Victoria Chadbourne

 

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Education:

  • Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA), Wright State University, 1987
  • Master of Humanities (M.Hum), Wright State University, 2010
  • Master of Arts in Computing and Technology (MA), College of Education and Human Services at Wright State University, expected completion May 2013
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Teaching Experience:

  • ABS 700 — Electronic Resources
    A graduate level class to teach newly admitted grad students to use and evaluate online research sources.
  • LA 100 - Introduction to Liberal Arts
    A First Year Experience (FYE) course for undecided and liberal arts students
  • LA 399 - STAF Intern Development
    Team taught this course which trains undergraduate students to become Students Technologists Assisting Faculty (STAF) interns; the coursework primarily dealt with software used to create or enhance web sites.
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Work Experience:

Wright State University, College of Liberal Arts

Promotions & Outreach Coordinator, Department of Music
2004 to present
Responsibilities:

  • Promotes the Music Department
  • Writes press releases for all Artist Series and Gold Plus events, Faculty Recitals and Special Events
  • Administers the Music Department website
  • Helps to cultivate donors and audiences
  • Develops and maintains mailing and media lists
  • Writes and edits the departmental newsletter
  • Monitors ticket sales and/or attendance at Music Department performances
  • Plans and executes the Music Department’s responsibilities for the ARTSGALA; ex officio member of the ARTSGALA Internal Committee and Logistics Committee
  • Coordinates the production of promotional literature including:
    • Yearly Series Performance Calendar (YSPC)
    • Other mailings for Music Department sponsored events
    • Programs, posters and flyer for Music Department and student performances
  • Writes, updates and implements of the Music Department’s Marketing and Publicity Plan
  • Coordinates room usage in the Music wing of the Creative Arts Center
  • Auditions and Admissions:
    • Processes student applications
    • Coordinates and schedules student auditions
    • Initiates acceptance or rejection letters to students who auditioned
    • Communicates with accepted students to help insure attendance in the fall
    • Maintains the Student Handbook
    • Organizes and schedules student recitals
    • Advises incoming students on general curriculum issues
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Administrative Assistant for the Department of Theatre Arts
Dates: 2003 to 2004

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College Technology Coordinator 
Dates: 2001 to 2003
Responsibilities:

  • Support and manage the use of instructional technology within the college
  • Web-based instruction (distance learning)
  • Web-enhanced instruction
  • Technology in the classroom
  • Administer student intern program for technology support of faculty
  • Support staff and faculty use of technology within the college 
  • Help troubleshoot software and hardware problems before the CaTS Help Desk was called
  • Train in areas of hardware and software
  • Advise on hardware and software needs
  • Help with Web page accessibility
  • Manage hardware and software inventory
  • Member of the College Technology Committee 

Administrative Assistant - Classics, Philosophy, Religion, Master of Humanities and Technology
Dates: 1999 to 2001

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Advanced Assembly Automation, an engineering firm in Dayton, Ohio
Administrative Assistant - Project Management Department 
Dates: 1993 to 1995, and 1996 to 1999

Sinclair Community College
Secretary - National Center of Excellence for Advance Manufacturing Education
Dates: 1995 to 1996

Nu-Leaf Products, Inc.; a vibrational medicine manufacture in New Carlisle, Ohio (No longer in business)
Manager 
Dates: 1992 to 1993

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Barnes & Noble Booksellers; a college bookstore leasing company

  • Manager, Prairie State College in Illinois, dates: 1993
  • Textbook Manager, Indiana State University, dates: 1993
  • Text Floor Supervisor, Wright State University, dates: 1991 to 1993

Wright State University Bookstore, run by Wright State; Dayton, Ohio
Warehouse Supervisor 
Dates: 1988 to 1991

Larry Clark and Associates, a financial planning firm in Dayton, OH (no longer in business)
Office Manager 
Dates: 1977 to 1988

United State Navy
Operations Specialist Second Class (E-5)
Dates: 1973 to 1977
Honorably Discharged

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Technology Skills:

  • Windows and Mac OS support
  • MS Office
  • Computer graphics — PhotoShop, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat
  • Web page design — DreamWeaver
  • Course Management Systems — Pilot (Desire2Learn)
  • Virtual Worlds — Second Life
  • Software installation and configuration
  • Hardware installation, configuration and minor repairs
  • Experience on networked and stand-alone devices
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Grant Participation:

  • Student Technologist Assisting Faculty (STAF) Intern Grant - $14,701
    Developed intern program; trained students to assist faculty with the technology portion of developing web-based and web-enhanced courses
  • General Education and Distance Learning — $15, 738
    Helped faculty develop online general education courses
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Training:

  • Basic Computer Hardware 1 and 2
  • Introduction to HTML
  • Web Accessibility
  • Web Page Publishing
  • Advanced Networks for E-Learning
  • Fundamental and Advanced WebCT
  • Engaging Students in Learning
  • Is Technology Transforming Higher Education?
  • Making Images Digital
  • Making the Most of Teaching, Learning and Technology in Higher Education
  • QuickTime — Not Just for Movies Anymore
  • Staying the Course: Retaining Online Students
  • Teaching and Learning At a Distance Book Group
  • Banner
  • Introduction to Records Management
  • Minimize Your Stress: Take Control of Your PC
  • ISO 9002 Internal Auditor
  • Total Quality Management (TQM)
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Copyright 2012, Victoria Chadbourne
victoria.chadbourne@wright.edu