Experience

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  In Context R/W (planned)

  • Avon, Ohio

  • Freelance Writer

    • Aug 2014 - Present
    • Avon, Ohio

    Have you noticed lately how many articles and web comments you read don't make any grammatical sense? It might be a word missing, misspelled, out of context, with subjects and verbs that don't match? With the number of "conversations" occurring today, it's more important than ever to be CLEAR about what you are communicating. A single letter can make a significant difference. For instance, isn't there a huge difference between "plans" and "planes" when you discuss changing one or the other?Just look at today's newspaper very carefully and you can catch many mistakes, misspellings or omissions. Even the headlines at the bottom of TV screens broadcasting national news are often misspelled. And many Internet postings on hundreds of websites are often unintelligible! If you are going to the time and effort to make a comment or express an idea which is important to you, don't you want your thoughts to appear educated and well thought out?I have extensive experience with technical systems, documentation and training from my years in computing and communications. If you need a technically complex subject in Information Technology explained in a clear and easy-to-understand manner, there's an excellent chance that I can help you with that. A lot of system documentation and training materials have been produced by the programmers and system designers who created those products. More often than not, they were produced with other programmers in mind. My focus is on YOU, the people who have to USE those systems and programs in their daily activities. Clarity and understandability are critical!Please let me know your needs for documentation, presentations, training, etc. I'll be glad to discuss your thoughts with you at your convenience.I look forward to talking with you soon. And have a great day!

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  Howard Hanna - Realtor

  • Crocker Road office, Westlake, Ohio

  • Realtor

    • May 2001 - Present
    • Crocker Road office, Westlake, Ohio

    Residential Real Estate buying and selling - specializing in the west side of Cleveland and the western suburbs. On a "Team" with my wife, Barb Erickson, who has been a Realtor since 1986.

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  Cuyahoga County Veterans Service Commission

  • Cleveland, Ohi

  • Senior Systems Supervisor

    • Jun 2007 - Nov 2013
    • Cleveland, Ohi

    Managed and participated in projects ranging from scanning of a file room full of documents and creation of a database, to selecting and implementing Windows-based servers and PC's for 30+ people. Records Officer for this office. Installation, upgrading and training on Microsoft Office applications for staff. Worked with the VA Hospital on use of Commission software at hospital offices.

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  Nordic Systems Group

  • Buffalo, New York and Cleveland, Ohio

  • Owner

    • Feb 1979 - Feb 2002
    • Buffalo, New York and Cleveland, Ohio

    Owned and operated a computer consulting and Application Development company specializing in microcomputer hardware and software for a variety of businesses, including: . Management of state Mental Health Facilities and Inventories . Factory Labor Reporting and Analysis . Inventory Control . Ingredient Blending for a sausage manufacturer . Construction Management and Accounting . Hardware Store management . Membership rolls and accountingDesigned and implemented several Windows-based microcomputer hardware and software networks including servers and workstations. Fully documented network solutions.

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  BP Chemicals

  • United Kingdom
  • Oil and Gas
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • IT Manager

    • 1988 - 2001

    Participated in, and managed, production systems and networks linking several plants with Chemicals US HQ location in Cleveland and the UK. Utilized IBM mid-range systems such as System 34/38 as well as Novell and Microsoft networks, including Microsoft Exchange for email. Worked with London-based Chemicals HQ personnel on several projects.

  • IT Manager/Director

    • 1974 - 2001

    Networking, application development and communications management

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  BP

  • IT Manager

    • 1983 - 2001

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  Electronic Data Systems (EDS)

  • Cleveland, OH/Mechanicsburg, PA

  • Systems Engineer

    • 1972 - 1974
    • Cleveland, OH/Mechanicsburg, PA

    Systems Engineer - Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Western NY account/Systems Engineer - Blue Shield of PA account

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  Moog Servocontrols

  • Sr. Analyst -

  • East Aurora, NY

    • 1969 - 1971
    • Sr. Analyst -

    Manufacturing Planning systems Senior Analyst - IBM COPICS