On this page, I've listed my work experiences with stories and images.  I'm also sharing things I've learned 
through the years.  I hope you take the time to read my short stories about each job I've held.

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EXPERIENCE:


Sept. 78 -  Television Engineering Supervisor, Ohio University
Sept. 03    WOUB-TV Athens, Ohio (Retired after 25 Years) Details with Images

	
		Duties were to act as engineering operations and maintenance 
		supervisor of all operating and maintenance engineers.  Ensure 
		that all events requiring engineering support are performed in 
		a timely manner and according to standard.  Serve as technical 
		director for all productions.  Prepare work schedules for 
		engineering personnel.  Responsible for personnel policies and 
		evaluations. Initiated and developed an engineering training 
		program to instruct university students for my needs, and at the 
		same time, guide them in actual engineering work experience as 
		part of their college education.


March 77 -  District Manager - Radio Sales, Harris Corporation
Sept. 78    Broadcast Products Division (Details)

		Sales and marketing of broadcast equipment to radio stations 
		covering a three state area.  Assisted clients in planning many 
		types of new transmitter and studio installations, while selling 
		to all levels of engineering and management personnel. I
		consistently obtained Harris' and personal sales goals.  Note:
		Of all the jobs I had in my career, I liked this job the best.  I loved
		traveling and being "The Gates Man".

Feb. 76 -   Chief Engineer, WHOK-AM and K-95, Lancaster, Ohio (My story with images)
March 77      
		Total responsibility of maintenance and operation of all station 
		equipment.  Brought the station up to date with the latest rules 
		and regulations.  Responsible for supervision and training of employees 
		on the operation of remote controlled transmitters and automation 
		system.  Designed and installed new production facilities and 
		installed and maintained a Harris automation system.   
		          

May 66 -    Broadcast Engineer, WBNS AM, FM and TV, Columbus, Ohio
Feb. 76		(My experiences at WBNS with images)

		Duties were on both television and radio transmitters (FM stereo 
		and AM directional).  Complete knowledge and operation of 
		videotape machines, audio consoles, video switchers, 16 mm
		projectors and associated film chains.  An excellent camera 
		operator with a good understanding of special studio lighting.  
		All operations were done with an exceptionally low error rate.

July 65 -   Research Technician, Centralab, Division of Globe-Union Inc.
May 66     Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Work details with images)

		Worked with engineers to develop the latest in radio frequency 
		capacitors.  Duties included building capacitors from hand sketches, 
		using laboratory and machine shop facilities, testing and shipping.

July 61 -   Interior Communications Electrician, Second Class (E-5)
July 65     United States Navy (Visit my Navy page)

		Supervisor of IC Shop.  Experienced in the operation and 
		maintenance of industrial, electrical and electronic equipment. 
		Worked with closed circuit television, system controls, dial telephone 
		systems, remote control circuits, amplifiers of all types, gyro 
		compasses, synchronous motors and alarm systems.

EDUCATION:        
		
		South High School, Columbus, Ohio  -  Grad June 1960
		Navy Class A Electronics School  -  Grad Fall 1961
		Cleveland Institute of Electronics Corr  -  Grad 1966
		National Radio Institute Color TV Corr  -  Grad 1973
		Ohio University  Athens, OH - Miscellaneous Classes 

		I have a General Class Radiotelephone License and a 
		Advanced Class Amateur Radio License WB8BCO

HOBBIES:                        RV Travel, Motorcycles, Computers and Amateur Radio

AFFILIATIONS:
		Society of Broadcast Engineers - Senior Member and 
		Certified as a Professional Broadcast Engineer (CPBE).

		

		

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