Thomson Gale
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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Thomson Gale Employees
Gale, a division of Cengage Learning February 2011 - Present
Gale a division of Cengage Learning April 2007 - November 2010
Thomson Gale January 2006 - April 2007
Thomson Gale March 2002 - January 2006
Decision Consultants 1999 - 2001
Skills
Problem Solving, Reporting & Analysis, Customer Relations, Compliance, Process Improvement, Royalties, Sales Support, Sales Operations, Customer Service, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Sales, Ebooks, Marketing, Publishing, Data Analysis, Business Development, Accounting, Project Planning, Project Management, Academic Publishing, Online Publishing, Content Management, Salesforce.com, Content Strategy, Proofreading, Content Development, Advertising, Email Marketing, Strategic Partnerships
Education
Northern Michigan University
Business Administration
Oakland Community College
One Source Print Solutions January 2007 - Present
Thomson Gale August 1998 - April 2006
R & D Associates 1980 - 1985
Skills
Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Direct Marketing, Customer Service, Print, Customer Satisfaction, Account Management, Packaging, Brochures, Catalogs, Business Cards, Posters, Stationery
Education
Santa Monica College 1971 — 1973
Business
Notre Dame Academy
Sno-Isle Libraries March 2014 - Present
Newport Public Library 2006 - February 2014
Thomson Gale 1997 - 2008
Skills
Collection Development, Cataloging, OCLC Connexion, Writing, Creative Writing, AACR2, Millennium ILS, Microsoft Office, MARC21, Books, Millenium, Reader's Advisory, Library, RDA, MARC 21, SIRSI-Dynix ILS, Adobe Creative Suite, Controlled Vocabularies, Classification, Polaris ILS, Library Programming, Library Reference
Education
Southern Connecticut State University 2009 — 2012
Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS), Public Libraries
University of Delaware 2003 — 2005
Master's degree, History
New College of Florida 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
ProQuest April 2014 - Present
Cengage Learning / Aplia February 2009 - June 2013
Fair Copy LLC March 2008 - April 2009
Cengage Gale March 2000 - February 2008
Thomson Gale October 1999 - March 2000
Thomson Gale November 1996 - October 1999
Gale Research September 1994 - November 1996
Gale Research August 1992 - September 1994
Gale Research February 1990 - August 1992
Skills
Online Publishing, Publishing, Content Development, Content Management, Editorial, Content Strategy, Academic Publishing, Product Management, E-Learning, Product Development, Creative Problem Solving, Qualitative Research, Cross-functional Team..., Market Research, Program Management, Ebooks, Marketing, Strategy, User Experience, Publications, Educational Technology, Agile Project Management, Management, Books, Textbooks, Training, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Digital Media, Technical Writing, Web Content, Editing, Web Content Management, Strategic Partnerships, Published Author, Copywriting, Digital Strategy, Learning Management..., Email Marketing, Information Architecture, Learning Management, Software Documentation, Blended Learning, Instructional Design, Usability, Usability Testing, Multimedia
Education
Wayne State University 1997 — 1999
M.A., English
Michigan State University 1984 — 1988
B.A., English & Secondary Education
Ally Financial Inc. June 2015 - Present
Vaco Technology March 2014 - June 2015
The Dako Group July 2012 - November 2013
CompuCom April 2011 - July 2012
BirdZeye Technology Services August 2007 - April 2011
HCL / FOX Sports Detroit 2011 - 2011
Meadowbrook Hills Properties, LLC March 2003 - December 2007
Thomson Gale 1999 - 2003
Skills
Servers, ITIL, Windows Server, XP, BMC Remedy, Disaster Recovery, Operating Systems, HP, Technical Support, DHCP, Active Directory, Windows XP, Software Installation, Laptops, Security, TCP/IP, Troubleshooting, Windows, Windows 7, Software Documentation, Testing, Project Planning, VPN, Hardware, Help Desk Support, Management, Incident Management, System Deployment, Computer Security, VoIP, Infrastructure, Project Management, IT Service Management, Printers, IT Operations, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Visio, VDI, IT Management, Networking, IT Strategy, Vendor Management, A+ Certified, Requirements Analysis, Information Technology, Integration, Firewalls, PMP, Data Center
Education
Central Michigan University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management Information Systems
Advanced Rehabilitation Center for Animals June 2013 - Present
Cengage Gale, a part of Cengage Learning July 2007 - June 2012
Thomson Gale June 1996 - July 2007
The Cat Practice 1991 - 1994
Skills
Blogging, Proofreading, Publications, Academic Publishing, Research, Project Management, Online Publishing, Publishing, Management, Content Management, Editorial, Freelance Writing, Content Development, Ebooks, Copy Editing, Editing, Technical Writing, Product Management, Social Media
Education
Michigan State University 1991 — 1996
BA, English Literature
Vision Realty & Investment Services, Inc. May 2011 - Present
Great Clips, Inc. January 2004 - Present
Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel June 2008 - June 2010
Detroit Media Partnership March 2007 - June 2008
Observer & Eccentric Newspapers March 2007 - June 2008
Thomson Gale August 1999 - October 2005
Skills
Cold Calling, New Business Generation, Objection Handling, Sales Driven, People Training, Advertising Sales, Sales Management, Territory Planning, Business Relationship..., Advertising, Employee Training, Management, Sales, Sales Operations, Salesforce.com, Training, Business Development
Education
Henry Ford Community College
Business Major
Schoolcraft College
Business and Liberal Arts
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
POS Systems Group April 2012 - February 2014
Cengage Learning April 2001 - November 2008
Thomson Gale April 2001 - November 2008
Skills
Cold Calling, Client Relations Skills, Library Advocacy, Sales&Marketing, Government, Marketing, Salesforce.com, Customer Service, Retail, Time Management, Leadership, Sales Operations, Training, Team Leadership, CRM, Event Planning, Customer Retention, Social Media Marketing, Customer Satisfaction, Social Networking, Sales Management, Business Development, Budgets, Leadership Development, Market Research, Public Speaking, Team Building, Management, Marketing Communications, Event Management, Advertising, Teamwork, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, PowerPoint, Coaching, Fundraising, Email Marketing, Staff Development, Online Marketing, Public Relations
Education
Oakland Community College 1985 — 1987
Took Courses, Accounting
Pontiac Catholic 1979 — 1985
Diploma
Bridging the Gap September 2008 - Present
My Business Analysis Career February 2011 - Present
Clear Spring Business Analysis LLC September 2008 - Present
International Institute of Business Analysis -- Denver Chapter August 2009 - September 2011
International Institute of Business Analysis January 2009 - June 2011
onTargetjobs November 2006 - June 2008
OnTargetJobs November 2005 - October 2006
Infotrieve August 2005 - November 2005
Infotrieve June 2004 - August 2005
Thomson Gale November 2002 - June 2004
Skills
Business Analysis, Business Process, Requirements Gathering, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Management, Project Management, Software Documentation, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., IT Strategy, Use Cases, Software Development, Strategy, SDLC, Wireframes, Mentoring, Enterprise Software, Instructor-led Training, Project Planning, Business Process..., Analysis, Testing, Career Coaching, Agile Methodologies, Career Counseling, Management, Training, Project Portfolio..., Team Leadership, Requirements Elicitation, Career Transitions, Experienced Business..., User Acceptance Testing, Business Requirements, Quality Assurance, Databases, Business Process Design, Program Management, Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Systems Analysis, Visio, Consulting, Enterprise Architecture, SharePoint, Software Project..., Process Improvement, Information Architecture
Education
EBG Consulting 2010 — 2010
Roadmap to Success
Hillsdale College
BA
Wayne State University
MLIS
Alexander Street Press March 2013 - Present
ProQuest March 2007 - January 2013
Thomson Gale June 2004 - March 2007
Ingenta 2000 - 2004
ANN INC. 2000 - 2004
Diversified Business Communications 1996 - 2000
Skills
Library, Publishing, Online Publishing, Content Management, Salesforce.com, Content Development, Academic Publishing, Lead Generation, Content Strategy, Copywriting, Ebooks, Copy Editing, Account Management, Social Media, Proofreading, Selling Skills, Marketing Communications, Sales, Languages, Arts, History, Film, Music, Theatre, Digital Media, Sales Operations, Customer Satisfaction, Publications, Blogging, Publicity, Strategic Partnerships, Management, Books, New Business Development, Libraries
Education
Colby College 1990 — 1994
English/Art, Creative Writing
Marlborough School
Opportu Startup Leadership February 2012 - Present
Kaiser Permanente 2003 - 2010
Macworld 2000 - 2002
Thomson Gale 1998 - 2000
Spectrum Center Schools April 1997 - May 1998
EBSCO 1997 - 1998
Skills
Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Advertising, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Executive Coaching, Leadership, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Lead Generation, Blogging, Business Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, SEM, Product Management, Salesforce.com, Corporate Communications, Digital Marketing, Program Management, Leadership Development, Business Development, Management, Team Building, Strategic Partnerships, Coaching, Strategy, Public Speaking, Cross-functional Team..., Creative Direction, Change Management, Content Strategy, Executive Management, Nonprofits
Education
IPEC
University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business 1991 — 1993
MBA, Marketing
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
The Ohio State University 1978 — 1982
BFA, Painting, Printmaking
Dover High School
SME July 2015 - Present
Aimia Inc June 2014 - Present
MSAI, LLC October 2011 - Present
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan March 2013 - October 2014
Cengage Learning September 2006 - October 2011
Thomson Gale 1999 - 2006
