Math Teacher - High School

• Aug 2022 - Present

In-person and online class instruction of Algebra I, Algebra II & Geometry, to high school grades 9th thru 12th. Online instruction carried by Zoom, while projected in class via Zoom Whiteboard, offering equitable learning environments to all participating students. In-person and online class instruction of Algebra I, Algebra II & Geometry, to high school grades 9th thru 12th. Online instruction carried by Zoom, while projected in class via Zoom Whiteboard, offering equitable learning environments to all participating students.

Math Teacher

• Jul 2022 - Jul 2022

Integrated Math 2A for 9th-11th grades

Temporary Teacher

• Apr 2022 - Jun 2022

Norco Intermediate School (NIS) - Math 7 (2 sessions), Integrated Math 1B (2 sessions), Math Academy, Success Club

Long Term Substitute Teacher

• Jan 2022 - Mar 2022

Eleanor Roosevelt High School, (ERHS) - Integrated Math 1B, 3rd Quarter, 5 sessions

Substitute Teacher

• Sep 2021 - Jan 2022

Developing my classroom management skills using the Substitute Teacher position to experience all grades and environments.

Substitute Teacher

• Sep 2021 - Jun 2022

Developing my classroom management skills using the Substitute Teacher position to experience all grades and environments. Developing my classroom management skills using the Substitute Teacher position to experience all grades and environments.

Long Term Substitute Teacher

• Nov 2021 - Jan 2022

Applied instruction in preparation for high school math and science and introduction to basic engineering analysis and practical concepts. Foothill Knolls is a student-centered school where teachers design and implement innovative strategies to teach a highly rigorous standards-based curriculum through a STEM focus that is developmentally appropriate, purposeful, and delivered in the context of real world experiences.Students are prepared to be knowledgeable and resourceful in our rapidly changing technological world and ensures they are on the path to being college and career ready. Show less

Resident Substitute Teacher

• Oct 2021 - Nov 2021

Short-Term substitute for Algebra I focused on developing my classroom management skills, set foundational instruction goals using best practices of mathematical instruction.

Student Teaching

• Feb 2021 - Jun 2021

Student Teacher in Algebra II and Math Lab. Complete online and hybrid experience with Desmos and ClassDojo, Quizizz and GoogleDocs. Single Subject, secondary math credential to be awarded soon. Student Teacher in Algebra II and Math Lab. Complete online and hybrid experience with Desmos and ClassDojo, Quizizz and GoogleDocs. Single Subject, secondary math credential to be awarded soon.

Material Handler

• Dec 2019 - Feb 2021

Assignment at CEVA Freight, on daily basis, pick product per customer specification, package as required and ship according to instructions. Packaging involves either relabeling manufacturers boxes or picking quantities and reboxing for shipment. Product size varies from small envelope size up to 50lb boxed items, and also include items up to 350lbs, already palletized. Use of PIT to collect inventory from storage racks up to 40 ft high, are a daily process. Assignment at CEVA Freight, on daily basis, pick product per customer specification, package as required and ship according to instructions. Packaging involves either relabeling manufacturers boxes or picking quantities and reboxing for shipment. Product size varies from small envelope size up to 50lb boxed items, and also include items up to 350lbs, already palletized. Use of PIT to collect inventory from storage racks up to 40 ft high, are a daily process.

Sales Specialist

• Dec 2016 - Jan 2019

Outside Sales Support Specialist

• Nov 2015 - Apr 2016

Service and satisfy customer needs by creating quotes, preparing demonstrations, offering product and welding equipment knowledge, advice and application solutions. Promote welding equipment, gases, accessories and other ancillary products as it pertains to the welding industry.Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks with other technical people and vendors and participating in professional societies.• Confer with customer about product application and installation, reliability and real-time usage analysis, production life-cycle and ROI.• Created cost quotes and prepared sales contracts derived from manufacturer production schedule in order to properly estimate delivery schedule to keep customer up and running.• Performed product analysis and economic simulations to show product valuation, best-use life expectancy scenarios and profit analysis based on product installation, application and use. Show less

Outside Sales Representative

• Mar 2015 - Oct 2015

Established new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential customers/prospects.Promoted, demonstrated and sold product as application and personnel required. Performed on-site training and service.

Outside Sales Representative

• Aug 2013 - Feb 2015

Maintained, serviced and satisfied customer needs by creating quotes, preparing demonstrations, offering product and welding equipment knowledge, advice and application solutions. • Established new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential customers/prospects. • Promoted, demonstrated and sold product as application and personnel required. Performed on-site training and service. Maintained, serviced and satisfied customer needs by creating quotes, preparing demonstrations, offering product and welding equipment knowledge, advice and application solutions. • Established new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential customers/prospects. • Promoted, demonstrated and sold product as application and personnel required. Performed on-site training and service.

