Michael Scoggins
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Credentials
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Certified Electronics Technician--Computers
International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET)Aug, 1995- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Electronics Technician--Communications
International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET)Dec, 1992- Oct, 2024 -
Restricted Radiotelephone Operator
Federal Communications CommissionSep, 1992- Oct, 2024 -
General Radiotelephone Operator
Federal Communications CommissionAug, 1992- Oct, 2024 -
Amateur Radiotelephone Operator--Technician Class
Federal Communications CommissionFeb, 1992- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Culture & Heritage Museums
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Historian
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Jul 1999 - Present
Conduct original research on local and regional history, colonial history, and military history (specializing in Revolutionary War and War Between the States), for publications, museum exhibits, living history programs, and public programs. Direct research activities and manage budget as head of CHM History Department and research director for the Southern Revolutionary War Institute at The Historical Center of York County. Supervise archeological field work at Historic Brattonsville, McConnells, SC, and assist archeological studies of other Revolutionary War battlefields in the Carolinas. Perform public programs for local and regional history and heritage groups. Present original programs and academic papers at major historical and anthropological conferences. Supervise interns and volunteers. Plan and organize biennial conferences for CHM and The Scotch-Irish Society of the USA. Book bands and organize concerts for CHM's "Grand Ole McCelvey" summer concert series. Show less
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Lead Guitarist, Singer and Band Leader
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Oct 1997 - Oct 2001
Played lead guitar, rhythm guitar, slide guitar and steel guitar, sang lead and background vocals, and arranged songs for a gospel/Christian rock band that also played some blues and swing. Performed both original songs and covers of songs by Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Rod Stewart and Jeff Beck, Hank Williams, The Carter Family, the Allman Brothers Band, Thomas Dorsey, and others. Played lead guitar, rhythm guitar, slide guitar and steel guitar, sang lead and background vocals, and arranged songs for a gospel/Christian rock band that also played some blues and swing. Performed both original songs and covers of songs by Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Rod Stewart and Jeff Beck, Hank Williams, The Carter Family, the Allman Brothers Band, Thomas Dorsey, and others.
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Test Engineer
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Jul 1980 - Apr 1998
Designed, programmed, built and debugged both in-circuit and functional test systems for contract manufacturer of printed circuit boards. Customers included IBM, AT&T, Netrix, LXE, EMC, E-Systems, Compaq, Dell, Genicom, and others. Tested circuit boards and subassemblies for IBM System 360 and 370 mainframes; IBM Tactical Fire Control Systems; IBM Series 1 and AS/400 minicomputers; IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/1 and PS/2 microcomputers; AT&T Tridom portable satellite telecommunications systems; Genicom printers; Netrix computer networking equipment; LXE data acquisition equipment; Compaq notebook computers; Dell desktop computers; and other similar systems. Operated, repaired and programmed automated test equipment including IBM Class IV and Class VIII functional test systems, IBM GSAT functional test system, Hewlett-Packard 3065 in-circuit and functional test system, and numerous custom-built and customer-specific test sytems. Wrote and debugged test programs for IBM Class IV using IBM punch cards and machine language. Wrote and debugged test programs for HP 3065 using HP BASIC software and HP UNIX operating system. Also maintained test programs and did annual test equipment calibration and qualification for IBM and other customers as well as commercial test equipment (Tektronix, HP, Fluke, etc.). Set-up, programmed and maintained environmental stress test systems and chambers for IBM, AT&T, and other customers. Also assisted in factory industrial plant maintenance, including single-phase and three-phase power systems, HVAC equipment, electrical wiring, etc. Show less
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Lead Guitarist, Singer and Band Leader
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Jan 1983 - Aug 1989
Played lead and rhythm guitar, slide guitar, and sang lead vocals and background vocals in a smokin' hot Southern rock/country rock/blues/rock-n-roll band. Also wrote original songs and created original arrangements for classic songs by the Allman Brothers Band, Eric Clapton, Cream, Derek and the Dominoes, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Charlie Daniels Band, Marshall Tucker Band, The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Stray Cats, Eddie Cochran, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, George Jones, Motley Crue, T Rex, Eddie Money, Bryan Adams, and many others. Show less
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Guitarist
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Sep 1979 - Jun 1981
Played rhythm guitar, lead guitar, slide guitar, steel guitar and banjo in a Southern rock/country rock/blues/rock-n-roll band. We played both original songs and covers of songs by the Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Charlie Daniels Band, the Marshall Tucker Band, the Rolling Stones, ZZ Top, Steppenwolf, etc. Played rhythm guitar, lead guitar, slide guitar, steel guitar and banjo in a Southern rock/country rock/blues/rock-n-roll band. We played both original songs and covers of songs by the Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Charlie Daniels Band, the Marshall Tucker Band, the Rolling Stones, ZZ Top, Steppenwolf, etc.
