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Resume: I currently have worked in

construction for 12 years. But I do have a

very diversified background. I was in my

own business as an auto-mechanic, for 10

years back in the 80's. Throughout the

70's, and, early 80's, I was a planetarium

Lecturer, for the Foothill, and De Anza

planetariums, for 12 years. I was also

director for the 'Solar Observation

Program,' for 8 years, allowing visitors, to

observe the sun through a 6" refracting

telescope with a Hydrogen/Alfa filter

attached. I also gave short courses in

astronomy over the summers, and traveled

to 32 different schools guest lecturing.

After the successful completion of a 2 year

welding program in 1985, I became a

certified TIG welder. I then worked briefly

for a welding vendor - Anderson's Welding

& Manufacturing, welding 8 foot .040 thick,

mild steel doors in San Jose, before

becoming an entrepreneur, and, marketing

an innovative method for deriving all 12

equations of Ohm's Power Laws, in DC,

within a 7 letter formula (that, later

became seen as an algorithm). I had been

encouraged by my electronic's instructor

to publish it. I got together with a graphic

artist - as I was not savy with a computer

at that time - where a two-card fold-out,

was designed, showing how to use the

algorithm, and, whereby, I then marketed

the product to 27 State Universities, and

Universities, across the country. In 1990,

'Inline-skating' (perhaps more popularly

known as 'Roller-Blading'), became the new

'sport's craze,' and, due to lower-back

injuries, I addressed the issue, by inventing

a lower-back protective device, that I called

a 'Pelvic Protector.' I designed, and built

the equipment to manufacture it, and, then,

getting very favorable recognition and

reviews, commenced to market this

product, for the next 10 years (throughout

the 90's). It appeared in such high profile

publications, such as the 'Thomas

Register,' 'Outside Magazine,' and, 'Snow

Country Magazine,' (as it became also

useful for snowboarders). The product

appeared in 'Outside Magazine's' 'Best

Gear 96,' and, in the year 2000, I received a

letter from the BBB, (Better Business

Bureau), commending me for 10 years of

product activity, without a single complaint

for protective inability, or, defect in

material workmanship. As well as

manufacturing the product pursae, I

stitched the covers as well. At that time, I

had three sewing machines. In the late

90's, I looked for additional work to pay for

the advertising of the product, working as

a dispatcher for a company called, 'Airport

Service,' for three months. Here, I was

introduced to the use of a computer, and,

one program, to help dispatch shuttles,

and a limo, to pick-up, or drop-off,

passengers, arriving, or departing, the

various airports in the Bay Area. I then,

was hired by a construction company -

'Forest Work's Construction,' in Mt. View, to

learn to become a 'Construction

Scheduler.' After reviewing my resume

showing audio-visual experience with the

planetarium, they thought I would make a

good candidate. They (the president, vice

president, and, marketing director), then

commenced to grill me, every day, for the

next three months, on the most advanced

computer program for construction

projects, called, 'Project 98.' During this

time, they were also showing me how to

operate a computer. And, that computer,

was a 'Gateway.' At the end of the three

months - which included tutorials at there

residences, I had become a 'Cracker-Jack,'

- if you will - on both the program, and, the

computer. However, the ending of training,

marked the beginning of winter - a time

period when construction can go into a

slow-down, and, they were forced to lay off

11 people. I was one of them. I then,

began working for temp. agencies, starting

off with 'Pro Staff.' And for the next three

months, worked as a data-entry employee,

for several companies, such as the notable

art dealer, 'Thomas Kincade.' Having

transcribed for my father, (a court reporter

in partnership, as Obujen & McCutcheon in

Palo Alto, for 40 years),in my younger

years, I became a pretty proficient typist,

with a typing speed of 45 wpm., and, 54,

after a time. I then, began working for

PAUSD, (Palo Alto Unified School District),

as a teacher's assistant, for Special Ed.

students, those with learning disabilities.

Because of my positive interaction, and,

abilities to relate, and, apply teach

students of different ages (I was said to be

able to easily change gears), I believe, the

department was beginning to groom me

for working with autistic & and children

with 'Asperger's Syndrome.' In the year

2012, I went into the construction industry,

and, worked with four temp agencies.

'Labor Ready,' on West San Carlos St.,

since moved to Space Park Dr., Santa

Clara, 'Labor Finder's,' on 4th and Archer, in

San Jose, 'Express,' on Technology Dr., San

Jose,and, much later, 'Chartwell,' on

Component Street, in San Jose. Approx.

three years ago, I was nominated

'Employee of the Year,' by 'Express.' I

worked four months for 'Tesla,' as a 'Parts

Inspector,' through Chartwell. As of late

(the last few years), I've been working with

just 'Labor Finder's, and, 'People

Ready.' (Formerly 'Labor Ready'). My

interests are quite varied. For past time

activities, I play chess at level 12. On the

computer, I learned to be a pilot, logging in

250 hours on a Cessna 280 (retractable

landing gear), and, 250 hours on a Lear

45. I ended my computer training with a

round-the-world trip, on the Lear 45,

starting at Keflavik, Iceland, before going

to actual ground school, for nine weeks, at

the Palo Alto Airport. This, I very

successfully completed, along with three

actual flights in the air. I'm still competent

in all the major sports - football,

basketball, baseball, swimming, and

tennis. I'm a competent skier. I've won

awards in bowling, and, skiing. When I

was a teenager, a friend of mine, and I

spent the summer training as a lifeguard.

I'm also, a 5.6 rated rock climber. My

current passions, besides chess, are

reviewing NTSB reports on aircraft

accidents, and, doing movie and restaurant

reviews, for 'Google,' and 'Trip Advisor.' On

just my small amount of photos this far, I

have had over 80,000 views. I currently

have a Local Guide Rating of 5, and am on

the cusp of transitioning from Novice to

Expert. My second language is German,

with about a 15,000 word vocabulary.

However, I had also at one point - years

ago - a 2,000 word vocabulary in Japanese,

a 500 vocab. in Chinese, a 500 word vocab.

in Russian, a 2,000 word vocab. in Polish,

and, a 500 word vocab. in sign language,

and, a 2,000 to 3,000 word vocab in

Spanish. I've had one high school class in

French. In addition, I could count to a

million in all those languages except

French. I've been told many times, I am a

good writer, and have received a

commendation from 'Scripts Sleuth,' on

one scene I reviewed, from the movie, ' No

Country for Old Men,' staring, Josh Broken,

Tommy Lee Jones, and, Javier Bardem.

I've also written a 600 page book on my

life, which I have yet to compile into a

manuscript. My academic background,

includes an AA. Degree with Honors, in

Liberal Arts, and, Psychology, from De

Anza College, and, as mentioned before, a

2 year welding program at CSM (College of

San Mateo), to certify as a TIG Welder. I'm

also certified in all welding applications.

I'm also, certified - with 3 certificates - as a

fork lift driver, with 8 years experience. In

addition, I'm a qualified scissor's lift

operator. Militarily, I did 3 tours in

Vietnam, having been there almost 4 years,

'1967,' '68,' '69,' and, '70.' I received a

nomination, for the 'Presidential Unit

Citation', am a recipient of 'The Navy Unit

Commendation Medal,' (equivalent to the

'Silver Star,' on an individual basis),

nomination for the 'The Navy Achievement

Award,' recipient of The Letter of

Commendation, and, along with other

citations, and, involved in over 5

campaign's. Having joined the Navy in

1966, I honorably discharged in 1972.

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