JOHN ALTON STEPHENSON

2994 Moffett Road

Independence, Kentucky 41051

859-653-7000 Cell 859-750-0000 Cell

P.O. Box 175885

Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky 41017

859-356-1608 Fax JJGS@ONE.NET

EDUCATION

· Simon Kenton High School, Independence, Kentucky Graduated 1961

· University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky Graduated May 1970

Bachelor of Arts, Secondary Education 130 Hours Earned

· Chase College of Law September 1972 to March 1973

Covington, Kentucky Campus 12 Hours Earned

· Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky Summers of 1971 and 1972 Graduate Work

Georgetown College, Georgetown, Kentucky Rank II Kentucky Teacher Certification

· Columbia Pacific University, San Rafael, California Graduated May 1981

Masters and Doctorate of Philosophy in Management 30 Hours Earned

· H-Bemis Lawrence and Weikel Real Estate Program September 1971 to May 1973

Real Estate and Broker License Kentucky Broker License Current

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

· John Stephenson Broker,/Consultant/Producer;

Videographer/photographer 1973 to Present

· Superintendent of Public Instruction (Elected) January 1991 to January 1994

Commonwealth of Kentucky

· Kenton County Surveyor (Elected) 1990 to 1991

· Faculty Advisor/Mentor, Columbia Pacific University September 1982 to September 1986

San Rafael, California

· Deputy Secretary of Transportation/Commissioner of 1985

Motor Vehicles; Commonwealth of Kentucky

Served in Martha Layne Collins Administration

· Liaison Officer, Council on Higher Education January 1978 to September 1978

Commonwealth of Ky., Grant Research/Writing

· Exec. Director/Owner, Policy Management Assoc. January 1978 to December 1982

“Home Weatherization” Grant Writing & Training

to Statewide Community Action Agency Workers.

Produced & Directed Weatherization Documentary.

· Congressional Field Representative for the Late September 1972 to December 1974

John B. Breckinridge, Washington, D.C.

· Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor/Grant Writing August 1971 to August 1972

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Goodwill Industries

· Kentucky Education Association, KEA Federal 1970 to 1975

Credit Union. Served as board member,

Exec. Loan Officer & Chairman for One Year

Stephenson Group-Private Investigator/Public

Advocate Consultant.

· Advanced Government Teacher, Erlanger Ky. September 1970 to May 1971

· Live Radio Program Host; Northern Ky. Access 1970 to 1972

“Education Today” WHKK Radio Erlanger, Ky.

(Currently WIOK Tri State Gospel 107.5)

· Management Training Instructor January 1966 to 1968 (Also attending college.)

Frisch’s Restaurant, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio

· Building Service Man, Cincinnati Bell Company 1965 to 1966 (Also attending college.)

Computer Switchman, Secretary/Treasurer U.T.U. September 1962 to May 1965 (Also attending college.)

Louisville-Nashville Railroad, Covington, Kentucky

*SOME DATES ARE APPROXIMATE*

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COMPUTER/TECHNICAL SKILLS

· Non Linear Editing, Television Production

· Computer Software: Microsoft Software and Editing Software

ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

· Managed Various Charitable and Political Campaigns

· Organize Numerous Local and Statewide Non Profit and Political or Issue Oriented Events

PUBLIC SPEAKING

· Master of Ceremonies and Public Speaker on Topics of History, Art, Health Care, Education,

State, Local & Federal Government, Church & State and Ethics.

COMMUNITY/SOCIAL SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEER WORK

· Ombudsman Advisory Council, Senior Services of Northern Kentucky

· Chairman, Vice Chairman, Community Program Center, Covington, Kentucky

(Education, Public and Government Television Access)

· Produced, Directed, Edited and Aired Northern Kentucky Cable Programs and Documentaries:

“Your Health and Wellness” (Weekly); “Europe by Train”; “Kentucky Counties”;

and “Santa Claus Education Series” Co-Founder Young Friends of the Arts.

· Former State Director of National Day of Prayer

· Organizer and Participant of (Kentucky) Statewide American Disability Act Rallies

· Master of Ceremonies, “Whosoever Will” Band. Volunteer Entertainment to Senior Citizens at

Nursing Homes, Centers, Churches and Other Civic Groups

· Master of Ceremony, Northern Kentucky Special Olympics for 35 years

· Northern Kentucky Mental Health Association. Served with Association at State and Local Levels.

Held Numerous Positions Including: Chairman, Board of Directors & Numerous Committee Work Assignments.

· Author of Guest Columns for Kentucky Post, Kentucky Enquirer, Lexington Herald and Louisville Courier.

· Served on Goodwill Industries Board of Directors

· Masons, Scottish Rite, Syrian Temple Shrine, 1965 to Present

· Member of National, Kentucky and Erlanger Education Associations, President

· Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce; Served on Volunteer Basis/Coordinating Legislative

and Educational Issues. Member, Stephenson Group

· Covington Rotary, Former Member

· Boone County Jaycees, Former Member

· Boone County Businessmen’s Association, Former Member

· Kiwanis, Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky Charter Member

HONORS

· Kentucky Education Association “Outstanding Citizen” in Kentucky Promoting Kentucky Education

· Kentucky Special Olympics, “A Flame of Excellence” Award

· First Chairman, Community Program Center Advisory Committee, Covington, Kentucky

· First Place, Bluegrass Video Documentation

· President, Student Body of University of Kentucky, Northern Community College. Instrumental in

Founding Efforts of “Inter-Community College Student Council” and “Greater Cincinnati Council

of College Students”

· First Place, United States Jaycees “Elderly Assistance Right Now”, Project E.A.R.N.,

Home Weatherization Film

· “Who’s Who in Colleges and Universities” While Attending College

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