Objective
I would like to assist in on-board operations in sea going vessels operational scientific endeavors as it relates to science, exploration, etc. I am certain teams of researchers come aboard but they need someone on board who may assist them, who knows the vessel and can procue items and aide in logistics.
Experience
CAREER HISTORY AND HIGHLIGHTS
PROJECT MANAGER with COMMERCIAL LIGHTING INDUSTRIES, Thousand Palms, CA, 6/07 to 9/08
• Identify, evaluate and value engineer fixtures and their accompanying components to fit existing and new construction designs for client criteria.
• Determine pricing and various profit margins for client and corporate relations to benefit both the buyer and the company.
• Practice intelligent engineering design to meet or exceed required standards for the industry.
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL GRAPHICS DESIGNER with MSA Consulting, Inc., Rancho Mirage, CA, 2/07 to 6/07
• Hired to research graphics programs for future high-end still and motion product displays.
• Assist in 3 dimension graphical representations using basic digital tools including AutoCAD Civil 3D as well as advanced graphics such as 3ds Max.
• Establish standards and electronic criteria for new branch of burgeoning business opportunities in the Coachella Valley
PRODUCTION MANAGER with RGA Landscape Architects, Palm Desert, CA, 11/02 to 11/06
• Responsible for generation of all projects delivery on a timely basis to the owner/developer, interested third parties and government agencies.
• Implement AUTOCAD design standards, developing tracking and improved digital and manual filing methods and practices.
• Introduced new software programs to assist in a more accurate and timely product to our clients.
DESIGNER CAD with Nordic Tugs, Inc., Burlington, WA, 05/00 to 11/01
• Principal engineering and design of new 52’ Tug, including, interior and exterior renderings, fiberglass molds for hull and deck, and liaison with Naval Architect concerning performance parameters.
• Member of the first engineering group for Nordic Tugs’ line of boats, responsible for updating, improving, modifying and re-engineering past building techniques and procedures.
• Sole person responsible for establishing graphic and design standards as well as 3D design parameters in AutoCAD 2000 and Rhinoceros 2.0 3D Solids nurbs modeling software.
DESIGN ENGINEERING DRAFTER with Pinnacle Consulting Group, Inc., Snohomish, WA, 10/98 to 05/00
• Responsible for material handling design for various clients’ distribution centers including Intermec/Norand, InFocus, Peapod, and HomeGrocer.
• Integral part of design and implementation of various trucking service centers for clients including Freightliner, Cummins, Sterling, and Volvo.
• Contributed to standards and practices as well as 3D design parameters in AutoCAD 14 and 2000 version drawing packages for client presentations.
DESIGN ENGINEER with Northern Marine, Inc., Anacortes, WA, 05/97 to 07/98
• Responsible for all custom interior and exterior components design with the exception of the hull’s wetted surface.
• Developed structural drawings for hull and deck stringers, bulkheads and support structural components for various layouts and load considerations.
• 3D drafting and isometric views to aid in clients’ and builders’ ease of seeing the constructed piece.
SURVEY TECHNICIAN aboard NOAA vessel Discoverer R-102 - 1991 to 1993
Responsible for all surveying and oceanographic testing / monitoring on board.
BELLMAN with RITZ CARLTON Kohala, Hawaii - 1990 to 1991
DESIGN ENGINEERING/DRAFTSMAN with NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY Kohala, Hawaii - 1990 to 1991
Contracted to draw as-builts and design changes as implemented to facility piping and roadways.
FIELD SCIENTIST with ECOVA, Redmond, Washington - 1989 to 1990
Equipment design and testing / monitoring for various bioremediation sites.
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN with Monterey County Flood Control - 1988 to 1989
Land surveying, note reduction to drafting and topographic / hydrologic analysis for the county. Site examination and inspections for descriptions and report updates for records.
BELLMAN with QUAIL LODGE, Carmel, California - 1987 to 1988
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN with US TESTING Colorado Springs, Colorado - 1987 to 1988
Land surveying note reduction for drafting, site inspections of roadway design, compaction, concrete and reinforcing field analysis for federal, state and local building requirements.
GEOLOGIC / ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN with SUN OIL COMPANY Dallas, TX - 1982 to 1987
Coalbed methane research group, field exploration and data analysis for presentations. Integral team member which turned $360,000. / year lease deficit into $36MM profit.
ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL with PEBBLE BEACH CORPORATION Pebble Beach, California - 1980 to 1982
MARINE SCIENCE TECHNICIAN aboard USCGC Glacier, 1979 to 1980
Meteorologist and scientific liaison for various research foundations.
MARINE SCIENCE TECHNICIAN with USCG OCEANOGRAPHIC UNIT Washington D.C. - 1978 to 1979
Computer programming, Gulf Stream Analysis, Flight Operations.
HONOR GUARDSMAN with USCG PRESIDENTIAL CEREMONIAL HONOR GUARD Washington D.C. - 1976 to 1978
Education
Certificate OSHA Hazardous Materials Training, 1990
Associate in Arts, University and College Transfer, Skagit Valley College, 1995
Riggers Certificate, Skagit Valley College Marine Maintenance Technology, 1996
Certificate of Achievement – Level 1 Rhinoceros 2.0, 2001
Certificate of Achievement – Level 100 SolidWorks 2001 Plus, 2002
Certificate of Achievement – 3ds–Max 9, 2007
Certification
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Phi Theta Kappa, International Honor Society of the Two-Year College
American Association of Petroleum Geologists - AAPG
Society of Boat and Yacht Designers - SBYD
The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers – SNAME
Skils
Training in computer applications Windows NT/2000/2003/XP; Languages DOS, VMS, Basic A, C++, Fortran, Pascal.
Proficiency in AutoCAD 13 thru 2009; 2D & 3D techniques, Rhinoceros 3.0 - 3D rendering.
Hand drafting - architectural, civil, mechanical, geological and marine structural experience.
Carpentry, frame construction through detailed finish woodworking for boat & home.
Eagle Scout Award – 1972
NAUI, PADI & LA COUNTY, SCUBA Certifications - 1972
Recruit Company Commander, Company ECHO – 102, TRACEN Alameda – USCG Training 1976
Presidential Ceremonial Honor Guard 1976 – 1978
30th Annual Southern California Golf Association Four Ball Net Champion -2009