CURRICULUM
VITA
James Hamilton Assistant Professor
Department of Automotive, Manufacturing, and Electrical Engineering Technology
Education
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
Honors and Awards
Faculty Professional Development Award, Womens 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