Technical Illustrator, Graphics & Document Specialist EDUCATION: Graduate of Purdue University, December 1988. A.A.S.

Technical Graphics Technolo gy. GPA 5.01/6.0, total credits: 73 Coursework included; Technical Writing, and Technical Illustration for Engineeri ng, Medicine, and Marketing projects, Presentation of Information, CAD, Descript ive Geometry, Creative Design, Typography, Charts and Graphs, Mechanical Draftin g, Industrial Processes, and Industrial Organization. Taught 2 semesters of Begi nning Mechanical Drafting as a Lab Instructor. Purdue University, August 1974 - 1976, School of Nursing, no degree Earned 53 credits which include 2 semesters of basic nursing, 1 semester OB-GYN, 1 semester Psychiatric, 1 semester general chemistry, 1 semester biology, 1 sem ester micro-biology, 1 semester organic chemistry, 1 semester pharmacology, 2 se mesters of English, 1 semester psychology, 1 semester sociology. RELEVANT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Over 25 years of professional experience in technical illustration, graphics des ign and formatting, and document development. Four years experience creating an d updating graphic illustrations to MIL-STD 40051 and 2301A. Creates original illustrations and extracts line artwork from engineering models for manipulation and graphical enhancements, for Operation & Maintenance Manual s. Accomplishments include illustrating for O&M manuals for the U.S. Army CH-47F model, U.S. Navy Littoral Battle Sensing Glider (LBS-G AUV), U.S. Air Force JHV CA, and Joint Services Sensitive Equipment Decontamination System (JSSEDS). Beco mes a SME in replaceable parts, and assembly operations, as a result of the thor ough study of systems during development of DMRL and LORA, for proper illustrati ons. Advises the team on maintenance task writing and illustration needs. Review ed all ECO's for impact on technical manuals. Assisted with the system top down-break down analysis of the U.S. Navy's Autonom ous Underwater Vehicle project and created a set of installation drawings from t op of system, down. Works without supervision on publications team and provides guidance and tech support to publications team. Employs IsoDraw, SolidWorks, Ado be Photoshop and Illustrator software. Provides technical writing and editing fo r technical manuals. Analyzed Corel Active CGM software and optimized scripts within, to increase pro ductivity, and created 90% (920 sheets) of the intelligent wire diagrams for the U.S. Army CH-47 F-model IETM. Rewarded with promotion and salary increase for e xceptional dedication and productivity. Expert graphics file technician, with experience in corporate identity, marketin g materials, web site design and maintenance, technical illustrations for advert ising and technical manuals, CGM graphics files for IETMs, graphics files for we b sites and high end printing. I'm a font expert, custom font developer, and one of a handful of professional fontographers who screen hints fonts, Microsoft tr ained. SECURITY CLEARANCE: SECRET (Active) - November 2006 AWARDS:

Exceptional Performance Award, Boeing Logistics Development & Analysis for provi ding CGM graphics and illustrations in technical publications. December 2008. Achievement Award from Teledyne Brown Engineering Director for support of the EH S Team, timely completion of multiple energy source safety placards. February 20 09. Achievement Award from Teledyne Brown Engineering Director for Installation Draw ings provided to Provisioning Conference. December 2009. Achievement Award from Teledyne Brown Engineering Director for Illustrations to support PDR/CDR. August 2009. Outstanding Performance Award, from Teledyne Brown Engineering, for on-time, und er budget delivery of Logistics and Tech Manuals for LBS-G contract for NavOcean o, October 2010. SALARY REQUIREMENT: $82,500 per year, negotiable EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Freelance - Sole Proprietorship January 1982 to Present - Free-lance Fontographer, Graphic Artist and Technical Illustrator Illustration, technical and marketing document layout and design, website design and maintenance, graphics file conversions, graphic design, Word Processing, cu stom typeface, letterhead, signature and logo fonts. Teledyne Brown Engineering, Huntsville, AL November 24, 2008 to Present - Position: Senior Technical Illustrator for Techn ical Publications Seamlessly changed employers in the same position at Boeing, Huntsville - Weapon System Operations and Sustainment. Works without supervision on publications te am and provides guidance and tech support in software, technical writing and dev elopment of work packages. Supervised and produced high-quality color and monoto ne graphics/drawings development and production for Ground-based Midcourse Defen se publications, U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force publications, conforming to MIL-ST D 40051, MIL-STD 2784 and MIL-STD 2301A. Creates original illustrations and extr acts line artwork from engineering models to enhance for Operation & Maintenance Manuals. Contributed to the System Top Down-Break Down of the U.S. Navy's Unman ned Underwater Vehicle including DMRL and LORA development. Reviews ECOs for cha nges affecting tech manuals. Writes software instructions and various research m aterials as assigned. Instrumental in developing Environmental Health and Safety checklist software design and marketing ideas. Employs IsoDraw, SolidWorks, Ado be Photoshop and Illustrator software along with several others. Reports progres s to managers daily, and in weekly meetings. Develops and maintains graphics dat abase and archive, manages specifications and graphics naming conventions, revie ws artwork quality, initiates Illustration Work Orders, Quality Checks graphics deliveries, and manages two out of state groups on graphics production. Aerotek, Inc. Huntsville, AL August 20, 2008 to November 21, 2008 - Position: Technical Illustrations Lead f or GMD Technical Publications Supervised high-quality line graphics/drawings development and production for Gr ound-based Midcourse Defense publications conforming to MIL-STD 40051B and MIL-S TD 2301A. Worked without supervision on publications team and provides guidance and tech support. Reported progress to managers daily, and in weekly meetings. D eveloped and maintained graphics database and archive, managed specifications an d graphics naming conventions, reviewed artwork quality, initiates Illustration Work Orders, Quality Checks graphics deliveries, and manages two out of state gr oups on graphics production.

