Vic Napier

4700 N Kolb Rd., #1108, Tucson AZ 85750

520-577-6204 vic@vicnapier.com

Objective: To be part of a dynamic learning organization that values creativity and innovation working among intelligent and ambitious people who share a common vision.

Qualifications

· Proven leadership abilities in business, social service and academic settings

· Academic and practical experience in budgeting, management, marketing, and training

· Highly skilled in gaining consensus among teams, boards and associations

· Experience researching and evaluating systems and programs, including quantitative and qualitative aspects using desktop computer applications

· Wide ranging practical, academic and research experience in behavioral analysis, least restrictive measures and non aversive interventions

· History of progressively responsible supervisory and leadership experience in field of behavioral research including design, basic data collection, statistical analysis, writing, and final oral presentations

· Expert user of computer applications contained in Microsoft Office Suite, exceptional networking and configuration skills in Windows environment

Relevant Accomplishments

· Researched and wrote treatise on social service delivery systems, leading to formal academic research that culminated in MBA

· Presently developing E-commerce curriculum as Adjunct Instructor at Pima Community College

· Researched and wrote research paper on risk homeostasis, which continues to gain world wide attention in risk sports industry and academia

· Performed sophisticated behavior analysis, created statistical tracking methods and wrote behavior, learning and social programs for disabled clients

· Published research articles in print and online academic journals addressing training of handicapped learners, risk homeostasis and sport motivation.

Other Skills and Talents

· Well versed in national standards that affect policies and procedures for vocational and residential programs serving the disabled

· Currently contributing to programs and procedures that integrate disabled clients with the general population

· Experienced in delivering professional presentations to wide variety of audiences both in person and via radio or television

· Exceptional ability to promote positive relationships with families, caregivers and guardians

· Familiar with financial reporting, and accounting concepts

Work History

Marketing Manager/Behavior Specialist/IT Technician, A Place to Call Home, Tucson AZ Aug 2004 – Present

While performing in a general business advisory and leadership position I performed a range of duties under the direct management of the CEO who was in another district.

· Developed marketing strategy, measurement tools and self correcting systems that increased the pool of qualified professional foster parents

· Developed and delivered training modules in behavior interventions, legal aspects of behavioral programming, and Client Intervention Training to staff and foster families

· Created relational databases used to screen, measure and organize complete cycle of foster family licensing and monitoring

· Represented agency interests in both client oriented and agency oriented meetings and associations

Adjunct Instructor, Pima Community College, Tucson AZ Spring 2004 -- Present

Teaching and developing Business 125, E-commerce, covering traditional marketing, online marketing, and technical aspects of exchanging goods and services for money on the internet. This is a three credit hour lower division transfer course.

Attendant Care Worker, AIRES, Inc. Tucson AZ June 2004 – Present

In order to maintain my perspective I provide direct care for a paraplegic shooting victim on a weekly basis. This includes wound care, bathing/toileting assistance and household duties

CEO, SkyTech Airsports, Inc, Keizer OR May 1992 – Feb 2004

Established and maintained a technology oriented maintenance and training company specializing in distributing training and information about critical use survival systems

· Researched and wrote articles published in lay and professional journals regarding teaching methods relevant to special needs and handicapped groups in the sport aviation industry

· Create, maintain and update a internationally recognized online technical resource for aviation technicians, instructors and participants

· Wrote and published training manuals targeting skills related to survival systems

Instructor, Business Computer Training Institute, Salem, OR March 2001 – Feb 2004

Taught Microsoft Office applications, beginning bookkeeping, and basic business skills in a private business school.

Researcher, Individual Contracts, Keizer OR May 1992 – Feb 2004

Accepted various research and analysis projects from mental health providers, volunteer organizations, political action committees and civic groups

· Analyzed demographic and social influences on crime trends for Community Oriented Policing Committee

· Used online weather data archive to identify locations suitable for outdoor recreation business start up in cloud shrouded Western Oregon

Owner, Higher Touch Consulting, Keizer OR Dec 2001 – Feb 2004

Consultant/contractor for nascent technology companies facing growth hurtles; supplied specialized business oriented research and analysis

· Analyzed systems and operations of young ISP and wrote strategic positioning analysis

· Led team in creation of strategic database marketing addition to commercial website services

Case Manager, Marion County Mental Health, Salem OR Oct 1991 – June 1991

Provided case management and housing assistance services to 45 community based mentally ill clients and their families.

