Doug Grant

136 Maple Street

Littleton NH

603-235-2585

doug@doug-grant.us

http://doug-grant.us

PROFESSIONAL (COMPUTER) EXPERIENCE

I worked in computer software engineering and computer software engineering management from 1965 through 2001, for various companies including Lotus Development (1998-2001), Eastman Kodak (1996-1998), TASC, Dun and Bradstreet, BBDO, and a variety of small companies including three venture-funded startups. As a consequence, I have a deep understanding of what computers can do as well as how users prefer to interact with them. I frequently participated in sessions with users designed to shape future product directions. I also discussed product trends and directions with senior management. At home I run a 5-computer heterogeneous (Windows, LINUX, Mac) wired and wireless LAN connected to the Internet via broadband. More details of this career are available on request.

EDUCATION

BA, Mathematics and Computer Science, Excelsior College, 1979

MS, Organizational Management and Leadership, Springfield College School of Human Services (Manchester, NH), April 2003. 4.0 GPA.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

I have been an active volunteer for various social issues for some time. In 2002, this pace accelerated until finally, as a consequence, I started coursework for my MS in Organizational Management and Leadership at Springfield College in Manchester. I have met many of the key players in the affordable housing, mental health and social activism communities in Southern NH. Now I have relocated to Littleton, NH and am meeting local leaders at an accelerating pace. This is due to, in part, to my having been chosen as a member of the North Country Leadership class.

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2004	Candidate for the New Hampshire House from Littleton and Lyman
2004-2005	Member, North Country Leadership Class (North of the Notches) of 2005
2004-2005	Member, North Country Telecom Planning Group
2004	Member, Littleton Telecom Planning Group
2003-2005	Chair, NH Social Responsibility Committee, NH/VT District of Unitarian Universalist Societies
2002-2003	MS, Organizational Management and Leadership, Springfield College School of Human Services (Manchester, NH), April 2003. 4.0 GPA.
2003	Tutor, Springfield College Writing Program.
2003	Attended 3-day UUJEC (Unitarian-Universalists for a Just Economic Community) training and organizing session, April 2003.
2003	Attended Birddogging Training organized by AFSC and New Hampshire Peace Action (NHPA).
2003	Attended Advocacy and Nonprofits Workshop sponsored by New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits
2000 - 2003	One of three representatives from my church to the Sponsoring Committee of the Granite State Organizing Project (GSOP). Participated in many 1-day and 3-day training sessions. GSOP, affiliated with the Intervalley Project, is a faith- and union-based organization of organizations that is mobilizing in support of community-based needs. Within GSOP, I was a member of the Housing and Bylaws committees, as well as participating in our meetings with local political leaders. I was elected Secretary of GSOP in June 2003.
2002	Volunteer, Fair Housing Project for New Hampshire Legal Assistance
2002	Attended NH Citizens Action taxation and voting workshops
2002-2003	Voting Member, Fiscal Intermediary Oversight Committee, Dollars and Sense Program. This Social Security program lets certain disabled Medicaid recipients control how dollars are spent on their behalf
1998-2003	Member, chairperson (since 2001) of my church’s Social Responsibility Committee.
2002	Attended two-day Direct Action 101 (Organizing) training, Manchester, May 22 and 23, sponsored by NH Citizens Action.
2002	Attended NH Citizens Action legislative process training.
2001-2002	Participant in the 2001-2002 Mental Health Leadership Series, which consisted of six two-day sessions for individuals, family members and others involved with mental health systems in New Hampshire. The goal of the series was to develop strong leaders who can both unite and advocate for positive systems change in NH.
1999-2002	Member, Board of Directors, Samaritans of South Central NH
2001	Attended two short courses at UNH Manchester in grant writing.
2000	Traveled to Transylvania (Romania) as a member of church delegation to assist and meet co-religionists in remote farming village.
1997-1999	Volunteer, Samaritans of South Central NH (suicide hotline). Participated in training sessions.