James Strowe
Anthropologist at large
j.a.strowe@gmail.com
Summary
My work as a consultant has been centered around education and understanding. Whether it be between individual groups or corporations. It is only though understanding the “other” that one can bring stressful situations to peaceful closure.
Experience
Consultant
January 2001 – Present
-Assisted in conflict resolution between management and workers for an international trading company.
-Helping clients see through complex situations to find the most direct method for solving their problems.
-Advocating for those who cannot.
-Worked with disaster displaced groups to find temporary shelter.
-Provided online and “real world” research for customers.
Specialist at Apple at Apple Retail
October 2007 – Present
-Worked with several teams within Apple Retail to support and grow the Customers Experience.
-Assisted with the development of new management protocols with in the Back of House Team.
-Integral in keeping Back of House communications open between Management/Specialist/Genius teams.
-Coached customers from a variety of backgrounds and age groups on new and older Apple products.
-Utilized customers own passions to grow their knowledge of Apple software and hardware.
-Mentored new employees on the history and modern corporate practices of Apple.
Graphic Designer at Digicon Imaging
December 1998 – June 2001
-Created flyers, catalogs, sell sheets, books and logos for a variety of clients
-Mentored employees in the use of Apple Macintosh computers for pre-press and desktop publishing
-Re-structured image catalog system to be more time efficient
-Assisted in maintaining Mac-based network (AppleTalk) and several high-end laser & ink jet printers with RIPs.
Skills & Expertise
Ethnography , Cultural Anthropology, Applied Anthropology, Research, Cultural Analysis, Critical Thinking, Disaster Response, Conflict Resolution, Team-oriented Project Leader, Process Improvement, Consulting, Photojournalsim, OS X , iWork, Graphic Design, Mac OS X Server, iPad, iPod Touch & iPhone Support , Small Device Repair, Graphic Design/Pre Press, Illustrator, Photoshop, QuarkXPress , MS Office Suite
Volunteer Experience
EMT-D/Heavy Rescue Technician at Ramsey Rescue Squad
September 1995 – September 2000
I served as an EMT-D and Heavy Rescue Technician. I also served as a Lieutenant. I was certified in: NJ State EMT-D (Emergency Medical Technician De-fibrillation), Advanced Pediatric Care, PHTLS (Pre-Hospital Trauma and Life Support), Heavy Rescue, Hazardous Materials Awareness, Hazardous Materials Response, Bus/Aircraft/Train Rescue, Fire RIT (Rapid Intervention Team or FAST team), Wilderness Fire Fighting , Confined Space, High Angle and Collapsed Structure Rescue.
EMT-D at Ramsey Ambulance Corps
May 1989 – November 1996
I served as an EMT-D for the Corps. I was also certified in NJ State EMT-D, Advanced Pediatric Care, PHTLS (Pre-Hospital Trauma and Life Support).
Professional Organizations
Society for Applied Anthropology
American Anthropological Association
Association of Computing Machinery
The Long Now Foundation
The Linux Foundation
Education
William Paterson University of New Jersey
BA, Anthropology
Activities and Societies:
Member of the Anthropology Student Association.
Relevant Courses
Anthropology Theory & Methods
Comparative Cultures
Biological Anthropology
Shamans Witches & Magic (Comparative Religions)
Sociology of Organization
Human Races (Biological Anthropology)
Myth & Folklore in the Modern World
Studies in Primitive Religions
Studies in Visual Anthropology
Studies in Kinship
History of Social Theory
Indians of North America
Sociology of Religion
Applied Anthropology
Interests
Conflict Resolution, Ethnography, Anthropological Research into Science & Technology, Graphic Design, UNIX/Linux, Information Technology, Network Security, Astrophysics and Photojournalism.
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