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Tony
Aderhold is a native Atlantan with a passion
for security and public safety. Prior to beginning
his career in security, he served eight years in the
United States Marine Corps Reserve. In 1979 he started
as a Loss Prevention Officer with the Zayre Corporation.
Tony is a certified Crime Prevention Specialist and
Law Enforcement Defensive Tactics Senior Instructor
at the Fulton County Public Safety’s Training
Center. He is also part of the training Staff at Prince
Karate Academy, which has provided classes for the
East Point and College Park communities. He has spent
twenty seven years providing security in retail, hotel,
and medical environments. Mr. Aderhold has also conducted
crime prevention / self-defense classes for numerous
organizations in the public and private sectors consisting
of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practice.
His Instructor Certifications include Defensive Tactics,
OC (pepper) Spray, ISC Control Points, Taser Device,
NRA “Refuse to be A Victim” Program, and
NRA “Basic Firearm and Home Safety” Program.
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Phillis
Bostar has been a working artist for more
than 20 years. She especially enjoys graphite and
colored pencils, and has won several awards using
each medium. Phillis is constantly expanding her creative
interests to include ceramics, fiber art, and linoleum
prints. Working as an instructor satisfies her two
greatest passions: teaching and art. She is a lifetime
member of the North Cobb Arts League and has served
as a juror for the Cobb and Cherokee Counties Reflections
Art Competition and Home School Expressions Art Competition.
Phillis also teaches art and creative skills to children
and adults in Atlanta, Kennesaw, & Acworth.
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Jack
Boutin has forty years of design experience.
A graduate of Auburn University, Mr. Boutin’s
earlier years combined architecture, residential design,
and interior design. Most notable career work consisted
of several projects for IBM while at TVS&A; projects
for NDC, and MSA while an equity partner at Godwin
& Associates; many prestigious law firms while
at Jova/Daniels/Busby; and millions of square feet
of office planning while president of J. Boutin, ASID.
A professional member of ASID for many years, Mr.
Boutin served or chaired several committees, taught
university level courses as an adjunct professor,
and served on the Governor’s Construction Codes
Study Committee.
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Sandra
Bowden is originally from Detroit, MI and
started her pursuit of architecture at an early age.
She majored in architectural design at the University
of Detroit. After migrating south and returning to
school, Sandy completed an Associates of Applied Science
degree in General Technology and received software
certifications, which included AutoCAD. She later
returned to school and completed a Bachelors of Science
in Technical Management from DeVry University.
Sandra has held several positions from CAD Manager
to IT Manager at various A/E firms locally and even
co-partnered a CAD and Computer training center. She
is our resident expert in Autodesk Software, and conducts
the AutoCAD & REVIT shops.
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Matthew
Carr is a registered architect in Georgia
with NCARB status. He is also a LEED Accredited Professional
and member of the USGBC with several Levels of LEED
buildings designed up to the Platinum designation.
His background also includes high-end residential,
convention centers, office and transportation. He
has worked in the prestigious firms of CSHQA in Boise,
Atlanta based TVS-design, and Cooper Carry. He was
a co-founder of the TVS branch of Toastmasters, and
has taught A.R.E. discussion groups for over a decade.
He has had a hand in the behind-the-scenes re-organization
of one firm including implementation of a 360 degree
review process, and job description package. He is
a master at both AutoCAD and MicroStation. He has
used Sketch-up (currently version 7) since its inception
in 2000, and embraces the change to BIM with emphasis
using REVIT.
He achieved his B.Arch degree from the University
of Idaho in 1996, and passed the ARE the first time
through in less than 10 weeks in 2000.
Affiliations: AIA, NCARB, USGBC (LEED Professional
Accreditation), Toastmasters International
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Simon
Duffy is a native Englishman whose career
in television and print journalism has taken him around
the world. Starting as a junior reporter on his hometown
newspaper in Sheffield, Yorkshire, he moved on to
a major London-based national TV network in his mid-twenties
and from there began a decade long stint as a freelance
producer/director for some of the biggest television
networks in the world. His work has been seen on the
BBC, ABC, ESPN, NHK of Japan, and across Europe and
Asia. His print journalism has been published in The
Sunday Times of London and he is working on a book.
He also writes fiction following the adventures of
an Atlanta-based homicide detective.
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George
Greene is an artist and art educator from
Tuscaloosa, Alabama. As an artist, George has enjoyed
many successes in his short career. His work has been
displayed in Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia and is
frequently featured in live art shows in Atlanta,
Georgia. His specialties include oil and acrylic painting,
figure and portrait drawing and calligraphy.
