Charles H Small

1527 Green St
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Phone (717) 315-6688
E-mail: csdf3812@westpost.net
Actively seeking a position.
o A proven troubleshooter who can identify complicated business problems and i
mplement effective solutions
o Able to learn new business ideas and cutting edge technologies in a fast pac
ed environment.
o Internal/External customer interfacing with the ability to exceed expectatio
ns
o Excellent organizational, administrative, and time management skills
o Able to prioritize and manage multiple projects efficiently
o Team player with the ability to interact with people on all levels
o Proven ability to train, supervise, and motivate others
o Engineering background
o Familiar with all aspects of technical documentation
Education BSEE 1972 - 1975 Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg, VA
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Southborough Campus)
Competed intensive seven module course working toward Certification in Windows 2
000. Network and Operating Systems Basics, Windows 2000: Installation and Admini
stration. Network Infrastructure Implementation, Administrating the Active Direc
tory, Designing the Active Directory, and Designing a Secure Network, Designing
Network Services.
Professional experience
2001 - present Freelance Write technical articles, white papers, press releases,
etc. for various clients.
1999 - 2001 TechOnLine San Jose, CA
Analog and Internet Appliance site director
Wrote news feed, editorials, and feature articles. Developed new venues for site
s such as "hot topics" section. Solicited and edited feature articles and interv
iews. Supervised reader forum. Performed hands-on reviews of Internet-enabled de
vices.
1999 Freelance San Jose, CA
Participated in major product introduction at National Semiconductor. Wrote pres
s releases, technical articles, and white papers for various clients.
1997 - 1999 Electronic Systems Magazine San Jose, CA
senior technical editor
Wrote and edited technical articles for electronic engineers. Worked with prospe
ctive authors to develop writing skills. Gave writing seminars.
1995 - 1997 Z-World Davis, CA
technical editor and webmaster
Created documentation for embedded computer systems.
Created company web site. Wrote white papers and technical articles.
1982 - 1995 EDN Magazine Newton, MA
senior technical editor
Researched, wrote, and edited technical articles for engineers. Set up and maint
ained the magazine's BBS. Edited Design Ideas section for six years.
1980 - 1982 Periphonics Corp Bohemia, NY
design engineer
Designed hardware and programmed software for "bank from home" computers.
1978 - 1980 EE Times Manhasset, NY
editor
Wrote stories for electronics industry's leading newspaper.
1975 - 1978 Power Systems & Controls Richmond, VA
design engineer
Designed, built, tested, and installed large battery packed UPS.
Traveled around the world extensively.
Patents and publications I have written hundreds of technical articles on a wide
variety of electronics subjects. I edited EDN's Design Ideas section for six ye
ars. I wrote a writing manual that is distributed by two magazines to prospectiv
e authors. I delivered a paper on finite state machine theory at a Forth confere
nce. I have chaired panels at electronics industry meetings. I have one patent i
n the area of high-power inverters.
Community activities: Viet Nam veteran. US Army. Served as a volunteer policeman
for 12 years. Graduated from Massachusetts Reserve Police Academy. Worked at a
food bank and kitchen for the homeless. Manned a rape-crisis hotline.
References
Charles H Small
1527 Green St
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Phone (717) 315-6688
E-mail: csdf3812@westpost.net
Actively seeking a position.
o A proven troubleshooter who can identify complicated business problems and i
mplement effective solutions
o Able to learn new business ideas and cutting edge technologies in a fast pac
ed environment.
o Internal/External customer interfacing with the ability to exceed expectatio
ns
o Excellent organizational, administrative, and time management skills
o Able to prioritize and manage multiple projects efficiently
o Team player with the ability to interact with people on all levels
o Proven ability to train, supervise, and motivate others
o Engineering background
o Familiar with all aspects of technical documentation
Education BSEE 1972 - 1975 Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg, VA
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Southborough Campus)
Competed intensive seven module course working toward Certification in Windows 2
000. Network and Operating Systems Basics, Windows 2000: Installation and Admini
stration. Network Infrastructure Implementation, Administrating the Active Direc
tory, Designing the Active Directory, and Designing a Secure Network, Designing
Network Services.
Professional experience
2001 - present Freelance Write technical articles, white papers, press releases,
etc. for various clients.
1999 - 2001 TechOnLine San Jose, CA
Analog and Internet Appliance site director
Wrote news feed, editorials, and feature articles. Developed new venues for site
s such as "hot topics" section. Solicited and edited feature articles and interv
iews. Supervised reader forum. Performed hands-on reviews of Internet-enabled de
vices.
1999 Freelance San Jose, CA
Participated in major product introduction at National Semiconductor. Wrote pres
s releases, technical articles, and white papers for various clients.
1997 - 1999 Electronic Systems Magazine San Jose, CA
senior technical editor
Wrote and edited technical articles for electronic engineers. Worked with prospe
ctive authors to develop writing skills. Gave writing seminars.
1995 - 1997 Z-World Davis, CA
technical editor and webmaster
Created documentation for embedded computer systems.
Created company web site. Wrote white papers and technical articles.
1982 - 1995 EDN Magazine Newton, MA
senior technical editor
Researched, wrote, and edited technical articles for engineers. Set up and maint
ained the magazine's BBS. Edited Design Ideas section for six years.
1980 - 1982 Periphonics Corp Bohemia, NY
design engineer
Designed hardware and programmed software for "bank from home" computers.
1978 - 1980 EE Times Manhasset, NY
editor
Wrote stories for electronics industry's leading newspaper.
1975 - 1978 Power Systems & Controls Richmond, VA
design engineer
Designed, built, tested, and installed large battery packed UPS.
Traveled around the world extensively.
Patents and publications I have written hundreds of technical articles on a wide
variety of electronics subjects. I edited EDN's Design Ideas section for six ye
ars. I wrote a writing manual that is distributed by two magazines to prospectiv
e authors. I delivered a paper on finite state machine theory at a Forth confere
nce. I have chaired panels at electronics industry meetings. I have one patent i
n the area of high-power inverters.
Community activities: Viet Nam veteran. US Army. Served as a volunteer policeman
for 12 years. Graduated from Massachusetts Reserve Police Academy. Worked at a
food bank and kitchen for the homeless. Manned a rape-crisis hotline.
References
Jon Titus, 5526 West 13400 South, Suite 105, Herriman, UT 84096, (801) 446-8882,
jontitus@comcast.net
John Miklosz, TechPro Communications, PO Box 1801, Merrimack, NH 03054. (603) 42
9-3162, john_miklosz@soccentral.com