CURRICULUM VITAE

James Hamilton – Assistant Professor

Department of Automotive, Manufacturing, and Electrical Engineering Technology

Education/Training

M.S. – Adult Education /Human Resource Development, 4.0 GPA, Buffalo State College (2006)

B.S. – Industrial Technology/Manufacturing, Empire State College (2003)

AAS. – Industrial Technology /Management Engineering Technology, HVCC (1987)

Certificate, Machinist Apprenticeship, US Dept. of Labor & Watervliet Arsenal (1981)

U.S. Army Light and Heavy Transportation Schools, NJ & Europe (1973)

H.S. Diploma, Voorheesville Central School System (1972)

Honors and Awards

Faculty Professional Development Award, Women’s Enterprise at HVCC, 2006

Presenter, NYS Engineering Technology Assn Conference, 2006

Berne-Knox-Westerlo School Board Recognition Award, 2004

Teaching/Work Experience

Professor/Instructor:

   - HVCC; Manufacturing Technical Systems, Mechanical Engineering Technology, and Industrial Technology degree programs, 1999- Present

   - The College of Saint Rose; Advanced Technology Education program; 2002 - present

Councilman, Town of Berne, NY, 2003 - present

Consultant – JCH Associates; 2001 - present

Technical Representative/Trainer, U.S. Central Command, Cairo, Egypt, TDY during 1996-1999

Toolmaker Foreman, Leader, Toolmaker, Machinist, & Apprentice;  Watervliet Arsenal, Watervliet, NY; 1976 – 1999

Truck driver/material storage specialist, U.S. Army, USA and Europe, 1973 – 1976

Professional/Public Service

Academic Senator, HVCC, 2005-2007

Senate Planning Committee, HVCC

HVCC Strategic Planning Committee

Treasurer, Capitol District Chapter, Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)

Board of Directors, Hilltowns Players Community Theater, Berne, NY; past VP, treasurer

Advisory Board, Families Together of Albany County, Hilltowns Location

Volunteer, Hilltowns Community Resource Center

Director, Fox Creek 5K Road Race, Berne, NY; 2000 - present

VP, B-K-W Community Track Fund, 501c3; 2001-2004

Member, Town of Berne Youth Council, 1998 - 2003

Volunteer, Town of Berne Youth Program, 1998 - present