- By Leonard Krause Jr
Biography
Author / Illustrator: Leonard E Krause Jr
I never seriously considered writing a book. In the first place, my writing skills are lacking. By the end of 1982 in my senior year at North Ridgeville High School, I had low grades in English and Math. I was only admitted to Cleveland State University (CSU) on probation (condition of passing remedial English classes that first quarter).
Math and English improved over the years 100% from On-the-Job (OTJ) training & real-world experience after college. Although I received a Bachelor of Business Administration and major in Marketing at CSU, I earned the title of Systems Engineer IV after various job progressions from sales as a route salesperson for Tina Son and Company (selling blue chips and fruit spreads), an associate account executive at AT&T (selling small business phone systems) and other positions expanding my English and Mathematical skill levels as solely based on desire to over achieve no matter what.
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2020 - The Horticultural Society of New York Award of Excellence, NYC, NY | 2014 - James Weist Contemporary Artist Prize, New York, NY | 2009 - D&D’s Stars of Design, Award in Art, New York, NY |
2017 - ARTrageous Expressions Project, Art Auction Honoree, NYC, NY | 2012 - Future Generation Annual Art Award, New York, NY | 2002 - Urban Stages Award for Fine Art, New York, NY |
2015 - New York State Arts Cultural Achievement Award, NYC, NY | 2010 - Cultural Council Foundation Arts Project, NY | 1999 - Cultural Council Foundation Arts Project, NY |