I am a writer and have been for as long as I remember, although I only began getting paid for it in 2013. Before that, I was in the Navy and Navy Reserves for 21 years. After the Navy, I was a forklift and heavy equipment mechanic working on Navy equipment. I have worked stints in the construction industry, working on everything from ground-up new builds to full-scale remodeling. In between, I have also worked apartment maintenance for time-share condominiums, including HVAC servicing.I have been in management and training positions in several of my positions. My time was devoted to creating training guidelines and standard operating procedures. I have maintained workplace safety training and ensured compliance with OSHA and MSDS HazMat Safety. I am a subject matter expert (SME) and certified Navy Instructor in several subject areas.SME Areas:Dental/OrthodonticHome Maintenance/General Construction/RemodelingAutomotive Maintenance and minor repairHome/Small Business Solar SystemsWoodworking/CarpentryLegal Topics, including Liability Lawsuits and Filing ProceduresGolf TravelI am familiar with Trello, Word Press, Microsoft Office products, Google Docs and Sheets, Slack, Quickbase, Basecamp, and numerous Content Management Systems. I have experience with SEO products, including Yoast, Rank Math, and Surfer SEO.