Educational History:

Art Institute Online:
Selected courses in print, web, and advertising

San Diego New Media Center:
Interactive Media Certificate Program

University of California, San Diego:
Digital media and web technologies certificates:
• Digital Design PDF
• Digital Imaging PDF
• Animation for the Web PDF
• Web Publishing PDF
• Web Design PDF

University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ:
M.S. in Physiological Sciences: 5/99; GPA 4.0

Miami University, Oxford, OH:
B.S. in Exercise Science, Cum Laude, 12/95; GPA 3.8
Concentrations: Physiology and Nutrition

University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC:
Major: Exercise Science (1991–1993); GPA 3.7

Honors:

• Teaching Assistantship: Arizona, 1996–1999
• Research Assistantship: Arizona, 1997–1999
• Howard Hughes Research Grant: 1995
• Miami University Alumni Scholarship: 1995–1996
• Golden Key National Honor Society: 1994–1996
• Miami University President’s List: Five semesters
• Miami University Dean’s List: Six semesters

Professional Skills:

Web and Graphic Design Skills:

Capabilities:
• Incorporation of HTML/XHTML, Javascript/CSS, and Flash
• Photo Editing and optimization for web
• Audio/video edting and optimization for web
• Logo and Identity Design
• Business Cards and Identity packages
• Product Identity and Graphics
• Brochures, Programs, Flyers

Software Used Regularly:
• MS Office: Word Excel, Powerpoint
• Adobe: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat
• Macromedia: Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks
• Barebones BBEdit

Guest Speaking:

Miami Valley Hospital:
Spinal Cord Injury Support Group: 2001
Rehab patient reunion: 2000, 2001

Wright State University School of Medicine:
Rehab. Section: 2000, 2001

Andrews University PT School:
Rehab. Section: 2000, 2001

Other skills:
• Presentation and communication
• Leadership and people management
• Project management

Work Experience:

Synapse Design, Sole Proprieter, Web/Graphic Designer, 2003–present
Design websites and related materials see portfolio and resume at synapsedesign.com

RAPID MOTION for Spinal Cord Injury, Founder/Director, 2000-present
Fundraising, education, and awareness events for spinal cord injury

Graduate Student Council, University of Arizona: 1998-1999
Representative for the Department of Health Related Professions

Miami University and University of Arizona, 1994-1999
Tutored individuals, groups, held reviews for anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, endocrinology, and exercise physiology.

Fitness and Health Institute of Tucson: 1998-1999
Designed and supervised exercise training programs and taught seminars in nutrition.

Recreational Sports Center, University of Arizona: Personal Trainer, 1996-1999
Designed and supervised exercise training programs and taught seminars in anatomy, exercise physiology and nutrition.

Teaching Experience:

Wright State University: Adjunct Faculty member: 2000-2001
Taught undergraduate Human Anatomy and Physiology

University of Arizona: Graduate Teaching Assistant: 1996-1999
Taught undergraduate Human Anatomy and Physiology and Exercise Physiology

Miami University: Graduate Teaching Assistant: 1996
Taught undergraduate Exercise Physiology

Research Experience:

University of California, San Diego: 1999
Structural and functional changes in myocardium following infarction in animals.

University of Arizona, Tuscon: 1996-1999
Modulation of insulin action by a unique antioxidant compound in insulin resistant skeletal muscle. Published: J. Anthony Peth, Tyson R. Kinnick, Erik B. Youngblood, Hans J. Tritschler, and Erik J. Henriksen. “Effects of a unique conjugate of a-lipoic acid and g-linolenic acid on insulin action in obese Zucker rats.” Am. J. Physiol. Regulatory Section 278: r453–r459, 2000. View PDF

Miami University: 1994-1996
• Isometric exercise training and the cardiovascular response to dynamic exercise.
• Free radical and antioxidant activity in healthy and diseased models.
• Effects of prolonged interval training on fatigue in distance runners.
• Effect of increased cardiovascular fitness on hearing ability.

Academic Presentations:

University of Arizona
• Physiological Sciences Student Forum, Fall 1998
• Nutritional Sciences Seminar, Spring 1998
• Cardiopulmonary Physiology Colloquium, Fall 1998
• Muscle Physiology Colloquium, Fall 1998
• Graduate Student Showcase, Poster Presentation, Fall 1996

Miami University
Research Presentation (Hughes Medical Institute Research Grant), Summer 1995

Professional Affiliations:

American Institute of Graphic Arts, Member, 2003-present