Paul Dennis Kopco resume

Paul Dennis Kopco
2126 Friar Tuck Court	portfolio
Fort Collins, CO 80524
pkopco@gmail.com
605.223.1263

— publications & projects —

Newspaper Columnist
- Rapid City Journal: Digital Discourse
- Black Hills Pioneer: Knowledge of Personal Computing Online (K.O.P.C.O.)
Produced layout and final output for children's book, Adams A to Z.
As webmaster for Black Hills State University, created award-winning campus virtual tour.
Established and maintained teaching website: http://www.paulkopco.com
Implemented a multi-tiered system of support, using explicit instruction methods to engage students in interactive learning, as part of an NSA-funded two-year research project which, among other outcomes, resulted in improving the Basic Algebra pass rate from 45% to 83% and the Intermediate Algebra pass rate from 50% to 83%.
Created "Algebra for Smarties" YouTube channel consisting of 65 iPad video recordings of algebra problems from my classes.
Developed multimedia curriculum for summer workshop, "Shared Harmonies," in conjunction with Smithsonian Institution's Museum on Main St. national traveling exhibition, "New Harmonies."
- Created Shared Harmonies YouTube channel featuring interviews conducted by workshop students.
- Edited multi-camera production of Kevin Locke Native Dance Ensemble performance video recorded by workshop students.
Edited sound for documentary film, "Unplanned Democracy."
- Amazon link
- Trailer on YouTube
Created and hosted The Real Deadwood Podcast, a variety show from the real Deadwood in the Black Hills of South Dakota for fans of the HBO Deadwood series combining interviews, entertainment and news from both Deadwoods
- Website: http://www.RealDeadwoodPodcast.com
- newspaper article in Rapid City Journal
- YouTube channel
- Facebook page
Composed, performed, and produced Black Hills Gold, an album of original instrumental music inspired by the legends and natural wonders of the Black Hills of South Dakota.
- website
- on iTunes
- on Amazon
- on Spotify
- on last.fm
Perform original music and classic blues/R&B music in local venues
- Paul Dennis Kopco Music Facebook page
Online presentation/resume: https://sumry.in/paulkopco

— work experience —

Instructor Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Aug 1996 - Aug 2014	Taught Mass Communications courses including Digital Illustration; Computer Production and Imaging; Fundamental, Intermediate, and Advanced Computer Publishing; Interactive Multimedia Design; and Web Publishing. Software taught in these courses includes Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, Flash Catalyst, Director, and Acrobat Pro; Quark XPress; Audacity; and iMovie & GarageBand. Web application: MyGraphicsLab. Taught Mathematics courses including basic and intermediate algebra. Web applications used in these courses include ALEKS and MyMathLab. Faculty Advisor for Student Computer Club and co-advisor for Today Student Newspaper. Supported and maintained hardware and software in Apple Macintosh computer lab.


Webmaster Black Hills State University Communications Dept. Spearfish, SD Aug 2000 - Aug 2006	Redesigned entire BHSU website. Trained campus departmental staff and faculty on how to maintain assigned web pages with Microsoft FrontPage and DotNetNuke. Produced award-winning 360-degree panorama virtual tour. Produced web-based marketing ads, student testimonial videos, and Flash-based promotional screen savers

Designer/Composer/Instructor
PM Enterprises
Spearfish, SD
Jan 1995 - present

Digital Designs: produce newspaper ads, brochures, flyers, newsletters, mailers, business cards, posters, logos, and album graphics using Macintosh- and PC-based systems; design web pages including graphics, text, and interactivity.
Dakotah Records: composed, performed and recorded music album, Black Hills Gold, using PC-based MIDI system.
Knowledge Of Personal Computing On-site: conduct computer training sessions and write computer newspaper column.

Advertising Administrator
Ridco, Inc.
(Mt. Rushmore Black Hills Gold)
Rapid City, SD
Nov 1994 - Jan 1995

Created and produced brochures, flyers, newspaper ads, magazine ads, invoice mailers, store signs, newsletters, logos and product catalogs using personal computer-based desktop publishing system.
Trained other computer users in basic computer operation and in the operation of various graphics software.
Kept department updated on the latest technology in desktop publishing and computer graphics hardware and software.

Marketing Administrator
Eagle Group
Smyrna, DE
Feb 1991 - Nov 1994

Designed, laid out, typeset, and produced sales, marketing, and communications literature including product specification sheets, price catalogs, brochures, posters, flyers, overhead transparencies, slides, and trade show signs using personal computer-based desktop publishing system.
Produced and designed graphics using a variety of personal computer graphics software packages.
Served as unofficial personal computer support source with regard to general hardware and software problems.

— community service —

Real Deadwood Podcast

Created and produced "The Real Deadwood Podcast" internet audio program and website to promote the city of Deadwood via HBO Deadwood series.
Recorded and edited audio and video content.

Deadwood Jam Music Festival

Produced annual Deadwood Jam event program.
Served on Deadwood Jam board.

Adams Museum and House / Deadwood History Inc.

Created and maintained initial website.
Produced annual calendar and quarterly newsletter.
Produced numerous flyers, brochures, advertisements, rack cards, programs, postcards.
Recorded and produced numerous videos for website and YouTube.
Performed in numerous musical presentations and events.
Played guitar and accompanied children during annual Christmas Caroling event.
Performed Christmas carols during Historic Adams House Museum tours.
Converted numerous audio tapes to CD and video tapes to DVD.

Black Hills State University

Performed for concerts, football tailgate events, open mics, and picnics.

Lead-Deadwood Community Foundation

Graphic design and logo creation.

NeighborWorks Presidential Neighborhood

Entertained at Presidential Neighborhood Progressive Picnic and Christmas Party.

Golden Ridge Senior Care / David M. Dorsett Healthcare Community

Performed annual Christmas concert.

— education —

Black Hills State University, Spearfish, SD, Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics
State College of Florida, Manatee - Sarasota, Bradenton, Florida, Associate of Arts