Steven Helmicki Poetry
Words for a Better World
"What is always present in life is an opportunity to do good some justice."-SCH
About Steven:
News:
The University at Buffalo has acquired the entire five book collection for its special poetry collection. Steven Helmicki is the winner of the Boom Poetry Slam.
My Philosophy: Our personal truth is determined by how we react to the injustice inflicted upon others. To selfishly deny its existence is to espouse little more than value-relativism. We must be authentic to more than ourselves, which means action as opposed to passive spectating. So extend some part of yourself...a hand, your mind, your heart, your compassion to make the World as right as imperfection can be. Individuals do make the difference to those without a voice. Professional: I was involved in human healthcare management for 11 years, up to the Senior Director level. I am currently a Hospital Administrator with a 4 million dollar veterinary practice. Outstanding operations and human resources abilities with an emphasis on total quality management and organizational behavior. I received PHR (Professional Human Resources) Certification in December 2000 and have pursued an MBA on a very part-time basis. I continue to publish in the fields of HR/Management. Athletics: Elite classified powerlifter; 2003 IPA Sub-master 220lb World Champion; 2002 IPA Sub-master 220lb National Champion; 2002 IPA N.Y. State Sub-master 220lb. National Champion. Former holder of four World Records (three squat, one total). Powerlifting USA Top Twenty in 1995/2003. APF, USPF New York State Bench Press Champion 220 lbs. 1995 Amatuer IPA National Champion at 198lbs. Certified USA Olympic Club Weightlifting Coach. Consultant to multiple pro atheletes, high school and college athletic programs. Primary author for Milo an International Strength Journal from 2000 to present. Injuries overcome: 1996 acl disruption/bucket handle meniscus tear right knee. 1997 right biceps tendon disruption. Member of the twenty plus inch neck club (22 inches). USPF, APF, AAU National referee; former NYS USPF Chairman. Best competitive lifts 730lb squat, 462lb bench, 640lb deadlift. Biggest attempts 810 squat, 500 bench, 660 deadlift. Biggest gym lifts bottoms up squat with just a belt 855lbs; 500 lb reverse grip bench; 780 lb trap bar deadlift (815 to the knees); bent power row 455lbs x 5; chins bodyweight plus 210lbs attached. Dips bodyweight plus 220lbs attached. Heaviest bodyweight to date 240lbs. Currently practicing Nihon Goshin Jutsu Aikido and Brazilian JuJitsu. Actively seeking all avenues of self protection, including hand gun disarming. Actively studying the fear response and psychological aspects of combat. Trying to live the life of no weaknesses.
Personality: Keirsey Temperament Sorter Character Type: INTJ Mastermind Publishing: Over 100 pieces published including poetry in ArtVoice, Buffalo News, Milo, Poetry Motel; Essays in Asking the Question; Strength training articles in Milo; HR/Management in Network; Books in progress: The Ultimate Guide to Neck Training (Strength Training). Winner of SUNY Buffalo's Arthur Axelrod Memorial Prize for Poetry. Education: Proud graduate of SUNY Buffalo's English program. Studied under Carl Dennis (Pulitzer Prize for Poetry) and Charles Bernstein (now at the University of Pennyslvania). Dean's List. Attended SOM Professional MBA program for two semesters. Passions: Outstanding cooking abilities. Spent considerable time in the restaurant business at the old Valentine's Supper Club and Grille 91. Scuba diving in the Keys and Salt water fishing. I am still pursuing a Mako Shark(catch and release of course). Tastes: Ecclectic to say the least. Dez Ryan lamps, wrought iron, black and white photos, Egon Schiele, Klimt, Art Deco, metal/brick/stone.
News:
The University at Buffalo has acquired the entire five book collection for its special poetry collection. Steven Helmicki is the winner of the Boom Poetry Slam.
My Philosophy: Our personal truth is determined by how we react to the injustice inflicted upon others. To selfishly deny its existence is to espouse little more than value-relativism. We must be authentic to more than ourselves, which means action as opposed to passive spectating. So extend some part of yourself...a hand, your mind, your heart, your compassion to make the World as right as imperfection can be. Individuals do make the difference to those without a voice. Professional: I was involved in human healthcare management for 11 years, up to the Senior Director level. I am currently a Hospital Administrator with a 4 million dollar veterinary practice. Outstanding operations and human resources abilities with an emphasis on total quality management and organizational behavior. I received PHR (Professional Human Resources) Certification in December 2000 and have pursued an MBA on a very part-time basis. I continue to publish in the fields of HR/Management. Athletics: Elite classified powerlifter; 2003 IPA Sub-master 220lb World Champion; 2002 IPA Sub-master 220lb National Champion; 2002 IPA N.Y. State Sub-master 220lb. National Champion. Former holder of four World Records (three squat, one total). Powerlifting USA Top Twenty in 1995/2003. APF, USPF New York State Bench Press Champion 220 lbs. 1995 Amatuer IPA National Champion at 198lbs. Certified USA Olympic Club Weightlifting Coach. Consultant to multiple pro atheletes, high school and college athletic programs. Primary author for Milo an International Strength Journal from 2000 to present. Injuries overcome: 1996 acl disruption/bucket handle meniscus tear right knee. 1997 right biceps tendon disruption. Member of the twenty plus inch neck club (22 inches). USPF, APF, AAU National referee; former NYS USPF Chairman. Best competitive lifts 730lb squat, 462lb bench, 640lb deadlift. Biggest attempts 810 squat, 500 bench, 660 deadlift. Biggest gym lifts bottoms up squat with just a belt 855lbs; 500 lb reverse grip bench; 780 lb trap bar deadlift (815 to the knees); bent power row 455lbs x 5; chins bodyweight plus 210lbs attached. Dips bodyweight plus 220lbs attached. Heaviest bodyweight to date 240lbs. Currently practicing Nihon Goshin Jutsu Aikido and Brazilian JuJitsu. Actively seeking all avenues of self protection, including hand gun disarming. Actively studying the fear response and psychological aspects of combat. Trying to live the life of no weaknesses.
Personality: Keirsey Temperament Sorter Character Type: INTJ Mastermind Publishing: Over 100 pieces published including poetry in ArtVoice, Buffalo News, Milo, Poetry Motel; Essays in Asking the Question; Strength training articles in Milo; HR/Management in Network; Books in progress: The Ultimate Guide to Neck Training (Strength Training). Winner of SUNY Buffalo's Arthur Axelrod Memorial Prize for Poetry. Education: Proud graduate of SUNY Buffalo's English program. Studied under Carl Dennis (Pulitzer Prize for Poetry) and Charles Bernstein (now at the University of Pennyslvania). Dean's List. Attended SOM Professional MBA program for two semesters. Passions: Outstanding cooking abilities. Spent considerable time in the restaurant business at the old Valentine's Supper Club and Grille 91. Scuba diving in the Keys and Salt water fishing. I am still pursuing a Mako Shark(catch and release of course). Tastes: Ecclectic to say the least. Dez Ryan lamps, wrought iron, black and white photos, Egon Schiele, Klimt, Art Deco, metal/brick/stone.
