. Key Words: ECM/CSM, Workflow, SharePoint, ISO **01: 2000, QA, Document
Management, quality records, product assurance, quality management
systems (QMS) processes, quality audits, regulatory compliance (ISO
9001:2000, IEEE 12207), analysis, policies/plans/procedure writing,
information mapping, Hierarchical Task Analysis, process
mapping/definition/detailing, activity-based costing, value stream
mapping, technical presentations, assessments, QA instruction
development, training, BAO/ECM; technology transfer information for
public awareness
. Objectives: To apply integrated, inter-disciplinary product assurance
techniques for developing and delivering products and services to retail,
industry, manufacturing and government clients. To identify, design,
develop/write, implement, maintain and evaluate documents and document
management procedures. To analyze, design, develop/write, implement and
evaluate problem-solving, scenario-based instructor-led and self-
administered adult instruction.
. Job Highlights: Skill in applying Hierarchical Task Analysis and
information decomposition using information mapping; analyzing and
managing requirements; process diagnostics, definition, mapping, defining
skills; experience with ABC-based ECM/CMS programs; skill in designing
criterion-referenced, competency-based, performance-oriented,
problem/scenario/ and web-based instruction modules following adult
learning theory; skill in working with complex technical and engineering
details; ability to read, interpret, and work with Piping & Instrument
Diagrams; supervisory and project management skills; more than 20 years
experience using compliance documentation to develop audit procedures,
conduct inspections, and manage closed loop corrective actions on non-
compliances, discrepancies, and defects; ability to represent internal
and external organization interests; team player; ability to work
independently.
10/09 to Present, Principal Business Process Analyst, VIP Consulting Inc.
for DOJ/FBI/CJIS/ITMS/SDU, Clarksburg, WV
. Demonstrated ability to evaluate and improve Enterprise project work
product documents for FBI/CJIS Network Services Management projects by
comparing project documents with internal FBI Work Product standards and
Federal Acquisition Regulations; Accomplishments: self-assigned the
creation and implementation of an MS Access database using FARS
acquisition source selection criteria for analyzing and presenting
findings using metrics charts to improve objectivity in making source
selection decisions. Created a training presentation to teach the features
and functionality of the source selection database. Defined and mapped the
process for conducting past performance evaluations, including activity-
based and role-based work flows of the activities in a "To-Be" process
diagram. Designed and developed performance metrics to monitor network
operations. Evaluated (edited/re-wrote) project management documentation
for completeness and correctness.
8/09 to 10/09, Senior Training Specialist, Futron Inc. for AFRICOM/EUCOM,
Stuttgart, Germany
. Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and implement SharePoint-based
training on knowledge management and SharePoint: Accomplishments:
developed EUCOM Curriculum Development and Training Implementation Plan
for KM and SharePoint training; developed a self-study, objectives-based
training module that demonstrates how to build a knowledge base using an
incremental approach; identified how self-contained self-study modules can
accommodate higher level training needs that use exploration and
collaboration.
6/09 to Present, Principal Instructional Designer, Learning Process Roots,
Decatur, IL
. Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and implement flash-based
eLearning training website using Articulate Rapid eLearning Software
Tools. Accomplishments: developed 25 fully monetized blogs that feature or
link to my articles on BPM, ISD, SQA, and Occupational Safety and Health,
subject specific resources, and products; using Articulate, developed my
flash-based website at http://learningprocessroots.com/.
7/2007 to Present, Senior Business Process Management (BPM) Analyst, Gemini
Industries/ USSOCOM, Tampa, Florida
. Demonstrated ability to structure, document and measure processes for
compliance, operational consistency and training in knowledge management,
MOSS 2007, and acquisition topics, including JCIDS, Special Operations
Forces Capability Integration and Development System (SOFCIDS), Defense
Acquisition Management System (DAMS). Accomplishments: defined, mapped,
and detailed acquisition processes using MS Visio work flow tools to
identify personnel interfaces with SOFCIDS and DAMS processes; processes
used icons and flows in accordance with OMG 1.0 and 2.0 standards;
documented both and as-is and to-be workflows based on current
documentation, interviews with acquisition SMEs (JAD/DSDM) and analysis of
DoD requirements. Reported to the SOCOM Deputy CIO for coordination of J6
(networks and communications-SONC and acquisition/logistics - SOAL
resources) to develop a new SOFCIDS workflow, including SONC interfaces
with each SOFCIDS transaction.
