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Jim Black spends his winters in Vero Beach, Florida and summers on Lake Eden, Vermont. Since his retirement in 2020, he has picked up the pen and become a novelist. Currently he is writing a trilogy titled "Beauty and Grace". His academic career spanned 40 years. He began teaching in 1981 at the University of Connecticut,in the School of Business. His expertise was Computer Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis. In 1987 he joined the faculty of the Vermont State College System. His positions included Professor of Computer Information Systems, Professor of Management, and Chair of the Business Administration Department. His academic areas of interests were Entrepreneurship, Management, Leadership, Web2.0 Technologies, and Programming Languages. He serves on the boads of Lamoille Economic Development Corp., Lamoille Region Workforce Investment Board, and Team Vermont: Entrepreneurship Collaborative. Between 1988 and 2007, he was President of Software Seminars, Inc. His corporate experience includes 5 years with GTE Corporation, where he held several positions ranging from first-line supervisor to long-range planning and forecasting. Educationally, Jim has a Ph.D in Systems Science, M.S. in Mathematics, and B.S. in Psychology, all from Portland State University. Jim is married to the love of his life, Paula Ennis. Between the two, there are 8 children. His hobbies are writing, motorcycles, and working on his lake cabin.
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Resume in pdf format James L. Black Ph.D.
1736 Belmont Circle SW
Vero Beach, FL 32968
(802) 324-8499
Jim@JimBlackVT.com
www.JimBlackVT.com
Vero Beach, FL 32968
(802) 324-8499
Jim@JimBlackVT.com
www.JimBlackVT.com
Objective:
To facilitate organizations’ problem solving processes utilizing systems thinking and Web2.0 technologies.Skills
Systems Approach to problem solving, Web2.0 technologies, facilitating group processes, Website development, programming languages, statistical analysis, operations research, forecastingExperience
- Academic
- 1987 - 2020 Vermont State Colleges, Professor of Comuter Information Systems and Management
- Served as Chair, Business Administration Department, founding director, Computer Information Systems program, and professor of Computer Information Systems. Areas of specialization: Leadership, management, J2EE,computer information systems, distance learning utilizing interactive TV and web based courseware, operations research and statistics.
- 1981 - 1987 University of Connecticut, Assistant Professor of Quantitative Methods.
- School of Business Administration, Areas of specialization: Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Management, Information Systems Analysis. Taught courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
- Professional
- 1986 - 2008 Software Seminars, President
- Developed and taught numerous main frame and PC seminars. Courses include Java, SAS, various operating systems, Microsoft Office, and Forecasting. Developed several custom courses. A partial listing of client companies includes: AT&T, IBM, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Dominion Resources, Pitney Bowes, NYNEX, Southern New England Telephone, Best Foods, Federal Reserve Bank, Kodak, Philip Morris, GTE, numerous local, state and federal governmental agencies as well as several academic institutions.
- 1977-1984 GTE Corporation, Manager
- (1982-1983) Manager, GTE Satellite, Stamford, CT. Developed regression based gravity model which predicted marked size for large private satellite based telecommunications networks.
- (1981-1982) Manager - Marketing GTE Corporate Headquarters, Stamford, CT. Developed decision support system which predicate telephone equipment demand for residential and business markets.
- (1977 - 1981) General Telephone of the Northwest, Operations Research Specialist, conducted reengineering and methods improvement studies, first line supervisor, safety coordinator.
- Developed and taught numerous main frame and PC seminars. Courses include Java, SAS, various operating systems, Microsoft Office, and Forecasting. Developed several custom courses. A partial listing of client companies includes: AT&T, IBM, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Dominion Resources, Pitney Bowes, NYNEX, Southern New England Telephone, Best Foods, Federal Reserve Bank, Kodak, Philip Morris, GTE, numerous local, state and federal governmental agencies as well as several academic institutions.
- Other Activities
- Board member Lamoille Economic Development Corp. and Lamoille Region Workforce Investment Board
- Candidate, Vermont State Senate
- Member of the White House Advisory council on Expanding Training Opportunities for Federal Employees
- Consultant to IBM, created financial and educational database
- School Board Chairman, Wolcott Vermont
- Lecturer, University of Hannover (Germany) and Shanghai International Studies Institute
Education
- Ph.D. Systems Science, 1981. Portland State University.
- Interdisciplinary program based on the systems approach to problem solving. Thesis: FORTEL: a Telecommunications Forecasting System. Areas of concentration: MIS, Systems Analysis, Modeling and Simulation, and Operations Research.
