Education
Ph. D., General Psychology with Emphasis in Cognition and Instruction – Grand Canyon University
M. A., Teaching and Learning with Technology – University of Arizona, Global Campus
B. A., Philosophy – Northern Kentucky University
B. S., Industrial Education – Northern Kentucky University
Courses Taught:
DeVry University
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Computer Applications for Business with Lab
• Design Fundamentals with Lab
• Introduction to Humanities
• Introduction to Psychology
Chatfield College
• Basic Computers
• Introduction to Computers
Lincoln College of Technology
• GED Preparation Course – Math
Brown Mackie College
• Descriptive Geometry
• Fastening Systems
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Multiview Drawing
• Solid Modeling
• Technical Drawing
Experience
| Client/Employer Industry |
Engagement | |
| Private rockey-ship company |
Write, illustrate, and edit plans, reports, and Wiki pages for the testing of rocket-ship components & for the testing of component-testing equipment. | |
| Manufacturer of hydronic-system controls |
Wrote, illustrated, & edited technical & instructional materials & user manuals for electronic & wireless mobile control devices for hydronic heating & cooling systems. | |
| National-brand brewery |
Wrote & illustrated instructional materials for automated post-fermentation chemical processes & procedures. Wrote & illustrated instructional materials for product quality assurance. | |
| Manufacturer of automated case conveyors |
Managed technical documentation for over two dozen case-conveyor lines marketed under multiple corporate identities. Generated & updated product manuals, including application guidelines & instructions for installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting & spare parts. | |
| Manufacturer of automated printing systems |
Wrote & illustrated instructional materials for maintaining automated, web-fed, ink-jet, perfector printing systems. | |
| Fulfillment center for financial services |
Edited preexisting instructional materials. Wrote new process instructions as necessary. Conformed process instructions to formatting standards for integration into content-management system. | |
| Manufacturer of CNC machine tools |
Edited, wrote & illustrated operation & maintenance manuals for CNC machining centers. Topics included spindle, linear axes, rotary indexing table, tool changer, coolant system, chip conveyor, part & tool measurement system, etc. | |
| Manufacturer of drinking fountains & hydrants |
Designed, wrote & illustrated data sheets for dozens of drinking fountains & hydrants, including feature overview, recommended specifications, & instructions for installation & maintenance. | |
| Manufacturer of paper-making machinery |
Generated technical illustrations for operating & maintenance manuals for paper-making machinery. Topics included safety, principles of operation, mechanical controls, etc. Produced reference data on engineering standards. | |
| Manufacturer of automated printing presses |
Wrote & illustrated operation & maintenance manuals for automated, web-fed, perfector offset printing systems, including safety, mechanical systems, local machine controls & user interfaces on main control console. | |
| Manufacturer of modular office furniture |
Wrote & illustrated assembly manual for modular office furniture product line. | |
| Manufacturer of electronic medical-diagnostic equipment |
Generated illustrations for parts manual for device that injects contrast fluid into human blood stream in preparation for MRIs, X-rays, etc. Wrote script files for converting legacy CAD files to new platform. | |
| Manufacturer of commercial kitchen equipment |
Designed, wrote & illustrated end-to-end assembly manuals for 19 models of commercial ovens, to support relocation of manufacturing operations without transferring personnel. | |
| Integrator of manufacturing systems |
Provided graphic support for sales & engineering presentations. Generated technical illustrations & renderings of major projects. Edited proposals & project documents. | |
| Manufacturer of national-brand consumer products |
Produced CAD drawings (fabrication, weldment, assembly & bills of material) for rotary-knife modules for personal-hygiene product line. | |
| Manufacturer of commercial-grade architectural & ventilating products |
Generated trade advertising & technical literature for complete line of ventilating products. Developed & conducted marketing study to determine buying influences. Designed new products & custom applications. | |
| Developer of custom engineered products |
Performed drafting (design & detail drawings) for engineering projects including automated packaging machinery, robotic end effectors & ancillary equipment. | |
| Manufacturer of commercial-grade steel doors |
Generated technical literature for product installation. Generated cut-away illustrations to show comparative features of competitive products. | |
| Country Club |
Generated posters & fliers to promote club activities. Published annual calendars of club events. Generated newspaper advertisements to support membership campaign. |