. Created a resource manual for planning and executing BPM processes for
Business Process Re-engineering and Continuous Process Improvement
projects, including detailed MS Project workflows, and process detailing
examples illustrating featuring inputs, outputs, process and procedure
entry and exit points, identification of observable and measurable
activities and associated KSAs, level of effort. The How-To manual
illustrates creation of ontologies, taxonomic hierarchies, and workflows
using icons and formats established in OMG 1.0 and 2.0 BPMN standards.
. Created Enterprise Content Management Compliance Plan for Microsoft
Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007 IT governance, featuring business
intelligence metrics for every aspect of working with document management
using ITIL. The plan features use of ITIL-based key performance indicators
(KPI's) for rapid identification of process problems and issues.
Collaborated with network and communications (SONC) architecture SME's in
mapping the SOFCIDS processes across all of the major command centers.
Interviewed SME's to gather and verify the mapping and definition of key
Joint CIDS (JCIDS) processes for reviewing and approving requirements to
resource and acquire military materiel.
Reviewed and analyzed process documentation supporting USSOCOM Center for
Knowledge and Futures (SOKF) J7-T missions and objectives, including
directives, presentations, mission charters, MOA/MOUs; resulting
information was used to identify, define, map, and detail requirements
management activity interfaces within acquisition processes. Interviewed
process SMEs to identify specific roles and responsibilities of SOKF J7-TM
members.
10/05 - 7/07, Principal Consultant/BPR/SQA, FBI Contracting/CGI Federal and
Keane Federal Systems, Inc., Clarksburg, WV
. Demonstrated the ability to apply appropriate project controls and
document standards to ensure compliance with the FBI's Life Cycle
Management (LCM) documentation of CMMI implementation while following
agile, rapid prototyping, or iterative processes for developing and
delivering quality products. Accomplishments: Identified and documented IT
governance ITIL measures and SLA performance criteria for Biometrics
Interoperability projects. Collected, analyzed, and reported project and
product performance status using an automated metrics analysis database I
created and implemented to be used to justify when process changes are
needed. The metrics provided insight into determining whether unwanted
variations in the performance of process activities were due to repeatable
problems or a onetime occurrence. Trained Biometrics staff on Peer Reviews
for identifying defects, non-compliances, and discrepancies in work
product documentation.
. Provided workflow and scheduling consultation to FBI Project Controls
Manager in selecting appropriate software development life cycle processes
in accordance with the Life Cycle Management Directive (LCMD)-FBI
implementation of CMMI. Mentored two government management analysts on how
to implement software quality assurance processes, including conducting
and reporting results of surveillances, peer reviews and documentation
reviews; applied ITIL metrics and techniques in implementing project
controls to ensure compliance with the LCMD.
. Created and presented training on the Software Product Evaluation and
CMMI-based peer review processes to the Biometrics Interoperability PMO,
technical staff, and project management in an attempt to reduce review
time while increasing review effectiveness. Prepared and presented peer
review training that emphasized the differences between reviews of a
document during writing and editing and reviews by content SME's. Audits
of defects in documents after peer reviews identified decreases in the
types and frequency of defects by document type.
. Applied BPM practices in revising the IAFIS Connectivity Technical Review
Board process flow and description for inclusion in the CJIS Software
Engineering Management Plan.
. Researched and wrote two biometrics foundation papers for the White House
Subcommittee on Biometrics; papers characterized the status of technology
and implementation of ear and palm print biometrics.
