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							 David P. Kepp
                                                                           708 West Main Street


     David P. Keppel
                                                                           Smethport, PA 16749

                                                                              814.558.9359
                                                                         davidpkeppel@gmail.com


Education:

   Doctor of Philosophy Candidate: Communications Media & Instructional Technology
   Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana PA

   Master of Science: Communication & Media Technologies
   Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester NY
   Graduated Summa Cum Laude: 2009
   Thesis Title: “Adverse Advertising: The impact advertisements have on webpage content retention.”

   Bachelor of Science: Communication and Emerging Technology
   Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, Slippery Rock PA
   Graduated Magna Cum Laude: 2008

Digital Media Skills:

   Web Development and Design - Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, and MySql
    Proficient writing XHTML, CSS, and PHP
    Currently learning Javascript and Coldfusion
   Digital Image Manipulation, Repair, and Creation - Adobe Photoshop
   Publication Production - Adobe InDesign
   Video Editing - Adobe Premier and Final Cut Pro
   3D Modeling, Rendering, and Animation - Cinema 4D
   Game Development and Design - Thinking Worlds
   Electronic Learning Production - Adobe Captivate

Publications

   Scholarly Book Chapter
       Sittler, R.L., Sherman, C., Keppel, D.P., Schaeffer, C.E., Hackley, D.C., & Grosik, L.A. (2010).
           Using digital games to teach information literacy skills. A planet in peril: Plagiarism. In
           T. McDevitt & K. Heider (Eds.), Let the games begin! Engaging students with interactive
           information literacy instruction. (Anticipated)

   Refereed Conference Proceedings
       Keppel, D.P. (2008). Adverse advertising: The effects advertisements have on information
          retention. Association for Business Communication Southeastern Conference Refereed
          Proceedings.
Conference Presentations:

   A Planet in Peril! Developing a 3D Game to Teach Students About Plagiarism
   with Ryan L. Sittler, Chad Sherman, Dana Hackley, and Christine Schaeffer
   Presented at the State System of Higher Education Library Consortium (SSHELCO).
   Grantville Holiday Inn – Grantville, PA
   March 25-26, 2008

   Do Not Simply Change the Language: A new culture, a new look
   Presented for the International Association for Science, Technology, and Society
   The RIT Inn and Conference Center – Rochester, NY
   April 2-4, 2009

   What Do You Know?
   with Dr. James Laux
   Presented at the Association for Business Communication Southeastern Conference.
   The Inn at USC – Columbia, SC
   March 13-15, 2008

Professional Experience:

   Web Designer: Pennsylvania Historical Association Website – www.pa-history.org
   Spring 2010
     – Developed and implemented a new design for the Pennsylvania Historical Association Website.
     – Transfered existing content into the new design.

   Graduate Assistant: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
   Spring 2010
     – Worked closely with several professors preparing and proofing research.
     – Aided professor in producing class materials.

   Graduate Assistant: Rochester Institute of Technology
   Fall 2008 to Spring 2009
     – Developed the print and web content for the department’s new Journalism Program.
     – Staffed a symposium hosted by the department.
     – Participated in a faculty search committee.

   Web Master: Sisters in Healthcare History Project – www.sistersinhealthcare.org
   Spring 2008 to Present
     – Designed and implemented a new look to a web site dedicated to preserving the history of
        Catholic Orders in Pennsylvania
     – I continue to conduct maintenance as required as well as add to the content as instructed.
    Web Designer: Benedictine Sisters of Elk County – www.benedictinesistersofelkcounty.org
    Summer 2008
      – Worked closely with an order of Catholic Nuns to create a web site for the order.
      – Instructed a member of the order on how to update the web site.
      – Created an set of instructional materials to aid in the updating process.

    Web Master/Team Photographer: Slippery Rock Sliders Professional Baseball Team
    Summer 2007
      – Created the Slippery Rock Sliders Professional Baseball web site.
      – Maintained and updated the web site following every game.
      – Acted as the team photographer during home games.

    Lab Assistant: Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock PA
    Fall 2006 to Spring 2008
      – Oversaw the operation of several computer labs.
      – Distributed equipment to students.
      – Provided technical assistance to computer lab users.
      – Diagnosed computer problems in both PC and MAC computing environments.

    Web Master/Marketing: Keppel Stone Works – www.keppelstoneworks.com
    Winter 2006 to Present
      – Created advertisements and promotional materials.
      – Created and continue to maintain the Keppel Stone Works web site.
      – Assisted in layout and design of monuments based on customer preference.

University Service:

    Faculty Search Committee: Rochester Institute of Technology
    Department of Communication, 2008

Recognition and Awards:

    Thinking Worlds Showcase: Caspian Learning Serious Games Challenge
    Graduate Assistantship: Rochester Institute of Technology
    Graduate Scholarship: Rochester Institute of Technology
    Dean’s List: Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
    Spring 2006, Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2007, and Spring 2008
    Academic Honors Convocation: Slippery Rock University
    Spring 2007 and Spring 2008
    Communication Honors Banquet: Slippery Rock University (2 Semesters)
    Spring 2007 and Spring 2008
    Communication Week Expo Presenter: Slippery Rock University (2 Semesters)
    Spring 2007 and Spring 2008
References:

   Dr. James Laux
   Associate Professor, Slippery Rock University
   724-738-2558

   Dr. John Bavaro
   Associate Professor, Slippery Rock University
   724.738.2265