VT Aepco, a Division of VT Services, Inc. Huntsville, AL April 10, 2006 to August 18, 2008- Position: Analyst I Developed high-quality line graphics/drawings, intelligent graphics (active CGM files), in maintenance and operating manuals for the PEO Aviation, CH-47 Cargo P ublications, United States Army Cargo Helicopters.. Worked without supervision w ithin a graphics team and also provided guidance in software capability, scaling , and projections. Well versed in the use of Source Safe and Laserfiche, databas e configuration software for archiving, accessing and updating files. Project ad hered to MIL-STD-40051B, MIL-STD 2301A. Well versed in Tech Illustrator. Highly proficient with Corel Active CGM software, modified it for greater efficiency wi th the help of a script expert, and increased wire highlighting production by a factor of five. Subsequently assigned project lead, ultimately creating 960 of 1 050 intelligent wire diagrams, proofed all diagrams, and met production deadline 2 weeks early. High-Tech Network (formerly Network, Inc. and former owner of Font Source, Inc. where I worked for seven years.) Knoxville, TN May 2005 to April 2006 Position: Graphic Designer and Communications Manager Created Corporate ID, and website for this company, the result of a merger. Cre ated and updated dealer-focused product catalogs. This is a manufacturers' repre sentative company, is in the market of high-end audio, video and home theater pr oducts. This company owned Font Source, where I worked for seven years before th ey closed and sold the name. Duties: Setup of a new office network, maintained network, website and email acc ounts, Windows and Macintosh computers, trained/supported computers and software for employees, installed new office router and assisted CEO in replacing Macint osh computers with Windows PCs at the Knoxville location. Supported all areas o f office functions, including order entry on an intranet DOS system, sales rep s ales figures in Excel spreadsheets, filing, product literature inventory and ord ering, shipping, and office cleaning. Website and email account maintenance: h ttp://www.htninc.net. Font Source, a division of Network, Inc. Knoxville, TN July 1997 to March 2004 Position: Graphic Designer, Custom Font Technician Quoted, sold and created logo, illustration, signature, typeface and handwriting fonts along with technical support for a global base of customers. Highly prof icient in proprietary software from MICR Tech, Microsoft, and Apple Computer for font production, font table editing and font hinting (a highly specialized, inv olved and tedious process). Provided font and software technical support for cu stomers. Gained practical working knowledge of copyright law. Professionally red esigned the Font Source brochure. Answered phones for three companies, took phon e orders for three companies, prioritized orders, order entry, invoicing, quotin g, customer database maintenance, and maintained FTP site for company representa tives throughout the southeast region of the US. Onkyo audio products catalog la yout and design, office computer and network set-up, computer and software suppo rt and training for sales representatives, shipping and receiving. Maintained of fice computers, eight Macintosh and one Windows PC and one networked laser print er with server training. A.O. Smith Water Products Co., Inc. Alsip, IL (Co. sold to State Water Heaters, Nashville, TN in 2006, DBA - A.O. Smith Water Products) April 1995 to June 1997 Position: Technical Illustrator Illustration in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, layout in PageMaker. Digitized all current company literature, created new digital illustrations, produced and helped design sales and marketing literature. All technical document digitizat

ion (O&M Manuals, Parts Lists, Architect and Engineering Pages, Spec Sheets) was my responsibility to produce from various resources such as; actual parts, exis ting materials, and engineer consultation. Trained two employees in software, an d use of cross-platform environment with two Macintosh computers, and one Window s PC. Coordinated projects with; my team, the in-house print shop, the marketing department in Irving, TX, and engineers in North Carolina. Prepared files for commercial print. Set up and maintained CMM (configuration management system). M aintained and supported 2 Macintosh and 1 Windows PC. Attended water heater and boiler school at corporate headquarters in Irving, TX in May of 1995. Created n ine years worth of water heater and commercial boiler replaceable parts lists, i n arrears, to current.. Townley Manufacturing, Candler Florida. May 1994 to December 1994 Position: Technical Illustrator and Literature Developer Provided technical literature needs including technical drawings, photography, w riting, specification sheets, brochure design, literature inventory, ordered pri nting, and literature shipping for this slurry valve and rubber hose manufacture r. Fluid Drive and Granning, Lafayette IN. March 1993 - May 1994 Position: Free-lance Artist Manufacturer of rear wheel steering and air suspensions for heavy vehicles. Crea ted color technical renderings in water color and latex paints for cover art of Case and John Deere cotton harvester combines and illustrated rear wheel drive i nstalled on a generic combine.