My goal is to help someone every single day, What can I do for you?
What a great site. Still working on my profile but as you can see I do have a varied amount of experience in several fields. I feel this allows me to be a valuable addition to any organization. If given the opportunity, I would excel at a position where I could be involved in training people(love to teach), testing, inspection, writing procedures, with some travel thrown in for good measure. Bottom line is I want to help people and make things better. As you can see in my profile, I have twice returned to school to broaden my education and add to my skill set. I am also exploring self-employment, any ideas? My Blog is at Donwillhelp.wordpress.com. please check it out and tell me what you think. I enjoy fishing, camping and travelling with my family. I love to cook and it shows.
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Feb 2007 - Aug 2009
troy, NY (US)
Quality manager
IEM
I started as a bench technician and quickly moved into quality control where I was instrumental in setting up their quality department. After much hard work and instructing others in the company the correct way to do things, we have earned ISO 9001 certification. It is a small but successful R+D engineering firm with several patented gauges for the transportation industry. I inspected and tested parts, assemblies and finished product. I have written most of the inspection and test procedures along with auditing all MIs, AIs, checklists and all mechanical and electrical drawings. I also did field training at customer sites in the use of our products. This was my favorite part of the job. Also, since it was a small firm, I did anything else that was needed including shipping and receiving. Now that I am downsized I am looking to advance my career and ready to move on because I am always open to new challenges.
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Oct 2005 - Feb 2007
gloversville, NY (US)
Machine operator
BTS and others
I worked at several local companies on a temp basis to re-enter the job market and broaden my manufacturing, assembly, measuring and testing skills.
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Sep 2002 - Sep 2005
rochester, NY (US)
Teacher's Assistant/Program Aide
State of New York
Worked as a teachers assistant and program aide while I successfully completed several programs to make me a better person and employee. As a teachers assistant, I helped several students in acquiring their GED.
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Aug 2000 - Sep 2002
rotterdam, NY (US)
Instrument specialist
GE Contractor
Calibrated, tested, packed, shipped and installed test and measuring equipment at field sites. Documented all work and moved to next site or back to the lab. Performed employee training in the proper packing and shipping procedures. Streamlined inventory to increase efficiency.
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Sep 1997 - May 1999
scotia, NY (US)
Electronic Tech
Supersteel
Wired locomotives from 14 gauge to 1.5 inch 600VDC cabling. Wrote many wiring procedures that were put into the ISO manual. Many other varied tasks until laid off due to foreign competion.(they said) Lately I read they are closing for good.
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Sep 1993 - Jul 1997
albany, NY (US)
LPN
Per Diem contractor
I worked in several health care facilities as a per diem contractor in Practical Nursing while I was a member of the Army reserve. This allowed me to gain experience in geriatrics and general practice. I worked as a Charge nurse and Medications nurse. My nursing experience provided me with insight I would not have gained any other way.
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May 1982 - Jan 1997
lawton, OK (US)
Infantryman, FAFDAC repairman. Nurse
US Army/Army Reserve
Joined as an Infantryman(shoot weapons and blow things up). Then I moved on to repair and maintain Field artillary computers and radios. Then the Army put me through nursing school. At all military positions I've held, I participated in training workshops learning proper training procedures which I have used throughout my career. A well rounded individual I'd say. PS, I was stationed several places but could only list one.
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2008 - 2009
Other
- IT Field
New Horizons
Recieved A+ and Network + and full MCDST Certifications and most recently Security +
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1992 - 1993
Other
- Practical Nursing
Albany-Schoharie BOCES - Practical Nursing Program
The ARMY put me through this program
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1987 - 1990
Bachelor's
- Electrical Engineering Technology
SUNY at Utica/Rome
A liason between the theory and the bench. I continued my tutoring of students in several subjects. It was here that I realized how much I enjoyed training others.
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1985 - 1987
Associate's
- AS in Engineering Science
FMCC
Started at my local community college. While a student, I tutored several nursing students in mathematics. Two of my students graduated with honors.
IT certifications- A+, Net+, Security+, MCDST
Work related courses online-DMAIC, ISO, MS office
Work related courses in person- LOTO, Electrical safety, Gas turbine testing, HAZMAT, First Aid
Army courses- Electrical safety, Generator basics and safety, FAFDC, Soldering basics, Land navigation, Basic leadership course, Train the trainer courses.
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