Joshua L. Ferris' Resume (Last updated May 26th 2009)

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Joshua L. Ferris

United States of America


http://www.joshferris.com

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EDUCATION

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8/2000 - 5/2004

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA USA

BA

  • Religious Studies & History

  • 3.09 Grade Point Average

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6/2003 - 8/2003

University of California-Berkeley

Berkeley, CA USA

Completion

  • The Greek Workshop

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8/1988 - 5/2000

Paulding Exempted Village Schools

Paulding, OH USA

  • College Bound

  • 3.9 Grade Point Average

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WORK EXPERIENCE

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12/2007 - 5/2009
Elementary Teacher of Technology

Colegio Experimental Alberto Einstein

Quito, Ecuador
I serve as the only English speaking technology teacher at the school. I am responsible for teaching pre-kindergarten through sixth grade.

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2/2004 - 7/2007
Information Technology Coordinator

SEIU District 1199P

Pennsylvania, USA
I developed the organization's first IT plan for continual and future development. We implemented a new membership database, trained staff and membership, and worked on efficiency plans for future projects.

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2/2003 - 2/2004
Research Assistant

University of Pittsburgh, Department of Dental Public Health

Pittsburgh, PA USA
I performed administrative tasks for multiple researchers.

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1/2002 - 11/2002
Database Administrator

Rendell For Governor

Pittsburgh, PA USA
I developed and administered the campaign's volunteer and contact database that eventually helped lead the campaign to victory.

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10/2000 - 2/2003
Classroom Assistant

University of Pittsburgh, Computer Learning Center

Pittsburgh, PA USA
I worked in a classroom setting assisting instructors with up to twenty students at a time on various information technologies.

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CERTIFICATIONS

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  • Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL), June, 2008

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BOOK CHAPTERS

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Ferris, J. The nomenclature of the community: An activist's perspective. In M. D. Shankle (Ed.), The handbook of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender public health: A practitioners guide to service. Binghampton, NY: The Haworth Press, Inc. February, 2006

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NEWSPAPER COLUMNS

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  • Ferris, Joshua "Gay presence in the media helpful, stereotypes harmful." Pitt News 04 December 2003
  • Ferris, Joshua "Censoring science with a list of who's naughty and nice." Pitt News 20 November 2003
  • Ferris, Joshua "Pitt denies same-sex partners benefits, contrary to its own policies." Pitt News 03 November 2003
  • Ferris, Joshua "Gore-happy movie watchers disturbing." Pitt News 29 October 2003
  • Ferris, Joshua "Student leadership: illusion of influence, real stress." Pitt News 16 October 2003
  • Ferris, Joshua "Remembering one of the world's great thinkers, activists." Pitt News 07 October 2003
  • Ferris, Joshua "California Recall Good For a Laugh, At Least." Pitt News 25 September 2003
  • Ferris, Joshua "An Eventful Summer of Queer Happenings" Pitt News 09 September 2003
  • Ferris, Joshua "Fear of Legislature keeps discrimination alive at Pitt." The New People July-August 2002

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AWARDS AND HONORS

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  • Recipient of the Lambda Foundation's student leader scholarship
  • University of Pittsburgh scholar
  • Earned the rank of Eagle Scout, through the Boy Scouts of America
  • High School delegate to the Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership conference

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SKILLS

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  • Expert in Microsoft Access development
  • Expert in the Microsoft Office Suite of products
  • Experience with HTML and web development
  • Ability to manage both staff and projects

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