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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
I have always had a passion for the sea and water. I love being on and near the water. I'm physically fit. I work out daily. All my life, I have lived and worked near beaches throughout Southern California, North Carolina, South Carolina, Norfolk Virginia, Vietnam, and Europe. During my military service, I had the opportunity to live aboard several naval carriers traveling to multiple countries in Europe.
Electronics Troubleshooting, Voltmeter, Oscilloscope, Signal Generator, Frequency Counter, Signal Analyzer, Probe, Pulser, and Schematic.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sailor/Boater, Fountain Valley, CA 01/2021 – Present
Sailing and Boating
• Knowledge and passion for marine electrical and electronics systems.
Independent Consultant, Fountain Valley, CA 01/1998 – 01/2021
Software Engineer
• Design and develop software applications across desktop, tablet, mobile and web platforms.
US. Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, NC 02/1997 – 1998
Recreation Worker
• Assist in conducting athletic and recreation programs.
US. Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, NC 02/1994 – 1997
Amphibious Assault Vehicle Crewman
• Perform daily pre-ops and after-op maintenance: making sure through hulls are secure and water-tight, engine and transmission are operating well, radio and communication are working properly, batteries are fully charged and functional, bilge pumps are cleared of debris and pumping water, and hydraulic propulsion systems are working in jetties and at sea.
EDUCATIONS
• BA, Business Administration – California State University, Fullerton
• Completed an Electronics Troubleshooting Course with Hands-On Training and Live Labs – Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA
• Amphibious Assault Vehicle School with Hands-On Electrical, Electronic, and Mechanical Training and Live Labs – U.S. Marines, Camp Delmar, CA
• Completed 4 Courses in Cisco Networking with Hands-On Training and Live Labs – Golden West College, Golden West, CA
COURSES COMPLETED AT OCC SAILING:
• Keelboat j22
• Coastal Navigation
• Introduction to Marine Electrical
• Introduction to Marine Electrical Circuit
READING:
• ABYC Marine Electrical Certification Study Guide
• Boat-owner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual – Nigel Calder
• Make: Electronics – Charles Platt
COURSES COMPLETED ON ALISON.COM:
• Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation
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