Technical Writer Special Education

DARREN J. DICKOUT

210-***-**** ********@*******.***

***** **** ***** ** *** Antonio, TX 78232

Seeking positions in renewable energy or utilities. Automation Optimization Data Analysis Energy Management Utilities MS, Energy Management & BS, Physics & Mathematics. Understand science and economics behind energy production, distribution and use. Proficient in analyzing data to identify trends. Perform calculations to determine energy demand and load analysis. Understand oil well automation and benefits of well optimization including increased revenue, data collection and analysis.

Skilled technical writer. Educator and communicator. Excel in explaining concepts verbally, visually and kinesthetically. Relocation and travel acceptable. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Apergy - SPIRIT Global Energy Solutions - Midland, TX - September 2012 – April 2020 Automation Manager, Research and Development Advisor for engineering team working on the development of oil well pump-off controller.

! Responsible for overseeing regression testing hardware and software features of controller and other company products

! Provide product demonstrations for new and existing customers

! Responsible for deciphering and explaining mathematical algorithms and incorporating these into oil-well applications

! Install oil well pump off controllers, troubleshoot hardware and software issues on site

! Provide technical support for customers and sales staff remotely

! Assist with layout, programming and installation of radio communication networks.

! Monitor oil wells via remote applications and SCADA systems

! Research, test and report on new oil well controller components

! Spearhead implementation of web-based technical support program (Kayako)

! Design and execute training programs for staff and customers

! Assist with writing, editing and updating technical documents including troubleshooting, installation and operation guides for pump-off controller FDNY High School - Brooklyn, NY - 2010-2012

Assistant Principal of Title I inner city school with low-income, at-risk student population. Supervised Math, Science and Special Education departments. Chair Career and Technical Education (CTE) Committee and member of numerous other committees guiding school policies.

Key influence in recruiting and hiring 30% of 2011 teaching staff and dismissing ineffective instructor. Worked closely with Principal to improve graduation rate from 58% in 2010 to 64% in 2011 to 70% in 2012.

" Instituted data-driven culture that improved quality and delivery of instruction.

! Collected and analyzed assessment data, and instructed teachers in utilizing data to better address classroom and school-level needs

! Measured teacher competency in 6 areas via research-based rubric; will soon be closely tied to teachers earning tenure

" Spearheaded initiative to become a certified Career and Technical Education (CTE) school, preparing students for careers in emergency medicine and firefighting.

" Wrote and submitted funding grants that produced $30K for purchasing equipment, books and stipends for student internships.

" Raised percent of students who complete lab requirements for entry into state Science exams from 40% to nearly 70% by restructuring performance tracking procedures. High School for Public Service - Brooklyn, NY - 2004-2010 Taught Math, Physics, Earth Science and Physical Science. Developed Physics program and during 1st year, achieved 75% pass rate. Prepared students for state exams. Lambrick Park Secondary School - Victoria, BC - 2003-2004 Taught Mathematics and Physics. Coached track and field and cross-country teams. EDUCATION

MS, Energy Management, 2013

New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY

MS, Educational Administration & Supervision, 2009 Baruch College, New York, NY

British Columbia High School Teacher Preparation Program, 2004 University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada

BS, Physics / Mathematics, 2003

University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada

Technology Snapshot

Mac & PC; MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio; SCADA; communications; data collection & analysis programs; assemble computer & network components; perform basic troubleshooting procedures

CERTIFICATES

New York State School Building Leader Certificate

New York State Teacher Certificate, Mathematics & Physics British Columbia Professional Teaching Certificate, Mathematics & Science

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