Dick Morton

Experience

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  US Navy

  Nov 2000 - Oct 2006

  Engineering Laboratory Technician

  Power Plant Operator:Operator and supervisor; ensuring the safe operation of a submarine nuclear propulsion and electric generating plant, and associated auxiliary support systems.Operated plant in all operating modes including actual and simulated casualty scenarios.Performed monitored power plant evolutions on a regular basis with consistently above fleet average results as noted by Nuclear Propulsion Examining Board.Diagnosed problems and repaired mechanical components of turbines, pumps, compressors, cooling and lubrication systems, and industrial air conditioning systems.Used schematics, drawings, and blueprints in technical settings from planning to trouble shooting.Extensively cross-trained in electrical theory, several plant lineups, and storage battery operation and controls.Chemistry Technician:Reliable and skilled water chemistry sampling technician.Countless hours devoted to chemistry sampling administration resulting in high scores from outside inspection agencies.Inventoried and controlled chemicals and hazardous materials.Radiological Controls Supervisor:Supervised over 200 operations and maintenance jobs requiring radiological controls.Experienced in the use of radiacs and radiological controls associated with reactor plant maintenance and day-to-day operations. This includes knowledge of biological effects, procedures for personnel monitoring and decontamination, decontamination of equipment, and control of radiological areas. Maintained and controlled the inventory of Radioactive Material with zero deficiencies in all audit and surveillances. Sketched detailed drawings for radiological surveys.Training Specialist:Organized and created training used to increase and maintain knowledge for plant operators. Wrote several exams for qualification and recent training. This training resulted in the safe guard of vital ship’s equipment and increased efficiency, thus saving the Navy time and money. Show less

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  Airgas

  Dec 2006 - Dec 2010

  Cryogenic Technician

  Designed, installed, and maintained liquid gas systems for a variety of businesses including hospitals, food industry, entertainment industry, scientific research, etc, and also maintained the company's own fill plants. Managed my own schedule and mainly worked independently on highly complicated jobs.

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  Illinois Institute of Art

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2013

  Teaching Assistant/ Game Art & Animation Tutor

  Teach and tutor fellow students in a variety of programs to make animation, video games, and digital art. This also included teaching students the video game development pipline and teaching varioius ways to complete a game. Proctored test and maintained the learning centers. Held workshops to help teach fellow students techniques in various programs. Provided in-class assistants for teachers for large volume classes.

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  InContext Solutions

  Apr 2014 - Dec 2016

  Contract Photo Editor

  Edit photos for 3D models used in interactive concepts of supermarket and grocery stores. This involves a process of stitching together various photos to make full and seamless images to be used as textures for 3D models.

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  Emagination Computer Camps

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Technology Counselor

  Lead technology workshops for video game development. Nurture campers throughout the camp day and evening by providing age appropriate care and support. Oversee the daily activities of an assigned group of campers. Promote camper participation in traditional camp activities on a daily basis. Ensure that campers are reasonably safe. Serve as a mentor to one or more program assistants. Participate in the set-up and breakdown of camp.

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  Void Vane Studios

  Jun 2014 - now

  Graphic Designer/ Technology Tutor

  Created various works for small businesses and individuals. Examples of work include logo designs, web design, 3D models, 2D art, advertising for social media, photography, and hand drawn work. Lead workshops and small classes in web design and graphic design. Also, give consultation for small businesses in social media engagement, web design, and paperless document systems.

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  College of DuPage

  Aug 2014 - now

  Adjunct Faculty

  Teaching classes in the Continuing Education Department for various age groups that range from children to middle-aged adults. This also includes corporate training seminars. Subjects that I cover include Social Media Communications and Marketing, Robotics, Computer Basics, Microsoft Office, Website Building, Drawing, Photoshop, and Video Game Design.

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  CVS Pharmacy

  Oct 2014 - Jun 2017

  Pharmacy Technician

  -Helps health care providers and patients by greeting them in person and by phone; answering questions and requests; referring inquiries to the pharmacist.-Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed medications and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; removing outdated drugs.-Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.-Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.-Organizes medications for pharmacist to dispense by reading medication orders and prescriptions; preparing labels; calculating quantities; assembling intravenous solutions and other pharmaceutical therapies.-Maintains records by recording and filing physicians' orders and prescriptions.-Generates revenues by calculating, recording, and issuing charges.-Ensures medication availability by delivering medications to patients and departments.-Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information.-Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Show less

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  Baber Research Group

  Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

  Medical Research Assistant

  Prepare regulatory and source documents for clinical research studies. Organize a variety of recruitment campaigns and activities including local sponsorships & advertising. Coordinate financial activity with sponsors and CRO's to ensure proper documentation in research portal.

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  HINSDALE MAGAZINE INC.

  Apr 2019 - Mar 2020

  Graphic Team Lead / IT Manager