- M.S. Mathematics, 1977. Portland State University.
- Emphasis on Statistics and Applied Mathematics
- B.S. Psychology, 1974. Portland State University.
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Academic Vitae
Academic Vitae in pdf formatJames L Black
1736 Belmont Circle SW
Vero Beach, FL. 32968
(802) 324-8499
Jim@JimBlackVT
www.JimBlackVT.com
Education
- Ph.D. Systems Science, 1981. Portland State University.
- Interdisciplinary program based on the systems approach to problem solving. Thesis: FORTEL: a Telecommunications Forecasting System. Areas of concentration: MIS, Systems Analysis, Modeling and Simulation, and Operations Research.
- M.S. Mathematics, 1977. Portland State University.
- Emphasis on Statistics and Applied Mathematics
- B.S. Psychology, 1974. Portland State University.
Academic Experience:
- 1987-2020 Professor, Vemont State Colleges, Johnson, Vermont
- 2004-2020 Chair, Business Administration Department, Professor of Management
- 1998 Founding Director, Computer Information Systems program
- 1996 Professor of Computer Information Systems
- 1992 Founding Director, Non-Traditional Learners Program
- 1989 Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems
- 1987 Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems
- 2010 Sabbatical. Project topic, Incorporating Web2.0 into the Teaching and Leaning Process
- 2001 Lecturer, University of Hannover, Hannover, Germany
- 2000 White House Committee on Expanding Training Opportunities. Developed recommendations on the use of technology to effectively train government employees using web technologies.
- 1989 Lecturer, Shanghai International Students University, Shanghai, China
- 1998 Sabbatical at IBM, Burlington, Vermont, Created and taught courses in the Java programming language
- 1983-1987 University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut
- Assistant Professor of Quantitative Methods. Taught Microcomputer Applications, Systems Analysis and Design, and Production Operations Management in the undergraduate and MBA programs.
- 2004-2020 Chair, Business Administration Department, Professor of Management
Professional Experience:
- 2006, 2008 Candidate, Vermont State Senate
- 1986-2007 President, Software Seminars Inc.
- Developed and taught software courses including Java, SAS, UNIX, MVS, CMS,TSO, Microsoft Office, and Forecasting. Developed several custom courses. A partial listing of client companies includes: AT&T, IBM, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Dominion Resources, Pitney Bowes, Verizon, National Life, Circuit City, Best Foods, Federal Reserve Bank, Kodak, Philip Morris, numerous local, state and federal governmental agencies as well as several academic institutions.
- 1994 Consultant, IBM
- Designed and developed a Course Management Database
- 1977-1983 GTE Corporation
- 1982-1983 Manager, GTE Satellite, Stamford, Connecticut. Developed regression-based gravity model that predicted marked size for large private satellite-based telecommunications networks.
- 1981-1982 Manager, Marketing department, GTE Corporate Headquarters, Stamford, Connecticut. Developed decision support system which predicted telephone equipment demand for residential and business markets.
- 1979-1981 Operations Research Specialist, General Telephone of the Northwest, Everett, Washington. Conducted reengineering and methods improvement studies
- 1978-1979 First Line Supervisor, General Telephone of the Northwest, Everett, Washington. Supervised telecommunication repair technicians, also served as Safety Coordinator
- 1977 Consultant, Dialog Inc. New York, New York
- Developed Telecommunications Forecasting System.
- 1974 Systems Analyst, Oregon State Health Department, Portland, Oregon
- Developed a statewide communicable disease reporting system
- 1973 Systems Analyst, University of Oregon Health Sciences Center, Portland, Oregon.
- Systems Analyst for the Computer Center.
- 1970-1981 Rancher, K-H Ranch, Canyon
- 1967-1973 Technical Sergeant Oregon Air National Guard, Portland, Oregon
- Supervised the telecommunications section of a mobile radar squadron.
Academic Program Development:
- 2004–2008 Chair, Business/Economic Department, Johnson State College.
- Restructured and established new goals, new mission statement, and strategic plan for the department.
- 2000-2003 Founding Director, Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems, Vermont State Colleges.
- This is a multi-institution degree. Faculty from several institutions use the Vermont Interactive Television (VIT) system and web based courseware to deliver the program. A typical class would have students from 2 or 3 institutions attend lectures via VIT. Faculty would also use VIT for meetings. The program was the first of its kind in Vermont.
- 2001 Developed Curriculum for Microsoft Certifications, Johnson State College.
