Alison Sommer Email & Phone Number

Minnesota

Benton House Publishing is a self-started independent publisher of LGBTQ fiction.I write novels under the names Alison Sommer and Natalie Falkenwrath, which I then edit, format, publish, and promote with the assistance of independent contractors, IngramSpark, and Kindle Direct Publishing. I work with graphic designers as well as doing much of my own artwork for covers and promotional materials using the Adobe creative suite and Canca. Audiobooks of my titles are produced through ACX. I work with local bookstores to promote and sell books. I participate in author panels and do book readings at local conventions and other events.Published Titles:Teammates Series (Alison Sommer): On Ice, Take Shots, Full StrengthSeven Sin Series (Natalie Falkenwrath): Lust in the Stacks, Glutton for You, Playing for Pride, Envy and the GeekMore information can be found on my blog: HTTP://www.alioffthemark.com

I coach the Macalester College women's hockey team. Macalester hockey is a club program that plays in games and tournaments against a variety of women's teams from around the midwest, including other college club programs and teams from the Women's Hockey Association of Minnesota (WHAM). As the coach my goals are to raise the skill level and understanding of the game among my players, and to contribute positively to their lives and to the community of women's hockey in Minnesota.

St. Paul, Mn

I promote, teach, and support specialized digital resources for teaching, learning, research, and for the broader campus community. I plan the strategic direction and manage the day-to-day operations of the Digital Resource Center, specialized technological resources in the DeWitt Wallace Library, and and other audio/visual technologies across campus.The specialized technology resources I work with include, but are not limited to: 3D modeling, scanning, and printing with Makerbot, Ultimaker, and FormLabs printers, NextEngine scanner, and SketchUp, Rhino, Meshlab. Print design and production using The Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, drawing tablets, various scanning equipment, and printers including standard laserjet, photo inkjet, and large-format printers. Audio and video production and editing including both consumer and professional grade cameras, microphones, and other recording devices, Adobe Premiere, iMovie, Garageband, and other audio/video software. Classroom and and other campus space A/V systems including wired and wireless projection, sound systems, and presenter tools.To best support these campus resources, I hire, manage, and train a pool of up to 30 student staff for work in the Digital Resource Center, Library special technology space, and media services event support. I design and implement processes for clear and efficient management, inventory, and lending of technology and media equipment. And I manage projects, collaborate, and work to create and maintain support models for all resources and projects under my purview.

I am a member of Information Technology Services (ITS). I support the faculty in the Janet Wallace Fine Arts complex (humanities, art, music, and theater/dance) and help them use technology to aid their teaching. For example, I may help faculty set up course materials in Moodle, Macalester's learning management system, or I may work with them to find the right software for a particular assignment or learning goal. My goal as an AIA is to enhance the learning experience for Macalester students through the use of technical resources while still applying sound learning pedagogy.I am also the director of the Digital Resource Center (DRC). The DRC is a computer lab and work space that caters specifically to the languages and fine arts. In the DRC we have special software for languages, as well as music composition, video editing, and visual arts. As the DRC director I also supervise the 15-20 student workers who work at the front desk. I train these students to answer user questions and troubleshoot problems in the lab and nearby classrooms.

Minnetonka, Minnesota

Support the technology and other resources of the Media Center including:-iPads - Minnetonka High School has a 1:1 iPad program-Educational apps and learning management systems including Schoology, Notability, and Google Apps-Circulation and collection management of books and textbooks -Printing, including large-format printing -The Morning Show - internal daily streaming video show, including closed captioning-Other technology support for Media Center computers and staff and student laptops-Classroom technology support, including projection, microphone, and smartboard systems-Written instructions for various technologies-Student supervised study Presented at LibTech 2018, Macalester CollegeTitle of talk: From College to High School - Observations from Crossing the K-12/Higher Ed Divide

Supervise and maintain the Culpeper Language Center and its resources: Macintosh computer lab, teaching station, media development station, international media viewing room, foreign language printed materials, and study area. Manage Culpeper student employees. Assist in various other projects in Information Technology, and develop technology and other resources for faculty and students of foreign languages.

St. Peter, Mn

Taught a course on beginning level Chinese and culture.

Worked on computer helpline, diagnosed and fixed computer problems for students and lab users

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Creative Writing

Genre: Fiction Out-of-genre semester: Creative Non-fiction Concentration: Publishing

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Asian Studies

Activities and Societies: Chinese Club Co-President (2002-2003), Science Fiction Alliance President (2003-2004) and Librarian (2004-2005).

Physical Education Teaching And Coaching

Took team coaching and hockey coaching practicum courses while employed at the college.