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Henry C. Brown III
2808 Stephenson Court
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Voice-Data-Fax: 757.651.1341
E-Mail: HCBrown@hotmail.com

INTRODUCTION
WORK EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION & TRAINING
TRAINING CERTIFICATES
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
MILITARY SERVICE
SKILLS & TALENTS
SPECIAL AWARDS
SPECIAL INTEREST
PHOTO
SALARY HISTORY
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INTRODUCTION

    In the interest of exploring employment opportunities with your organization, I present my resume to furnish you with information relative to my past work experience. I am seeking a full-time position with an organization that will utilize my computer talents, quality control background and administrative/supervisor skills.

    Thank you for visiting my resume web site. I look forward to meeting or speaking with you in the near future.

    Thank You,
    Henry C. Brown III

WORK EXPERIENCE

Currently

City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities

    City of Virginia Beach Seal City of Virginia Beach - Public Utilities, Virginia Beach, VA - visit VA Beach

    CONTROL CENTER OPERATOR
    Through knowledge of computerized networking with remote facilities to maintain daily operations.
    Dispatch/receive information regarding utility/maintenance issues and team assignments.
    Communicate with the public and team members in person, by telephone, pager and radio dispatch, during normal and emergency situations involving service/maintenance issues.
    Maintain Control Center records/logs, execute commands, run reports, and implement programming.
    Work independently and collaborate with co-workers/supervisors in a 24/7 team effort.
    College-level work in computer field required & excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.

    Equipment Experience: Network/desktop computer experience including MS Office, Outlook, GroupWise V5.5, Cimplicity Alarm Management, Scotland Yard, NT system back-up and saves, and radio/telephone/pager dispatch.

2001 to 2003

    Stafford Seal Stafford County, Stafford, VA - visit Stafford Co.

    WATER LAB TECHNICIAN
    Perform compliance testing of state/federal standards supporting 4 county facilities.
    Prepare statistical and trend analyses to maintain consistent system efficiency, ie: BOD, TSS, Volatile Solids, Ammonia, Total Phosphorus, Fecal and E. Coliform Direct.
    Responsible to maintain all lab equipment/supplies.

    Equipment Experience: Set-up, maintenance and operation of Spectronic 501 Spectrophotometer, YSI Dissolved digital Oxygen Meter,Accumet Research AR25 Digital pH/ion meter, Labco Digestor apparatus, incubators, digital weigh scale, digital pH meters, desiccator, Bacti-Cinerator sterilizer, convection oven, dry & wet baths, auto clave, water purification system, digital titrators, pipettes, timers, fax, IBM PC, company autos, golf cart and all general laboratory equipment. CPR certified.

2000 to 2001

    Med Images, Knoxville, TN - visit Med Images

    HUB OPERATOR
    Electronic download, data management, and distribution of digital diagnostic images, sound files and diagnostic procedures from state-of-the-art surgical information acquisition computer systems located nation wide.
    Customer support / troubleshoot in locating data transmitted, received and delivered.
    Maintain computers / printers for daily operation and to guard against system failures.
    Quality Control and overnight express delivery of completed transcripts / documents / images to customers.

1999 to 2000

    ABS Logo ABS National Auto Services, Inc., Knoxville, TN - visit ABS

    NATIONAL FLEET VEHICLE LOCATOR
    Coordinate and manage customer/client databases via network and stand alone PC computers.
    Variety of duties including sales, training, account management, advertising and web site updates.
    Dwindling inventories and elevated pricing forced the vehicle location department to close.

1998

Moved and took time off to assist in-laws in southeast VA.

