Mr. Hosner exhibited "Art and Science of Healing, 1st Thursday's 20th Anniversary Documentary Video" at the Orlando Museum of Art in 2019
ORLANDO, FL, November 22, 2019 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present James (Jim) Robert Hosner with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Mr. Hosner celebrates many years' experience in his professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Having accrued more than 40 years of experience in commercial design, Mr. Hosner has become an authority in his industry and currently excels as the owner of TDS Design Studio. He began his career path as a teacher at Vassar High School in 1969, a machinist at Kingston Machine from 1979 to 1982, a behavioral program specialist at the Fern Park Developmental Center between 1982 and 1983, a photographer at Reflection Agency from 1983 to 1987, and a photographer at the Social Journal from 1986 to 1989. Likewise, Mr. Hosner currently maintains a position as a jewelry instructor at the Maitland Art Center.
Mr. Hosner served in the U.S. Army from 1969 until 1971. Prior to becoming an esteemed commercial designer, he pursued higher education with a Bachelor of Science in psychology and mathematics at Central Michigan University in 1969 and a Master of Arts in developmental psychology from Central Michigan University in 1978. He was mentored by Doug Fredericks, a high school teacher and Dr. Steven Livingston, a colleague at the University of Central Florida. In accounting for his success, Mr. Hosner credits his family, who encouraged him to pursue his dreams.
In 1990 PTSD caused such depression that work was not possible. In the depths of depression, making jewelry allowed him to move forward. With a lot of help from the VA and an accepting art community, he was able to expand from teaching to painting, sculpture and many shows.
Apart from his career, Mr. Hosner volunteered in his field and community. At the Orlando Museum of Art, he was active as a treasurer in 1997, the vice president in 1998, and the president in 1999. Mr. Hosner exhibited "Art and Science of Healing, 1st Thursday's 20th Anniversary Documentary Video" at the Orlando Museum of Art in 2019, "Orlando Berlin Connection" in 2011, "Angels" at the Leslie Boyd Gallery in 2004, and at Bishop Gallery in 2017.
Outside of his professional responsibilities, Mr. Hosner remains informed of the changes and advancements in his industry through relevant organizations. He was a member of the Orlando Museum and an activities coordinator at the Arts Club of Orlando. In his free time, Mr. Hosner enjoys making jewelry, writing, and painting.
Mr. Hosner is proud to have been featured in art shows in Berlin and Brooklyn. In light of his many achievements in the field, he has received a number of awards and accolades throughout his career. He won first place in the Graphic Arts Award from the Mount Pleasant Artists Guild in 1979. He is in many YouTube videos on jewelry – how to make rings and 20th Anniversary of 1st Thursday's art show documentary at the Orlando Museum of Art. Over 25 years of teaching jewelry making at Maitland Art and History Museum has given him a sense of stability much needed in his life, Currently several of his paintings are being animated to be posted on YouTube. Mr. Hosner has been featured in several editions of Who's Who in Entertainment, and Who's Who in the World.
In recognition of outstanding contributions to his profession and the Marquis Who's Who community, Mr. Hosner has been featured on the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement website. Please visit www.ltachievers.com for more information about this honor.
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