Ralph J. Karl, PhD.

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Florissant, MO 63033

Phone: 701-***-**** * Email: acwcqd@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Work as an instructor or professor for a technical, community, or four-year college

EXPERIENCE

2014 - Present

Cankdeska Cikana Community College, Ft. Totten, North Dakota

Instructor (May 2014 – Present)

Department of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration

Technology (HVACR). Causes taught: Technical Mathematics I;

Technical Mathematics II; Blueprint Reading; Electrical Theory I;

Electrical Theory II; Electrical Lab I; and Electrical Lab II.

Other activities: Redesigned curriculums for the Certificate/AAS Degree

Programs in HVACR Technology; Conducted program evaluation for the

Certificate/AAS Degree programs in HVACR Technology covering a

Five-year period: 2010 – 2014.

2012 – 2014

American Crystal Sugar, Drayton, North Dakota

Laboratory Assistant (February 2012 – June 2013)

Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw

materials, finished products, or stability samples. Interpret test results,

compare them to established specifications and control limits. Perform

visual inspections of finished products, etc.

2007 – 2008

North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota

Research Assistant (August 2007-August 2008)

Researched graduation trends in machine tool and machine shop technology programs in two-year colleges in the Great Lakes and Plain States: 2000-2006. Researched women in Higher Education in the United States

2004 – 2006

Minneapolis Public Schools, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Substitute Teacher (September 2004 – June 2006)

Taught Science and Mathematics in Elementary, Middle, and High

School levels

2001 – 2003

General Mills Inc., Golden Valley, Minnesota

Process Technician (July 2001 – July 2003)

Duties included set-up and operation of production equipment; Production process control; Equipment and process specifications; Data collection and analysis; Raw and finished product testing; Continuous process improvement; Statistical process control; Input and output measurement; Product inspection; Product routing; Procedure writing; Packaging, etc.

2000 – 2001

Kitek Inc., Crystal City, Minnesota

Supervisor (January 2000 – May 2001)

Employee supervision; Contract negotiations; Inventory control and management; Purchasing; Operations management; Packaging and shipping, Copy duplication; Planning; Retail; and Account management

1994 – 1999

Grist Mill Inc., Lakeville, Minnesota

Process Technician (April 1994 – December 1999)

Duties included set-up and operation of production equipment; Production process control; Equipment and process specifications; Data collection and analysis; Raw and finished product testing; Continuous process improvement; Statistical process control; Input & output measurement; Product inspection; Product routing; Procedure writing; problem solving, etc.

1992 – 1994

Seagate Technology Inc., Bloomington, Minnesota

Dynamic Test Technician (September 1992 – March 1994)

Testing dynamic characteristics of newly manufactured and refurbished computer hard- drives; Hard Drive assembly; and training of temporary employees

1990 – 1992

C3 Corporation, Herndon, Virginia

Computer Technician (April 1990 – March 1992)

Duties included computer assembly, refurbishing, upgrade, and testing; troubleshooting; network support, and training of temporary employees

1987 – 1990

SMC Corporation, Silver Spring, Maryland

Residential & Industrial Electrician (February 1987 – April 1990)

Duties included electrical wiring, installation, and maintenance of

electrical equipment in residential, commercial and industrial buildings;

troubleshooting and repair of convectors, unit and central air

conditioning systems, refrigerators, etc.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy – Ph.D.

North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND

Major Area: Occupational and adult Education

Cognate Area: Training in Business and Industry

Completion date: April, 2012.

Master of Science – M. S.

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, Wisconsin

Major Area: Management

Cognate Area: Training and Development

Completion date: December 2008

Education Specialist Degree – Ed.S.

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, Wisconsin

Major Area: Career and Technical Education

Cognate Area: Industry and Technology

Completion date: December 2006

Master of Science – M. S.

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, Wisconsin

Major Area: Career and Technical Education.

Cognate Area: Teaching

Completion date: May 2005

Bachelors of Science – B.S.

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, Wisconsin

Major Area: Industrial Technology

Cognate Area: Electronics

Completion Date: May, 1985

Publications

Karl, R. J. (2012). The association between factors affecting enrollment decisions in

manufacturing occupational clusters in Two-Year Colleges (Doctoral dissertation)

Available through ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database (UMI 3540114)

Karl, R. J. (2010). Wisconsin youth apprenticeship programs: Perceptions of youth

apprentices who transitioned from Fox Valley Technical College to the University of

Wisconsin-Stout. Saarbruken, Germany: Lap Lambert Academic Publishing

ISBN: 978-3-8383-5409-5

Karl, R. J. (2010). Technical college transfer students: A description and study of

change. Saarbruken, Germany: Lap Lambert Academic Publishing

ISBN: 978-8433-5464-6

Eighmy, M. A., & Karl, R. J. (2010). Graduation trends in machinist and machine shop

technology programs in two-year colleges in the Great Lakes and Plains States: 2000 –

2006. Online Journal for Workforce Education and Development, 4(3)

Presentations

“Graduation trends in machinist and machine shop technology in two-year colleges in

Great lakes and Plain States: 2000 – 2006.” With Dr. M. A. Eighmy. Poster presentation

for the School of Education Student Research Day, North Dakota State University,

Fargo, ND. April, 2008.

“A comparison of computer-based and lecture-based instructions in intermediate algebra

at North Dakota State University: An action research study.” With R. A. Connelley,

and W. Martin. Poster presentation for the School of Education Student Day, North

Dakota State University, Fargo, ND. April 2008.

Awards

Outstanding Safety Award at Grist Mill, 1998

Exceptional Performance Award at Grist Mill, 1999

Memberships

Member of Company Process Improvement Team at Grist Mill, from 1995 – 1999.

Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (Member #: 2085363)

References

Dr. John Dzissah, Professor and Chair: Department of Operations and Management, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI 54751 Phone: 715-***-**** * email: acwcqd@r.postjobfree.com

Dr. Marvin D. LeNoue, Aviation English Program Coordinator. CTC Aviation Crew Training Centre – Phoenix, Goodyear, AZ, 85338 USA. Phone: 541-***-**** *email:

acwcqd@r.postjobfree.com

Dr. Phillip Yakubu, Director of Innovation and Technical Services, Averson Group, Inc.

11454 Pineview Crossing Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63043, USA.

Phone: 314-***-****; email: acwcqd@r.postjobfree.com

Dr. Thomas Hall, Associate Professor: School of Education, North Dakota State University,

Fargo, ND 58105. Phone: 701-***-***** email: acwcqd@r.postjobfree.com

Dr. Majura Seselwa, Associate Professor: Mechanical and Applied Mechanics, North Dakota

State University, Fargo, ND 58108. Phone: 701-***-**** *Email: acwcqd@r.postjobfree.com

Dr. Myron Eighmy, Professor: School of Education, North Dakota State University,

Fargo, ND 58105. Phone: 701-***-***** email: acwcqd@r.postjobfree.com

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