Work History

CSN Instructor / Professor

1983: Part-time instructor
Full-Time appointment Jan 1985
1985-1988 - AAS Electronics Eng. Tech Pgm
1988-2008 AAS Drafting Tech Pgm
2008-Present Computer Engineering Department

UNLV Adjunct Instructor

1989 - 1990: Architectural Design Program

Business Owner / Operator - Brodersen Computer Consulting and CAD (BCCC)

1993 - Present: Autocad drafting service, computer installation, repair, consulting; Sound design and Engineering; Architectural Photography

Son Songs Recording Studio

1983-1992 Design, Constructed, and Maintained Recording Studio - included both acoustic and electronic design

ECR Inc.

1982 - 1983: Computer Service Tech

Various Labor Jobs

1980 - 1982

United States Air Force

1976 - 1980 Twin-Engine Jet Aircraft Airframe and Power Plant Technician / Tested Aviaonics, Communication, and Radar Systems.
1980 - 1982 USAF Reserve

Publications

Using Your Hobby for Instruction - Slide Creation

Guide for Trainers, p. 379
AutoDESK Lerning Systems Group - 1993

The Wonderful World of the Internet

AutoDESK Lerning Curve March/April issue - 1994

A study to determine the minimum Autocad command set for Computer Aided Drafting in the Las Vegas Area

Masters Thesis
Dissertation Abstracts International - May 1999

The impact of peer leader self-efficacy and strengths awareness on first-year student success

A paper presented at the ninth annual conference of the International Leadership Association. Oct/Nov 2007

Predictors of peer leader success as strengths counselors in a first-year seminar

Doctoral Dissertation
Dissertation Abstracts International - May 2008

Text Review:

Text reviewer for Thomson Learning Tools' Fundamentals of Drafting Using Autocad, 2E
Text reviewer for Mc Graw-Hill's AutoCAD 2004 Instructor: A student guide to complete coverage of Autocad's commands and features

Awards and Commendations

United States Congressional Recognition

Nov 2008

City of Henderson Faculty of the Year Award

Nov 2008

Untied States Senatorial Recognition Outstanding Educator

Nov 2008

United States Senator Harry Reid Certificate of Commendation

Nov 2008

Certificate of United States Special Congressional Recognition

Nov 2008

CSN 20-Year Service Award

January 2005

Inducted into Phi-Kappa-Phi

Apr 1999 - GPA 4.0

Inducted into The Golden Key National Honor Society

Jan 1993

CSN Certificate of Appreciation

Dec 1995

Who's Who in America

Biographee - 48th Edition

Who's Who in American Education

Biographee - 4th Edition

Award - Autocad Software R12

Winner, Program Partner Training Competition - 1992

Phi-Theta-Kappa Appreciation of Outstanding Efforts

Dec 1989

Phi-Theta-Kappa Charter Member

Apr 1988

Appointment as First Advisor - Phi-Theta-Kappa

Apr 1988

Clark County School District Certificate of Appreciation

Apr 7 and 12
Judge - VICA Autocad Drafting Competition

Mission

To serve the nevada system of higher education through various modes of leadership, innovation, vision, and service, toward fostering student, program, and institutional success, through:

• The implementation of technology in those areas where I provide leadership, instruction, and service.
• the implementation of a strengths-based perspective when interacting with students, faculty, and staff.
• Meeting the educational and support needs of those I am serving.

Education / certificates

Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership
Azusa Pacific University
May 2008

Dissertation study investigated the characteristics of peer leaders that foster their success as strengths counselors

Master of Science (4.0 GPA)
UNLV
May 1999

Emphasis: Educational Leadership
Thesis was a study to determine the minimum AutoCAD command set for success as a computer aided drafting and design professional

Associates of Applied Science - Drafting Technology
CSN
Dec 1995

High Honors
Member Phi Theta Kappa

Bachelor of Science
Secondary Education / Postsecondary Vocational Education
Dec 1993

Magna Cum Laude

Associates of Arts - General Studies
CSN
Dec 1989

High Honors
Member Phi Theta Kappa

Associates of Applied Science - Electronics Engineering Technology
CSN
May 1985

High Honors
Member Phi Theta Kappa

CompTia A+ Certification - 2009

I found testout.com to be an invaluable resource to prepare me to take the A+ certification examination

CompTia Network+ Certification - 2009

I found testout.com to be an invaluable resource to prepare me to take the Network+ certification examination

Autocad professional certification - 2009

Revit Architecture 2009 (Professional Cert)
AutoCAD 2009 (Professional Cert)

AutoDesk University - 2008

Certificates of completition In Revit Architecture

Autocad professional certification - Nov 2008

Autocad 2008

Professional Certification - Apr 1999

Certified Technical Trainer

Autocad professional certification - Mar 1998

Autocad R13 for Mechanical Drafting Level I and II
Autocad for Architectural Drafting Level I and II

Autodesk Professional Certification - Jun 1998

Certified Instructor - Autocad

Certificate of Compleation - Dec 1995

Curriculum Development using DACUM

Certificate of Compleation - Jan 1994

Program Partner Training - AutoCAD R13

Certificate of Compleation - Jan 1992

Program Partner Training - Instructor Development

Certificate of Compleation - 1991

LandCADD Civil Software Professional

Integrated Computrer Systems Certificate of Compleation - Jul 1986

Fiber Optic Communications

United States Air Force - Jun 1982

Honorable Discharge

Education Dynamics Institute Diploma - Oct 1981

Commercial and Domestic Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Service

Radio Institute of America Diploma - Dec 1980

Sound Reproduction and development - Multi-Track Recording and Mixing

Images above

The images above are a little difficult to distiguish. They are pictures of me playing my Taylor Guitar, working on a cradle for my first granddaughter, and setting up my telescope.

Strengths Philosophy

The impact of inherent strengths on the success of individuals is of particular interest to me. There is an instrument called the Clifton StrengthsFinder, which provides insight into one's inherent strengths and how to capitalize upon them. This whole subject falls under positive psychology and is very interesting.

Music

I enjoy playing Guitar and Bass and recording music. I've written a couple of songs. As you probably know, such songs are often best left in the home recording studio. Such is the case with my work. My family loves my effort, but isn't that the nature of family? They'll put up with a lot!

Woodworking

I enjoy doing mother of pearl inlay on musical instruments, building cradles, and other furniture.

Ham Radio

I hold an extra-class license and have enjoyed communicating with people as far away as japan using HF as well as all over the world using 2 meter with voice over IP.

Hiking / running / cycling

I've enjoyed hiking the local areas such as Red Rock Canyon, Zion, etc., which has evolved into running and cycling. I hope to do a triathlon some day, which means that I'm going to have to learn to swim.

Photography

Landscape, etc.; using Photoshop

Astonomy

Just looking at the cool dots in the sky with my telescope

Web Page Programming

HTML, JAVASCRIPT, COLDFUSION, FLASH

Lastly

One of the things that I love most to do is bring a smile to my wife's face :).