Fisher Creative Services January 1999 - June 1999
MARS Advertising May 1996 - January 1999
MESA/GLS November 1993 - May 1996
PRN Services November 1992 - May 1993
Skills
Art Direction, Graphic Design, Trade Show Signage, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesignCS5.5, Book Design, Managing Freelance staff, Print Project Management, Custom Photography, Logo Design, Typography, Web Design, Brochures, InDesign, Catalogs, Branding & Identity, Corporate Identity, Publishing, Project Management, Adobe Acrobat, Photography, Advertising, Illustration, Graphics, Layout, Posters, Direct Mail, Illustrator, User Experience, Pre-press, Copywriting
Education
Central Michigan University 1989 — 1992
BFA, Graphic Design and Photography
Mott Community College 1987 — 1989
Associates of Arts, Graphic Design
Carman-Ainsworth
Henry Ford Health System September 2014 - Present
Truven Health Analytics February 2014 - September 2014
Henry Ford Health System November 2010 - February 2014
Barefoot Productions September 2008 - March 2011
Conestoga-Rovers & Associates (CRA) August 2007 - November 2010
Second To None, Inc. January 2007 - July 2007
Thomson Delmar Learning May 2006 - December 2006
Thomson Gale April 1998 - December 2005
Skills
Data Analysis, Database Management, Access, Quality Assurance, Databases, Process Improvement, Project Management, Analysis, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, Email Marketing, Editing, Business Analysis, Testing, XML, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Excel, Software Documentation, HTML, Research, Budgets, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Training, Microsoft Office, Leadership, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Vendor Management, Proofreading, Outlook, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1994 — 1997
BA, Literature
Schoolcraft College 2010 — 2010
Classes in web page creation, XHMTL, and CSS
Baker College 2007 — 2007
Classes in programming logic and database management using SQL
Macomb County Government August 2012 - Present
Oakland County November 2001 - July 2012
AKA Detroit Interactive 2000 - 2001
Detroit Public Television 1999 - 2000
Metro Times 1995 - 1997
Thomson Gale 1991 - 1996
Skills
Government, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Policy, Change Management, Project Management, Team Building, Public Speaking, Event Management, Public Relations, System Administration, Microsoft Office, Public Policy, Leadership, Project Planning, Management, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Nonprofits, Analysis, Access, Vendor Management, Information Technology, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Administration, Strategic Communications, Social Networking, Strategy, Troubleshooting, Disaster Recovery, Local Government, IT Management, Governance, Management Consulting, Editing, Business Process..., Event Planning, Software Documentation, Data Analysis, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Training
Education
Central Michigan University 1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature/Letters
Wayne State University
State Farm Insurance July 2012 - Present
ProQuest October 2010 - March 2012
Cengage Learning May 2006 - August 2010
Thomson Gale July 2001 - May 2006
Thomson Gale August 1997 - July 2001
Lifetime Doors April 1996 - August 1997
Livonia Building Materials August 1995 - April 1996
Advance Watch Co. December 1994 - August 1995
Tapco International August 1990 - December 1994
Skills
Forecasting, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Hyperion HFM, Essbase, Microsoft Excel, Cognos, Oracle, JD Edwards, Variance Analysis, Process Improvement, Finance, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Budgets, Accounting, Financial Accounting
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1999 — 2005
MBA, Business
Western Michigan University 1985 — 1989
BBA, Finance
Pittsfield Charter Township October 2014 - April 2015
Canton Township June 2011 - October 2014
LaJoy Group, Inc. September 2010 - September 2012
Thomson Reuters 2006 - 2010
Thomson Gale August 2005 - March 2006
Skills
Account Management, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Diabetes, Employee Relations, Client Services, Client Retention, Client Communication, Client Relationship..., Client Interfacing, Contract Recruitment, Teamwork, CRM, Training, Interviews, Marketing, Recruiting
Education
Concordia University-Ann Arbor 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Edwards Brothers Malloy July 2008 - Present
Washtenaw Literacy December 2009 - March 2011
ABC-CLIO 2004 - 2008
Thomson Gale (now Cengage Learning) 2001 - 2004
Thomson Gale 1983 - 2001
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Content Development, Content Management, Lead Generation, Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Ebooks, Editing
Education
Michigan State University
B.A., Advertising with emphasis in English & Social Science
U.S. Department of State March 2013 - Present
U.S. Department of State February 2011 - March 2013
Customs and Border Protection July 2009 - February 2011
IREX December 2008 - June 2009
Institute of International Education June 2008 - August 2008
Peace Corps June 2005 - July 2007
Benchmark Marketing 2003 - 2004
Thomson Learning 2002 - 2003
Thomson Gale 2000 - 2002
Education
American University 2007 — 2009
M.A., International Training and Education
University of Michigan 1996 — 2000
B.A., English and History
Abigail Hulme, Designer December 2006 - Present
Jolly Design November 2010 - January 2011
Perich Advertising + Design July 2006 - December 2007
ProQuest 2006 - 2007
Thomson Gale June 2000 - March 2006
Flashpoint Creative January 2000 - May 2000
Skills
Web Design, Corporate Identity, Art Direction, Logo Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, InDesign, Illustrator, Typography, Creative Direction, Photoshop, User Interface Design, Brand Development, Advertising, Branding & Identity, Graphics, Layout, Interaction Design, Creative Strategy, Publishing, Digital Media
Education
Rhode Island School of Design 1994 — 1998
BFA, Graphic Design
Michigan House of Representatives February 2013 - Present
Dingell for Congress September 2012 - November 2012
Temporary School Staff September 2005 - September 2012
Downriver Family YMCA April 2006 - September 2009
Thomson Gale June 2004 - April 2005
Skills
Writing, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Research, Typing, Copy Editing, Staff Supervision, Team Building, Teamwork, Meeting Deadlines, Project Implementation, Project Coordination, Project Execution, Community Organizing, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Copywriting, Editing, Event Planning, Project Management, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Political Campaigns, Politics
Education
Wayne State University 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, English (minor in Speech Communication)
Trinity College Dublin 2003 — 2004
Visiting Student, English Literature
Allen Park High School 1997 — 2001
Diploma, College Prep
Wayne State University
Master's Degree, Teaching; Secondary English
Allure Medical Spa April 2015 - June 2015
Lifestyle Lift April 2005 - February 2015
Lifestyle Lift April 2005 - February 2015
Thomson Gale November 2001 - April 2005
WorldCom April 2001 - November 2001
Aerotek July 1998 - April 2001
Skills
Sales Management, Leadership, Marketing, Lead Generation, Training, Social Media Marketing, Direct Marketing, Team Building, Vendor Management, Advertising, Social Media, Sales Presentations, Marketing Strategy, Coaching, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Sales, Management, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Account Management, Customer Retention, Sales Process, Process Improvement, Project Management, Sales Operations, Selling, Product Management, CRM, Budgets, Event Management, Contract Negotiation
Education
Central Michigan University 1992 — 1998
Bachelor's degree, Education and Business Management
Cengage Learning July 2007 - Present
Thomson Gale January 2003 - June 2007
Thomson Gale August 1998 - January 2003
Amigos Library Services November 1994 - August 1998
Blasland, Bouck & Lee, Inc. June 1990 - November 1994
Blasland, Bouck & Lee, Inc. May 1989 - May 1990
Syracuse Research Corporation December 1984 - May 1989
Skills
Sales Presentations, Account Management, Selling, Solution Selling, Lead Generation, Sales, New Business Development, Content Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Sales Process, Sales Management
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Syracuse University
Master of Science, Information Resource Management, Library Science
SapientNitro June 2014 - Present
Commonwealth (GSP/McCann) November 2012 - June 2014
Organic, Inc. June 2012 - November 2012
Western Creative, Inc. February 2011 - March 2012
Yuen Advertising + Design December 2009 - February 2011
J.D. Power and Associates September 2007 - December 2008
Thomson Gale July 2005 - March 2007
Integrated Marketing Systems November 2002 - June 2005
BBDO 2001 - 2002
Campbell-Ewald Advertising January 2000 - May 2001
Skills
Advertising, B2B, Direct Mail, Radio, Retail, Automotive, Brochures, Integrated Marketing, Social Media, Account Management, Brand Development, Direct Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Online Advertising, Promotions, Online Marketing, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, SEM, Customer Relations, Public Relations, SEO, Client Services, Strategic Planning, Digital Strategy, Digital Media, Interactive Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Marketing, Mobile Marketing
Education
Oakland University 1992 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts, Communications/Advertising
Oakland Community College 1990 — 1992
Associates' Degree, Communications/Advertising
EBSCO Information Services January 2014 - Present
EBSCO Information Services September 2010 - January 2014
Gale Cengage Learning March 2008 - September 2010
Thomson Gale March 2007 - February 2008
Thomson Gale May 2001 - February 2007
Thomson Gale September 1999 - May 2001
The Polk Co July 1997 - September 1999
Little Caesars Pizza July 1991 - September 1996
Skills
Ebooks, Global Business..., Online Publishing, Publishing, Content Strategy, Content Management, Licensing, Content Development, Academic Publishing, Strategic Partnerships, Product Development, Management, Digital Media, Publications, Business Development, Books, Product Management, Lead Generation, Digital Asset Management, Email Marketing, Salesforce.com, Strategic Planning