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York Technical College
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Student Assistant
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Sep 1978 - Jun 1980
Worked as part-time assistant in the Electronics Engineering Technology lab. Set up test equipment, supervised lab experiments, cleaned rooms, did routine clerical work and assisted professors as needed. Worked as part-time assistant in the Electronics Engineering Technology lab. Set up test equipment, supervised lab experiments, cleaned rooms, did routine clerical work and assisted professors as needed.
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Freeman Gas
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Propane Truck Driver and HVAC Service Technician
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Dec 1975 - Mar 1978
Drove Chevrolet and Ford propane (LP gas) delivery trucks (up to 26,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight), did minor mechanical repairs and maintenance on trucks, handled residential and commercial LP gas accounts, installed and repaired propane storage tanks (residential and commercial), ran gas lines (iron pipe and copper tubing), installed and repaired heating and air conditioning systems, and installed duct work, both rigid and flexible. Drove Chevrolet and Ford propane (LP gas) delivery trucks (up to 26,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight), did minor mechanical repairs and maintenance on trucks, handled residential and commercial LP gas accounts, installed and repaired propane storage tanks (residential and commercial), ran gas lines (iron pipe and copper tubing), installed and repaired heating and air conditioning systems, and installed duct work, both rigid and flexible.
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Heavy Equipment Operator
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Sep 1974 - Nov 1975
Operated heavy earth-moving equipment at a large granite rock quarry, including Euclid Model R22 22-ton dump truck, Caterpillar Model D7F bulldozer, Michigan Model 125 and Michigan Model 175 front loaders, and Koering Model 35 crane with drop ball. Performed routine maintenance on all of the above equipment. Also assisted in repairing and maintaining rock crushing equipment, conveyer belts, and other quarry operations machinery. Operated heavy earth-moving equipment at a large granite rock quarry, including Euclid Model R22 22-ton dump truck, Caterpillar Model D7F bulldozer, Michigan Model 125 and Michigan Model 175 front loaders, and Koering Model 35 crane with drop ball. Performed routine maintenance on all of the above equipment. Also assisted in repairing and maintaining rock crushing equipment, conveyer belts, and other quarry operations machinery.
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University of South Carolina
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Assistant
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Jun 1974 - Aug 1974
Worked as student assistant in Physics Department. Performed routine clerical work for physics department chair and professors. Worked as student assistant in Physics Department. Performed routine clerical work for physics department chair and professors.
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General Contractor Construction Laborer, Carpenter's Helper, and Truck Driver
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Sep 1973 - Jun 1974
Worked on tail-end construction of SC state office building on Pendleton Street near University of South Carolina in downtown Columbia, and on new construction of a six-story SC state office building on Bull Street in North Columbia. On Pendleton Street project, worked on re-finishing concrete steps, walls and sidewalks as job neared completion. Operated side grinder, jack hammer, and concrete finishing equipment. Also assisted in inventory of storage facilities at company headquarters. On Bull Street project, assisted in laying out foundations, setting up anchors for steel beams, pouring concrete foundations and flooring, and hauling gravel from rock quarry on Huger Street to job site in an early 1960s Chevrolet dump truck. Also ran errands and picked up parts and supplies for job superintendent in company pickup truck. Show less
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General Contractor Construction Laborer and Carpenter's Helper
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Jun 1973 - Sep 1973
Worked on the construction of a modular apartment complex in North Columbia, SC. Worked on all aspects of building construction, including digging and laying foundations, erecting pre-fab walls and roofing, interior finishing, and cleanup. Worked on the construction of a modular apartment complex in North Columbia, SC. Worked on all aspects of building construction, including digging and laying foundations, erecting pre-fab walls and roofing, interior finishing, and cleanup.
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University of South Carolina Union
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Assistant
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Sep 1971 - May 1973
Worked for building maintenance department on USC-Union campus. Cleaned restrooms, vacuumed carpet, cut grass, waxed gym floors, set up for special events, etc. Worked for building maintenance department on USC-Union campus. Cleaned restrooms, vacuumed carpet, cut grass, waxed gym floors, set up for special events, etc.
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Service Station Attendant
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Jun 1971 - Sep 1971
Pumped gas, washed cars and trucks, performed oil changes, chassis lubrication, tire changes and repairs, and minor mechanical repairs. Worked as attendant for two different gas stations in York, SC, and assisted in transition when Miller Gulf was purchased by Smoak Brothers. Pumped gas, washed cars and trucks, performed oil changes, chassis lubrication, tire changes and repairs, and minor mechanical repairs. Worked as attendant for two different gas stations in York, SC, and assisted in transition when Miller Gulf was purchased by Smoak Brothers.
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Education
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1993 - 2002
Winthrop University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History and English -
1978 - 1980
York Technical College
Associate of Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology -
1973 - 1974
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Physics and Mathematics -
1971 - 1973
University of South Carolina-Union
Associate of Science (A.A.S.), Chemistry, Applied Calculus
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