SUMMARY I am a published author and have public speaking and online Web publications experience.

EDUCATION

• M.S., Communication and Rhetoric, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York (1998): Coursework covered human communication theory and online communication
• M.S., Computer Science, University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1991): Thesis--A C++ Computer-Aided Software Engineering Tool
• M.F.A., Creative Writing, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas (1989): Thesis--manuscript of poetry, Letters from the Interior
• B.S., Mathematics, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan (1985)

EXPERIENCE

• Owner, John December. (2023 to Present): Operate a sole proprietorship creating online media, photography, writing, and communication
• President, December Communications, Inc. (1995 to 2023): Founded and ran a World Wide Web publishing company (december.com) to plan, design, implement, analyze, and promote online publications; developed advertising and affiliate revenue
• Instructor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Department of Language, Literature and Communication (1991-1994): Taught courses in writing and communication
• Teaching Assistant/Lecturer, University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee, Department of Computer Science (1989-1991; 2000-2003): Taught introductory courses in computer science
• Engineer, Operations Analysis, Boeing Military Airplanes, Wichita, Kansas (1985-1989): Designed and implemented computer models to analyze aircraft missions

PUBLICATIONS Published in print and online.

• December, J. (1997). The World Wide Web Unleashed 1997. (4th ed.) Indianapolis: Sams.net.
• December, J. and M. Ginsburg. (1996). HTML 3.2 & CGI Unleashed, Professional Reference Edition. Indianapolis: Sams.net.
• December, J. (1996). Units of analysis for Internet communication. Journal of Communication, 46(1). Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, 1(4).