Education
Wayne State University 1994 — 1997
MBA, Management, Marketing
Central Michigan University 1985 — 1990
BSBA, Human Resources Management
DTE Energy July 2012 - Present
Construction Services April 2004 - July 2012
Thomson Gale December 2000 - March 2004
Thomson Gale April 2000 - December 2000
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Inventory Management, Materials Management, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Contract Development, Vendor Relations, New Business Development, Account Management, Vendor Management, Project Implementation, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Sales Management, Team Building, Team Management, Team Leadership, Integrity, External Awareness, Strategic Partnerships, Communications Strategy, Quality Assurance, Product Management, Logistics, Consumption, Cost Estimating, Project Estimation, Administration, Budget Forecast, Negotiation, Cost Analysis
Education
Oakland University
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals July 2014 - Present
Ben Venue Laboratories June 2012 - July 2014
Independent Contractor - Writer and Editor April 2011 - June 2012
Thomson Reuters February 2004 - January 2011
Thomson Gale January 1998 - February 2004
Responsive Database Services, Inc. May 1994 - December 1997
Skills
Editing, Technical Writing, Proofreading, Publishing, Copy Editing, Content Management, Copywriting, Web Content, Editorial, Content Development, Project Management, Creative Writing, Training, Software Documentation, Process Improvement, Research, Social Media, Publications, Web Design, Books, Online Publishing, Marketing Communications, Adobe Acrobat, Graphic Design, Newsletters, Testing, Corporate Communications, Management, Fundraising, Blogging, Interviews, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, InDesign, Project Planning
Education
Cleveland State University
B.A., Psychology
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit July 2008 - Present
Jackson Dawson July 2007 - October 2007
Thomson Gale September 2005 - October 2007
Pulte Homes May 2005 - July 2005
BHA Design Inc September 1993 - May 2005
Teknix Inc April 1985 - September 1993
French and Rogers Advertising September 1984 - April 1985
Graphic Origins Inc October 1977 - September 1984
Graphic House 1978 - 1979
Skills
Packaging, Advertising, Corporate Identity, Logo Design, Posters, Brochures, Invitations, Annual Reports, Graphic Design, Banners, Typography, Illustrator, Art Direction, QuarkXPress, Illustration, InDesign, Brand Development, Adobe Creative Suite, Logos, Photoshop, Web Design, Layout, User Interface Design, Business Cards, Flyers, Dreamweaver, Flash, Graphics, Retouching, Print Production, Pre-press, Creative Direction, Catalogs, Print Collateral, Visual Communication, Adobe Acrobat, Direct Mail, Mac, Art, Flash Animation, Creative Services, Image Manipulation, Exhibit Design, Concept Development, Collateral, Corporate Branding, Digital Illustration, Newsletters, Branding & Identity, Stationery
Education
Center for Creative Studies 2003 — 2003
Macromedia Director
Henry Ford Community College 2002 — 2002
HTML
Western Michigan University 1971 — 1977
Bachelor of Science degree, Graphic Design
EBSCO Information Services August 2014 - Present
Cengage Learning - Gale April 2013 - July 2014
ExploreLearning September 2009 - April 2013
Scientific Learning March 2007 - January 2009
Questia Media 2005 - 2006
Thomson Gale 2002 - 2004
SIRS 1998 - 2000
Skills
Educational Technology, Salesforce.com, Sales, Account Management, E-Learning, Proposal Generation, Collaborative Problem..., Sales Presentations, Lead Generation, Conference Coordination, Solution Selling, Sales Process, New Business Development, Technology Integration, Leadership, Direct Sales, Sales Operations, Selling, Cold Calling, Strategic Partnerships, SaaS, Management, Academic Publishing, Blended Learning
Education
Ashford University 2009 — 2012
Bachelor's degree
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 1990 — 1995
Cengage Learning April 2005 - Present
Cengage Learning April 1997 - Present
Gale - Cengage Learning June 2005 - 2008
Thomson Gale January 1998 - January 2006
Cengage Learning April 1998 - July 2005
AMERITECH MICHIGAN January 1996 - January 1998
Skills
Talent Management, Performance Management, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Interviews, Personnel Management, Staff Development, Management, Coaching, Leadership Development, Leadership, Succession Planning, Budgets, Workforce Planning, Sales Management, Sales, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Instructional Design, Time Management
Education
Oakland University
BS, Human Resources Development
Oakland University 1981 — 1985
Cengage Learning August 2012 - Present
Cengage Learning June 2006 - August 2012
Cengage Learning 2002 - 2006
Thomson Gale 1998 - 2002
Rosen Publishing August 1996 - May 1998
Gale Research 1995 - 1996
Skills
Manuscript Development, Content Development, Editorial Product..., Publishing, Editing, Collaboration, Content Strategy, Online Publishing, Proofreading, Editorial, Content Management, Copy Editing, Academic Publishing, Ebooks, Publications
Education
University of Michigan 1990 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General
Macomb Community College 1988 — 1990
Cengage Learning August 2010 - Present
Cengage Learning July 2009 - July 2010
Cengage Learning July 2007 - June 2008
Thomson Gale July 2005 - June 2008
Thomson Gale July 2003 - June 2005
Thomson Gale March 1999 - July 2003
Optical Data School Media 1997 - 1999
Jostens 1991 - 1997
Education
Ball State University
Hour Media December 2013 - Present
United Physicians November 2011 - December 2013
C & G Newspapers June 2007 - October 2011
C & G Newspapers April 2006 - June 2007
Thomson Gale August 2005 - March 2006
First Media Group, Inc. May 2005 - August 2005
Hillsdale Collegian newspaper April 2003 - May 2005
Skills
Project Management, Publishing, Press Releases, Copywriting, Proofreading, Editing, Social Media, Facebook, Blogging, Event Planning, Publications, Social Media Marketing, Newspapers, Corporate Communications, Social Networking, Newsletters, Content Management, Customer Service, Writing, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Outlook, AP Style, Adobe Creative Suite, Interviews, Journalism, Newspaper, Editorial, Feature Articles, Internal Communications, Social Media..., Copy Editing, Interviewing, Web Content Management, Research, Media Relations, Public Relations, Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Video Production, Wordpress, Event Management, InDesign, Publicity, Web Content, WordPress
Education
Hillsdale College 2001 — 2005
B.A., English, Journalism
Royal Oak High
Diploma
Kids First Advocacy, LLC (formerly Baker Marymee Advocacy) January 2005 - Present
Trainer Communications 1998 - 2000
Baker Marymee Communications 1997 - 1998
Thomson Gale 1995 - 1997
Sybase, Inc. 1992 - 1995
Sun Microsystems 1987 - 1991
Skills
Special Education..., Negotiating, Research, IDEA Law, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Press Releases, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Social Media, Integrated Marketing, Communications Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Trade Shows, Executive Communications, Online Marketing, Event Planning, Writing, Messaging, Copywriting, Speech Writing, Editing, Corporate Branding, Lead Generation, Thought Leadership, Advertising, Email Marketing, Brand Development, Newsletters, Customer Relations, Direct Marketing, Social Networking, Publicity, Creative Development, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Publishing, Start-ups, Strategy, Special Education, B2B Marketing, Public Speaking, Brand Awareness, Copy Editing
Education
San Jose State University
BA, Journalism; minor Psychology
Antioch High School
Hino Motors Sales May 2014 - Present
Gale Cengage Learning December 2012 - May 2014
Numatics November 2006 - June 2009
Thomson Gale May 2004 - February 2006
Lasting Impressions September 1999 - May 2004
Skills
Account Management, Product Marketing, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Sales Management, Sales, Sales Operations, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Direct Marketing, B2B, Microsoft Word, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing
Education
Walsh College 2003 — 2006
MBA, Management
Madonna University 1999 — 2002
Bachelor's, Marketing
Gale, part of Cengage Learning April 2015 - Present
Cengage Learning August 2011 - April 2015
Cengage Learning 2011 - 2012
Gale, part of Cengage Learning 2008 - 2010
Thomson Gale 2006 - 2008
Skills
Publishing, Content Development, Content Strategy, Copywriting, Marketing Communications, Lead Generation, Management, Content Management, Online Publishing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Salesforce.com, Direct Marketing
Education
Central Michigan University
BS, Business Administration
Pequannock Township School Dst School Library Media SpecialistPequannock Township School DstSeptember 2015 - Present
JPMorgan Chase December 2013 - August 2015
PS 10 January 2012 - April 2012
JPMorgan Chase & Co. February 2010 - April 2012
George Jackson Academy October 2009 - January 2010
NERA Economic Consulting December 2007 - May 2009
JPMorgan Chase September 2005 - December 2007
Find/SVP (now Guideline) 2004 - 2005
Neal Schuman Publishers 2003 - 2004
Thomson - Gale 2001 - 2003
Skills
Research, Content Management, Editing, Online Research, Proofreading, Books, Knowledge Management, Copy Editing, Publishing, Competitive Intelligence, Library, Factiva, Library Science, School Library Media, Market Research, Information Management, Databases, Analytics, Libraries
Education
Rutgers University 2009 — 2012
Post-MLIS Certification, School Library Media
Pratt Institute 2002 — 2005
MLIS, Library and Information Science
Binghamton University 1996 — 2000
BA, philosophy
Heald College Research AnalystCity University of New YorkMarch 2006 - December 2010
Fordham University January 2010 - May 2010
Hunter College January 2009 - May 2010
Headsets.com December 2003 - August 2005
Techtel October 1999 - November 2003
Thomson Gale June 1996 - October 1999
Skills
Statistics, Marketing Research, Statistical Modeling, Databases
Education
City University of New York 2005 — 2009
ABD
San Francisco State University 2001 — 2003
M.A.