George
holds a bachelors degree from Auburn University where
he studied Art and Architecture and has studied Art
Education at the University of Montevallo in Alabama.
He is currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree
and teaches in Cobb County.
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Darlene
Hall has a 25-year background in entertainment
from script writing, studio producing and playwriting
to commercial voiceovers and actor coaching. For 13
years she played the role of Lequisha on the radio
soap opera Its Your World, on the Tom Joyner Morning
Show. Darlene is known for exceptional comedic timing
and endless wit, while also bringing her audiences
to tears. As owner of Illuminators Academy of Performing
Arts and DarTalent, she trained adults and children
for stage and commercial acting. Darlene’s enthusiasm
in bringing a character to life is a true testament
to her talent.
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Ian
M. Johnson (b. 1977) is
a Modern-Day Renaissance Man endowed with the gift
of visual communication. Born in Elkridge, Maryland
and raised in Atlanta, Georgia he has become a world
traveler well-versed in several disciplines, languages
and cultures. His diverse professional experience
as an artist, designer, educator, photographer and
writer afford him a unique perspective on an array
of subjects. These views are apparent in the multifaceted
nature of his collection of visual works. His work
has been featured in several contemporary publications
including Interior Design Magazine, as well as other
arts & entertainment, and design trade journals.
Affiliations:
Alumnus University of Southern California (Los Angeles)
2008
Alumnus of Pratt Institute (Brooklyn, NY.) 2003
Alumnus of Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta,
GA.) 1999
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Ricardo
Johnson is a veteran of television production
with over 20 years experience. The exciting life of
entertainment caught Rick’s attention early
in his career: he got his start with his own music
video show. Since then, he has produced, directed,
and edited everything from sports shows to talk shows.
He has had the great opportunity of working with some
of the biggest names in entertainment while working
at major networks (affliates) like ABC, NBC, CBS,
and Fox as well as Black Entertainment Television.
His vast talent has even taken him to the stage working
on plays like Tyler Perry’s "Why Did I
Get Married." Most recently, he has added educating
young people about the nuts and bolts of television
production to his resume.
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Dr.
Clyde Lettsome, PhD, PE brings a wealth of
experience in business development and management.
Prior to co-founding Calabrix, he founded and served
as the CEO of Paragon Vending LTD, the second largest
vending machine operation in the British Virgin Islands.
In addition to management experience, Dr. Lettsome
brings technical experience and knowledge. He has
worked for Sigma Electrical and Environmental Engineering
as an electrical engineering consultant, for Computer
Sciences Raytheon a telemetry engineer, NASA as a
space program contractor, and Rockwell Collins as
a digital signal processing and digital engineer.
In addition to practical experience, he has earned
his Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science
degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Florida
Institute of Technology, and his Master’s of
Science degree in Engineering Management from the
Florida Institute of Technology and his Doctorate
of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering with a minor
in Business Management from the Georgia Institute
of Technology. Additionally, Dr. Lettsome is a Florida
state licensed Professional Engineer.
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Fei
Meng is a management consulting executive
with special expertise in the sales and marketing
of educational products. As Vice President and General
Manager of Zhuocheng International Education, he created
a sustainable business model on “edutainment”:
programming that combines education and entertainment.
He has managed the design and implementation of a
nationally broadcast television show with more than
30,000 participating children, hosted a cross-cultural
educational English-language radio program on China
National Radio, and organized a 7-city promotional
campaign for these materials including seminars, conferences,
and marketing activities. He also created and directed
the Textbook Development Department, which published
more than 100 books from 2005 to 2008.
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Melissa
Middleton is an intern architect who organizes
an ARE study group for the Atlanta area. She holds
a Bachelor of Architecture and a Bachelor of Environmental
Design from Auburn University as well as a Master
of Business Administration from Auburn University
Montgomery. She is also a LEED accredited professional.
Ms. Middleton has 5 years experience in the government
sector, 4 years experience working with a structural
engineer and 2 years with Gardner, Spencer, Smith,
Tench & Jarbeau here in Atlanta. Ms. Middleton
is from McKenzie, Alabama and enjoys working on sustainability
projects, volunteer work, and assisting local intern
architects in achieving their license within the new
ARE transition.
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Christine Seelye-King
is a professional Chef Instructor and is the author
of “The Feast Planner’s Handbook”.
She graduated from the American Culinary Federation’s
apprenticeship program and is a certified ServSafe
instructor and proctor for the National Restaurant
Association.