. Created an XML-based template for the 2006 version of the CJIS/NCIC
Operations Manual - Completed the descriptions for several major items in
the manual and supervised a CM Specialist who wrote other sections of the
manual.
. Contributed to the preparation, review and revision of New Generation
IAFIS(NGI)/Biometrics Interoperability/ Shared Services/Shared Data
project deliverables, including project management plans, schedules, QA
plans, CM plans, and risk plans on several projects.
10/03 - 10/05, Software Product Integration Engineer, Lockheed Martin
Aeronautics, Marietta, GA
. Demonstrated the value of formal change and configuration processes as
applied to document management. Accomplishments: Controlled what and how
changes to Configuration Items are made, and demonstrated the value of
documenting metrics methods and practices while executing job functions as
Software Change Control Board Chair and Metrics Analyst. Designed and
implemented software product integration process training. Re-designed the
software change control life cycle process and implemented the automated
the life cycle changes in Serena (PVCS) Dimensions. Also made changes
based on recurrent process execution variations and subsequent problems
created in the process change control process. Designed and implemented
training on processes.
. Provided change management and configuration management services using
PVCS Dimensions; services included change management of configuration
items and chairing of the SW configuration control board (SCCB); performed
metrics coordination, collection and analysis for the US Air Force's C5-M
Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) and Reliability Enhancement and Re-
engining (RERP) projects. SCCB metrics enabled correction of several
repeated improper coding practices.
. Collected, analyzed and published software development metrics to manage
software change management functions; worked with C5M suppliers, including
Honeywell and GE. Wrote and published operations level procedures in a
Desk Level Instruction (DLI), "Generating and Publishing Metrics Charts."
Document provides keystroke level instructions for processing all 500+
monthly metrics; this is the first complete documentation of metrics
performed at LM Aero Marietta required by LM Aero HQ in Ft. Worth, TX.
Conducted IV&V/SCM audits of merge baselines to verify and validate
correct selection of files in merge builds.
5/02 - 10/03, SQA/CM, FBI Contracting/Lockheed Martin Corporation
(LMC)/LMIT, Fairmont, WV
. Demonstrated the value of following a QA management systems approach in
accordance with ISO 9001: 2000 and FBI QA standards. Accomplishments:
provided quality and product assurance management through analyzing
metrics and implementing (when justified) process improvements based on
quantitative measurements made during auditing/testing. Created and
documented a Quantitative Management Plan featuring the metrics to be used
in the project and created a metrics database to implement the plan.
Carried out full range of QA responsibilities and coordinated with FBI QA.
. Developed an SQA auditing and document review process: defined the
process, mapped it using Visio, and detailed it in a self-standing
operations manual.
. Provided full range of SQA management and technical services to
establish, implement and evaluate SQA processes to assure the quality of
services and products delivered to the FBI/CJIS customer. Monitored
FBI/CJIS Technology Refreshment Program (TRP) project processes to convert
legacy stovepipe systems to a unified operations environment; created and
documented the project SQA audit process, conducted SQA audits and
performed test witnessing, including identification of required
corrections in test execution scripts.
. Audited presentation and content of project deliverables (300+) against
FBI Data Information Descriptions (DIDs), identified non-compliances and
required resolution prior to delivery to customer's Contracting Technical
Representative (COTR); escalated unresolved issues to LMC's off-site
Quality Manager when necessary.
. Participated in Functional Configuration Audit (FCA) and Process
Configuration Audit (PCA) meetings with the customer on each of five
projects; provided proof of Product Quality Assurance via DID Audit
Results and Tracking Reports.
. Defined, mapped, detailed and implemented QA processes using Visio,
allClear, and value stream mapping techniques; wrote a comprehensive DLI
on TRP/QA processes.
. Developed the Systems and Software Quality Assurance Program Plan for the
TRP program.
. Participated on Engineering Review Boards and Change Control Boards to
ensure that estimations of size, level of effort, resources, and schedule
were meeting project commitments while not overextending resources.