University of Michigan 1994 — 1998
B.A.
EBSCO Publishing September 2007 - Present
Thomson Gale 1999 - 2007
Gale / Cengage Learning 1999 - 2007
Skills
Quality Assurance, Test Planning, Agile Methodologies, SDLC, SoapUI, Requirements Analysis, MS SQL Server, Perl, Process Improvement, Unix Shell Scripting, Software Quality..., Linux, Scrum, Web Applications, Test Strategy, User Acceptance Testing, Problem Solving, Sharepoint, SQL, XML, JIRA, Integration, Software Development, Test Automation, Databases, Web Services, Software Project..., Requirements Gathering, Manual Testing, Test Cases, Agile Project Management, Quality Center, System Testing, Unix, Regression Testing, Test Management
Education
Bowling Green State University
B.S., American Studies
University of New Hampshire
M.S., Communication Disorders
Thomson Reuters March 2014 - Present
Cengage Learning 2011 - 2014
Cengage Learning 2007 - 2011
Thomson Learning 2005 - 2007
Thomson Gale 2002 - 2005
Skills
Academic Publishing, Online Publishing, Management, Editorial, Content Management, Permissions, Process Improvement, Publishing, Intellectual Property, Product Management, Product Development, Intellectual Asset..., Ebooks, Microsoft Office, Digital Asset Management, Highly articulate, Change Management, Books, Writing, Publications, Web Content, Educational Publishing, Process Management, Presentations, Copy Editing, Product Marketing
Education
Eastern Michigan University
M.A., Written Communications
University of Michigan-Dearborn
B.A., English
Cengage Learning January 2009 - July 2012
Thomson Gale May 1998 - July 2009
Gale Research May 1993 - May 1998
Lillibridge Hotel 1978 - 1992
Ogilvy & Mather 1970 - 1972
Skills
Inside Sales, Fundraising, Team Leadership, Consultative Selling, Publishing, Account Management, Academic Publishing
Education
Hunter College
BA, Music, Edu
SISCO, Inc. May 2009 - Present
SAK Services, LLC May 2006 - Present
General Motors R&D May 2006 - December 2008
BRT Inc. March 2005 - May 2006
Align Consulting Group (Contractor at Thomson Gale) September 2004 - December 2004
Thomson Gale June 1999 - November 2003
FANUC Robotics NA 1994 - 1999
SISCO 1990 - 1994
Copperweld Robotics May 1980 - March 1984
NCR Corporation 1975 - 1977
Skills
JavaScript, Linux, Java, C++, Perl, HTML, C, Fortran, Pascal, Qt, Troubleshooting, Team Leadership, Embedded Software, Debugging, Embedded Systems, Integration, RTOS, System Architecture, Software Development, Programming, Systems Engineering, Testing, Unix, Engineering Management, Requirements Analysis
Education
Oakland University 1980 — 1982
MS, Systems and Industrial Engineering
Wright State University 1977 — 1980
no degree from WSU - was in Syst. Eng. program when I moved., Systems Engineering
University of Michigan 1971 — 1975
BS, Computer and Communication Sciences
State of Florida - Department of Health November 2014 - Present
Lee Memorial Health System May 2011 - Present
Henry Ford Health System March 2006 - April 2011
Thomson Gale January 2001 - March 2006
DuPont November 1980 - December 2000
Skills
Digital Imaging, Healthcare, Radiology, PACS, EMR, Healthcare Information..., Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Medical Devices, Epic Systems, HIPAA, Medical Imaging, Hospitals, Healthcare Management
Education
University of Phoenix-West Michigan Campus 2001 — 2004
B.S.B.A., Business Administration and Management, General, 3.98
The University of Akron 1990 — 1999
Associate's degree, Radiology
United Electronic Institute, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 1978 — 1981
Associate in Specialized Electronics Technology, Electronics
Waterloo High School
Paragon Leadership International December 2014 - Present
Kelly Services December 2013 - December 2014
Kelly Services November 2009 - November 2013
Kelly Services April 2007 - October 2009
Thomson Scientific January 2006 - March 2007
Thomson Gale 2001 - 2005
Thomson Gale 1999 - 2001
Kelly Services 1995 - 1999
William Beaumont Health System 1991 - 1995
Health Alliance Plan (HAP) 1989 - 1991
Skills
Talent Management, Succession Planning, Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, Organizational..., Organizational..., Change Management, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Leadership, Management Development, Onboarding, Strategy, Training, Workforce Planning, Workshop Facilitation, HR Consulting
Education
Bowling Green State University
MA, Higher Education and Human Development
Ohio Northern University
Bachelor's Degree, Business Management & Sociology
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Graduate Certificate, Leadership Dynamics and Organization Development
SobeskeBan 2012 - Present
Ford Audio Video February 2009 - January 2010
Thomson Gale April 2006 - September 2006
Michigan Impossible March 2004 - November 2004
Skills
Copywriting, Art Direction, Creative Direction, After Effects, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Premiere, Interaction Design, Multimedia, Final Cut Pro, Branding & Identity, Layout, Editing, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Illustrator, Video, Video Editing
Education
Oakland Community College 2004 — 2005
University of Michigan 1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Photography/Film Making
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
WorkForce Software March 2014 - Present
Cardinal Consulting January 2013 - February 2014
Cengage Learning July 2010 - December 2012
Gale, Cengage Learning March 2006 - June 2010
Thomson Gale February 2001 - February 2006
Rieter Automotive January 1999 - January 2001
Rieter Automotive January 1998 - December 1998
Rieter Automotive January 1996 - December 1997
Globe Industries, Inc January 1993 - December 1995
Globe Industries, Inc. January 1989 - December 1992
Skills
Financial Analysis, SOX, Acquisition Integration, Due Diligence, Working Capital..., Financial Reporting, ERP Implementations, Manufacturing, Publishing, New Media, Financial Forecasting, Internal Controls, Business Process..., Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Process Improvement, SEC filings, Sarbanes-Oxley, Accounts Receivable, Accounting, Forecasting, Revenue Recognition, Ebooks, GAAP, Variance Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Hyperion Enterprise, Consolidation, Cash Flow, Auditing, Financial Modeling, CPA, US GAAP, JD Edwards, Cost Accounting
Education
St. Joseph's College (IN) 1982 — 1986
BBA, Accounting
Newsbank Readex Inc 2014 - Present
Cengage Learning 2012 - 2014
Cengage Learning 2006 - 2012
Thomson Gale 2004 - 2006
The Thomson Corporation 2002 - 2004
Gale Research 1996 - 2002
Skills
Publishing, Strategic Partnerships, Online Publishing, Content Management, Ebooks, Digital Strategy, Books, Content Development, Content Strategy, Publishing Strategy, Strategy, Academic Publishing, Contract Negotiation, Digital Media, Strategic Planning, Public/private..., Product Lifecycle..., Publisher Relations, Publications, Editorial, Textbooks, Product Management, Business Development
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York
Princeton University
University of Oxford
Rick Warner RE Broker May 2004 - Present
SallyCakes.Net July 2007 - July 2011
GreenPoint Mortgage January 2000 - January 2002
ReSource Phoenix January 1999 - January 2000
Thomson Gale January 1998 - January 2000
The Learning Network 1997 - 1998
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Access, Outlook, Recruiting, Budgets, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Business Development, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Marketing, Teamwork, Employee Relations, Sales, Management
Education
University of Phoenix 2002 — 2002
Continuing classes
Heald College 1996 — 1998
Electronics
San Rafael High
SolutionsIQ April 2015 - Present
SolutionsIQ March 2014 - March 2015
Cengage Learning February 2011 - February 2014
Cengage Learning November 2009 - February 2011
Cengage Learning May 2009 - November 2009
Cengage Learning October 2007 - May 2009
Cengage Learning (formerly Thomson Gale) March 2003 - October 2007
Thomson Gale February 1998 - March 2003
Thomson Gale January 1996 - June 1998
Michigan Jewish Institute September 1996 - January 1997
Skills
Object-Oriented Design, Test Driven Development, Java, JavaScript, jQuery, Legacy Code Rescue, Legacy Systems, TDD, Code, Agile Methodologies, Architecture, JUnit, Web Development, System Architecture, Object Oriented Design, Software Engineering, Continuous Integration, Agile Project Management, SQL, REST, Java Enterprise Edition, Scrum, C++, Web Applications, Maven, Software Development, Spring, C, SOA, Unit Testing, Design Patterns, Ant, Subversion
Education
Dartmouth College 1981 — 1985
A.B., Computer Science modified with Mathematics
248 pencils 1978 - Present
Gale part of Cengage Learning February 1992 - March 2011
Gale Cengage Learning 1992 - March 2011
Thomson Gale 1992 - 1998
Skills
Video Editing - FCP, Multimedia Development, Live Presentation..., Content Development, Final Cut Pro, Video Editing, Content Strategy, Multimedia, Digital Media, Marketing, Writing, Web Design, Advertising, Project Management, Content Management, Publishing, Video Production, Dreamweaver, Creative Writing, Press Releases, Copywriting, New Media, Corporate Communications, Television, Online Publishing, Direct Mail, Social Media, Web Content, Editorial, Creative Direction, Creative Strategy, Copy Editing, Entrepreneurship, Brochures
Education
Michigan State University 1965 — 1969
BA, Communications
ProQuest September 2015 - Present
Cengage Learning June 2013 - September 2015
Cengage Learning February 2011 - May 2013
Thomson Gale 2001 - 2008
ProQuest 1992 - 2000
Evaluation Systems Design 1988 - 1990
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Instructional Design, Product Management, Publishing, Employee Training, Content Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Management, Market Research, Marketing, Online Publishing, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Training, Sales Operations, Content Development, Content Management, Sales
