Resume of A. Hanson Kappelman, Ph.D.

Objective

A challenging position at the interface between technology and its users.

Summary of Qualifications

A broad range of experience in training, education, science, and technology with proven ability to:

Effectively communicate concepts, knowledge, skills, and perspectives through oral, written, and computer-based media
Systematically collect, organize, and analyze information
Imaginatively solve practical problems
Creatively utilize a broad range of technologies
Skillfully manage people, plans, and resources

Career Highlights

Designed and developed media-rich web-and computer-based training
Participated in all aspects of the design and development of the human side of major computerized information systems (task and information-flow analysis, functional-specification development, interface design, system documentation, and user training)
Directed a variety of training-development projects
Active in all phases of client relations
Over 21 years evaluating, using, programming, and teaching microcomputer technology
Photodocumented two Three Rivers Arts Festivals
Conducted original enzymological research

Recent Employment History

Performance and Training Consultant/Project Manager, 1985-2004
Pearson Performance Solutions (formerly Interactive Media Corp., and originally Applied Science Associates, Inc.), of Butler, PA, a leading human performance improvement company with a special focus on technical and skills-based training development for sales, service, and technical personnel and their managers in Fortune 500 companies across the country. My contributions have included:

Products	Responsibilities
Process and task analyses	Manage people and projects
Skills and knowledge requirements	Interview, observe, and collect data
Functional specifications	Analyze work/information flow
System and procedure documentation	Define needs and requirements
Human-computer interfaces	Design processes and formats
Technology-based interactive training	Author content
Instructor-led training materials	Specify media
Job performance aids	Assure quality products

Clients
Telecommunications Services and Equipment
Pharmaceuticals	Financial Services	Natural Gas Marketing

Education

Ph.D. Foundations of Education, University of Pittsburgh, 1983

M.A. Philosophy, University of Pittsburgh, 1977

M.A. History & Philosophy of Science, University of Pittsburgh, 1976

B.A. Chemistry, with Honors, College of Wooster, 1970

Certification

Structured Systems Analysis and Design and Advanced Systems Analysis and Design, McDonnell Douglas, 1986

Honors and Awards

National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship, 1973-76

Phi Beta Kappa, 1970

Early Employment History

Independent Microcomputer Consultant/Teacher, 1983-85

Teaching Fellow, University of Pittsburgh, 1980-82

Photographer, Three Rivers Arts Festival, 1980-81

Academic Advisor/Program Coordinator, University of Pittsburgh, 1976-80

Chemist, National Institute of Mental Health, 1970-72

Chemist, Eastman Kodak, 1969

Other Experience

Trustee, Pittsburgh Mediation Center,
2002-Present

Moderator, National Issues Forums, 1998-Present

Trustee, Northern Tier Regional Library, 1998-Present

Technology Task Force, Pine-Richland Schools, 1993-1998

Treasurer, International Interactive Communications Society (Pgh), 1996-97

President, Mid-Atlantic Regional Commodore Association (M.A.R.C.A.), 1984-85

Program Director, M.A.R.C.A. Computer Fair, 1984

President, Pittsburgh Commodore Computer, Group 1983-85


1201 Woodhill Drive	724-444-1109
Gibsonia, PA 15044	hanson (at) kappelman (dot) name