Biography:
I was born in Lima, Ohio, grew up on a farm near Waynesfield, Ohio and graduated from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. I worked for Christy Equipment Company, Lima Register, Inc. and Koneta Rubber Company as a computer operator, programmer, and analyst spanning the years from 1980 to 1991. In 1987, I began teaching computer classes as an adjunct lecturer at Lima Technical College, in Lima, Ohio and continued through 1999. I taught my first course at Ohio Northern as an adjunct lecturer in 1991 and became a full time instructor in 1996 after earning my Master's Degree from the University of Dayton.
Professional Experience:
- Computer Applications Professional, 1996 to present
- Adjunct Professor, 1991-1996
- Coordinate Beta test site for the new version of Microsoft Office 2003, 2003
- Participated as an SME (Subject Matter Expert) in the revision of the IC3 certification test (Internet and Core Computing Certification), 2003
- Established the Internet and Core Computing Certification (IC3) certification testing center, 2002
- Participated as an SME (Subject Matter Expert) in the development of the new IC3 certification test (Internet and Core Computing Certification), 2001
- Established the Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) certification testing center, 2000
- Coordinate Computer Lab Assistants
- Provide ongoing consulting and assistance to the university and community
Education:
- MS, University of Dayton
- BA, Capital University
Professional Certification:
- Internet and Core Computing Certification (IC3): Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, Living On-Line
- Microsoft Office User Specialist Certifications: Word 2007, Word 2003, Word 2002 (XP) Core, Excel 2002 (XP) Core, PowerPoint 2002 (XP) Comprehensive
- Microsoft Office User Specialist Master Certifications: Word 2000 Core & Expert, Excel 2000 Core & Expert, PowerPoint 2000, Access 2000, Outlook 2000
- Microsoft Office User Specialist Authorized Instructor
Teaching Interests:
- Management Information Systems
- Personal Computer Applications for Business
- Numerous workshops on various versions of Microsoft Office, various versions of Windows, Exploring the Internet, various versions of Word Perfect and Lotus 123
Awards:
- Cambridge Who's Who among Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs
- Favorite Professor, Mortar Board
- Paws for Thanks, service to Ohio Northern University
- Meritorious Teaching and Service for 10 years at Lima Technical College
- International Who's Who of Professionals
Research Interests:
- Ongoing research of the uses of office productivity suites and cloud computing in modern offices, including Microsoft Office, WordPerfect, OpenOffice, Microsoft Office 365, Google Apps, Google Docs, SkyDrive, DropBox, etc.
Selected Publications:
- "Starting Points for Using Microsoft Office 2010" - copyright 2011, ISBN-13: 978-1-111-53396-0
- "Microsoft Office 2007 - A step-by-step guide to using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook" - copyright 2008, ISBN 07880-2220-2
- Instructor PPT Slides for textbook. "Management Information Systems" 10th edition by James O'Brien and George Marakas. (2010) McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
- Student PPT slides for textbook. "Management Information Systems" 10th edition by James O'Brien and George Marakas. (2010) McGraw Hill Higher Education.
- "Great Graphics - How to Illustrate Financial Information the Right Way" with Dr. Kay Zekany - published by Strategic Finance - Danvers, MA, March 2004. http://www.allbusiness.com/accounting/172184-1.html
- "Graficos Explicativos" with Dr. Kay Zekany. ANEFAC (Asociación Nacional de Especialistas Fiscales), Ano 13(101). 2004
- "Presenting Financial Information" with Dr. Kay Zekany - published and presented at the 2000 Conference on Emerging Issues in Education and Technology - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, October 2000
