Project Management Cert.
Kemp Klein Law Firm May 1996 - Present
MetLife 1991 - 1996
Gale Group 1989 - 1991
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Appellate Practice, Dispute Resolution, Trade Secrets, Business Litigation, Unfair Competition, Trademarks, Copyright Law, Employment..., Civil Rights, Legal Writing
Education
University of Michigan Law School 1993 — 1997
J.D., Law
University of Michigan 1983 — 1987
A.B., English Honors Program
North Farmington 1979 — 1983
WorkForce Software January 2013 - Present
Henry Ford Health System August 2011 - January 2013
WorkForce Software January 2010 - August 2011
WorkForce Software June 2009 - December 2009
WorkForce Software March 2005 - June 2009
Thomson Learning April 2002 - March 2005
Gale Group April 2002 - March 2005
Fry May 2000 - April 2002
Holland Systems July 1999 - May 2000
TRW November 1997 - July 1999
Skills
Requirements Gathering, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Training, SDLC, CRM, SQL, Process Improvement, Software Implementation, Visio, Software Documentation, Project Management, Workforce Management, Hands-on Training, Integration, SaaS, Enterprise Software, Agile Methodologies, Microsoft Office, Software Requirements, Software Training, Time and Attendance..., Microsoft Excel, MS Project
Education
Ohio Northern University
BA, Mathematics
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
MS, Mathematics
Murray Agency September 2009 - Present
The IDEA Club June 2009 - Present
HMH Pool and Patio Inc. December 1993 - Present
Mona Vie March 2011 - July 2013
Business Networking International 2009 - 2010
Pinch a Penny #58 and #158 1993 - 2008
gale group 1990 - 1993
Skills
Insurance, Healthcare, Wealth, Customer Service, Small Business, Marketing, Selling, Business Development, Leadership, New Business Development, Sales, Employee Benefits
Education
The Ohio State University 1975 — 1977
Bachelors, Journalism/Public Relations
The Ohio State University 1974 — 1977
Journalism, Public Relations/Advertising
Morgan Stanley January 2014 - Present
Morgan Stanley August 2010 - Present
Merrill Lynch March 2010 - July 2010
Charles River Development January 2009 - October 2009
AllianceBernstein May 2005 - January 2009
Knight Equity Markets September 2004 - May 2005
Portware March 2004 - September 2004
Thomson Financial August 2000 - December 2003
Gale Group April 2000 - August 2000
Thomson Financial March 1999 - March 2000
Skills
Testing, Software Quality..., Test Planning, Quality Assurance, Software Development, Business Analysis, Test Automation, Test Strategy, Requirements Gathering, Manual Testing, Management, Integration
Education
Andhra University 1989 — 1992
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Self-employed August 2010 - Present
Gale Group October 1974 - August 2010
Skills
HTML, CSS, Javascript, WordPress, PHP, MySQL, jQuery, XML,...
Education
Cranbrook Academy of Art 1972 — 1974
MFA, Painting
Carnegie Mellon University 1968 — 1972
BFA, Art
Hewlett Packard 2002 - 2006
Gale Group March 2001 - February 2002
Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 2010 — 2010
Graduate Certificate program with Honours, Global Logistics and Supply Chain management
Indian Institute of Science
M.S, Computer Science
Weston Public Library March 2011 - Present
Auburn University 2009 - 2010
Wilton Library Association 2007 - 2009
Gale Group 2005 - 2007
University of Connecticut 2001 - 2005
Skills
Editing, Community Outreach, Library Science, Leadership, Library, Nonprofits, Literature, Foreign Languages, Research, Collection Development, Social Media, Cataloging, Library Instruction, Information Literacy, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Libraries, Teaching
Education
Southern Connecticut State University 2004 — 2007
Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS)
Fordham University 2000 — 2001
MA, English
Fordham University 1996 — 2000
BA, English, Cum Laude
words + images December 2003 - Present
Staples 2012 - 2015
Midwest Substitute Staffing 2012 - 2014
Boys and Girls Clubs of America 2011 - 2013
Beljan, LTD 2003 - 2003
Gale Group 1997 - 2002
Gale Research 1995 - 1997
Creative Solutions 1994 - 1995
ArborText 1990 - 1992
ArborText 1989 - 1990
Skills
Publishing, Information Architecture, Web Content, Usability, HTML, Accessibility, Wordpress, Agile Methodologies, Usability Testing, Ebooks, publishing, typography, Readability, Content Management, User Interface Design, Training, Copy Editing, Technical Writing, Content Development, Software Documentation, Books
Education
Carnegie Mellon University 2002 — 2003
1 year towards masters, Human Computer Interaction
University of Michigan 1982 — 1995
BA, English Language & Literature
Parker Hannifin August 2004 - Present
Gale Group October 2000 - February 2004
Skills
Technical Writing, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Technical Communication, SnagIt, Editing, Adobe Acrobat, Newsletters, Proofreading, Training, SharePoint, Online Help, Instructional Design, Lotus Notes, FrameMaker, HTML, Microsoft Word, RoboHelp, Captivate
Education
Bowling Green State University 1996 — 2000
B.A., English
Gale Group 2002 - Present
Cengage Learning February 1996 - Present
Skills
Sales Operations, Project Management, Academic Publishing, Account Management, Management, Online Publishing, Publishing, Content Development, Ebooks, Microsoft Office, CRM
Education
Central Michigan University 1995 — 2000
Master's degree, Information Resources Management, 3.55
Lawrence Technological University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 3.55
Schoolcraft College 1983 — 1990
Associate's degree, Marketing and Applied Management
Omgeo April 2002 - November 2012
Shaman Corporation June 2000 - July 2001
Gale Group January 2000 - June 2000
Gale Group April 1998 - January 2000
Information Access Company April 1996 - April 1998
Information Access Company April 1995 - April 1996
BGS Systems June 1988 - April 1995
Education
Northeastern University 1990 — 1992
Master of Science (MS), Computer Science
Lehigh University 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Engineering
The Bartech Group (Bartech) 2011 - 2013
The Bartech Group (Bartech) July 2011 - September 2011
Chico's FAS Inc. March 2008 - January 2009
Toyota March 2005 - January 2009
Office Team 2004 - 2004
Office Team 2003 - 2003
Gale Group April 2000 - November 2002
Kelly Services November 1987 - December 1999
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Office Administration, Administrative..., Outlook, Lotus Notes, Visio, PeopleSoft, Recruiting, Access, Ceridian, Team-oriented, FrontPage, Fieldglass, Organization, Customer Service, Oral & Written..., Confidentiality, Human Resources, Professional Experience, Onboarding, Time Management, Appointment Scheduling, EEO Reporting, New Hire Paperwork, New Hire Orientations, Background Checks, Work in A Fast Paced..., Problem Solving, Coordinating Events, High Level Of..., Personnel Records, Job Postings, Office Equipment, Paper Craft, Adaptable to Changes, Highly Organized &..., Multi Tasking, Open Minded, Great Personality, Job Fairs, Temporary Staffing, Screening, Leadership, College Recruiting, Employee Relations, Resume Writing, Communication
Education
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Oakland Community College
Associate of Science (A.S.), Management Developement/Office Administration
Vistaprint September 2014 - Present
Gale Group 1996 - 2001
Skills
Java
Education
Harvard University 1979 — 1983
AB, Physics