SHAUN ROUNDY
“Teamwork, Passion, Excellence”
EDUCATION
Utah State University
MA: English: The Theory and Practice of Writing 1995
BA: Liberal Arts and Sciences 1991
Minors: Political Science, French, Spanish, Chinese
Honors Program Graduate
Linguistics Area Studies Certificate
Cum Laude
Beijing Language and Culture University
Mandarin Chinese Short Course Level B 1990
TEACHING & TRAINING EXPERIENCE
Utah Valley University Department of English & Literature
Adjunct Faculty 1996-99, 2003-4, 2008-09, 2010-present
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
National Park Service, Ranger 2009
ZYTO Corp.
Vice President of Training and Customer Success 2004-07
Digital Technology International
Technical Support 2002-03
Systems Trainer/Implementor 1999-2002
LDS Church Educational System Pleasant Grove Senior Seminary
Outstanding Part-time Teacher (Intern) 1997
Utah State University Department of English
Teaching Assistant 1992-94
Instructor 1994-95
English as a Second Language Instructor
Taiwan 1990, 91-92
Beijing Petroleum University 1990
Spain 1985-87
LEADERSHIP & AWARDS
Utah County Sheriff Search and Rescue 1999-Present
Public Information Officer 2002
Webmaster 2002-present
Exceptional Service Award 2002
Board of Directors Secretary 2003
Board of Directors Vice President 2004-05
Singletrack Special Team (motorcycle team) Co-founder 2004
Extra Mile Award 2010
Mountain Rescue Team Sergeant 2011
Mountain Rescue Association 1999-Present
Intermountain Region Secretary 2008
Intermountain Region Chair 2009-Present
Intermountain Region Recertification Chair 2010
USU Graduate Student Senate
Vice President 1993-94
Acting Publications Committee Chair 1994
English Department Senator 1993
Teaching Assistant Workshop Committee Chair 1993
Charter Committee 1993
National Association of Graduate and Professional Students (NAGPS) National and Regional Meetings 1993-94
Graduate Council 1993-94
Associated Students of Utah State University Executive Council
Graduate Studies Senator 1993-94
ASUSU Student Administrative Fee Committee 1993-94
Student Health Center Administrative Fee Committee Chair 1993-94
Humanities and Arts College Council Language and Philosophy Department Representative 1988-89
Social Science College Council Honors Department Representative 1988-89
USU Committees
Faculty Senate 1994
Staff/ Student Health Fair Coordinator 1994
Student Health Advisory Committee Chair 1993-94
Provost Search and Screening Committee 1993-94
Robins Awards Scholar of the Year Award Selection Committee 1993-94
Computer Student Administrative Fee Committee 1993-94
Microlab Managers Committee 1993-94
Educational Policies Committee 1993-94
Senate Curriculum Sub-Committee 1993-94
Commencement Committee 1993-94
Graduate Recruitment Committee 1993-94
University Student Fee Board 1993-94
Learning Resources Program Committee 1993
USU Student Organizations
USU Climbing and Mountaineering Project (CAMP), Founder, Advisor 1995
USU Mortar Board
Outstanding Member Award 1989
Christmas Tree Lane Chair 1989
Junior Advisor ’89-90, ’91-94
Student Advisor to National Conference, Atlanta, GA 1991
President’s Ambassadorship Council (now American-International Relations Committee)
Programs Committee Co-Chair 1987-88
Historical Committee Chair 1988-89
Utah Statesman Staff Writer 1989-90
Golden Key National Honor Society
ROAD Worker (alcohol and drug abuse prevention) 1993-94
USU Honors and Awards
Presidential Fellowship (USU highest-dollar award) 1992-93
Political Science Internship, Washington, DC. 1988
Founded and chaired ASUSU Organization of the Year, S.H.A.C. 1994
National Deans List, Two Year Award 1991
Symphonic and Marching Band Scholarships 1988-89
Boy Scouts of America
Venture Post Leader 1999, 2008-Present
COPE Director, Island Park Scout Camp 1995
Assistant Varsity Team Coach 1995
Assistant Scoutmaster 1989-90
Eagle Scout 1984
Other Organizations & Activities
Utah Energy Works, Founder, Life Coach, Reiki Master, Energy Worker 2007-Present
CPR certified 2009-11
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) 2002-06
Amateur Radio Technician License KC7ZFL
University of Life Press, Founder ISBN 1-893594 1998
Utah Real Estate Agent Licensee 1998-2002
Utah Registered Appraiser 1998-2002
Cache (Valley) Recycling Coalition 1989-94
Author
Books:
75 Search and Rescue Stories
An American in China: Starting Over
Courage, Love & the Meaning of Christmas
The Perfect Gift
This. A Vampire Cure for Forever
How to See Yourself and Others
The Art & Craft of Writing
Bloomers
The Stolen Heart
Major articles:
”Anchor to the Rock” in The New Era September 1996
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Outdoor sports: rock climbing, mountaineering, skiing, sailing, motorcycling, SCUBA, etc.
International travel, languages: Fluent: Spanish, French. Limited: Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Italian
Creative expression: writing, photography, video production, internet programming (HTML, PHP, SQL)