. Test-witnessed execution of system integration test scripts to ensure
continuity in testing process and results.
. Mentored LMC engineers and Task Leads in QA and CM practices and
procedures.
Documented metrics, described their purpose, and explained the meaning of
expected results in a Metrics User Manual, using Information Mapping
techniques and formatting.
4/01 - 5/02, SQA/CM, Lockheed Martin, NE& SS (Moorestown, NJ), Newport
News, VA
. Demonstrated product assurance skills on a large scale systems
integration project (CVN-77) following ISO 9001: 2000, IEEE 12207 and Mil
Std 498. Accomplishments: applied trouble-shooting skills to map
workflow activities on a document peer review process; restructuring,
including iterations of review after producing initial document drafts,
resulted in higher initial quality products. Applied facilitation skills
to help software engineers understand configuration management using
SLATE . Developed a physical library process for housing electronic and
physical documents and materials, including scanning and storing complex
technical drawings, plans and procedures. The library process was based
on project requirements for handling both physical and on-line documents.
The final product was a comprehensive operations procedure manual
featuring work flows, inputs/outputs for each procedure, entry/exit
points, job categories, LOE, and KSAs required to perform each task.
Trained and supervised a group of three in implementing the document
management/library process.
. Created, implemented, and evaluated documentation on requirements
engineering processes, including process definition and mapping, process
documentation, and collecting/reporting status and defect metrics on
software development processes in support of the US Navy's CVN-77 carrier
building project at the Virginia Advanced Shipbuilding and Carrier
Integration Center.
. Troubleshot the broken documentation management process to determine the
route causes of defects, sources of excessive variation, workflow
sequence problems, and defect reduction opportunities in each branch of
the process.
. Using 6 Sigma and value stream mapping techniques, facilitated work
sessions with systems engineers to define complex process activities for
engineering team members. Mapped baseline change control processes and
developed comprehensive procedures for accessing the requirements
database (SLATE) and managing baseline change requests.
. Developed activity-based costing simulations for process tasks;
simulations identified the critical path, and best and least likely paths
through the process as well as providing costing information for each
activity by resource.
. Applied the process mapping model for defining and simulating SQA
processes as well as system integration engineering processes.
. Developed comprehensive SQA Project Plan based on an extensive reference
matrix of industry and government standards, including IEEE 12207, Mil
Std. 498, the SW-CMM/CMMI, and system engineering capability models based
on the CMMI. Wrote implementing SQA procedures and auditing criteria.
. Collected technical and business performance measurement data for
reporting and identifying root causes of errors detected during the
development of work artifacts prepared for delivery to the US Navy
client.
1/98 - 4/01, SQA, NCR Corporation/Retail Solutions Division (RSD), Duluth,
GA
. Demonstrated design, development, and implementation of QA policies,
plans, and procedures based on ISO 9001:2000, CMM, and IEEE/EIA 12207
Standards. Accomplishments: Improved software work process activities and
product quality; created a web-based Software Engineering Handbook (SWEH)
to enable software engineers quick on-line access to work product
development guidelines stored in the company's main technical library.
Created and delivered instructor-led QA process training for software
engineers. Created a new objectives-based format for conducting offshore
vendor CMM compliance visits patterned after CMM-Based Appraisal for
Internal Process Improvement procedures and FARS directives for source
selection. Created numerous quality assurance procedures and work flows
in AllClear, an activity-based costing software program following the
same processes identified in later job descriptions in this resume.
. Designed, developed, and maintained NCR's Web-based SW Engineering
Handbook (SWEH), using HTML, Java and Web-based Help development tools;
the handbook contained links to CM-controlled policies, plans,
procedures, and other information for implementing the CMM and the NCR
software development process; received monetary bonus and NCR's Invention
Disclosure Award for work on the SWEH.
. Developed Software Quality Assurance policy, plans, and procedures and
implemented them.
. Provided software development process/engineering expertise to seven
software development groups; applied the principles and practice of SW-
CMM in monitoring and auditing supplier SW input and SW development for
NCR's Point of Sale product line housed in the Duluth facility.