Education
University of Michigan - School of Information 1991 — 1993
Masters, Information and Library Studies
Purdue University 1983 — 1987
BA, English
Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group (Lexington Books and UPA) July 2009 - Present
Greenwood Publishing Group January 2005 - December 2008
Thomson Gale 2003 - September 2004
Thomson Gale 2002 - 2003
Thomson Gale 1999 - 2002
Macmillan Publishing Company 1996 - 1999
Macmillan Publishing Company 1988 - 1996
Macmillan College Division 1983 - 1988
Skills
Publishing, Sales Operations, Product Training, Electronic Marketing, Content Development, Academic Publishing, Ebooks, Online Publishing, Content Strategy, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Email Marketing, Textbooks, Marketing Communications, Books, Direct Marketing, Marketing, Management, Publications, Editing, Editorial, Publicity, Advertising
Education
Central Michigan University 1969 — 1973
BA, English / Theatre
Visual Resources LLC Account ExecutiveScholasticMarch 2005 - May 2009
Thomson Gale 2003 - 2005
Gale Group 1999 - 2002
Education
Central Michigan University
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
ELW Consulting May 2007 - Present
Mental Health Systems October 2014 - May 2015
A Reason To Survive (ARTS) February 2011 - August 2011
Thomson Gale June 2004 - March 2006
San Diego City Attorney's Office May 2002 - July 2002
Able-Disabled Advocacy April 1999 - January 2001
San Diego Workforce Partnership November 1998 - April 1999
San Diego Workforce Partnership July 1994 - November 1998
Skills
Grant Writing, Special Events..., Donor Research, Donor Perfect, Donor Recognition, Proofreading, Data Management, Fundraising, Non-profits, Grant Administration, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Editing, Grants, Nonprofits, Proposal Writing, Research, Event Management, Newsletters
Education
Claremont McKenna College 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts, government (business administration) and psychology
Greenwich High School 1987 — 1988
High School Diploma
TASIS England 1982 — 1987
non-linear creations June 2013 - Present
Nonlinear Creations Inc. February 2011 - Present
McGraw-Hill Higher Education January 2009 - February 2011
Thomson Gale August 2006 - January 2009
Manpower Professional June 2005 - August 2006
Pearson Education December 2002 - June 2005
Skills
Technical Recruiting, Mentoring, Employee Relations, Recruitment/Retention, Recruiting, Training, Team Building, Performance Management, Leadership, Human Resources, Contract Management, Strategic Talent..., Strategy, Program Management, Business Development, Employee Benefits, Talent Management, Agile Methodologies, Digital Strategy, Sitecore, Project Management, Business Analysis, SharePoint, Vendor Management, CRM, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Talent Acquisition, Consulting, Team Leadership, Professional Services, Management, Business Process..., Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Team Management, Management Consulting, Start-ups
Education
The University of Calgary 1995 — 2000
B.Comm., International Business
Back Roads Lore 2015 - Present
On The Road Publications May 2014 - Present
On The Road Publications May 2013 - Present
The History Press USA April 2011 - Present
Unexplained Research Publishing March 2005 - Present
Yahoo 2011 - 2014
The Bloid 2013 - 2013
Thomson Gale September 2006 - September 2006
ABC Television August 2005 - October 2005
Dan Aykroyd Unplugged on UFOs 2004 - 2004
Skills
Writing, Video Editing, Creative Writing, Technical Writing, Vegan, Online Marketing, Halloween, Food Science, Award-winning writer, Non-fiction Writer, Published Author, Fiction Writing, Social Media, Product Marketing, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Marketing, Research, Public Relations, Paranormal, Paranormal Investigation, Ghosts, Mystery, Supernatural, Travel, Adventure Travel, Travel Planning, Outdoor Adventures, Rock Climbing, Mountaineering, Boating, Snowboarding, Web Development, Webmaster Services, SEO, Google Affiliate Network, Amazon Affiliate Network, Paypal Integration, Fire Alarm, Organic Products, Food, Craft Beer, Fair Trade, Nutrition, Bodybuilding, Weightlifting, Weight Training, Vegetarian, Video Production
Education
Madison Area Technical College 1997 — 1999
Associate Degree in the Applied Science of Culinary Arts, Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Match Education October 2012 - Present
Bright Horizons Family Solutions February 2008 - September 2012
Construction Communications August 2006 - March 2008
Thomson Gale June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Children's Literature, Proof Reading, Editing, Early Childhood..., Elementary Education, Special Needs, ESL, MS Office Suite, Excel, PowerPoint
Education
Simmons College 2009 — 2011
Master's degree, Elementary Education and Teaching
Michigan State University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General
Smooth-tivity April 2014 - Present
Ritz Realty September 2007 - Present
Thomson Gale May 2001 - April 2007
Skills
Customer Service
Education
Siena Heights University 2012 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Finance, General
Real Leaders Lead Executive Coaching November 2006 - Present
Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce January 2010 - January 2013
Thomson Gale 2003 - January 2007
Ingram Library Services 2000 - 2003
Sagebrush Corporation 1995 - 2000
Lerner Publishing Group 1990 - 1995
Pickwick Discount Books 1981 - 1986
Skills
Coaching, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Leadership Development, Sales, Strategic Planning, Executive Coaching, Career Development, Endurance, Mentoring, Executive Development, Emotional Intelligence, Sales Management
Education
Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC)
CPC, Coaching
Purdue University
MS, Human Development
Santa Clara University
BA, Sociology
Loyola High (LA)
Quicken Loans April 2013 - Present
Gale, part of Cengage Learning March 2012 - March 2013
Gale, Cengage Learning August 2008 - March 2012
Gale, Cengage Learning January 2007 - August 2008
Thomson Gale 2004 - 2007
Skills
Business Intelligence, SDLC, Requirements Gathering, Integration, Agile Project Management, Business Analysis, Content Management, Publishing, Editorial, Process Improvement, Academic Publishing, Content Strategy, Editing, Online Publishing, Content Development, Adobe Acrobat, Ebooks, Publications, Proofreading
Education
University of Denver 2006 — 2006
Denver Publishing Institute Certificate, Denver Publishing Institute
Eastern Michigan University 1999 — 2003
B.S., Language, Literature and Writing
College for Creative Studies
Continuing Education, Web Design
mywedding.com, a Meredith Corporation company October 2009 - Present
SpyderLynk September 2012 - Present
Viridian Investment Partners, L.P. December 2008 - October 2009
HEALTHeCAREERS Network November 2005 - November 2008
Infotrieve November 2003 - February 2006
Thomson Gale August 1998 - November 2003
First Data Screening Services March 1995 - August 1998
Edward W. Pastorius & Associates June 1990 - March 1995
Skills
Finance, Market Analysis, Global Operations, Information Technology, Online Advertising, Start-ups, Management, Project Management, Leadership, Strategy, Sales, Product Management, E-commerce, New Media, Business Development, New Business Development, SEM, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Partnerships, SaaS, Advertising, Mergers, Social Media Marketing
Education
New York Institute of Technology-Old Westbury
MBA
Colorado State University 1986 — 1990
BA
Evergreen High School 1982 — 1986
Actively Seeking Employment February 2004 - Present
CareTech Solutions August 2011 - February 2015
Sv3 Media Group February 2000 - February 2004
Thomson Gale February 1999 - February 2000
Integrity Concepts January 1995 - February 1999
Think Tank 1994 - 1995
Skills
Creative Direction, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Web Design, User Experience, InDesign, Logo Design, Flash, Corporate Identity, Brochures, Illustration, Photoshop, Advertising, Image Manipulation, Photography, Information Architecture, Packaging, Posters, Visual Communication, Direct Mail, Digital Media, Art, Concept Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Corporate Branding, Pre-press, Layout, Mac, Graphics, Interaction Design, QuarkXPress, Email Marketing, Adobe Acrobat, Concept Development, Dreamweaver, SEO, Illustrator, CMS, Typography, Branding & Identity, Online Advertising, User Interface Design, WordPress, User-centered Design, Interactive Advertising, Web Development, Catalogs, Creative Strategy, Brand Development, Branding
Education
College for Creative Studies 2003 — 2005
Certification, Visual Art Education
College for Creative Studies 1991 — 1994
BFA, Graphic Design
St. Clair County Community College 1987 — 1989
AAS, Advertising Design
Croswell - Lexington High School 1983 — 1987
High School
Gale, A Cengage Learning Company May 2015 - Present
Santiago Library Consulting, Inc. 2008 - Present
LYRASIS June 2014 - May 2015
Gulf Coast Libraries Project 2006 - 2011
Voyager Learning 2005 - 2006
Thomson Gale 1996 - 2005
Skills
Leadership, Library, Nonprofits, Books, Project Planning, Training, Publishing, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Sales, Change Management, Leadership Development
Education
Penn State University
BS, IFS, and Education
Rowan University
MA, Library Science
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
Jacobs Technology February 2005 - Present
Thomson Gale January 1999 - January 2004
Blue Line Distributing January 1994 - January 1999
Education
Schoolcraft College
Associate Degree, Secretarial Administration
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
BloomReach June 2014 - Present
Webtrends October 2011 - May 2014
RightNow Technologies March 2010 - October 2011
Sapient Corporation September 2007 - December 2009
DoubleClick, Inc. August 2004 - April 2006
Mediaplex - ValueClick April 2001 - May 2004
