CURRENT
Texas Christian University (TCU), Schieffer School of Journalism, Fort Worth, TX. (Since August 2005)
Adjunct faculty (non-tenure track) responsible for teaching one three-hour credit course in the Schieffer School of Journalism, General Semantics for Mass Communications Practitioners. Offered at graduate and undergraduate level.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Institute of General Semantics, Inc. Executive Director (January 2004 - December 2007)
Directed all operations of a member-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Effected legal merger and consolidation with a related 501(c)(3) corporation. Moved all business operations from New York to Fort Worth. Led a Capital Campaign (solely among membership) that raised $300,000. Managed the purchase, architectural design, and complete renovation for a $600,000 property. Organized and efficiently executed two international conferences, five week-long seminar-workshops, a building dedication weekend, two major website redesigns, and ten appearances at major trade show exhibits for educational professionals. Supervised two-person full-time staff in fundraising, educational development of seminars and workshops, membership management, library and archive organization and maintenance, accounting, website development and updating. Designed and generated marketing and collateral materials to support public outreach initiatives including trade show exhibits and participation at over a dozen major academic conventions across the country.
Independent contractor, volunteer, part-time contributor. (April 2001 - December 2003)
Professional consulting and training focused on language-behavior habits. Volunteer work primarily related to General Semantics programs on behalf of the Institute of General Semantics. Directed specific programs and projects, planned and conducted conferences and seminars, organized and maintained library and archive materials for a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a part-time basis.
Rockwell Collins Government Systems (March 2000 - March 2001)
Principal Program Manager for ground communication programs in Richardson, TX. Directed program activities related to a high-tech communications development program for an international customer. Primary activities during this period included preparation of detailed cost estimates, proposal generation, negotiation of specifications, and pre-contract negotiations with in international government as customer.
Raytheon/Lockheed Martin Javelin Joint Venture (September 1999 - February 2000)
Consultant to offices in Tucson, Arizona and Orlando, Florida.
Texas Instruments Defense Systems and Electronics Group/Raytheon Systems Company
(April 1982 - August 1999)
New Business Strategy, Program Manager, and Business Operations Manager for various programs in the TI Defense group. [In July 1997, Raytheon purchased the TI defense group.]
Developed broad-based business experience while managing all project components for $6M-$60M contracts, including US Government contracts and international customer contracts. Integral member of Joint Venture management team for a $3B defense weapon system product line. Principal contributor for negotiations leading to a $200M production contract with the US Army. Designed and facilitated workshops for a "white space" creative team tasked to develop strategies for converting defense technologies to commercial applications. Served as a communications bridge between engineering, management, financial, and marketing organizations. For four years managed the Performance Measurement System (PMS) or Earned Value (EV) system for cost/schedule performance for $250M development contract.
United States Air Force, Captain (June 1976 - March 1982)
Instructor Navigator (rated, flying) for KC-135 air refueling aircraft. Stationed at Minot AFB, ND, from September 1980 to April 1982; Carswell AFB, TX, from September 1977 to August 1980; Castle AFB, CA, from May 1977 to August 1977; Mather AFB, CA, from June 1976 to July 1977. Honorable discharge.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
U.S. Air Force Academy: Bachelor of Science with a major in Humanities and extensive core curriculum background in Math, Science and Engineering. Graduated top half of class.(1976)
Texas Christian University (TCU): Graduate studies in linguistics and writing instruction. (1979)
DEMONSTRATED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- Critical contributor for managing development and engineering contracts with the US Government in high-visibility, high-priority, high-technology environment.
- Disciplined practitioner of Earned Value Performance Measurement System methodology for managing rigorous cost/schedule performance.
- Exemplary teaching abilities demonstrated at the university level (undergraduate and graduate), adult continuing education, and professional seminars/workshops.
- All facets of nonprofit management including accounting, fundraising, publications, member development, community relations, website design, and trade show exhibiting.
- Outstanding writing and communication abilities, selected as Community Columnist for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram in 2005 and 2008, numerous articles published in professional journals.
- Excellent planning and organizational capabilities (conferences, seminars, and international projects).
- Personal and professional judgment in dealing with people.
- Technical aptitude for understanding complex technologies and processes.
- Analytical ability for evaluating difficult problems from multiple perspectives. Unmatched ability to synthesize, abstract, and bridge potential communication gaps among a broad range of constituencies
- Intelligent, inquisitive, intuitive creativity in seeking continually improvement.
- Profiled in articles published by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dallas Morning News, Dallas Business Journal.
- Completed multiple professional training courses during 18 years in industry, including: Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, Juran Quality Training, Strategic Decision Making, Diversity, Team Building, Interpersonal Skills Training, etc.
- Taught evening non-credit educational courses at TCU (Fort Worth) and SMU (Dallas).
- Proficient in MS-Office suite software including Access, QuickBooks, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Premier, and Pagemaker. Developed and maintained several websites using primarily HTML coding.
Traveled in support of business to Great Britain, Spain, Germany, Austria, Italy, Australia, Israel, and India. Some verbal proficiency in German.
Willing to relocate. No travel restrictions or limitations.
Previously held Top Secret security clearance (1977-1982) and Secret security clearance (1982-2001).
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