. Conducted SQA audits of project work products and reviews of development
processes; reported results to Team Leaders for resolution of
deficiencies and non-conformance items; worked with Team Leaders and
Project Directors to schedule and resolve Closed Loop Corrective Actions;
escalated findings to successive levels of management to obtain
resolution when necessary.
. Developed the framework for creating an inventory of the knowledge,
skills, and attitudes supporting software development activities.
. Designed, developed and implemented instruction on the Software Quality
Assurance program and the SWEH for software developers.
. Conducted two week-long CMM compliance visits to Infosys Technologies,
Inc. in Bangalore, India, 1999 and 2000; identified issues with NCR
senior management to be resolved prior to the trips, conducted opening
and closing conferences at the vendor site for contractors working on NCR
projects, interviewed key personnel at the Infosys site to identify issue
resolutions, and performed and presented status of the findings prior to
leaving India.
12/97 - 3/98, SCM Consultant, Renaissance Consulting/First Union National
Bank (FUNB), Charlotte, NC
. Converted existing FUNB software development processes into the SEI's
Capability Maturity Model for managing the Software Configuration
Management (SCM) Key Practice Area.
. Developed a series of policies, plans, and procedures for implementing
SCM processes within the Capital Investment SW development group.
4/97 - 12/97, SCM Consultant, QA Systems Integration Tester, Seek
Consulting, Toronto, Ontario, CA
. Developed and applied software configuration management versioning and
access procedures to manage code release. Administered source code
control and document configuration management using MS Visual Source
Safe; gatekeeper activities prevented time-consuming errors.
. Created systems integration test cases and performed manual testing of US
Postal Service clerk terminal software. Collected, analyzed and reported
QA metrics to management.
. Developed and implemented on-line training for entering defects into
Mercury Interactive's Test Director, and for writing effective test cases
and scripts to improve testing efficiency while decreasing test cycles.
. Developed and ran end-to-end short System Integration Tests to quickly
test new builds. Major problems could be detected in the different
functional modules by running the 15-minute tests across all functions
thus saving a day's worth or more of testing by the test group.
. Created, developed and maintained the project library of documents on the
Jaguar project Intranet for quick but secure assess by more than 100
software engineers.
. Developed project performance and status metrics whenever needed by the
Project Manager.
2/97 to 4/97, Consultant, Management Consulting Group, Price Waterhouse,
Philadelphia, PA
. Constructed CBT modules for SAP/R3 training program construction using
Icon Author; programmed both topics and practices.
9/96 to 2/97, Software Development Document Librarian, Seek Consulting
Group, NCR Federal & State Systems, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
. Established and maintained electronic document library and performed
database administration for development of POS software to be implemented
on PC workstations in all USPS facilities and stores.
. Developed software and document inventory tools. Maintained communication
with team of more than 100 members to ensure that software development
was in compliance with ISO 9001.
. Developed SQA procedures for operation of the electronic library and
database management of MS Visual SourceSafe (VSS).
. Wrote deficiencies on unit and system test scripts, developed and
maintained a Library Intranet Web page using MS FrontPage, MS Office and
Adobe Acrobat 3.0.
. Monitored, tracked and reported the status of source code files on the
client server intended exclusively for remote access by client.
. Developed reports of code production progress and published them via the
Library page. The Library page was linked to the shadow files in the VSS
database; managed VSS using MS Exchange via business rules.
1/96 - 8/96, SAP/R3 Instructional Designer/Developer, MAU Consulting/CSR
America, Augusta, GA
. Contributed to the primary instructional design features for developing
and delivering just-in-time instructor and participant training manuals on
the SAP/R3 predictive maintenance module. Met training rollout schedules
to train CSR America maintenance personnel who maintain equipment used in
the production of building aggregates; the design contributed to the
effectiveness of training, and prevented substantial delays of the
business re-engineering program rollout.