Thomson Gale August 1997 - April 2001
Skills
SEM, Analytics, Behavioral Targeting, Email Marketing, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Integrated Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Salesforce.com, Online Advertising, E-commerce, Strategy, Product Management, Web Analytics, Enterprise Software, Mobile Marketing, New Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Selling
Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Universitry of California Berkeley Extension 2004 — 2004
Professional Sequence, International Business
The University of Freiburg 1995 — 1996
History
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1992 — 1996
BA, History, German
Comau July 2015 - Present
Comau May 2013 - Present
BDA, Inc. April 2012 - May 2013
Entertainment Publications October 2011 - April 2012
CLEAResult Consulting July 2010 - September 2011
Heiler Software May 2007 - May 2009
Compuware January 2005 - February 2007
Thomson Gale 1999 - 2003
Skills
Salesforce.com, Account Management, SaaS, Customer Satisfaction, CRM, Social Media Marketing, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Training, Sales, Sales Operations, Management, Cold Calling, Marketing, Call Centers, Team Building, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Leadership
Education
Madonna University 1998 — 2000
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Central Michigan University 1991 — 1997
Bachelor of Science, History, Art and English
Lake Orion High School
Lake Orion High School
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
Siemens PLM Software January 2012 - Present
Self-employed September 2011 - December 2011
Gale Cengage Learning October 2009 - September 2011
Gale, a part of Cengage Learning 1999 - December 2009
Thomson Gale 1993 - 1999
Bill Knapp's Restaurant 1980 - 1990
Skills
Editorial Project..., Change Management, Editing, Publishing, Online Publishing, Content Management, Editorial, Documentation, Technical Writing, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Content Creation, Writing, Copywriting, Content Strategy, Product Management, Web Content, Books, Workshop Facilitation, Content Development, Information Architecture, Project Management, Software Documentation, Instructional Design, Publications, Academic Publishing, Process Improvement, Ebooks, Web Content Management, Adobe Acrobat, Management, Technical Communication, E-Learning, CMS, Cross-functional Team..., Content Writing, Technical Documentation
Education
Lawrence Technological University
Masters of Science, Technical and Professional Communication
Bowling Green State University
BA, American Studies
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
Cengage Learning 2010 - Present
Cengage Learning April 2000 - March 2010
Thomson Gale 1999 - April 2000
Thomson Gale November 1998 - 1999
Skills
Educational Publishing, Textbooks, Permissions, Ebooks, Online Publishing, Publishing, Copy Editing, Books, Proofreading, Editorial, Editorial Project..., Editing, Adobe Acrobat, Fact-checking, Non-fiction, Grammar, Writing, Print Production, Proofing, Photo Research, Manuscripts, Content Development, Content Creation, Content Management, Academic Publishing, Content Strategy, Web Content, Chicago Manual, SGML, Manuscript Development, Line Editing, Text Editing, Manuscript
Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham 1993 — 1998
M.A., English
Auburn University 1987 — 1991
B.A., English
Gale/Cengage Learning October 2008 - July 2011
Cengage Learning 2008 - July 2011
Urbane Inc. March 2006 - August 2008
Nickelodeon Kids & Family January 2005 - August 2007
Thomson Gale 2003 - 2006
Thomson Gale 1992 - 2004
Thomson Gale, U*X*L 2001 - 2003
Gale Group, Visible Ink Press 1999 - 2001
Metro Times 1991 - 1992
Skills
Content Development, Publishing, Editing, Ebooks, Project Management, Product Management, Web Development, Blogging, Online Publishing, Editorial, Social Networking, Proofreading, Newsletters, Advertising, Facebook, Publications, Content Management
Education
University of Denver 2000 — 2000
Denver Publishing Institute
Northern Michigan University 1988 — 1991
Cengage Learning March 2013 - Present
Pearson Education May 2011 - March 2013
McGraw-Hill Higher Education August 2006 - August 2011
Thomson Gale January 2006 - August 2006
Thomson Gale June 2001 - January 2006
Skills
Higher Education, Editorial, E-learning, Consultative Selling, Publishing, E-Learning
Education
Central Michigan University 1998 — 2001
BS, Business Administration; Marketing & Logistics Management
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing and Logistics Management
Kreisman Information Consulting March 2014 - Present
Outsell Inc September 2012 - February 2014
Kreisman Information Consulting January 2009 - October 2012
Healthline Networks, Inc. November 2005 - October 2008
FindingHistory.com April 2004 - November 2005
Kreisman Information Consulting January 2004 - November 2005
HighBeam Research November 2002 - January 2004
iSyndicate 2000 - 2002
Thomson Gale January 1998 - January 2000
Avenue Technologies March 1994 - December 1997
Skills
Strategic Partnerships, Digital Media, Start-ups, Product Management, Management, Licensing, Business Development, Publishing, Executive Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Online Advertising, Software Licensing, Software Acquisition, Database Publishing, Mobile Devices, Marketing Strategy, Content Licensing, Content Acquisition, Marketing, Leadership, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Business Strategy, Content Strategy, Strategy, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Consulting
Education
Northwestern University 1975 — 1979
BSJ, Journalism
Oakley 2013 - Present
Toshiba America 2013 - 2013
State Street 2011 - 2013
Capital Group 2010 - 2011
Warner Bros. 2007 - 2010
Delphi Automotive Systems 2004 - 2007
HTC Global Services 2000 - 2007
Thomson Gale July 2003 - January 2004
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter 2000 - 2001
Skills
java, J2EE, Struts,..., Microsoft SQL Server, SOA, Web Services, Agile Methodologies, SQL, Scrum, Java, Software Project..., Oracle, Java Enterprise Edition, Hibernate, JSF, Enterprise Architecture, JavaScript, Spring, Cloud Computing, DB2, Weblogic, Design Patterns, J2EE Application..., Requirements Analysis, Integration, Software Development, Unix, Tomcat, Struts, SDLC, Websphere, XML, .NET, Analysis, Linux, Eclipse, jQuery, Databases, JSP, MySQL, Data Warehousing, LoadRunner, EJB, PL/SQL, JMS
Education
Sri Venkateswara University 1993 — 1997
Engineering
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers March 2005 - Present
Thomson Gale November 1999 - February 2005
AIAG 1998 - 1999
Skills
Direct Marketing, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Copywriting, Newsletters, Direct Mail, Content Development, Marketing, Product Development, Trade Shows, Social Media Marketing, B2B Marketing, Corporate Communications, Integrated Marketing, Media Relations
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science, Communications/Marketing
Trenton High School
Cengage Learning October 2008 - Present
Cengage Learning March 2006 - October 2008
Thomson Gale May 2004 - March 2006
Thomson Gale February 2001 - May 2004
Skills
Publishing, Online Publishing, Content Management, Content Development, Team Leadership, Editorial, Management, Ebooks, Training, Publications, Academic Publishing, Technical Writing, Books, Editing, E-Learning, Production, Volunteering
Education
Michigan State University 1982 — 1986
BA, English
Geographic Information Services, Inc. September 2012 - Present
Strut Studio November 2009 - February 2013
IADT Detroit February 2012 - October 2012
Washtenaw Community College August 2011 - December 2011
ITT Technical Institute March 2011 - June 2011
Quicken Loans June 2008 - October 2009
Quicken Loans May 2006 - June 2008
Quicken Loans February 2004 - May 2006
Type T September 2000 - July 2001
Thomson Gale August 1999 - August 2000
Skills
User Experience, UX Strategy, Information Architecture, Web Design, Mobile Application..., Web Application Design, Graphic Design, Creative Direction, HTML 5, User Interface Design, SEO, Online Advertising, User-centered Design, Photoshop, CSS, InDesign, Interaction Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Art Direction, Graphics, Email Marketing, Axure, balsamiq
Education
Saginaw Valley State University 2010 — 2012
Masters of Arts, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Baker College of Flint 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts: Graphic Communications, Print and multimedia
Pearson English August 2013 - Present
Pearson Education International January 2011 - August 2013
Pearson Education International April 2007 - January 2011
Thomson Gale April 2004 - January 2007
Thomson Gale April 2001 - April 2004
NPP Books June 1998 - January 2002
Thomson Gale March 2000 - April 2001
Skills
Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Content Management, XML, Process Improvement, Content Development, Microsoft Word, Online Publishing, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Academic Publishing, Training, Publishing, Editorial, Change Management, Textbooks, Problem Solving, Strategic Planning, Production Managment, Agile Project Management, Organizational Behavior, Process Design, Vendor Management, Workflow Management, Resource Management, Structured Authoring
Education
University of Michigan-Dearborn 2004 — 2008
MBA
University of Denver 2006 — 2006
Publishing Institute
Dartmouth College 1995 — 1999
BA, English and Creative Writing
Thomson Gale February 2000 - Present
Education
Andhra University 1989 — 1993
AIC March 2015 - Present
TEK Systems May 2013 - March 2015
Analysts International Corporation (AIC) March 2013 - May 2013
Ally Financial Inc. December 2012 - March 2013
ProQuest December 2010 - October 2012
HP Enterprise Services September 2007 - December 2010
Thomson Learning Technology Services November 2006 - June 2007
Thomson Gale 2002 - 2006
Unisys 1990 - 1996
Skills
