Experience

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  KOB 4

  • Northern California Area

  • Engineer / News Director / News Photographer (part-time & TEMPORARY)

    • May 2014 - Present
    • Northern California Area

    (NBC) Broadcast News Production.Still Photographer.I AM ONLY WORKING IN TELEVISION TEMPORARILY BECAUSE I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO OBTAIN, OR FIND, WORK IN ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION WHICH INTERESTS ME...LOOKING FOR NEW, EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES!

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  TEFL Worldwide Prague

  • Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic

  • Teacher - Self Employed

    • Aug 2010 - May 2013
    • Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic

    Life Sabbatical / Traveled to PRAGUE, CZ to teach ENGLISH / MATH / ENGINEERING for the Peace Corp & TEFL.

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  Caltrans

  • San Francisco Bay Area

  • STRUCTURE Construction Engineer -- PROJECT MANAGER (as a TEAM effort!) / ENGINEER

    • May 2003 - Jan 2010
    • San Francisco Bay Area

    SAN FRANCISCO / OAKLAND BAY BRIDGE -- EAST SPAN SEISMIC SAFETY PROJECT.MANAGE/Perform office & field engineering duties & coordinate contractors & construction activities for the REBUILD of the New San Francisco/Oakland Bay Suspension Bridge (SFOBB).•Coordinated Integrated Shop Drawings portion of the Special Provisions which resulted in a complete computer generated 3D model of ALL construction materials within the New SFOBB, which were created to assist in determining material conflicts within the structure, using MicroStation J 3D / AutoCAD 3D Modeling & Rendering.•Process/write Requests for Information & change orders, and write and/or review Submittals for compliance with Caltrans Special Provisions and Standard Spec.s utilizing PROLOG and PRIMAVERA software for organization. METRIC PROJECT.Other CALTRANS projects I assisted with:•W2 Footing and Cable Anchorage project located on Yerba Buena Island for the New SFOBB•West Approach Structure project for the existing SFOBB•Temporary Bypass Structure project for the New SFOBB•Seismic Retrofit and Asphalt Resurfacing project for the existing suspension bridge portion of the SFOBB•Assisted with COZEEP managing all overnight lane closure activity for night work on the SFOBB•Highway 1 in Marin County Seismic Re-stabilization and Asphalt Resurfacing project•Oakland Touchdown Structure project for the New SFOBB

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  Tech Engineering Group LTD

  • Greater Denver Area

  • STRUCTURAL Design Engineer

    • May 2002 - May 2003
    • Greater Denver Area

    Perform engineering calculations for the design of timber-framed custom housing projects (3000squarefoot homes & larger) including structural framing as well as foundation design.•Produce structural AutoCAD plans to facilitate contractors in building timber-framed homes.•Utilize structural analysis software & timber ref. codes designing wood & steel beams & columns.

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  Caltrans

  • San Francisco Bay Area

  • STRUCTURE Construction Engineer -- PROJECT ENGINEER (Assistant Project Manager)

    • Aug 2000 - May 2002
    • San Francisco Bay Area

    SAN FRANCISCO / OAKLAND BAY BRIDGE -- EAST SPAN SEISMIC SAFETY PROJECT.Specific CALTRANS project I was involved with: W2 FOOTING / ANCHORAGE FOOTING FOR SUSPENSION BRIDGE CABLE SYSTEM located at YERBA BUENA ISLAND.•Perform office & field engineering duties.•Reviewed structural plans for the preparation of detailed computer generated 3D models, which were created to assist in determining material conflicts within the structure, using MicroStation J 3D / AutoCAD 3D Modeling & Rendering.•Reviewed plans, specifications, and estimates for the construction of the New SFOBB.•Project scheduling, planning, controlling, and resource allocation using PRIMAVERA scheduling software in PREPARATION for construction of the New SFOBB. METRIC PROJECT.

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  LEAP ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

  • Greater Denver Area

  • STRUCTURAL Design Engineer

    • Mar 1999 - Aug 2000
    • Greater Denver Area

    Perform engineering calculations for the design of precast/prestressed concrete members to be used on large scale projects such as office buildings, correctional facilities, stadiums, and parking garages.•Coordinate and organize calculation packages with other team members and project managers for distribution to clients, contractors, engineers of record, and architects.•Utilized structural analysis software designing concrete beams, columns, slabs and walls.

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  National Digital Television Center, LLC

  • Greater Denver Area

  • Video Editor

    • Jan 1995 - Jan 1997
    • Greater Denver Area

    Worked with digital effects editors while performing linear and nonlinear video editing for the clients of the Discovery Channel and Animal Planet. Digital and analog recording formats. Operated master control switchers and facilitated in the on-air operations of a major cable origination center for HBO/Starz and Encore Movie Channels. I am experienced in using ALAMAR & ORACLE DATABASES / SOFTWARE. I am also experienced in using AVID Digital Editor.

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  KRWG-TV22

  • Las Cruces, New Mexico Area

  • Video Editor / Production Aid / Technical Director

    • Jan 1992 - Jan 1995
    • Las Cruces, New Mexico Area

    Utilized management and decision making skills in the supervision of a group of broadcasting students to work effectively as a team in a high-stress, fast-paced environment. Operated audio and video television broadcasting equipment such as audio/video editors and switchers, cameras (field and studio), graphics computers, and video recorders (digital and analog). Assisted in the production of student projects and films - in field and studio - and directed local 30 minute newscasts. Performed linear editing and trained students on editing, graphics, audio, and switching equipment.Summer ‘93 Court TV, On location in Las Cruces, N.M. Freelance Photographer / Gaffer:Assisted freelance photographer in the set-up and activation of live cut-ins for a high profile court case.

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  KOB 4

  • ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO AREA

  • Master Control Operator / Technical Director / Video Editor

    • Jan 1988 - Jan 1992
    • ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO AREA

    KOBR TV 8:Directed the on-air operations of 10 minute live news casts as well as supported the on-air commercial activities of a branch broadcasting facility. Duties included the operation of studio and field cameras in the procurement of newsworthy topics, the production of commercials and Public Service Announcements (PSA’s), and the use of post production switchers, linear editors, audio mixing boards and various types of videotape formats. Performed linear editing using Grass Valley Grp. switchers and Betacam type video formats.KBIM TV 10:Directed local 30 minute newscasts at this independent broadcasting facility in beautiful and mysterious ROSWELL, N.M. Assisted in the production of local commercials and PSA’s. Acting field photographer for on-air talent. Master Control Operator.