Frederick Herman Behrens

1421 Millville-Oxford Road

Hamilton, Ohio 45013

Home:  (513) 868-3733

E-mail: fred@second-2-none.net

 

 

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Task oriented professional with expertise in teaching, training, facilitation, presenting, mentoring, merchandizing, and problem-solving.  Comprehensive knowledge of database systems, Microsoft Work, Excel, and PowerPoint.  Ability to work in a team environment or independently.  Recognized for aptitude to handle new challenges and continued learning in a rapidly changing environment.

 

EDUCATION:

 

         Miami University, Oxford, Ohio                                      May 1999

        Master of Arts in Speech Communication

 

         Miami University, Oxford, Ohio                                      December 1994

        Bachelor of Arts in  Speech Communication emphasis Organizational Communication

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

 

         Visiting Instructor/Per Credit Hour Instructor             January 1999 to Present

              Department of Communication, Miami University, Oxford, Hamilton, Middletown, Ohio

 

         Lecturer                                                                            September 1997 to December 1999

              Communication Studies, Indiana University East, Richmond, Connersville, Indiana

 

         Lecturer/Running Start Program Lecturer                    September 1997 to December 1998                       Communication Department, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, Kentucky

 

RELATED EXPERIENCE:

 

Miami University                                                          August 2001 to Present

 

                        Academic Positions:

·        Departmental Liaison for Admission Office to increase number of students declaring Communication as a major

·        Member of Departmental COM 136 and Curriculum Review Committees in order to maintain continuity of pedagogical skills throughout department

·        Advocate for Community Advocacy Alliance (CAA) to help deter any hate crimes on campus

 

Conferences:

·        2001 to 2003 Miami University Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching Workshops

·        2001 to 2004 Lilly Conferences at Miami University

Presentation at Miami Universitys:

·        2004 Pi Sigma Epsilon—Ways to Improve Your Interpersonal Communication

·        2003 Spring Leadership Conference—Say You, Say Me, Say What??

 

         Indiana University East                                               September 1997 to December 1998

                        Conferences:

·        Miami University’s 1999 Lilly Conference

·        Indiana University’s 1998 FACET (The Faculty Colloquium on Excellence in

      Teaching)

 

         Toastmasters International                                          July 1992 to September 1995

              Vice President, Club 8112

                        Duties:

·        Taught modules on effective evaluation procedures to promote fair and through

      appraisals of speakers

                  Presentations:

·        Motivational sessions to promote  membership retention

·        The advantages of Toastmasters recruiting session

 

              Area Governor,  Area 32

                        Duties:

·        Responsible for the management, member development, speech contest

                              arrangement, and member retention of six greater Cincinnati clubs

 

              President, Club 7082

                        Duties:

·        Responsible for the daily management and member development of the club

 

         Cincinnati Bell Telephone                                          November 1989 to March 1992

 

        Quality Improvement Facilitator

 

·        Taught new quality teams about the Deming method of quality improvement,

      pareto charts, histograms, cause and effect diagrams, brainstorming, small

      group communication, the dangers of groupthink, and the use of the

      process improvement model.  This streamlined work processes within the

      company saving time and money.

·        Served as quality consultant to new team leaders by resolving any issues they had related to their respective teams.

 

 

 

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE:

 

         Merchandising Assistant                                              May 1997 to August 1997

              Adecco Employment Services, Lens Crafters, Cincinnati, Ohio

·        Maintained display requirements and product stock levels in the northern merchandising area

 

         Substitute Teaching                                                     March 1997

              Hamilton City Schools, Hamilton, Ohio

·        Substituted for full-time teachers on an as needed basis, grades 1st to 8th

 

         Member of Executive Brain Trust                               July 1996

              InterAd, Cincinnati, Ohio

·        An internship which worked in conjunction with other brain trust members to establish an Internet company from the ground up

 

         Cincinnati Bell Incorporated, Cincinnati, Ohio            June 1970 to May 1996

              Network Technician                                                  July 1972 to May 1996

·  AT&T 5E digital switching: surveyed and analyzed trouble conditions, performed appropriate corrective or routine maintenance

·  AT&T 5XB switching: analyzed trouble reports, performed routine or corrective maintenance

·  Made modifications to update systems to latest standards

              Frame Attendant                                                       August, 1971 to July 1972

·  Processed and completed customer orders on main distribution frame

Installation and Repair Technician                           June 1970 to August 1971

·  Coordinated and performed necessary operations to maintain or establish residential customer service

 

United States Air Force                                            July 1966 to March 1970

  Air Traffic Controller; Wurtsmith AFB, Oscoda, Michigan and Clark AB, San Angeles

      City, Philippines

·  Responsible for the separation, coordination and sequencing of aircraft from

      the Control Tower and Radar facilities on Air Force bases

 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

 

·        Phi Kappa Phi                                                                    1999 to present

·        Golden Key International Honour Society                           1992 to present