Chef Christy has taught students of all ages in small
private classrooms, hands-on kitchens, demonstration
theatres, schools, colleges, health food stores and
even around campfires. Her specialties include event
planning, catering to special needs diets, and historical
research.
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Greg
Pugh is an animator and graphic designer
who has recently moved to Georgia from Pennsylvania.
He attended Penn State University where he received
a B.A. in Integrative Arts (Digital Media). He has
been using Flash animation software for over eight
years. He has taught Flash at two schools, was an
editorial cartoonist, a graphic designer in print
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Jinean
Robinson is Creative Director at Germ, LLC
and has developed identity and branding systems, promotional
material, packaging, publication design, product design,
online, print and television advertising campaigns
for a wide range of Fortune 500 companies. As a lead
creative, Ms. Robinson lead Burrell Communications
in becoming the American Association of Advertising
Agency’s Multicultural Agency of the Year, with
the work she developed for Verizon. Her viral brand
ideas have garnered millions of consumers to have
affinity and ambassadorship for brands worldwide.
She has developed marketing strategies for local and
national companies including Adcouncil, Gatorade,
Georgia Power, L’Oreal, McDonalds, Proctor &
Gamble, Tropicana, and Verizon. For nearly a decade
she has created unforgettable communications in the
US and Europe through her emphasis on strategic creative
solutions that speak to the soul.
Jinean currently resides in Atlanta, GA USA, continuing
travels worldwide to grow her
company Germ, activism efforts, and artistry in film,
fashion, and the fine arts.
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Heather
Ruhe is a two-time collegiate all-American
and one of only 675 female members of the PGA of America.
A graduate of the University of Findlay in Ohio, she
earned medalist honors twelve times. In 1997, she
won the Ohio Women's State Invitational. Heather earned
All-American honors twice and finished runner-up in
the 1998 National Championships where she broke two
national scoring records. Heather competed on the
Futures Golf Tour, the developmental tour for the
LPGA, from 1993 to 2000. She has served as a teaching
professional at the prestigious Cherokee Town &
CC in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a member of the educational
staff at the PGA Tour Superstores and continues to
dedicate her career to helping all players achieve
their golfing goals.
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Ray
Sanavandi has many years of experience in
architecture, college teaching, and art. He has practiced
architecture in Rome, Como (Italy), Guatemala, and,
currently in Atlanta. His specialties are illustration,
architectural rendering (digital and freehand); and
his preferred media are watercolor, acrylic, and markers.
He has extensive experience in teaching visualization
techniques, rapid visualization, and freehand sketching.
Ray
keeps visual journals which resemble an illustrated
life, a translation of his travels and daily life
into drawings. He has studied architecture at Rome
University and has a Master’s Degree from the
Georgia Institute of Technology.
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Veronica
Slater caught the travel bug at a young
age. She knew that she was hooked the first time she
went to the airport and saw a plane take off.
A third generation aviation professional, Veronica’s
grandfather was one of the first African American
Skycaps at United Airlines. Veronica’s mother
was a Customer Service Agent for American Airlines
and in March of 1990, Veronica’s grandfather
proudly passed the torch by pinning on her wings at
the United Airlines flight attendant training center.
Since then, Veronica has travelled the US recruiting
Flight Attendants while also preparing them for final
interview, been on-board advisor, and in-flight purser
for domestic and international destinations. Passionate
about teaching and the field of aviation, her latest
ventures include The LearnShop and training new flight
attendant hires on in-flight services and safety procedures.
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T.
Rishan Tesfamichael, AIA, Realtor is a registered
architect, licensed real estate broker and LEED Accredited
Professional with a wide range of exposure including
transportation, healthcare, higher education, K-12,
science & technology, and interior design. Her
resume is branded by industry shakers such as HOK,
Perkins+Will, Heery International, and real estate
brokerage firms GMAC Real Estate & Chapman Hall.
She has worked with a number of distinguished clients
to include NASA, Kaiser Permanente, Georgia Institute
of Technology, Dekalb County Solicitor-General, and
even the State Fair of Texas.
She is an experienced speaker and educator, having
served as adjunct faculty at the university level,
K-12 instructor in Paris, France, as well as a conference
speaker for the American
Institute of Architects (AIA). She also has
a cumulative 8 years of experience in architectural
planning & design, commercial real estate, and
academia. Entering Georgia Tech at the age of 16,
and recipient of the Bachelor of Science and Master
of Architecture degrees, she also placed 1st in her
division at the 2003 Georgia State Silver Gloves Boxing
Championships.
Affiliations:
NCARB, USGBC (LEED Professional Accreditation), NOMA,
AIA, NAR, GAR, Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors
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