Data Warehousing, Scrum, Agile Methodologies, SDLC, Requirements Analysis, SOA, Agile Project Management, Requirements Gathering, Software Development, Software Project..., Web Services, Java Enterprise Edition, Integration, IT Strategy, Program Management, Application Architecture, Spring, Continuous Integration, SQL, Information Architecture, Visio, Java, Metrics, Process Improvement, Atlassian JIRA, Software Engineering, SharePoint, Quality Assurance, Architecture, Ant, PL/SQL, JIRA, Tomcat, UML, Microsoft SQL Server, PMO, Test Driven Development, REST, Oracle, Unix, Subversion, JSP, Maven, Eclipse, .NET, XML, JUnit, PMP, Enterprise Architecture, Web Applications
Education
Wayne State University 1994 — 1998
Master of Arts (MA), Computer Science
Michigan State University 1983 — 1989
BS, Computer Engineering
CSM certification
Mason High School
Mason High School
PMP certification course
PMP certification course
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
Rethorica, LLC January 2007 - Present
Thomson Gale 1998 - 2006
Gale Research Co. 1995 - 1998
Skills
Publishing, Online Publishing, Ebooks, Content Management, Books, Editorial, Publications, Content Strategy, Content Development, Web Content, Academic Publishing, Strategic Partnerships
Education
Nazareth College 1965 — 1969
Fordham University
Master of Arts (MA), American Literature (United States)
Gale Cengage Learning April 2015 - Present
Gale part of Cengage Learning June 2014 - April 2015
Gale Cengage Learning 2007 - June 2014
Thomson Gale March 2004 - December 2006
PDC September 2001 - February 2004
Skills
Sales, Marketing, New Business Development, Microsoft Excel, Selling, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Publishing, B2B, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Sales Operations, Sales Management
Education
Penn State University 2003 — 2005
MBA, Marketing
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 1993 — 1997
BA, Communications
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
TechSmith Corporation June 2015 - Present
TechSmith April 2013 - May 2015
TechSmith October 2008 - April 2013
TechSmith October 2006 - October 2008
Thomson Gale September 2002 - September 2006
Geneer August 2001 - June 2002
NorthStar SelectSires 1997 - 2001
Skills
Agile Project Management, Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Organization Skills, Software Project..., Software Development, Software Quality..., Team Leadership, Team Building, Meeting Facilitation, Retreat Leader
Education
Michigan State University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS)
ABB October 2012 - Present
ABB November 2011 - September 2012
ABB May 2005 - October 2011
ArvinMeritor 2004 - 2005
Thomson Gale May 2001 - May 2004
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Process Improvement, SAP, General Ledger, Financial Analysis, ERP, Budgets, Variance Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Cost Accounting, Consolidation, Manufacturing, Hyperion Enterprise, Six Sigma, Finance, Management, Microsoft Excel, Automotive
Education
Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration 2002 — 2005
MBA
Oakland University 1995 — 2000
BS, Accounting
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
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
Red Cygnet Press 2005 - Present
Thomson Gale 1999 - 2005
Greenhaven Press 1997 - 1999
Education
University of San Diego 1995 — 1997
MBA
Colby College 1991 — 1995
Trinity Health 2008 - Present
Masco 2004 - 2008
Thomson Gale 2003 - 2004
Metropolitan Title Company 2002 - 2003
Con-way 1998 - 2000
Remerica Hometown 1995 - 1998
Education
Walsh College 2001 — 2001
MSM, Human Resources Management
Cleary University 2000 — 2000
BBA, Human Resources
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
Cuyahoga Arts & Culture May 2007 - Present
The Free Medical Clinic of Cleveland September 2005 - May 2007
Thomson Learning May 2000 - February 2004
Thomson Gale February 1994 - February 2004
Responsive Database Services 1994 - 2004
Skills
Team Building, Management, Budgets, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Human Resources, Administration, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Training
Education
Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University 1989 — 1991
MBA, Marketing
Cleveland Institute of Art 1984 — 1989
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Photography
ERC September 2013 - Present
Cleveland State University April 2003 - September 2013
North Coast IT Group-Professional Development Division 2002 - August 2013
Thomson Gale 1990 - 2007
Skills
Content Development, Copywriting, Instructional Design, E-Learning, Editing, Content Management, Instructor-led Training, Talent Management, Workshop Facilitation, Technical Writing, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Marketing Communications, Employee Training, Learning Management, Training, Online Publishing, Leadership Development, Publishing, Public Speaking
Education
Case Western Reserve University 1997 — 2010
M.A., English (Rhetoric/Composition and American Literature)
Wayne State University 1987 — 1992
B.A., English
Emerson Process Management July 2013 - Present
ProcureStaff Technologies January 2012 - July 2013
Hoovers Inc. August 2010 - January 2012
HHSC September 2008 - August 2010
ETRADE April 2006 - September 2008
Thomson Gale December 2002 - April 2006
Education
Andhra University 1983 — 1987
BE, Electronics
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
TriBlue Inc April 2011 - July 2013
Gale, a part of Cengage Learning 2006 - December 2008
Thomson Gale 2001 - 2006
Thomson Gale 1999 - 2000
Thomson Gale 1998 - 1999
Jacobson Stores, Inc. 1993 - 1998
Young Broadcasting 1985 - 1987
Adams Communications 1980 - 1985
Skills
Sales, CRM, Sales Operations, Customer Service, Editing, Teamwork, Account Management, Customer Retention, Sales Presentations, Selling, Marketing, Time Management, Training, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Leadership, Advertising
Education
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science, Radio, Television & Film
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
Thomson Reuters July 2012 - Present
CU Solutions Group June 2008 - July 2012
Fistful of Yen 1997 - 2012
Cengage Learning January 2007 - December 2007
Thomson Learning February 2006 - December 2007
Thomson Gale May 1999 - February 2006
Thomson Gale March 1993 - May 1999
Cranbrook Educational Community 1987 - 1994
Skills
Product Development, New Business Development, Program Management, Product Management, Staff Management, Software Development, Software Project..., MS Project, Visio, CRM software, Online Publishing, Content Management, Project Management, Business Analysis, SDLC, Enterprise Software, Software Documentation, Software Development..., Project Planning, Requirements Analysis, Management, Process Improvement, Agile Methodologies, Marketing, Project Portfolio..., CRM
Education
Michigan State University 1989 — 1991
B.A., English
Genesis Healthcare Partners July 2012 - Present
Morgen McCrory Estates June 2011 - December 2011
Your Baby Can, LLC May 2010 - June 2011
Penton Overseas, Inc. August 2006 - April 2010
Thomson Gale November 2001 - April 2006
Midrange Computing February 1993 - July 2001
Skills
Books, Advertising, Graphic Design, Adobe Acrobat, QuarkXPress, Editing, InDesign, Video, Graphics, Flash, Layout, Product Development, Photoshop, Copywriting, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Magazines, Social Media, Art, Publications, Editorial, Adobe Creative Suite, Mac, Proofreading, Brochures, Dreamweaver, Creative Direction, Trade Shows
Education
US Colleges
Vista Regional Occupational Program
Certification
Vitality College of Healing Arts
Certification
MiraCosta College 2009 — 2010
Certification
Palomar College
UCSD Extension, San Diego, CA
Vista High School
MCG - part of the Hearst Health network February 2013 - Present
Plural Publishing November 2011 - January 2013
Ceatus Media Group February 2010 - October 2011
Self December 2008 - February 2010
Arbor Scientia 2008 - 2008
PLATO Learning 2006 - 2008
Thomson Gale February 1993 - April 2006
Education
San Diego State University-California State University
BA, English
San Diego State University-California State University
Master of Social Work
Cengage Learning March 2014 - Present
Cengage Learning August 2012 - 2014
Absinthe: New European Writing August 2002 - January 2013
Cengage Learning 2006 - 2012
Thomson Gale 2000 - 2006
Skills
Publishing, Editorial, Online Publishing, Proofreading, Fact-checking, Manuscript, Copy Editing, Feature Articles, Textbooks, Publications, Books, Web Content, Editing, Copywriting, Poetry, Content Strategy, Non-fiction, Freelance Writing, Content Development, Content Management, Literature, Academic Publishing, Ebooks
Education
Oakland University 1994 — 2000
BA, English
Oakland University 1994 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature/Letters
Newaygo County Regional Educational Services Agency July 2014 - Present
Muskegon Community College August 2013 - Present
Baker College September 2005 - Present
Thomson Reuters University June 2002 - January 2010
Thomson Newspapers January 1995 - May 2001
Thomson Gale August 1981 - October 1994
University of Detroit March 1978 - July 1981
Skills
Instructional Design, Curriculum Design
Education
University of Detroit 1979 — 1982
M.A., Guidance and Counseling
University of Detroit. Internship completed at University of Detroit Cooperative Education and Placement Office 1978 — 1982
M.A, Guidance and Counseling
Michigan State University 1974 — 1977
B.S, Physical Education
Cottey College 1972 — 1974
A.A, Liberal Arts
Cengage Learning 2009 - Present
Netflix, Inc. 2008 - 2009
Thomson Gale 2006 - 2007
DirtMarket 2004 - 2006
Information Access Co. 1988 - 2004
Education
De Anza College
Certificate of Achievement, Internet Literacy and Research
Evergreen Valley College
Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts
San Jose State University
Masters Degree, Library and Information Science
