PHILO'S RESUME

A versatile Administrator, Technical Writer, Illustrator, and Teacher experienced in:

BISSELL GRAPHIC ARTS, Findlay, OH                      1992 - Present
Self Employed Writer, Editor, Illustrator, and Substitute Teacher

Writer/Editor/Illustrator/Teacher/Programmer
Researched and wrote two self-help books and completed dozens of illustrations including the 1998 Findlay/Hancock County Parade of Homes brochure. Defined and documented merchandise processing procedures and generated Process Flow Charts for Kohl's Department Stores Regional Distribution Center. Taught Middle and High school classes (Grades 6-12) - Certified by the State of Ohio in Mathematics, Geography, and Industrial Technology, but I have taught nearly every subject. Wrote and edited html code for internet web sites.
 

WILLIAMS INTERNATIONAL, Walled Lake, MI             1981 - 1992
Manufacturer of military and commercial gas turbine engines

Project Change Manager/Senior Configuration Analyst
Wrote and processed Engineering Changes, conducted and documented internal and sub-contractor audits, prepared Deviations and waivers, maintained Status Accounting reports, and prepared/submitted Engineering Change proposals for all Cruise Missile Engine Programs.  Supervised project work teams and company/government audit teams. Chaired and documented Director level Change Control Board meetings. Conducted audits of internal departments and subcontractors for compliance with company/engineering/contract policies, procedures, and requirements. Interfaced effectively with customers, subcontractors, government, and departmental personnel to facilitate definition, approval, and incorporation of changes. Designed and implemented computerized database management system (dBASE) for tracking and reporting vendor requested engineering/design changes. Secret Security Clearance (DISCO 1982).
 

KAISER ELECTRONICS, San Jose, CA                        1979 - 1981
Manufacturer of military aircraft & Space Shuttle (SST) optical displays and electronic cockpit instrumentation

Assistant Project Engineer/Hardware Configuration Analyst Provided engineering change management, project documentation, and problem resolution for F-18 and Space Shuttle (SST) cockpit "Heads Up" optical displays and electronic multi-purpose display units. Initiated and managed required changes to engineering drawings, parts lists, schematics, and wiring lists.  Prepared and maintained project data records and generated presentations and written reports required for customers and corporate management.

DALMO VICTOR/BELL AEROSPACE, Belmont, CA        1978 - 1979
Manufacturer of radar antennae for military and commercial aircraft

ILS Analyst/Provisioning Specialist
Prepared and maintained Integrated Logistics Support provisioning documentation for all military programs. Designed and implemented a computerized database management system for tracking government requested provisioning documentation changes.
 

TOLEDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Toledo, OH                     1976 - 1977

Teacher/Coordinator (Woodward High School)
Developed course curriculum and taught junior and senior level Distributive Education classes in retail sales and management. Assisted and coordinated placement of students and monitored their employment.

UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO, Toledo, OH                         1971-1976
Bachelor of Science Degree in Technical Services, 1975.
Post-graduate work in Geography (Cartography and Meteorology).
Undergraduate Majors: Engineering and Liberal Arts.

U.S. AIR FORCE, E-5 (Staff Sergeant), Ground Radar Technician (Electronics), 1967-1971.
Served two tours of duty in Viet Nam (1968-1969 and 1969-1970) on Combat Skyspot crews. Coordinated, directed, and documented strategic and tactical air strikes in support of allied ground forces. Secret Security Clearance. Commendations received: Air Force Commendation Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Outstanding Unit Award, Vietnamese Civil Action honor medal, and 6 others.
Honorable Discharge, 1971.

OHIO AIR NATIONAL GUARD, E-5 (S/Sgt), Illustrator, 1971-1972.
Prepared illustrations and briefing charts for the Toledo ANG Unit Commander.
Honorable Discharge, 1972.