Office of Curriculum, Assessment and Teaching Transformation:My background and expertise is in effectiveness and experience design, with particular interests in the intersections between traditional, hybrid and computer-mediated communication. The focus of my work at the University at Buffalo (UB) is advancing institutional effectiveness through improved teaching, learning and research outcomes. Projects at UB include: development and implementation of specialized software to enhance the process of program outcome assessment; improved teaching and research through appropriate and innovative use of resources and technologies; and fostering partnerships that enhance student learning. • UB, Educational Effectiveness, 2018 - 2021• UB, Center for Educational Innovation, 2014 - 2018• UB, Center for Teaching Learning and Technology, 2012 - 2014• UB, Digital Libraries Center, SUNY, 2004 - 2012 • UB, Educational Technology Center, 1999 - 2004• UB, Millard Fillmore College, Instructional Design, 1994 - 1999• Buffalo State College, Communications Design Adjunct, 1994 - 2000• UB, Communication Design Department Faculty, 1994 - 2002• Villa Maria College, Communications Design Program Director, 1996 - 1998• Daemen College, Communications Design Adjunct, 1996 - 1998• Bryant and Stratton University, Communications Design Faculty, 1994 - 1998• Akmols.com, Communications Design Studio, 1992 - 2004• School of Visual Communication Arts, Communications Design Faculty, 1989 - 1992• Pratt Institute Manhattan Center, Communications Design Adjunct, 1989 - 1992• Thomas William Design, Communications Design Studio, 1984-1992

I have provided community service through volunteer leadership as Den Leader, Cubmaster, Committee Chair, Charter Organization Representative, and Scoutmaster for Cub Scout Pack and Troop 230 chartered by Nativity Of Our Lord RCC in the Red Jacket District (RJ) of the Greater Niagara Frontier Council (GNFC) of the Boy Scouts of America. I have also served on various GNFC committees and programs including: District Committee Chair, District Training Committee, Wood Badge Staff, Powderhorn Staff, and National Camp Assessment Team.

Alpine Level II Certified, Children’s Specialist Level 2 Certified.I manage the Adventure Program, a children's program designed to encourage self-determined young skiers. Instruction is conducted by a team of associate instructors who coach students to learn through play, in a terrain-based program, as they gain comfort with their equipment and the world around them. Students are encouraged to: develop trust in their emotions, have fun while learning, ski safely, and build confidence in their skills.• PSIA-E, Buffalo Ski Center, Colden New York, 2011 - present• PSIA-E, Kissing Bridge, Glenwood New York, 1992 - 2008• American Youth Hostiles: Alpine Ski Instruction, New York New York, 1987 - 1990