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Experience

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  Koch-Glitsch

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1993

  Engineering Technician

  Responsible for the collection, organization and interpretation of data generated by the operation of the Koch Engineering chemical process pilot plant facilities. Assisted the Process Development Engineers in the preparation of technical reports. Responsible for operations or engineering shift coverage during plant operation. Performed laboratory analysis using gas chromatography and other methods. Calibrated instrumentation – pressure and flow meters, etc.

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  Fractionation Research, Inc.

  Jun 1993 - Aug 2004

  Experimental Facilities Manager

  Managed Research Pilot Plant and Facility for Process Technology. Spearheaded numerous equipment upgrades and preventative maintenance initiatives. Authored and implemented OSHA based safety policies pertaining to plant turnaround, configuration, and operations. Authored and updated operations and safety manuals. Edited numerous technical reports and presentation. Primary purchasing contact. Authored and edited P&IDs and technical drawings. Radiation safety officer. Drafted nuclear license updates for NRC. Managed water and air quality permitting for EPA and ODEQ. Acted as point of contact for OSHA, EPA, ODEQ, NRC, etc. Show less

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  Rainsand Corporation

  Mar 2004 - Aug 2008

  Vice-President

  Co-founded manufacturing facility specializing in metal fabrication and design. Specialties included background research and prototype testing, machining, powder coating and fabrication. Fluent in CADCAM design and G-Code programming for lathe and vertical milling operations. Responsible for bids and quotes. Managed P&L. Registered US Government contractor.

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  Rain Bird Corporation

  Mar 2010 - Jan 2011

  Service Representative

  Managed service provider network on an interim basis for golf and commercial irrigation pump stations. Produced quotations and proposals for commercial irrigation pump stations. Compiled comprehensive installation database for reference and marketing.

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  Nguyen & Tarbet Intellectual Property Law

  Aug 2011 - Dec 2014

  Patent Engineer / Technical Writer

  Drafted patent claims, specification, and the abstract on over 300 utility patent applications for individuals, businesses, and universities. In addition, authored over 300 office action responses to the USPTO regarding patent application office actions. Defended and justified patent claims and features in phone interviews with patent examiners. Met with patent clients to ascertain invention features. Acted as Mechanical Engineering subject matter expert for incoming patent clients.

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  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

  Aug 2014 - Jul 2019

  REALTOR(R), Real Estate Agent

  FINDING THE BEST HOMES FOR BUYERS: By employing a simple and positive organic process, anyone can become a well-equipped home buyer who is fully prepared to make a good home buying decision in any market. Using a zero-pressure approach, together, we flush out the things that are most important to have in a house and ensure the latest financial homebuying strategies are used resulting in the most advantageous purchase experience.GETTING THE BEST RESULTS FOR SELLERS: While the market determines the general price range that a home will bring, how your home is positioned in the market will determine what end of that price range you will see when selling your home. I employ intermediate staging strategies along with a carefully thought out marketing strategy, mapped out in stages to ensure the sale of your home moves as quickly as possible for the most possible net return. BIMONTHLY HOMEBUYER/HOMESELLER EDUCATION CLASS. Hosted alongside an experienced lending professional, these monthly classes provide a host of quality information on all aspects of the homebuying and homeselling process including financing, credit, marketing, staging, home shopping, and qualification.AUTHOR OF THE ORIGINAL INSTAGRAM/FACEBOOK SERIES OF REAL ESTATE TIPS & TRICKS. Based in my personal experienced using time tested organic methods, these tips and tricks provide helpful, real world information on the homebuying/homeselling experience. Often imitated, but never duplicated, these tips and tricks are followed by agents from firms nation-wide.CERTIFIED IN CORPORATE RELOCATION. Experienced in assisting in the relocation process including navigating the benefit package, finding the best home, getting the best results when selling your home, and again, navigating the benefit package to maximize your advantage. Show less

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  Realty Executives Arizona Territory

  Jul 2019 - now

  REALTOR(R), Real Estate Agent

  REAL ESTATE THAT MAKES SENSE: Competent and approachable agent, with years of seasoning from a diverse background as a small business owner, corporate facility manager, professional technical writer for a law firm, and long time personal home renovator.FINDING THE BEST HOMES FOR BUYERS: By employing a simple and positive organic process, anyone can become a well-equipped home buyer who is fully prepared to make a good home buying decision in any market. Using a zero-pressure approach, together, we flush out the things that are most important to have in a house and ensure the latest financial homebuying strategies are used resulting in the most advantageous purchase experience.GETTING THE BEST RESULTS FOR SELLERS: While the market determines the general price range that a home will bring, how your home is positioned in the market will determine what end of that price range you will see when selling your home. I employ intermediate staging strategies along with a carefully thought out marketing strategy, mapped out in stages to ensure the sale of your home moves as quickly as possible for the most possible net return. Show less