- This was a collaboration between private enterprise and higher education to provide a Bachelor’s degree that was state of the art, responsive to technological innovations.
- 1989 Developed of the Non-Traditional Learners Support Program, Johnson State College.
Presentations:
- Black, James (2002). Using Distance Learning to Deliver the First Vermont State College-Wide Degree, Computer Information Systems. Vermont State College Annual Retreat. Randolph, Vermont.
- Black, James (2001). Information Technology and the Use of Multimedia in Teaching: Experiences from a Multi-Institution perspective. University of Hannover, Hannover, Germany.
- Black, James (1989). Information Technology and its affect on American Culture. Lecture presented to the Shanghai International Studies University.
- Black, James (1989). Free Speech in America. Shanghai International Studies University.
- Black, James (1989). Tiananamen Square Demonstrations: An American Professor’s Perspective. Shanghai International Studies University.
Publications:
- Black, James. (2021). Ponakwa's Journey A novel. Middletown, DE. Kindel Direct Publishing. ISBN: 9798587621787.
- Black, James. (2021). Beauty and Grace A novel. Middletown, DE. Kindel Direct Publishing. ISBN: 9798589349788.
- Black, James. (2003). JavaServer Pages, Servlets and Web Applications. Johnson, Vermont. Software Seminars.
- Black, James. (2002). Introduction to Java. Johnson, Vermont. Software Seminars.
- Black, James. (1993). Microcomputers: Learning by Doing. (2nd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill. College Custom Series.
- Black, James. (1992). Intermediate SAS. Johnson, Vermont. Software Seminars.
- Black, James. (1991). Microcomputers: Learning by Doing. New York: McGraw-Hill. College Custom Series.
- Black, James. (1991). Introduction to SAS. Johnson Vermont. Software Seminars.
- Black, James. (1989). China Diary. Johnson, Vermont. Johnson State College.
- Black, James. (1989). Lotus 1-2-3. Johnson, Vermont. Johnson State College.
- Black, James. (1989). WordStar. Johnson, Vermont. Johnson State College.
- Black, James. (1989). Computer Basics: Hardware, Software and DOS. Johnson State College. Johnson, Vermont.
- Black, James. (1989). June 17). What Democracy means to the Chinese. Burlington Free Press, p. 15A
- Black, James. (1987). Basic SAS. South Windsor Connecticut. Creative Business Consultants
- Black, James. (1984). Representing a Loss as a Gain. New York Statistician, March, p 3.
- Cannon, James and Black, James. (1984). A Professional Pilot Profile, Professional Pilot. August. pp 230-235.
- Black, James (1984). The Northwest Telephone Company: A Case Study. Storrs, Connecticut. University of Connecticut.
Certifications:
- (2002) IBM e-business Solution Advisor. IBM.
- (2002) IBM e-business Solution Sales. IBM.
- (2001) Network+. KnowledgeWave Training.
- (1999) Java for C and C++ Programmers. Deitel & Associates.
- (1997) Lotus R4 Basics and Beyond Basics. ALR Technologies.
- (1997) Lotus R4 Application Development 1. ALR Technologies.
- (1997) Lotus R4 Mobil User and Power User. ALR Technologies.
- (1992) Advanced Programming Techniques and Efficiencies. SAS Institute.
- (1992) SAS Programming. SAS Institute.
Skills and Qualifications:
Computer Languages:
- HTML, Java, C++, SAS, FORTRAN, BASIC, SQL, APL
Committees/Boards:
- 2009–2019, Lamoille Economic Development Corporation, board member.
- 2008, Johnson Works, board member.
- 2008, Johnson Community Coop, founding board member.
- 2007-2019, Lamoille Region Workforce Investment Board, board member.
- 2007, Lamoille County Republican Committee, chair.
- 2007–2019, Vermont Entrepreneurship Consortium, board member.
- 2007-2009, Vermonters for Better Education, board member.
- 2000, United States White House Advisory Committee on Expanding Training Opportunities, committee member
- 1987-2020, Vermont State Colleges Committees: (Chair) Faculty Assembly, (Chair) Curriculum Committee, (Chair) Graduate Committee, (Chair) Professional Program Committee, Presidential Search Committee, Promotion, Review and Tenure Committee (chair), Long Range Planning Committee, Computer and Telecommunications Advisory Committee, Workforce Development Taskforce.
- 1989–1992, School board, Wolcott, Vermont, chair.
Other:
- 2007-2009, Lamoille NOW! Producer and host, public access TV talk show.
- Furniture Maker.
- Motorcycle and Muscle car enthusiast.