State University Electrical
Resume:
Ralph J. Karl, PhD.
Florissant, MO 63033
Phone: 701-***-**** * Email: ********@*****.***
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: ********@*******.***
Dr. Marvin D. LeNoue, Aviation English Program Coordinator. CTC Aviation Crew Training Centre – Phoenix, Goodyear, AZ, 85338 USA. Phone: 541-***-**** *email:
******.******@***********.***
Dr. Phillip Yakubu, Director of Innovation and Technical Services, Averson Group, Inc.
11454 Pineview Crossing Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63043, USA.
Phone: 314-***-****; email: *******@************.***
Dr. Thomas Hall, Associate Professor: School of Education, North Dakota State University,
Fargo, ND 58105. Phone: 701-***-***** email: ******.*.****@****.***
Dr. Majura Seselwa, Associate Professor: Mechanical and Applied Mechanics, North Dakota
State University, Fargo, ND 58108. Phone: 701-***-**** *Email: ******.*******@****.***
Dr. Myron Eighmy, Professor: School of Education, North Dakota State University,
Fargo, ND 58105. Phone: 701-***-***** email: *****.******@****.***
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