Resume

• 2006

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  Dissertation: The Relationship Between Long-Term Video Game Playing and Individuals' Entrepreneurial Traits and Intent: An Exploratory Study\n Abstract: The results of this study offer the foundation for further studies exploring in what\ndirection the influence of video games flows—whether video game playing causes the\ndevelopment of entrepreneurial traits

  or whether people high in those traits are drawn to\ngames that satisfy those needs. In addition

  the study offers an example of how two\ndisparate fields may be combined in order to advance the field of entrepreneurship.\n\nGraduate Assistant for multiple sections each semester of Organizational Behavior (3 years)\nCo-founder and organizer of the GW Business Plan (2 years)

  Entrepreneurship

  The George Washington University - School of Business

• 2002

  Masters

  Thesis topic: A mathematical model for why people found and contribute to not-for-profits.\nThis was a one-year program focusing on the practical application of both micro- and macroeconomics.\nEntrepreneurial Research Assistant. Developed an Honors course on how different disciplines

  from art to business

  view entrepreneurship.\nCo-authored a paper using counterfactual models of income disparity. Presented the paper at the Mid-West Economic Conference.

  Economics

  Entrepreneurial Lab

  Entrepreneurship Club

• 1998

  B.A.

  -Worked with Dr. Lauren Jones studying superbubbles in galaxies. Presented the research in a poster presentation at the American Astronomical Society's annual conference.\n-Student Representative for the Strengths

  Weaknesses

  Opportunities

  and Threats Analysis Focus Group

  which evaluated Denison University’s environment of higher education and presented findings regarding the direction of Denison’s development\n-Student Representative to the Service-Learning Advisory Committee which discussed strategies to incorporate service-learning into the curriculum and Implemented and evaluated studies about teachers’ receptiveness\n-Graduated with Honors. My thesis looked at whether or not data over the past decades support the theory that nations will specialize in either production or service (i.e.

  \"virtual states\"). The thesis won 3rd place in the Gordon Leeland Economic Writing Competition.

  Philosophy

  Political Science

  and Economics; Minor in Religion

  Volunteering (VP Finance

  co-Chaired 2 groups); Resident Assistant; Chapel Associate; co-Founder and Treasurer of Gymnastics Club

  Speech Team

  and Big Red Anime Coalition (Treasurer

  co-Founder); Rape Survivor Advocate; Tai Chi (assistant instructor); Piano (3 recitals); Student worker (Financial Aid

  VAIL Series

  Theatre Box Office

  Big Brothers Big Sisters); Gaming Guild; Mortar Board (President); Omicron Delta Kappa; Political Science Fellow; Pi Sigma Epsilon; Catholic group (Treasurer)

• Nonprofits

  Analysis

  Economics

  Data Analysis

  Research

  Business Planning

  Program Management

  Curriculum Design

  Teaching

  Higher Education

  Management

  Creating new curricula

  Policy

  Lecturing

  Business Advising

  Entrepreneurship

  Mentoring

  Public Speaking

  Academic and Career Counseling

  Social Networking

  Entrepreneurs’ Personal Values

  Compensation

  and High Growth Firm Performance.

  Winslow

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  Entrepreneurs’ Personal Values

  Compensation

  and High Growth Firm Performance.

  David

  Tomczyk

  George Washington University

  Quinnipiac University

  U.S. Deparment of State

  Futron Corporation

  BEM Systems

  NASA

  NASA Office of the Inspector General

  Kaplan

  Valador

  Evaluated NASA programs and projects for waste

  fraud

  and abuse. Examined the astronaut corps to determine the optimal size based on current flight status. Evaluated a program tracking interface

  NASA's implementation of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board's findings

  and the proposed Orbital Space Plane.

  NASA Office of the Inspector General

  IT Security Officer

  Performed a gap analysis on NASA's IT security policies and implementation versus government policy and best practices.

  NASA

  Senior Policy Analyst

  Conduct Risk Management for NASA

  which is includes assessing future risks to the Agency and optimizing all aspects of the organization (finance

  procurement

  facilities management

  etc.) to maximize both current and future benefits.\nDevelop Strategic Alliances for NASA. These are mutually beneficial partnerships where

  in exchange for being able to use the NASA logo

  the company offers services and/or products free or at a severely reduced price.

  BEM Systems

  Risk Manager

  Conduct Risk Management for NASA

  which is includes assessing future risks to the Agency and optimizing all aspects of the organization (finance

  procurement

  facilities management

  etc.) to maximize both current and future benefits.\nDevelop Strategic Alliances for NASA. These are mutually beneficial partnerships where

  in exchange for being able to use the NASA logo

  the company offers services and/or products free or at a severely reduced price.

  Valador

  Teacher

  I primarily taught how to take the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)

  although I sometimes covered how to take the GRE (Graduate Record Exam). In addition

  I trained new teachers for all the graduate exams (MCAT

  GMAT

  GRE

  LSAT

  NCLEX).

  Kaplan

  U.S. Representative for Science and Technology

  Represented the U.S. at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperate (APEC) summits on the topics of science

  technology

  intellectual property rights

  anti-corruption

  invasive species

  non-ferrous metals

  and some economic forums. Also

  helped direct changes to the website for APEC.

  U.S. Deparment of State

  Quinnipiac University

  I have redesigned the Entrepreneurship major and created a variety of classes to help convey the entrepreneurial spirit in my students. I teach small business marketing

  social entrepreneurship

  opportunity recognition and negotiation

  digital businesses

  entrepreneurial finance

  building effective businesses

  and writing business plans

  investor decks

  and granular decks. Through a happy series of coincidences

  I have been invited to teach game design as well and have done so since Fall 2013. I also advise students

  mentor fledgling businesses

  advise the Enactus team (students using business skills to do good in the world)

  the Anime Club

  the Game Club

  and the Video Game Club

  and fit in research in a variety of areas on top of all this.

  Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship

  Strategy

  and Game Design

  NASA

  Developed a system for property disposition and allocation for excess Space Shuttle parts and for handling the property generated through the decommissioning of NASA's Space Shuttle Program.

  Senior Policy Analyst

  Futron Corporation

  My degree is in Entrepreneurship. Specifically

  I looked at the effects of video games on entrepreneurial behavior.

  George Washington University

  E-Government Analyst

  Implemented the e-Government initiatives at NASA. Coordinated with organizations both internal and external to NASA to more efficiently and effectively implement the plans.

  NASA