About the author: Dawn Boyer is a doctoral student at Old Dominion University in the Darden College of Education, working on her PhD in Occupational Studies and Technology - graduating in 2012), as well as working as a (Doctoral) Graduate Teaching Assistant teaching computer science and technology to undergraduate students. Ms. Boyer has over 22 years of senior management experience in human resources, of which 12 years is in the government-contracting arena. She also provides HR consulting services to small entrepreneurial businesses, including dynamically growing 8(a) set-aside defense companies and small business for business development, resume coaching for job seekers, and social media management and training (LinkedIn). Her creative side has enabled her to write over 20 published books in Genealogy, History, Business Development, and Career Search and her books can now be found on Amazon.com in the "Biography/Autobiography/Reference" and "Business" categories. Her business website is at: http: //DBoyerConsulting.co