San Jose State University
Bachelors, English
Cengage Learning June 2004 - Present
Thomson Learning February 1999 - May 2004
Thomson Gale January 1990 - January 1999
Thomson Gale August 1985 - December 1989
Skills
Ebooks, Content Management, Online Publishing, Publishing, Process Improvement, Staff Development, Program Management, Management
Education
Madonna University 1980 — 1984
B.S., Journalism
EBSCO Information Services March 2015 - Present
EBSCO Publishing April 2012 - February 2015
Cengage Learning October 2008 - April 2012
Cengage Learning March 2006 - October 2008
Thomson Learning May 2005 - March 2006
Sousa Archives for Band Research August 2002 - August 2003
Thomson Gale June 2000 - July 2002
Information Access Company August 1993 - June 1999
Skills
Ebooks, Content Management, Metadata, Indexing, Online Publishing, E-Learning, Controlled Vocabularies, Content Development, Academic Publishing, Books, Taxonomy, Databases, Library, Information Literacy, Library Science
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2002 — 2003
M.S., Library and Information Science
Indiana University Bloomington 1989 — 1992
B.S., English
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt February 2014 - Present
Trial Guides January 2013 - February 2014
Self-employed August 2011 - February 2014
Trial Guides September 2011 - January 2013
Sourcebooks September 2009 - July 2011
Thomson Gale’s Contemporary Literary Criticism series December 2005 - December 2009
Sourcebooks September 2008 - September 2009
Sphinx Publishing, a division of Sourcebooks September 2007 - September 2008
Scribe August 2006 - August 2007
Thomson Gale June 2004 - September 2005
Skills
Writing, Editing, Developmental editing, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Project management, Scheduling, Copywriting, Documentation, Project Management, Publishing, Books, Software Documentation, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Freelance Writing, Text Editing, Ebooks, Manuscript, Chicago Manual, Grammar, Publicity
Education
Kalamazoo College 2002 — 2006
B.A., English
Cengage Learning January 2006 - Present
Cengage Learning 1998 - Present
Gale Cenage Learning 1998 - Present
Cengage - Gale May 1997 - Present
Cengage Learning March 1997 - Present
Gale, a part of Cengage Learning 1997 - Present
Thomson Gale January 1998 - January 2006
Lane Construction Corporation January 1993 - January 1997
Reliance Health Care January 1990 - January 1993
Skills
Agile Methodologies, Software Development, Online Publishing, Project Management, Management, Quality Assurance, Content Development, Outsourcing, Publishing, Content Management, Software Project..., SDLC
Education
Southern Connecticut State University 1986 — 1990
BS Computer Science, Computers
Southern Connecticut StateNew
BS, Computer Science
Xavier High School
Cengage Learning March 2015 - Present
Cengage Learning 2009 - 2015
Gale, part of Cengage Learning 2004 - 2009
Thomson Gale 2001 - 2004
Thomson Gale 2000 - 2001
Skills
Academic Publishing, Online Publishing, Publishing, Content Management, Content Development, Ebooks, Content Strategy, Editorial, Google Analytics, Fact-checking, Digital Strategy, Web Analytics, Digital Asset Management, Books, Publications, Web Content, Photo Research, Web Content Management, New Media, SEO, SGML, Content Writing, Editing, Permissions, Text Editing, Copy Editing, Digital Media, Copywriting, Multimedia, Non-fiction, Proofreading, User Experience
Education
Iowa State University 1997 — 1999
MS, Horticulture
Kalamazoo College 1993 — 1997
BA, Biology, Anthropology
Universidad San Francisco de Quito 1996 — 1996
Environmental Studies
James Place Inn September 2006 - Present
James Place Inn 2006 - Present
Thomson Gale March 2000 - August 2004
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Account Management, Marketing, Business Development, Online Marketing, Sales, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Event Management, Advertising, Public Relations
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1990 — 1995
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Purdue University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing
Technical Engineering Consultants (TEC) February 2015 - Present
Sterling Heights Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram June 2014 - January 2015
Jos. A. Bank Clothiers November 2007 - June 2014
AT&T Advertising Solutions March 2011 - September 2011
University of Phoenix- Metro Detroit Campus January 2008 - February 2010
Thomson Gale February 2003 - February 2007
Thomson Gale January 2000 - January 2003
Thomson Gale August 1997 - December 1999
Gale Research-Thomson Gale October 1994 - July 1997
Education
Walsh College 1995 — 1998
Masters of Science, Management
Central Michigan University 1984 — 1986
Bachelor of Science Business Administration, Major- Production/Operations Management
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts July 2013 - Present
Austin American-Statesman June 2007 - October 2011
Cox Media Group 2010 - 2011
Thomson Gale July 2004 - May 2007
Publishers Resource Group, Inc. April 1999 - June 2004
Skills
FileMaker, Rsync, Microsoft Excel, Technical Support, Unix, Management, Mac, Databases, FileMaker Pro..., Microsoft Office 365..., Retrospect, Apple Remote Desktop, Dameware, BartPE, TightVNC, Windows Remote Desktop, Remedy AR System, Remedy Ticketing System, WinPE, WAIK, ImageX, OS Migration, Bash, Grep, Sudo, Sed, Regular Expressions, Fortran, Perl Script, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access Database, LCMS, Google Docs, Google+, Networking, SharePoint, OS X, Project Planning, Training
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1967 — 1971
Bachelor of Arts (BA), political science, classics
Trinity University 1966 — 1967
CENGAGE LEARNING February 2011 - December 2013
Gale, Cengage Learning April 2006 - August 2010
Thomson Gale October 2004 - April 2006
Thomson Gale June 2003 - October 2004
The Gale Group November 2000 - May 2003
Ameritech Business Communication Services January 2000 - November 2000
Ameritech Cellular Service January 1997 - January 1999
Ameritech Cellular Service January 1994 - January 1997
Ameritech Cellular Services, Inc January 1992 - January 1994
Skills
Management, Business Development, Time Management, Project Planning, Business Process, Proofreading, Lead Generation, Marketing, Project Management, Leadership, Negotiation, Training, Strategy, Change Management, Licensing, Sales Operations, Research, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Publishing, Academic Publishing, Vendor Management, Editing, Team Leadership, Account Planning, Permissions, Content Management
Education
Michigan State University
Business Administration, Retailing, Marketing
Entertainment Publications September 2007 - September 2007
Entertainment Publications June 2004 - June 2007
TEKsystems September 2003 - June 2004
Thomson Gale August 2002 - August 2003
CitiMortgage September 1999 - August 2002
Domino's Pizza June 1998 - September 1999
Skills
PeopleSoft, Software Documentation, Visio, Customer Service, Outlook, Interviews, Process Scheduler, Employee Relations, Auditing, Leadership, Team Building, Data Analysis, Human Resources, Training, Payroll
Education
Washtenaw Community College 2008 — 2010
Certificate
William Tyndale College
Bachelor of Business Administration
Macomb Community College
Associate of Applied Science
Cayman Chemical September 2009 - Present
NAPC April 2006 - August 2009
Thomson Gale March 2001 - April 2006
Skills
Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Pharmaceutical Industry, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Senior and Mezzanine..., Mergers and Acquisitions, Business Planning, Risk Management, Change Management, Treasury Management, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Auditing, Cost Accounting, ERP, Budgets, Analysis, Business Process..., Cross-functional Team..., Microsoft Excel, Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership, Management, Finance, Start-ups, Strategy, Financial Modeling
Education
Michigan State University 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Accounting
DeLaSalle
DeLaSalle
Thomson Reuters IPS June 2013 - Present
Gale, part of Cengage Learning July 2007 - November 2010
Thomson Gale July 1997 - July 2007
Borders Group, Inc. July 1994 - March 1997
Skills
Financial Statements, JD Edwards, Leadership, Financial Analysis, Royalties, Process Improvement, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Team Leadership, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, Management, Analysis, Cash Flow, Cost Accounting, Journal Entries, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Access, Finance, General Ledger, Internal Audit, Forecasting
Education
Madonna University - Graduate Studies
Master Science, Business Administration
University of Michigan
Bachelors, Psychology, Science, Math
ProQuest October 2013 - Present
Accellos March 2012 - September 2013
Walkers, LLC July 2007 - March 2012
Thomson Gale March 2005 - July 2007
General Motors February 2003 - January 2005
Compuware December 2001 - January 2005
Daimler Chrysler December 2001 - February 2003
Meadowbrook Insurance Group November 1998 - December 2001
Skills
Process Improvement, Visio, JavaScript, Visual Basic, ASP, Crystal Reports, MS Project, Project Planning, Project Coordination, MS Office Suite, MS Publisher, Visual Interdev, SQL Server, MS Access, FrontPage, Basic Photoshop, MySQL, VBScript, PHP, C++, C, Wordpress, HTML + CSS, Project Implementation, ActiveX, Marketing Communications, Training & Development, Online Training
Education
Michigan State University 1984 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
Wayne State University
Bernier Graphics, Inc. September 2012 - Present
Hay House, Inc. July 2006 - August 2012
Thomson Gale June 2001 - May 2006
Skills
Publications, Publishing, Editorial, Books, Content Development, Editing, Online Publishing, Web Content, Magazines
Education
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English