Worked closely with Hocking College Staff Architect and Lincoln Welding Co to design and plan new state of the art welding lab. Provide direction for instruction and assessment. Work closely with the advisory committee members to provide industry with competent entry level or higher employees. Assure that curriculum is in line with industry needs.This accelerated program is 16 weeks long focusing on (SMAW) Shielded Metal Arc Welding. It prepares the student to take the D1.1 /ASME plate and pipe qualification test. Successful completion of program qualifies graduates to enter workplace at entry level or above. The program covers oxyfuel cutting, welding, soldering and brazing, print reading, hands on experience in GTAW (Tig) GMAW (Mig) FCAW (flux core) and operating all shop machinery. A graduate will earn 17 college credits upon completion.

Adult Welding Instructor at Great Oaks Career Campus

The course is designed to teach and certify welding students in all processes and positions. We also teach fabrication, print reading, shop math ,and layout. Emphasis is placed on job seeking skills such as attendance, attitude, and work ethics. The course of study is comprehensive and accelerated. The students will achieve or exceed industry standards while studying at Great Oaks Career Campus during the 10 months of extensive training. The Adult Welding Program for 2015-16 obtained 100% certifications and 85% job placement in the Cincinnati area. Congratulation to all the students for their outstanding effort.

Taught Metallurgy, weld theory, weld inspection, and welding skills to students for state certification. Kept accurate record of students progress and performance. Advised students, designed curriculum, performed inventory control, assisted in budget development. Motivated student to maximum performance. Over 90% of students past state certification. Maintained shop safety and appearance. Recruitment of regional student. Student body tripled during my time as an Instructional specialist.

Over 30 years experience in welding and fabrication. Structural fitter/welder and pipe welding. West Virginia state certification in all processes.: SMAW,GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW. plate 2G,3G, and 4G pipe 6G position. Ohio state certified welder/level 3 fabricator for Eramet Metals in Marietta, Ohio.