. Verified process team scripts and based the instruction and
documentation on those scripts.
10/93 to 12/95, Technical Writer, Sole Proprietor, Applied Communications &
Training Services, Chapin, SC (part-time and full-time)
. As Value-Added Reseller for Cardiff Software, provided customer service
and skill development services to clients who had purchased Teleform
automated forms data entry software.
. Designed forms for automated data collection and analysis to support
environmental education, using Teleform for The Ruth Patrick Science
Education Center at Aiken, SC.
. As proposal writer for Lockheed Martin IMS, designed innovative kiosk-
based Web training solutions for Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT)
winning proposals to train the public in the use of EBT cards in 15
states.
. Scripted a 20-minute live-action video for Lockheed IMS to train more
than 500 Pennsylvania state employees on the purpose and functions of the
PA automated program for enforcement of child support.
. Developed a WinHelp for computer-based chemical hazard training; sold to
pharmaceutical and petrochemical companies. Developed WinHelp programs
for VA Child Support Programs.
10/92 to 10/93, Training Program Evaluation Specialist, Westinghouse
Savannah River Company, Environmental Safety and Health Training Division
(ES&H), RI-TECH, Inc., Aiken, SC.
. Assisted in establishing framework for ES&H Training Program
Surveillance/Assessment Program.
. Developed evaluation and assessment software tools, plans,
and surveys.
. Conducted surveys on several on-going courses, performed inferential and
descriptive statistical analysis of results and published the results
directed to course developers and instructors.
. Developed database software applications for automating administration
and analysis of surveys and re-testing.
3/92 to 10/92, Industrial Hygiene Specialist, ENRAC/Chemical Waste
Management, Columbia, SC
. Responsible for ensuring company waste remediation project site
conditions were in compliance with Site Safety and Health Plans and with
OSHA standards and EPA regulations.
. Developed QA/QC plans and procedures for conducting safety and health
audits and inspections; developed and used checklists for conducting
surveillances and inspections at mixed (radioactive and RCRA) waste
remediation sites.
. Selected and approved procurement of specific bioenvironmental monitoring
equipment and personal safety equipment, including safety shoes and
glasses; managed the personal safety equipment program.
. Conducted safety and health site inspections at K-25 site in drums
dewatering project at Oakridge radiation remediation site in Tennessee.
9/89 to 3/92, Technical Writer/Proposal Coordinator, Chemical Waste
Management, Columbia, SC
. Wrote and coordinated production on multi-company proposals (Pit 9 in
Idaho and many others) for mixed waste remediation services to DOE and
DOD organizations. Contributed to the writing and organization of several
other major technical project reports.
7/88 to 9/89, Instructional Designer/Job Analyst, Applied Communications &
Training Services, Chapin, SC
. Performed maintenance and operations task analyses and wrote preventive
maintenance procedures for equipment systems in a Mrs. Smith's food
processing plant; managed the development of operator's manuals and shop
manual for the P&H mobile crane company.
6/87 to 7/88, Team Leader/Senior Instructional Designer, Fluor Daniel
Training, Greenville, SC
. Facilitated team building with four operators, their supervisor and the
Plant Manager for conduct of classroom and hands-on training for chemical
operators of Arkansas Eastman's NOBS continuous operating processing
plant. As primary instructional designer/training materials facilitator
on the project, wrote and coordinated/managed development of performance-
based procedure modules covering equipment and systems overview,
operating strategy, and basic process control loop operation of six major
equipment systems and a tank farm, using piping and instrumentation
diagrams. Created instructional elements, including written and
performance-based skill demonstrations, and managed production of
materials.
. Acting as Team Lead, maintained training materials development project
schedule and costing on the development effort for Arkansas Eastman.
. Team lead on research and development of operations and maintenance
manuals for Eastman Kodak's proprietary paper and film QA/QC equipment.
Wrote mid-project proposals for expanding the development project at the
customer's request.