· Managed Title XIX funding and coordinated mental health, medical and social services

· Coordinated and delivered supported housing assistance

· Performed crisis intervention and managed emergency commitments, reviewed and modified treatment plans

· Developed symptom recognition curriculum and delivered training to consumers and caregivers in group setting.

Crisis Screener, Oregon State Hospital, Salem OR Oct 1991 – June 1991

Responsible for after hours screening of people seeking admission to Oregon State Hospital. Performed mental status examinations, suicide assessments, drug abuse use assessment and made commitment recommendations.

Program Director, ADAPT Program, Tucson AZ Oct 1986 – Oct 1991

Responsible for all aspects of a therapeutic vocational program servicing 10-15 dually diagnosed clients with identified behavioral challenges.

· Set up objective recording systems, maintained behavioral databases, developed analytic tools to interpret the data developed behavior interventions

· Presented to professional human rights and peer review oversight committees.

· Facilitated daily group typically concentrating on issues such as values clarification, anger management, communication, frustration

· Responsible for hiring, disciplining and training staff, sales and marketing, payroll, estimating, bookkeeping, DOL and IRS compliance

Behavior Analyst/Trainer, Community Psychology Education Services, Tucson AZ Oct 1986 – Oct 1991

Certified as a Behavior Analyst/Trainer after completing Non Aversive Behavior Modification course through the Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis in Los Angles, CA.

· Observed, measured and researched long term behaviors that interfered with normalized community placements.

· Created sophisticated behavior programs addressing staff and client behaviors, environmental issues, service delivery and administrative needs

· Trained staff, parents caregivers and adminstrators in their use of behavior programs

· Sat on committee drafting Administrative Rules covering behavioral interventions that would affect both public and private agencies.

Family Counselor, Community Psychology Education Services, Tucson AZ Oct 1989 – Oct 1991

Interviewed families with disabled children, identified areas that would benefit form parental skills training, created a plan to meet those needs, and then delivered the plan.

Vocational Counselor, ADAPT Program, Tucson AZ Oct 1984 – Oct 1986

Responsible for observing behavior and recording daily data collection, subjective data analysis, monitoring clients for rule compliance, mediating disputes, and developing interpersonal and intrapersonal communications skills. I also led group discussions covering values clarification, morality, communication skills, and anger recognition and management.

Other Mental Health Work Experience

Residential Counselor, Model Mental Health Project, Tucson AZ May 83 – May 84

Youth Counselor, Desert Hills Tucson, AZ May 84 – Oct 84

Residential Trainer, TASHA Tucson AZ, Sept 83 – May 84

Crisis Counselor, Northwest Human Services, Salem OR, March 81 – April 83

Education

· MBA, George Fox University, Newberg OR, 2002 – 2004 Concentrations: Systems and Organization, Leadership

· Western Oregon University, Monmouth OR, 1999 – 2000 Concentrations: Research Methods, Risk Studies

· Chemeketa Community College, Salem OR, 1975 –1996 Concentrations: Online Learning, Computer Applications

· Institute of Applied Behavior Analysis, Los Angles, CA, 1988 Concentrations: Non Aversive Behavior Modification

· University of Arizona, Tucson AZ, 1985 --1987 Concentrations: Adlerian Psychology, Couples Counseling

· BS, Political Science/Psychology, University of Oregon, Eugene OR, 1977—1980 Concentrations: State and Local Government, Behavior Modification

Publications and Papers

“Risk Homeostasis and Accident Migration Following Introduction of Safety Devices”, Distributed Online, 1999

“Goal Setting & Motivation”, Psyched Online, 2002

“Listen and Learn”, Parachutist, June 2000