Miguel Hernandez Ph.D.
State College, PA 16801
Phone: 814-***-****
ady089@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Hi, this is Miguel, a Ph.D. with extensive experience in engineering operations, learning and development, program management, and human resource development. I am a solutions-driven professional with capacity to implement theoretical insights acquired from my recent work experiences. In addition, I possess a solid capability to maintain all machinery/equipment, create/implement maintenance procedures, conduct regular facility inspections, and managing all repair/installation activities.
My Areas of Expertise include:
• Training & Education Needs Assessment
• Learning & Curriculum Development
• Organizational Change Management
• Program Development
• Critical Analysis & Execution
• Performance Improvement
• Project Management
My Technical Proficiencies
Spreadsheets and Databases: SQL, Excel, Microsoft Expression Statistics: SAS, SPSS
Presentations and Communications: MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Eudora, MS Lync, and Social Media Graphics
Software: Paint Shop Pro, Adobe Photoshop
Learning Management System: ANGEL, Blackboard, Canvas, Adobe Connect Connect with me today or send me an email at ady089@r.postjobfree.com with any thoughts, comments, or questions about my work—I'm always interested in making new professional acquaintances!
POSITION (#1)
TITLE
Adjunct Faculty
COMPANY NAME
Penn State University
LOCATION
University Park, State College PA
START DATE
2010
END DATE
2018
DESCRIPTION
At Penn State University, I served as Adjunct Faculty of World Campus and College of Liberal Arts. My day-to-day responsibility was to provide online and face-to-face instructions/lectures to university resident students and students across the globe. POSITION (#2)
TITLE
Senior New Program Manager
COMPANY NAME
Outreach Pennsylvania State University
LOCATION
University Park, State College PA
START DATE
2001
END DATE
2010
DESCRIPTION
As a Senior Program Manager, I have focused on continuing and distance education and professional development. It was my duty to primarily provide leadership and direction in leading the process of discovering, developing, and delivering new and innovative educational programs, for faculty and throughout Business and Industry sector within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and beyond. POSITION (#3)
TITLE
Education and Technical Training Consultant – Adjunct Faculty WORK EXPERIENCE
COMPANY NAME
Athens’s area Community College and Georgia Department of Adult and Technical Education. LOCATION
Athens, GA
START DATE
1995
END DATE
2001
DESCRIPTION
In this job role, I have offered my solid expertise in evaluating and assessing technical and managerial training needs within the private industrial organizations in Georgia. It is worth mentioning that I designed, developed, and delivered customized training programs, curriculum, and instructional materials for professional development. I provided instruction during a period of 6 years on several manufacturing technology related courses, Hispanic culture awareness programs, and Spanish language for manufacturing executives, medical doctors, emergency personnel, and law enforcement officials.
POSITION (#4)
TITLE
Graduate Research Assistant
COMPANY NAME
University of Georgia
LOCATION
Athens, GA
START DATE
1992
END DATE
1995
DESCRIPTION
In my capacity as a Graduate Research Assistant, I developed solid skillset in innovative techniques to measure membrane potential (voltage) on single cells in vitro. Moreover, I planned, engineered, and produced miniature fluid distribution system. During my time, I acquired strong proficiency in the areas of TEM, SEM, LSCM, and statistical analysis. My supervisor was: Dr. William Kisaalita.
POSITION (#5)
TITLE
Electrical Engineer
COMPANY NAME
University of Georgia - Physical Plant Division/Engineering Department. LOCATION
Athens, GA
START DATE
1986
END DATE
1991
DESCRIPTION
As an Electrical Engineer, I successfully developed preventive maintenance program for primary distribution system (12,470 volts). It was me who designed, supervised, and inspected construction projects. I was responsible for drafting all electrical drawings and specifications for plant facilities and equipment. It is important to highlight that I advised maintenance and operations department supervisor: Dr. John H. Casey P.E.
POSITION (#6)
TITLE
Senior Project Engineer
COMPANY NAME
Lmec Industrial. Consulting and Construction Company LOCATION
Lima, Peru
START DATE
1983
END DATE
1986
DESCRIPTION
During my tenure in this role, I led and managed several project teams of up to twelve project engineers. I oversaw complete project responsibility, including feasibility studies, equipment selection, installation, start-up and debugging.