1/87 to 6/87, Evaluation/Assessment Specialist, Power Training
Services/Evaluation Section, Virginia Power Co. (later Dominion Power
Company), Richmond, VA
. Evaluated control room operator and maintenance/support training programs
at the Surry and North Anna nuclear power stations. Interviewed both
station and training center personnel to obtain training program
development, implementation, and evaluation information.
. Audited Licensed Operator Recertification training program and individual
course records using INPO, NRC, and VA Power compliance evaluation
criteria.
. Wrote program evaluation reports, interim program status reports, and
prepared information for inclusion in the NRC Accreditation Self-
Evaluation Reports submitted by VA Power.
2/86 to 1/87, Instructional Designer, Applied Communications and Training
Services, Chapin, SC
. Performed task analyses, developed detailed self-study training manuals
for Fluor Daniel's Dancraft industrial maintenance series on HVAC,
heating units, furnaces, and Cleaver Brooks boiler equipment. Researched
and wrote live-action video-based scripts for ERI Safety Videos training
programs.
6/85 to 2/86, Manager, Research & Development, ERI Safety Videos,
Lexington, SC
. Designed and developed live action, video-based occupational health and
safety training programs, and developed marketing materials in response
to training needs determined through product market research I conducted.
. 1/84 to 4/85, Senior Training Specialist, Daniel International
Corporation, Greenville, SC
. Performed maintenance task analysis on trade tasks throughout Logan
Aluminum, an aluminum products processing facility in Russellville, KY.
. Designed and wrote 12 units of performance-based, work procedures and
self-study instruction to support training on Alcan Aluminum's ingot
transfer system, anneal furnace, transfer car, cold rolling mill, foil
mill, and beverage stock coating process.
2/83 to 1/84, Instructional Designer, Applied Communications and Training
Services, Chapin, SC
. A.F. Meyer and Associates (Bioenvironmental Engineer Company), McLean,
VA. Designed and developed an instructor manual for a four-hour emergency
preparedness course for the U.S. Dept. of Energy's Pittsburgh Energy
Technology Center. Designed and developed self-study training materials
on asbestos inspection for bulk sampling team members on AFMA's DC
government building asbestos identification project. Performed industrial
hygiene air and noise measurements in Fort Gordon (US Army) regional
medical facilities and battalion motor pool. For a European-based roofing
company, developed a one-hour, train-the-trainer lesson script for
identifying and preventing exposures to health and safety hazards during
roofing installation operations.
. Dynamac Corporation, Rockville, MD. Added learning activities and
USAF/USAG references to Bioenvironmental Engineering manuals I designed
in a previous US Dept of Education project.
10/79 to 2/83, Manager, Training Materials Development Group, Dynamac
Corporation, Rockville, MD
. Project Manager on a two-year project to research and write five case
studies on municipal and country noise control programs, featuring
education, engineering, and enforcement aspects; resulting case studies
were for EPA's Office of Noise Abatement and Control. Represented the
company in project scope changes and resource matters with the government
project director.
. Project Manager on six-month project for the U.S. Bureau of Mines to
develop instructor guides and student manuals; project was to conduct two-
day seminars in 12 locations nationwide.
. Principal Proposal Writer, Instructional Designer, and Project Manager on
a 20-month contract with the U.S. Department of Education/Office of
Vocational and Adult Education; designed, developed and distributed
performance-oriented, competency-based instruction manuals for training
post-secondary vocational education level students in the operation,
maintenance, and use of bioenvironmental monitoring and industrial
hygiene measurements equipment. Presented paper on project results at two
professional national conferences - Environmental Trainers National
Conference and ASTD National Conference.
. Project Manager to research, write, and illustrate a step-by-step
technical skills development manual on maintaining and donning self-
contained breathing apparatus for the National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health.
. Wrote technology transfer and public awareness materials for the US EPA
and the USDOL/OSHA.
. Was the Proposal Manager and chief project architect on the winning
proposal with the Department of Education.