Weld Design Consultant

• Aug 2013 - Sep 2013

Director of Product Management, Tube Products

• Mar 2012 - Jan 2013

Project Management for special projects including oversight of engineering, document release, production, manufacturing, testing and delivery of equipment and services provided during the execution of special projects. Provided market and competitive evaluation and provided the organization with competitive information and strategies. Analyzed prospective “non-standard” sales opportunities as input from subsidiary offices, sales organization and distributor/end-user customers. Followed and managed product life cycle trough all phases from conception, development, introduction, production, sustaining through and to end-of-life. • Responsible for marketing materials such as the production of brochures (electronic and physical), videos, advertisement materials and ad copy for periodical publications.• Interfaced between all departments touching product, from Sales & Marketing, Engineering, Customer Service and Quality.• Interface with OEM vendors for product introduction under private label sales opportunities. Show less

Product Manager - Tube Products

• Jan 2011 - Apr 2012

Responsible for all product quality including technical soundness and manufacturing.Point person to set up AWS/FABTECH Welding Expo at Chicago 2011 and Las Vegas 2012.

Adjunct Instructor - Metallurgy

• Feb 2011 - May 2011

Fulfilled needs of Technology Department to teach students a course towards obtaining Associate of Science Degree based on, an elementary course describing the relationship between micro-structure, composition, heat, and mechanical treatment and physical properties of metal and alloys; their relationship to design and machining. • Wrote syllabus and course outline per textbook. • Conducted weekly lectures, quizzes, exams for student evaluation. Fulfilled needs of Technology Department to teach students a course towards obtaining Associate of Science Degree based on, an elementary course describing the relationship between micro-structure, composition, heat, and mechanical treatment and physical properties of metal and alloys; their relationship to design and machining. • Wrote syllabus and course outline per textbook. • Conducted weekly lectures, quizzes, exams for student evaluation.

Vice President - Sales

• Jun 2006 - Dec 2010

Monitored daily in-house Sales Department needs, including field personnel and sales lead follow-ups to generate new opportunities and lead closures. Review sales reports and determine correct actions to take in each region for positive return for each Regional Manager & Factory Representative. Liaised with Technical Support and Customer Service personnel to satisfy Customer needs, with Service and Engineering to resolve repair and design issues and with MIS and Accounting to assure records and product cost management. Worked on increasing sales over the previous year, through promotions, discounts, ads, marketing, new programs, effective personnel and training for increased sales volume. Established sales pricing and produced programs to promote Distributor and End-User Customer sales through incentive programs, multi-product purchasing discounts and multi-product package pricing.• Work with the Marketing Department to promote products and services.• Oversee Technical Support and Customer Service personnel.• Promoted a positive teamwork attitude at all times with Supervisors and Departments.• Negotiated deals with large end-users to further relationships in the field. • Established OEM contracts with major leading equipment manufacturers.• Point person to set up AWS/FABTECH Welding Expo; Philadelphia 1994 to Chicago 2009. Show less

Corporate Product Specialist

• Apr 2002 - May 2006

Manage Technical Support Department to aid and advise Customers and Distributors on setup, operation, routine maintenance, troubleshooting and problem solving for both GMAW and Orbital-GTAW equipment.General inter-action between all internal departments to assure Customers and Distributors receive the best and utmost of professional service along with each and every product purchased.

Publications & Web Solutions Manager

• Dec 2000 - Mar 2002

Design and write owner’s and service manuals, product technical bulletins, and accessory installation instructions.Design and maintain website with current product, newsletters, bulletins, owner’s manuals and product imagery.

Tech Support & Training Manager

• Apr 1996 - Nov 2000

Oversaw Technical Support and Customer Service personnel.Performed training in-house and at customer sites for best product knowledge transition and demonstration scenarios.

Customer Service Representative

• Jul 1993 - Mar 1996

Assisted customer calls with purchase, repairs and support.

Associate Welding Engineer

• Sep 1990 - Mar 1993

Established and maintained welding procedure specifications and welding procedure qualifications in accordance with applicable codes. Instructed, directed, and provided full supervision and control of welders taking welding procedure and welding performance qualification tests. Generated and maintained all welder performance qualification records in accordance with applicable codes. Provided Industrial Engineering with weld manufacturing cell requirements and vendor contact assistance for procurement of needed equipment and/or services. All welding done to adherence under ASME Section IX, B31.1/3 and API 1104. • Specified applicable welding procedure specifications to Contract Engineers, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, and related product drawings. • Recommended procurement of new welding systems and upgrades to existing systems. • Approved procurement of welding consumables and weld test materials. • Clarified weld material and process requirements to vendors as needed. Show less