Ben Rosenthal
7801 Takoma Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912-4108
301-920-0828
240-997-6875
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earthsaver@mac.com
To improve the effectiveness of communication in and among organizations while encouraging environmental stewardship behaviors and the use of Macintosh-based technologies.
Sustainable Computing
since 1996
Consult with individuals and businesses about their experiences using Macintosh computer systems; emphasize patience, preventive maintenance, and the joy of using a computer that just works.
Ithaca College
fall 2000 to spring 2003
Field Service Technician for Information Technology Services - Supported Ithaca College faculty and staff part-time in mixed platform environment, protecting confidentiality, developing friendships, and teaching preventive maintenance.
Licking Creek Bend Farm
summer 1999 to present
Cashier - Sell low-pesticide produce to diverse customers in mixed-income neighborhood. Mental math skills improve flow and satisfaction of customers, increasing sales.
D.C. Energy Office
August 2003 to present
Sustainable Design Consultant, Writer, Editor - Coordinating the creation of the Green Faith Guide and networking of the Green Faith Advisory Group as part of DCEO's Comprehensive Energy Plan III, Green Faith Initiative.
Natural Logic
summer 2003
Intern - Administrative, technical, and project support for NLI green building consulting initiatives and for Contruction Material Recovery Coalition--National Capitol Region.
ALEPH
June 25 to July 13, 2001
Bookstore Manager - Setup and managed major retail operation at biannual conference, serving 700 attendees. Supervised interns, organized store for effective shopping, and satisfied customers.
U.S. Fuel Cell Council
summer 2001
Research & Communication Assistant - Updated members about progress in the industry, for "coopetition" (cooperation-competition). Discussed fuel cell development and deployment challenges at Fuel Cell Summit V.
Ithaca College
      B.S. in Organizational Communication, Learning, & Design 
 
Arava Institute for Environmental Studies (spring 2002)
      Middle East environmental issues in cooperative leadership program 
 
Computing Expertise - All Web browsers and effective Internet use; office applications; desktop publishing; Apple applications; All flavors of Mac OS (specialty), BSD UNIX, Windows, DOS.

Additional Skills - Skills include attention to detail; working with numbers; fine motor, spatial, and mechanical coordination; problem solving and analysis; endurance; a good eye. Can read and speak basic Hebrew. Personality traits include patience and a sense of humor.
Special Accomplishment - Bicycled 106 miles in first of two-day, 140-mile New York Jewish Environmental Bike ride, Falls Village, Connecticut, to Manhattan, summer 2004.