Tom Kephart

Tom Kephart

Social media and marketing guy. Actor, director and teacher. Has been known to sing a little karaoke.

Greater Detroit Area

Current
Past
  • Documentation Supervisor at Cardell Corporation
  • Bill of Materials Technician at The Delfield Company
  • Radio Announcer at WCFX-FM, Clare, MI
Education
  • Central Michigan University
Connections
54 connections
Industry
Marketing and Advertising
Websites

Tom Kephart’s Summary

For twenty years, I've observed as "new media" keeps getting newer! In 1989, the "new media" was desktop publishing and CD-ROM authoring; today we're blogging, Twittering and catching up with the people we lost track of in 1989 on Facebook and LinkedIn. While my business has gone through changes in focus (graphic design, web development, new media marketing) and name (Prografix, norwaydesign, Kephart & Associates), my interest has always been the use of current technology to connect businesses and organizations to their customers.

Tom Kephart’s Specialties:

writer, editor, graphic designer, teacher, marketing consultant and manager, web developer and programmer; training and class instruction; video and audio production; acting and singing


Tom Kephart’s Experience

  • Adjunct Faculty

    St. Clair County Community College

    (Non-Profit; Education Management industry)

    November 2008Present (9 months)

    I'm the artistic director for the four stage productions the College presents each academic year, two per semester. I also teach the two acting courses offered by the Theater Discipline of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts.

  • Owner & Creative Director

    Kephart + Associates

    (Marketing and Advertising industry)

    1989Present (20 years)

    For twenty years, I've observed as "new media" keeps getting newer! In 1989, the "new media" was desktop publishing and CD-ROM authoring; today we're blogging, Twittering and catching up with the people we lost track of in 1989 on Facebook and LinkedIn. While my business has gone through changes in focus (graphic design, web development, new media marketing) and name (Prografix, norwaydesign, Kephart & Associates), my interest has always been the use of current technology to connect businesses and organizations to their customers.

    Tags: writer, editor, graphic designer, teacher, marketing consultant and manager, web developer and programmer

  • Manager of Marketing Communications

    H.B. Stubbs Companies

    (Privately Held; Events Services industry)

    20082008 (less than a year)

    Contract position through The Creative Group in Southfield, Michigan. Managed marketing communications including the redevelopment of the company's website and leading plans for an updated web portal/interface project.

  • Public Access & Government Affairs Coordinator

    Comcast Michigan Region

    (Public Company; CMCSA; Broadcast Media industry)

    20062007 (1 year)

    * 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.

  • Continuing Education Instructor

    St. Clair County Community College

    (Non-Profit; Education Management industry)

    19972004 (7 years)

    I taught seminars in Microsoft Office applications for the College's Workforce Training Institute, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook, as well as Intro to Computers and Windows. I also developed and taught courses on personal digital assistants (PDAs) and genealogy software applications.

  • Documentation Supervisor

    Cardell Corporation

    (Automotive industry)

    19951996 (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.

  • Bill of Materials Technician

    The Delfield Company

    (Business Supplies and Equipment industry)

    19871989 (2 years)

  • Radio Announcer

    WCFX-FM, Clare, MI

    (Broadcast Media industry)

    19831987 (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.

    Also worked at WJGS (now WUPS) Houghton Lake, MI during this period.


Tom Kephart’s Education

  • Central Michigan University

    BS , Liberal Arts/Geography & Earth Science , 19811986

    Activities and Societies:
    Central Michigan LIFE, WCHP

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Tom Kephart’s Interests:

soccer, acting, directing, playwriting, new media technologies


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  • career opportunities
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