My supervisor was: Dr. Felipe Del Castillo P.E.
POSITION (#7)
TITLE
Maintenance and Operations Superintendent
COMPANY NAME
Cemento Andino S.A. Cement plant
LOCATION
Junin, Peru
START DATE
1976
END DATE
1983
DESCRIPTION
While serving Cemento Andino S.A., I was tasked to manage the entire maintenance department. I successfully implemented preventive maintenance program. I directed redundancy studies resulted in improved reliability of power plants, power lines, emergency power plant and manufacturing plant. My duty was to plan, schedule, and supervise packaging plant construction. My supervisor was: Ing. Guillermo Iturriaga P.E.
EDUCATION
EDUCATION (#1)
SCHOOL
University of Georgia. Athens, Georgia
DEGREE
Doctor of Philosophy in Adult Education with emphasis on Human Resource and Organizational Development
EDUCATION (#2)
SCHOOL
University of Georgia. Athens, Georgia
DEGREE
Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering (Biological) EDUCATION (#3)
SCHOOL
Callao University. Lima, Peru
DEGREE
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
LICENSE & CERTIFICATIONS
• Professional Engineer Certification (Honorable Colegio de Ingenieros del Perú-CIP
#21765).
• Training & Human Resource Development, University of Georgia.
• Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Skills Assessor. Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education.
• National Certification in Occupational Spanish, Command Spanish Inc. ORGANIZATIONS
Member, Salzburg Global Seminar Alumni Network. Austria Member, American Society for Engineering Education. USA Member, Professional Engineering Society of Perú.
Member, Neuroscience Society. USA
Member, American Society for Training and Development. Athens Georgia Chapter. USA Member, Academy of Human Resource Development – AHRD USA PUBLICATIONS
• M. Hernandez (2003). Assessing Tacit Knowledge Transfer and Dimensions of a Learning Environment in Colombian Business. Advances in Developing Human Resources, Vol. 5, No 2 May 2003, 215-221.
• Miguel Hernandez and Karen E. Watkins (2002). Translation, Validation, and Adaptation of an Instrument to Assess Learning Activities in the Organization: The Spanish version of the Modified “Dimensions of the Learning Organization Questionnaire.” Human Resource Development International. 5,1-10.
• Miguel Hernandez (2001). The Impact of the Dimensions of the Learning Organization on the Transfer of Tacit Knowledge Process and Performance Improvement. Proceedings of the Academy of Human Resource Development Conference. Tulsa, Oklahoma.
• M. Hernandez (2000). The impact of the dimensions of the learning organization on the transfer of tacit knowledge and performance improving within private manufacturing firms in Colombia. UMI No 9994101.
• Miguel Hernandez and William S. Kisaalita (1996). Comparative Evaluation of the Susceptibility of Neuronal (N1E-115) and Non-Neuronal (HeLa) Cells to Acetylsalicylic Acid
(ASA) Cytotoxicity by Confocal Microscopy. Toxicology in Vitro, Volume 10. Issue 4: 447- 453.
• Miguel Hernandez, William S. Kisaalita, and Mark A. Farmer (1996). Assessment of Murine Neuroblastoma (N1E-115) Resting Membrane Potential by Confocal Microscopy. Journal of Fluorescence, Vol. 6(2): 77-81.
• Winfried Reichelt, Miguel Hernandez, Raymond T. Damian, William S. Kisaalita, and Berry L. Jordan (1996). GabaA Receptor Currents Recorded from Müller Glial Cells of the Baboon
(Papio Cynocephalus) Retina. Neuroscience Letters, Volume 203, Issue 3: 159-162.
• Winfried Reichelt, Miguel Hernandez, Raymond T. Damian, William S. Kisaalita, and Berry L. Jordan (1997). Voltage and GABAA Evoke Currents From Müller Glial Cells of the Baboon Retina. Neuroreport, Volume 8, Issue 2: 541-544.
• B. L. Jordan, R.T. Damian, W.S. Kisaalita, M. Hernandez, N. Aptsiauri, W. Reichelt (1997). Pharmacology of GABAA Receptors on Baboon Retinal Müller Glial Cells. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. ABSTRACT.