Manager, Marketing Communications at H.B. Stubbs Companies
Greater Detroit Area
- Current
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- Manager, Marketing Communications at H.B. Stubbs Companies
- Editor & Creative Director at Kephart & Associates
- Past
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- Public Access & Government Affairs Coordinator at Comcast Michigan Region
- Adjunct Instructor at St. Clair County Community College
- Documentation Supervisor at Cardell Corporation
- Bill of Materials Technician at The Delfield Company
- Radio Announcer at WCFX
- Education
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- Central Michigan University
- Connections
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- Industry
- Information Technology and Services
- Websites
Tom Kephart’s Summary
Web developer using PHP with Drupal content management system and editor of a professional blog, newtechheroes.com, focusing on new/social media and networking, including Web 2.0, business blogging, content management systems and Open Source Software.
Tom Kephart’s Specialties:
web design, programming and development; technical writing and editing; training and class instruction; video and audio production; acting and singing
Tom Kephart’s Experience
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Manager, Marketing Communications
H.B. Stubbs Companies
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
May 2008 — Present (3 months)
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Editor & Creative Director
Kephart & Associates
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)
September 1988 — Present (19 years 11 months)
Web Developer, incorporating PHP with MySQL databases and content management system software, including Drupal, Joomla and WordPress to create interactive sites that are easy for clients to update by themselves and are also search engine friendly. Developing custom HTML/PHP interfaces to MySQL databases for clients. Sample work available at:
- newtechheroes.com and kephartassoc.com - both developed in Drupal
- isamichigan.org - developed in Joomla
- indianapioneers.com - click on "Ancestors" for custom PHP/MySQL database interface
Writer/Editor of a professional blog, newtechheroes.com, which features news and opinion about open source content management and personal publishing systems such as Drupal, Joomla and WordPress. -
Public Access & Government Affairs Coordinator
Comcast Michigan Region
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; CMCSA; Broadcast Media industry)
January 2006 — May 2007 (1 year 5 months)
* Managed the Lake Huron System public access channel, including program scheduling, production and directing television coverage of local events, maintenance of equipment and supervision of production staff.
* Assisted with government affairs tasks, including interaction with local and state elected officials and their staff on franchising and other issues.
* Helped organize and run the 2006 Comcast/IFC independent film competition.
* Served as Comcast Cares volunteer coordinator, including supervision of a community project at Latino Family Services in Detroit. -
Adjunct Instructor
St. Clair County Community College
(Government Agency; 501-1000 employees; Education Management industry)
April 1997 — December 2006 (9 years 9 months)
I taught day-long computer training courses for the college's Workforce Training Institute, including Microsoft Access, Excel, Word and Outlook. I also created and taught courses on personal digital assistants (PDAs) and genealogical research and software.
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Documentation Supervisor
Cardell Corporation
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Automotive industry)
January 1996 — December 1996 (1 year)
Created and supervised the Documentation Department at a Tier 2 automotive supplier to Ford and Chrysler in preparation for the company's QS9000/ISO9001 compliance inspection. Organized existing documentation and developed and wrote a Documentation Control Manual that superseded previous technical documentation policies. Managed staff of two technical writer/editors and the department's budget.
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Bill of Materials Technician
The Delfield Company
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Business Supplies and Equipment industry)
November 1987 — September 1988 (11 months)
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Radio Announcer
WCFX
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
1983 — 1987 (4 years)
Hosted regular afternoon, evening and overnight shifts for Top 40, Adult Contemporary and Local News/Talk stations. Responsibilities included newscasts, hosting a daily community affairs program, commercial copywriting and production, selection of music playlists, football play-by-play, promotions and live remotes.
Tom Kephart’s Education
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Central Michigan University
BS, Geography & Earth Science, 1981 — 1986
- Activities and Societies:
- Central Michigan LIFE, WCHP
Additional Information
Tom Kephart’s Websites:
Tom Kephart’s Interests:
acting, directing, playwriting
Tom Kephart’s Groups:
St. Clair Theatre Guild, Port Huron Civic Theatre, Theatre Sarnia, Blue Water Arts Council, ConnecTech Port Huron (GLIMA)
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Fans of Mashable member
Tom Kephart’s Contact Settings
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