DAVE CORNELIUS
Dave Cornelius has 15+ years of experience in the communications and entertainment industry. He has experience as an innovative curriculum designer, experience in digital and analog technologies, and 10+ years of development experience of education/training applications. He is currently an Apple Certified Trainer, a member of the STN Executive Board, and a teacher at Arcadia High School in Phoenix, AZ.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Designed and implemented a seamless Elementary through Post Secondary Media Technology training model for two 35,000+ student school districts.
Developed and implemented the Skill Development Center system of training used by the United States Army. (Awarded Army Commendation Medal)
Created, managed, or produced multiple entertainment industry projects.
Designed and built Media Communications production studios and infrastructure for corporate and education entities.
Created and implemented market development programs for major real estate holding companies that produced a 10-1 ROI.
Managed major international conferences that included real time voice, data, and visual multi-site co-ordination and links.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Scottsdale USD -
Scottsdale, Arizona Serving as Media Communications Instructor, mentor, program designer and curriculum developer for Arizona’s 6th largest school district, as follows:
Media Communications Instructor-August 2001-Present
- Established the program as a capstone satellite for East Valley Institute Of Technology at Arcadia High School
- Design team for State of Arizona Broadcast curriculum and standards
- Developed Tech Prep/Dual Enrollment programs
- Coordinated Industry and Post Secondary Articulations/Partnerships
- Skills USA adviser, Master Teacher and Teacher Mentor
- Designed and implemented the operations of the Scottsdale Media Arts Technology Convergence Center including IPTV, VOD, and distance learning
Maricopa Community Colleges -
Phoenix, Arizona Served as Adjunct Instructor for Film, Television, Video Production and Distance Learning Courses as follows:
Media Communications Adjunct Instructor-August 1999-Present
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Developed the Dual Enrollment concept for Media Communications
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Negotiated Articulation and inter-governmental agreements
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Aligned Curriculum and implemented the initial programs.
Cross In The Desert United Methodist Church -
Phoenix, Arizona
Music Director/AV Coordinator - December 1994-2005t
- Directed and managed all aspects of the Choir and Traditional Worship Music.
- Consulted, recommended and authorized A/V purchases
- Trained all volunteer operators on A/V hardware and software
Paradise Valley USD -
Phoenix, Arizona Served as Media Communications Instructor, mentor, program designer, and performing arts facilities site manager for Arizona’s 3rd largest school district, as follows:
Media Communications Instructor - August 1995-July 2001
- Created the curriculum, and developed the entire scope and sequence for the
- Television Production and Audio engineering programs.
- Developed and implemented the Dual Enrollment program
- Co-ordinated Tech Prep and Industry Articulations/Partnerships
- Opened the first Radio Station and Web-cast program for the District
- Served on the Design/Build Team for an innovative Technology Based School
- Served as site manager for PVUSD performance centers
161832 Canada Ltd. D.b.a. Heart Production, Publishing and Distribution -
United States and Canada
- Served as President and CEO as follows:
President and CEO - January 1987-December 1995
- Directed and managed all financial aspects of the corporation
- Served as chief consultant for all media products (Clients included Global Television in Canada, ESPN, Sportsline Canada, Honeywell, Intel, Golf Net, Tapestry Films, BBC Productions, Film House Canada, Pacific Ratite Exchange, and numerous Canadian and American recording artists.)
- Created and orchestrated the acquisition/development of a $60 million entertainment industry production complex.
- Designed and built post score production facilities for major motion picture projects
EDUCATION AND AFFILIATIONS
M.V.E. TECHNOLOGY – (With Distinction) Northern Arizona University ( Flagstaff, AZ.) 2000
GRADUATE STUDIES MUSIC EDUCATION - University of Arizona ( Tucson, AZ), Northern Arizona University ( Flagstaff, AZ)
BME MUSIC - (Cum Laude) Oklahoma Baptist University ( Shawnee, Oklahoma) 1972
ARIZONA COMMUNITY COLLEGE CERTIFICATION - Vocational Education, Marketing, Mass Communications, and Music.
ARIZONA SECONDARY CERTIFICATIONS - Music, Industrial Technology, Media Communications, Cooperative Education, Radio/Television, Technical Theater and Stage Design
STUDENT TELEVISION NETWORK - Governing Board SW Region Representative
ARIZONA INTERSCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION - Vice-President and State broadcast chair and Freeman Hover Award Winner
VICE CHAIR EAGB - Educational Access Governing Board ( Phoenix, AZ.)
CHAIRMAN - East Valley Institute or Technology Video/Television Advisory Board
MEMBER NATAS CURRICULUM ADVISORY BOARD - National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Creating Critical Viewers Program
MEMBER AIP CURRICULUM ADVISORY BOARD - Art Institute of Phoenix
MEMBER SCOTTSDALE U.S.D. CURRICULUM DESIGN COMMISSION
MEMBER ASCAP - American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - University of Advancing Technology- Digital Foley
BROADCAST EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
JOURNALISM EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
ASSOCIATION OF CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION APPLE - Certified Editor and Professional Products Trainer
ACTEAZ - Arizona CTE Program of the Year
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - Spotlight on Success Award
ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - Stakeholder Commission
WHO'S WHO AMONG AMERICAN EDUCATORS
ARIZONA EDUCATION FOUNDATION - Teacher of the Year Nominee
NATIONAL TECH PREP NETWORK
NOCTI - National Occupational Competency Testing Review Team