Karl Straub

212-582-2106 • ks@eplex.com • 202 W. 58^th Street, New York, NY 10019

 
Education

Jivamukti Yoga Center, NY, NY ongoing study 1999-present, thanks to David Life & Sharon Gannon

Yoga Studies Institute, NY, NY, Yoga Sutra Certification Course, 2004, with Geshe Michael Roach,

Thai Yoga Bodywork, NY, NY, Certification (levels I and II) 2003, with Jonas Westring.

Columbia University, NY, NY,  Cognitive Science & Private School Leadership, non-degree study, 2002
University of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR,  Music Composition, non-degree study,1992-1993
Duke University, Durham, NC, English/Anthropology, B.A., 1987
Lifeguard Instructor, Little Rock, AR 1982

Water Safety Instructor, Little Rock, AR 1981

Work Experience

2003 Founder, Buddha Yoga  and the Ahimsa School, NY, NY

1999-Present  Teacher of English, History, and Yoga,  Saint Thomas Choir School, New York, NY.

1994-Present  Founder,  Eplex, Little Rock, AR and New York, NY.
Founded IT consulting and web hosting business.  Implemented strategic business planning, marketing, budgeting, staffing, technical infrastructure planning and management.  Currently serving clients in 10 countries.

1992-1993 Science Teacher, Pulaski Academy, Little Rock, AR

1992   Director of Education Programs,  Aerospace Education Center, Little Rock, AR
Developed educational programming for primary through middle school ages, researched and prepared grant applications, gave public talks at school around the state.  Coordinated with school administrators and teachers toward building effective educational programs related to aerospace industry and research.

1990-1992 Legislative Aide to US Congressman Ray Thornton, Washington, DC.  Responsible for direct communication with constituents and US government agency representatives.   Researched various current topics, composed statements and communications on issues of research, technology, and education.

1989-1990 Teacher of Mathematics, the Anthony School, Little Rock, AR

1989-1990 Resident Manager, The Oasis Renewal Center, a spiritual retreat and study center, Little Rock, AR.

1985 Dolphin Caretaker and Communications Researcher, The Human/Dolphin Foundation, Key Largo, FL
Research technician and primary care-giver to two bottle-nosed dolphins.  Main area of research was vocal/auditory and visual communication. Dr. John C. Lilly Director/Founder.

1982 – 85 Swim Instructor, Lifeguard, Lifeguard Instructor, Westside YMCA and Little Rock Athletic Club

Film & Video

1984: Reservations  Lead Actor, Freewater Films, Duke University

1985: Night Night  Variety Show Host/Producer, Ch. 13, Durham, NC

1988: Departure Writer/Director/Cinematographer, Freewater Films, Duke University

1991: Stone Cold, Directed by Craig R. Baxley. Production Assistant.        

1995: White River Kid w/Antonio Banderas, Directed by Arne Glimcher. Director’s Assistant.

1996: Regional Documentaries, Production Assistant, AETN /PBS Affiliate

1996: Arkansas Culture, Producer/Host of weekly show, KKYK /Warner Bros.                           

1997: Bob Boyd—30 Years, Producer/Director, Private Commision

1997: HSDFI w/Geraldine Chaplin, Producer/Director, Hot Springs Doc. Film Festival

STAGE

1983: The Devil’s Disciple by George Bernard Shaw, lead role, CHS Players, Little Rock.

1996: Omar’s Garden, original poetry, public reading , Hot Springs Festival of the Arts

1997: Streetcar Named Desire produced and directed by Heather LaFace. Stage Manager. Immediate Theater, Little Rock.

1997-1998: Red Octopus Productions, actor/writer/photographer, various theaters, Little Rock.

Special Training

Yoga

Meditation

Thai Yoga Bodywork

Photography/Cinematography: most formats of still, movie, and video cameras and professional lighting systems.

Honors/

Exhibitions/

Performances

1982: Arkansas Governor’s School, Hendrix College, Conway, AR

1983: United States Academic Decathlon (bronze medal), Los Angeles, CA

1986: Award for Best Screenplay, Duke University

1987: Music composition performance, cello & piano, Duke Univ.

1989: Photography exhibition, Magee’s Gallery, Hot Springs, AR

1992: One man show, photography, The Arts of UAMS, Little Rock, AR,

1992: Original music composition performance, viola & piano, Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall, Little Rock

1993-1998: Five annual art exhibitions, Art Works, Arkansas Rep. Theater, Little Rock

1994-2002: Group exhibit, fundraiser participant, Regional Aids Interfaith Network (RAIN), LR, AR

1997: Group exhibition THEARTFOUNDATION, Hot Springs, AR

2000: Group exhibit: artists’ home, New York, NY

Publications & Media

1983: Guest on Art Scene, KUAR Radio Program, Little Rock, AR

1988: Voices International (poetry)

1993: US Patent  No. 5244887

1998: NW Arkansas Times

1998: Christian Science Monitor

1998: Guest on Art Scene, KUAR Radio Program, Little Rock

1997: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Little Rock

1997: The Daily Record, Hot Springs, AR

Public Speaking

1989-1994 Guest Speaker, Dolphin Communication, Summer Laureate Program, University of Arkansas, Little Rock.

1993 Master of Ceremonies, Daisy Bates 80^th Birthday Celebration, Convention Center, LR

1998 Presented Geraldine Chaplin a gift on stage during Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival.