Education
MS, Geography, 2008
I completed a Masters of Science with coursework and research concentrated in economic and urban geography. My thesis topic focused on the merger of Federated and May department stores resulting in the new Macy's organization and its impacts on retail and the urban form.
Geography coursework, 2006
I began my formal Geography methodologies training via the DU GIS program online while still residing in Berlin, Germany. Coursework included: Introduction to GIS, Database Design, Principles of Cartography, GIS in Telecom, and Public Domain Data.
Certificate in Telecom Network Design/Analysis, May 2000
After working as a tech researcher and prior to my stint as a data sales engineer, I completed this certificate which coupled technical coursework with broad industry perspectives, designed to prepare and advance the telecom management professional.
BA, History, 1992
magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Rounding out my coursework in history, were additional courses in political science, economic geography, Spanish, and mass communication. I was a member of the START team, responsible for recruiting top high school scholars to ASU. As a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha social fraternity, I participated in numerous philathropic activities and held positions of of leadership within my chapter as well as serving as Vice President for Internal Affairs for the Greek system. I was proud to be honored as both runner-up homecoming king my Senior year at Arizona State and candidate for Greek Man of the Year.
