Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
Ph.D., Inorganic Chemistry, 1997
Minor: Organic Chemistry
Research Group Director:
Professor George Christou
The University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
Major: B.S. Chemistry, Echols Scholar, Dean's List, Golden Key National Honor Society
Minor: Eastern Religious Studies
Graduated: January 1991, with Distinction
North Cobb High School, Kennesaw, Georgia
Graduated: 1987, Salutatorian
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art,
New York, NY
Adjunct Professor; January 1999 - present
Immediate Supervisor: Dr. John Bové, Chairman
Duties: Primary instructor for Chemistry ch110 and ch111, the department's introductory chemistry and chemistry laboratory classes. Also ch251,
analytical chemistry lab.
Hunter College- City University of New York,
New York, NY
Adjunct Associate Professor; January 1998 - May 1998
Immediate Supervisor: Dr. John Sweeney, Chairman
Duties: Primary co-instructor for Chemistry C120, the department's
course for freshman health professionals.
Indiana University Chemistry Department,
Bloomington, IN
Assistant Professor/Visiting Lecturer; various semesters, January, 1995 -
December 1997
Immediate Supervisor: Dr. Adam Allerhand, Director of Undergraduate
Teaching
Duties: Primary instructor for Chemistry C100, the department's
course for non-science majors (Spring '95 & '96). Primary
instructor for C106, second semester introductory chemistry for
the science major (Summer '95). Primary instructor for C105, first
semester introductory chemistry for science majors. Primary instructor
for C126, second semester general chemistry laboratory (Summer
'96). Primary instructor for C125, first semester general chemistry
laboratory (Spring '97). Primary instructor for C122, second semester
general chemistry laboratory for health professionals (Fall '97).
Consistently superior evaluations attained for
excellence in knowledge, multimedia presentation of material (CD-ROM, videodisc,
VCR, live demonstrations, color overheads, web presentation), and communication skills.
LKF Environment & Education, Inc., Bloomington, IN
Founder, President, & CEO; December 1995 - present
Duties: Legally established the corporation as an entity under IN law. Began operations in
hydrocarbon spill remediation, OSHA compliance consultation, and emergency responder education. Parent company of movies2go.com (an online video sales site) and companiesthatsuck.com (an online complaint bureau).
Indiana University Chemistry Department, Bloomington, IN
Associate Instructor; various semesters, August, 1991-
December, 1994
Immediate Supervisors: Drs. Joseph Gajewski, Mark Hollingsworth,
Lee Todd, Brenda Kessler
Duties: Instruct and supervise several hundred college students
in the classroom and in the laboratory. Consistently superior
evaluations of knowledge, teaching skill, personability, and enthusiasm
obtained.
Indiana University Chemistry Department, Bloomington, IN
Safety Consultant; August, 1991- December 1997
Immediate Supervisor: Jack Baker, Building Engineer
Duties: Provide advice on the legal responsibilities
of the Chemistry department for its employees and students. Maintain
the building's safety equipment and instruct faculty, staff, and
students in its proper use and other safety procedures.
Bloomington Township Fire Department, Bloomington, IN
Firefighter, Master Instructor, Hazardous Materials Specialist,
EMT; January, 1991 - December 1997
Immediate Supervisor: Faron Livingston, Chief
Tacoma-Pierce County YMCA, Tacoma, WA
Resident Camp Counselor/Rifle Instructor/Lifeguard; June,
1991- August, 1991
Manpower Temporary Services, Bloomington, IN
Florist, Data Entry(city parking, IU billing, educational
surveys); January, 1991- June, 1991
The University of Virginia Chemistry Department, Charlottesville,
VA
Research Assistant; January, 1990 - December, 1990
Georgia Institute of Technology Department of Chemistry and
Biochemistry, Atlanta, GA
Undergraduate Research Project Participant; June, 1990
- August, 1990
The University of Virginia Chemistry Department, Charlottesville,
VA
Teaching Assistant; August, 1989 - May, 1990
The Universtiy of Virginia Medical School, Charlottesville,
VA
Bench Chemist/Research Assistant; October, 1988 - May,
1989
Storey's Town 8 Theatre, Kennesaw, Georgia
Assistant Manager; December, 1986 - May, 1991
YMCA of Cobb County, Marietta, Georgia
Day Camp Counselor/Lifeguard/Swimming Instructor; June,
1984 - August, 1986
Member, American Chemical Society, Divisions of Chemical Safety, Inorganic Chemistry, and Chemistry and the Law
Member, Golden Key National Honor Society
Member, International Society of Fire Service Instructors
Member, Indiana Fire Instructors Association
High level of computer literacy and experience (MS-DOS, Windows95-98-NT, Pascal, Microsoft Word/Access/Powerpoint/Excel, WordPerfect, AmiPro, Lotus 123)
Intermediate level knowledge of Spanish
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