Biography - Susan Lowman-Thomas

Susan Lowman-Thomas
Education Idaho State University
B.A., English Education 1971
Masters, English 1974
Doctoral Coursework - English 1973-74

Other training includes:
Securities, insurance training & licensing for Idaho-Oregon
Personnel management, employment law, civil rights, customer service training
Facilitation Mediation training

Experience
2010 – Present
American Public University System
Instructor (Adjunct 2010 – 2011)

2000 - 2012
Idaho Division of Veterans Services
Human Resource Officer
Responsible for all human resource actions for 360 employees across the state

1975 - 2010 Boise State University
Adjunct Faculty

1989 - 1998
Poole Oil, Inc.
Human Resource Coordinator
Responsible for all human resource actions for 150 employees in two states

1985 – 1990
Vantage Resources
Co-owner and Trainer
Serve as co-owner of training & consulting firm
Conduct training for front-line staff in private & public organizations



Other
Published writer (volume of poetry; professional journal articles; newspaper columns; newspaper drama reviews; and blogs)
Provider of web-based and live training at conference for national professional training organization
Provider of training for management and staff members of statewide healthcare organization’s annual convention
HR/Staffing Committee Chair – Idaho Healthcare Association
Board member – Golden Eagle Audubon Society
Associate Board Member – Canyon County Soil Conservation District
Member & Chair – Ada County Board of Adjustment (Zoning)