Surveillance Agent

Phone sales and Customer service for a large mail order and distribution center.

Proof read articles submitted to the magazine by the general public for correct grammar, spelling, and formatting.Assisted with approving photos for quality and formatting.Confirmed facts with outside sources to assure authentication of the submitter's article.Successfully managed and organized the magazine's "World Famous Chopper Show" for their national events at several locations around the United States.Written and submitted articles and photography covering uniquely built motorcycles by individuals, special events, stories about traveling, and photography. 2002

Since April 2009, I have been riding my Harley-Davidson around the North American Continant; From Key West, Florida to the Arctic Circle in Alaska to San Fransisco, California to New Brunswick, Canada, and every where in between, recording my travels with photographs and a daily journal. Many of my photographs have been used in magazines such as The Horse Backstreet Choppers and Cycle Source Magazines; both international productions.

Research & development testing for automotive painted plastics and materials.

Increased testing productivity by 66% by utilizing testing schedules, Excel spreadsheets, good communication with engineers and management, and utilizing good attention to detail during the testing performance.Managed the test lab performing a multitude of very specific tests on automotive materials to the designated parameters of the suppliers' and company specifications.Very proficient in maintaining and deciphering rigorous testing data.Help to establish proficient computer based testing and developing data spreadsheets to help with efficiency and productivity increases.Maintained and performed all ISO-5000 and other certifications on all test equipment utilized in the test lab.Performed Q.A. analysis on all testing equipment.Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on all test equipment.Proficient in developing and maintaining relationships with engineers and management.

Expert in manufacturing optical lenses to the nation's highest level of standards, while meeting various detailed needs of customers.Maintained certifications on all optical equipment.Performed Q.A. analysis on all optical equipment.Proficient in developing customer relations for sales and service.Maintained the highest sales and customer satisfaction rating in Wal-Marts vision department.

Research & Development testing for polystyrenes & engineering plastics.

Performed a multitude of tests on polystyrene and engineering plastics for automotive and non-automotive customers.Developed spec. sheets for various types of polystyrene and engineering plastics for automotive and non-automotive customers.Proficient in maintaining and deciphering rigorous test data.Proficient in DOW Chemical's standard of procedures.

Managed the optical lab center.Managed two lab associatesOversaw up keep supplies.Maintained certifications on all optical equipment.Performed Q.A. analysis on optical equipment.

Hospital CorpsmanSpecialized in being an optician; Assisting Optometrists with eye exams, fitting patients with eye glasses and contacts, and making specific optical lenses according to the Doctor's prescription.Honorable Discharge