6/77 to 10/78, Technical Publications Writer - GS-1083-11,
USDOL/OSHA/Office of Training & Education
. Researched, wrote, and edited slide/tape programs that presented
industrial safety and health information to industrial workers.
. Designed and wrote the OSHA Training Institute Catalog of Courses for
1977.
. Task leader in preparing training materials for use in training OSHA
Industrial Hygienists to conduct safety and health compliance inspections
involving coke oven emissions and cotton dust.
8/76 to 6/77, Occupational Health Analyst, JRB Associates, SAIC, McLean, VA
. Researched, wrote, and developed: (1) training materials under contract
to USDOL/OSHA for instructing OSHA Industrial Hygienists and safety
professionals in radiation, epidemiology, thermal stress, and processes
in the plastics and agrichemical industries; (2) developed algorithms for
estimating the cost to industry for complying with OSHA health standards;
and, (3) wrote and developed occupational health information for
USDOL/OSHA's annual Federal Employee Safety and Health Program (1977).
Also, responded to RFP's and wrote proposal responses.
5/75 to 8/76, Industrial Hygienist - GS-690-09, USDOL/OSHA/Office of Health
Standards Development, Washington, DC
. Project Officer responsible for researching toxicological properties of
19 alkenes and alkanes and writing Draft Technical Health Standards
(DTS).
. Met with chemical industry representatives to discuss their viewpoints on
the content of the DTS.
. Conducted walk-through survey of petroleum refinery plants in TX and OK
to collect potential industrial employee exposure information.
6/74 to 4/75, Envir Hlth Tech - GS-698-06, US Navy, National Naval Medical
Center, Bethesda, MD
. Conducted environmental health, military public health, and occupational
safety/health inspections and tests in hospital facilities.
. Conducted nosocomial infection surveillance of hospital acquired
infection patients.
1/74 to 6/74, Lab Assistant, Walker Non-Destructive Testing Labs, Columbia,
SC
. Developed x-ray film exposed to gamma radiation during on-site NDT
inspections of plant piping joints.
. Identified specific water tests, identified reagents, glassware, testing
equipment and set up environmental water and wastewater sampling
laboratory.
10/72 to 12/73, Free Lance Photographer, Archi-Tech Photo, W. Columbia, SC
. Photographed formal and business portraits, weddings and real estate
properties.
. Processed black & white and full color film and paper in home darkroom.
10/68 to 10/72, Bioenvironmental Health Technician, E-5, US Air Force
. Conducted environmental health, military public health, radiation health
and occupational safety and health/industrial hygiene inspections and
surveys.
. Trained BHT service members to perform industrial and environmental
monitoring and testing tasks.
. Non-Commissioned-Officer-In-Charge of the Shaw AFB bioenvironmental
health section.
. Conducted research in thermoluminescent dosimetry (TLD) using radioactive
materials to conduct standard exposures curves; established standard
curves for reading exposed dosimeters using the Palo Alto mainframe
computer for conducting inferential statistical analysis; received AF
Commendation Medal for TLD work.
. Established water/wastewater test lab at Yakota AB in Japan for testing
gray water from several regional sewage plants; conducted testing and
reported results to the Bioenvironmental Engineer.
Education
University of Delaware, Newark, DE, Bachelor of Arts Degree, psychology
major with minors in English, chemistry.
Hood College, Frederick, MD, Master of Arts Degree, Environmental Biology
Training
. 9/08 MS Office SharePoint Server USSOCOM Training for Center Portal
Managers and Business Analysts
. 1/04 Statistical Process Control, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company,
Marietta, GA
. 8/01 Rational University, Rational Rose and ClearCase, Newport News, VA
. 9/00 Six Sigma Black Belt Training, Atlanta, GA - 80 hour course on 6
Sigma methodologies for Black Belts
. 1/98 Carnegie Mellon University, Introduction to the SW-Capability
Maturity Model, Pittsburgh, PA
. 12/92 40-hour ISO QA Auditor Training offered by the Westinghouse
Savannah River Company, Aiken, SC