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● Filed 2 patent applications to support advancement of marine e-propulsion technology.● Led LV Power and CAN communication design for high voltage electric outboard project-concept to production intent design.● Led LV Power and CAN communication design for 48V Avator 7.5e and 20e outboard-concept to production.● Led LV Power and CAN communication design for 36V Pontoon Joystick Piloting- concept to production● Led LV Power and CAN communication design for remote cellular vessel monitoring system.● Designed and Fabricated over 700 harnesses across 11 product programs that met electrical, mechanical and environmental specifications.● Installed and integrated Ponton Joystick Piloting on 24 foot Harris Poontoon in 6 days to meet Product Development Timelines- Design Validation.● Obtained highest Authorization from Brunswick to work on live HV systems and batteries.● Used Fluke T+ Electrical Tester, Proving Unit and HV PPE for live battery work. ● Provided feedback on HV equipment SOPs to improve applicability in practical scenarios.● Designed Electrical LV harness on CREO Schematics for high voltage outboard program● Designed LV Harness on CREO Schematics for vessel communication and rigging. ● Maintained 30 specialty tools, 5 applicators, and 1000+ component inventory for the Harness Lab to meet program needs for 11 programs.● Verify and approve production harnesses through plant visits to Mercury’s manufacturing facility in Mexico.● Analyzed 160 harness drawings for 11 programs against respective product specifications for approval.● Checking and signing off on schematics and drawings.● Performed continuity, voltage drop, ground using Fluke 87V Multimeter on all fabricated harnesses.● Diagnosed 260 incident requests for 200HP-600HP marine outboard engines on the production line. ● Built 100+ specialty marine harnesses to support advanced product development research.

● Primary contact for technical assistance for 4000 dealers and 100+ boat builders for the Mercury Marine Outboard product line.● Provide customers with the highest level of customer service by promoting prompt assistance to customers who have problems involving products or the dealer organization.● Provide support and troubleshooting for the Dealer Technical groups● Responded to 45,000 customer calls in 2 years● Follow through and take ownership in resolving product issues with a 99% success rate.● Maintain detailed telephone, fax, mail and email correspondence records from internal and external customers.● Evaluate field failures with product integrity/warranty ensuring consistency in warranty and customer relations.● Represents the office of the president and the chairman of Brunswick relative to consumer issues.● Provide support and technical assistance to 5 high profile customers and celebrities.● Troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, electrical systems including CAN networks, NEMA 2K networks, fuel injection, 2 Cycle, 4 cycle, Diesel and 2 cycle Diesel, gearcase, propeller, Jet propulsion and Supercharged induction.● Computer diagnostics on 3 systems, fault code reading, testing sensors, and 5V reference voltage. ● Provide technical assistance in troubleshooting joystick piloting systems, actuators, and digital shift and throttle.● Provide dealers and techs with electrical assistance using repair manual schematics.● Continuous training for new product release as well as concept and classified product.● Mercury Outboard Certified technician.

Engineer, design and fabrication of dental prosthetics. Filling of dental prescriptions. Working directly with Doctors in the dental restoration process. Fabricating from raw materials. Trouble shooting existing prosthetics and problem solving difficult cases. Repairs and reconstruction. Items fabricated or repaired include dentures, partial dentures, TMJ therapy devices, Snore appliances, ortho and more.

Description & Skills:• Instructor of multiple associate degree level courses including electronics, customer sales and service, intro to outdoor power/ powers ports, and fabrication. Lectured and mentored students from novice to experienced levels of course knowledge. Prepared students for EETC certification and competition at Skills USA.• Developed course lecture materials, files, and other record keeping.• Engaged in open Q&A lectures to help explain new concepts.• Utilized hands-on projects so students successfully accomplish course objectives.• Instructor/ rider coach for MSF Motorcycle rider education.• Managed and maintained the motorcycle fleet for the college’s MSF rider instruction program. • Lead and instructor for Mini Chopper Program (2004-2010 program ended)• Lead and instructor for FVTC full size chopper project

Motorcycle custom building, parts design, engine performance And service. Writing technical articles, producing, editing and writing motorcycle technical/educational videos. Prototype and design of motorcycle parts and components for industry. Testing and evaluating motorcycle parts and components. Motorcycle show competition on a national level with over 150 awards many of them first place. Design of custom motorcycle displays including turn tables.