- WORK EXPERIENCE -




The University of Texas at Austin(1990 - Present)
The Environmental Health & Safety Office (EHS)

HIGHLIGHTS


Developing model programs and procedures for campus-wide use, such as:

- Report, "The Substance Lead." Published by the University of Texas Richard W. McKinney Engineering Library. RA 1231 LA M25 1994, 113 pages - 1994

- Prepared the "Directory Guide of Environmental Health Concerns" for use by the former EHS Director - 1995

- "The Autoclave Treatment & Testing Program."
A program I initialized for utilization by EHS personnel by researching Texas Department of Health regulations, investigating campus autoclave usage, and developing systematic procedures and application for The University of Texas' autoclave treatment and testing program. Potential use by other Universities as a model program. 1997

- Radiation Equipment Data and Scheduling
Recorded current information regarding The Universities radiation equipment; Created an annual radiation equipment schedule checklist with a built-in method to alter potential changes in projects, students, and professors per semester with flexibility and ease. 1998

PRESENT SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES


Obtaining Certifications/Licensures in:

- Lead Risk Assessment
TDH Certification No. 2070610

- Asbestos Management Planner
TDH License No. 205496

- Asbestos Air Monitor
TDH Exam passed; Observation requirements toward license in progress

GENERAL EHS JOB DUTIES INCLUDE


- Facilitating open exchange of environmental related information
- Researching and maintaining a working knowledge of relevant environmental rules and regulations and incorporating environmental regulatory compliance into procedures
- Condensing bulk information into well organized and clearly translated documents
- Analyzing and interpreting data to eliminate literary excess
- Organizing built-in flexibility into programs to accommodate future scheduling adjustments
- Presenting data in a standardized format
- Developing professional relations with State agency and company personnel
- Maintaining a sound rapport with UT campus personnel and students
- Comprehensively incorporating safety issues throughout all projects and activities



Center for Energy Studies and Center for Research in Water Resources(1989-1990)
J.J. Pickle Research Center
Dr. Ernest Gloyna, PE


Research Assistant: Operated instruments for the graphic display of the data acquisition and analysis of graduate students' study of supercritical water oxidation of toxic wastes in sludges and wastewater. Instruments utilized for this responsibility included Gas Chromatograph, Total Carbon Analyzer, and Volatile Organic Analyzer.






College of Natural Sciences; Chemistry 204 TA(1989-1990)
Ann Lockwood; Undergraduate Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator





JMAC Technologies, Inc.; Austin, TX(1987- Present)
Vice-President of Research and Education


- Assist engineers and researchers in preparation of Federal grants
- Research information and data for grants, business plans and presentations
- Present JMAC's capabilities and purpose at State and National conferences



Lockhead Missiles & Space Co, Inc.; Austin, TX(1984-1987)
Process Control Engineer; Confidential Clearance
William H. Pedersen, Supervisor; Operations Technology
Lockheed Austin Division


HIGHLIGHTS


- Productivity Improvement Process Award on the Lockheed Aquila Project for "Waste Minimization of Dichlorodifluorohydrocarbons," a successful applicationof an environmental and subsequent major financial improvement on the vapor degreaser process.

- Lockheed Public Service Activity
Represented Lockheed by teaching chemistry one day at AISD's Academy of Science Program.



Spingbranch Independent School District; Houston, Texas(1982-1983)
Taught Chemistry (11th) and Algebra (10th)


- Obtained Texas Lifetime Teaching Certification
- TECAT - # 0800247 (Taken after moving to Austin 08/10/87)



Dresser Industries, North America; Houston, TX(1981-1982)
Product Assurance Chemist; Research Chemist - Magcobar Division Finis Turner, Director of Patents

HIGHLIGHTS
Developed two Certificates of Invention:
(1) "Emulsion Stability Chromatography - Field Test"
(2) "Determination of Emulsion Stability via Ultraviolet Spectrophotometer"

My responsibilities with Dresser Industries included

- Developing and modifying procedures for testing the quality and performance of new and competitors drilling fluid products
- Researching and designing improved methods for both field and laboratory investigations for quick pre-determination of the required quantity of a Dresser product in compensating for the oil-water phenomena during a drilling event.



Port Huron Area School District; Port Huron, Michigan(1960-1980)
Port Huron Area School Board; Mr. Gaylord Feick, Former Principal
Permanent Teaching Certificate # 30529 (Processed 03/10/65)

HIGHLIGHTS


- Selected by Detroit Edison Co. as one of the "Nations Top Science Teachers" 1968
- Nominated by PH JC's for "Distinguished Service Award" as Teacher of the Year 1979
- Kudo's from the U.S. Congress regarding former students who graduated from Annapolic Naval Academy; to those who waived chemistry classes at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs by excelling on their chemistry entrance exams; to innumerable students who made successful lives in science related careers.
- Developed and taught an Advanced HS Chemistry Course 1970 - 1980 - Supervised National Honor Society (Ten Years)


My responsibilities included:

Taught inorganic and organic chemistry and various science and math Courses (7-12)
Taught chemistry and physical science to adults in night school courses to attain their GED.

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

EDUCATION

HONORARY MEMBERSHIPS

PROFESSIONAL WRITINGS

PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
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