1976 to 1997

    E-Systems Logo RAYTHEON E-Systems, Inc., Springfield, VA - visit E-Systems
     Site Systems Operations Logo   

    1981 to 1997
    QUALITY ASSURANCE TEAM LEADER and ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

    CHEMICAL QUALITY CONTROL TEAM LEADER
    Provide technical training, council, and evaluate team members for performance, productivity, and end result ensuring a safe / cost-effective operation.
    Certified in all areas of responsibility pertaining to current position and adjacent departments.
    Process proprietary information on current operations, new initiatives and R&D research.
    Operate state-of-the-art computerized analytical instrumentation, IBM/Windows computer, LAN systems and digital data collection equipment to sustain operations in a fast paced, time reliant 24 hour a day production environment.
    Perform statistical and trend analyses to maintain consistent system efficiency.
    Develop / write technical and analytical procedure to ensure optimum accuracy.
    Monitor multiple process systems to ensure safety, quality and maintain operational readiness.
    Serve as a focal point and communication link between upper management, team personnel, security and associate contractors.
    Analyze product against given specifications and tolerances to assure proper performance.
    Provide commercial industrial effluent compliance testing.
    Create and maintain software to support data compilation.
    Design, fabricate, evaluate and support process systems to help maintain a consistent A+ performance bonus rating with our customer.
    Develop and update operational procedures.
    Certified in all safety and fire prevention programs.
    Nine department personnel assigned.
    Top Secret / Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.

    A portion of my day was spent in the Lab...

    1978 to 1981
    CHEMICAL QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN
    Monitor multiple process systems/support equipment to ensure safety, quality and maintain operational readiness.
    Create forms and charts to support complex data gathering and compilation.
    Blend and analyze batch chemistries against given specifications.
    Receive and rotate stock inventories utilizing automated handling equipment.

    1976 to 1978
    EQUIPMENT OPERATOR / PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
    Certified in all phases of a high quality hardcopy production operation.
    Schedule and coordinate team tasking in a fast-paced production environment.
    Rapidly respond, trouble shoot and eliminate production backlog.
    Thirty team members assigned.

    Equipment Experience: P/E Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, total oxygen analyzer, Lambda 4B UV/VIS Spectrophotometer, pH meters, batch mix, conductivity meter, viscometer, Hach R3000 water analyzer, Hach digestion apparatus, Tri Star monitor system, and general laboratory equipment. Licensed fork-lift operator. CPR certified.

1974 to 1976

    Poclain Logo American Poclain Corp., Fredericksburg, VA - view product

    LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR - MANUFACTURING - (Plant closed 1976)
    Sustain parts restock and tool issue of over 11,000 item multi-million dollar computerized manufacturing facility.
    Design production stock room, establish work routine, and implement quotas.
    Knowledgeable in all phases of steel fabrication / manufacturing.
    Maintain inventory of raw materials, fabricated parts, promotional literature and supplemented components for shipment to dealer representatives.
    Receive and ship product parts via US Mail, UPS, common carrier, rail and air.
    Develop production stock department, establish work routine and implement quotas.
    Certified in all safety and fire prevention programs.
    Other positions obtained: Mail clerk, parts department, advertising department, public relations liaison and serve as O.S.H.A. Safety Officer for facility.
    Supervise 6 employees.

    Equipment Experience: Fork lift, gantry and overhead cranes, hydraulic excavators (track & wheel), hydraulic sheer press, multi-torch table, drill, bore, tap, surface machine, tube bender and general shipping equipment.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

COMPUTER EXPERIENCE

    Software Knowledge: Advanced experience with PC applications of Windows 95/98/XP, DOS, MS Office 95/97/2000 (Word, Excel, Power Point), dBase 3/4, Act 2000, Netscape 6, Internet Explorer 6.0, Outlook, GroupWise V5.5, Cimplicity Alarm Management, Scotland Yard, Coffee Cup HTML Editor, Corel Print House, Picture Publisher, Lotus CC Mail, Professional File, Harvard Graphics and Adobe Photoshop. Outstanding database management skills. Strong web research and navigation skills. Desktop publishing and web site design utilizing HTML, JAVA and currently learning DHTML. Familiar with many, many other off-the-shelf and custom built software packages/programs.

MILITARY SERVICE

379th Bomb Wing - Strategic Air Command 
    United States Air Force, Wurtsmith AFB, Oscoda, MI

    INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
    Manage, coordinate requirements and authorizations of base supply accounts.
    Verify and maintain stock inventories utilizing main frame computer systems.
    Graduate advanced studies from Inventory Management School.
    Secret clearance.
    Honorable Discharge - Early out - military over manned due to the end of the Vietnam conflict.

SKILLS & TALENTS

    IN THE OFFICE
    Experienced with the following office equipment and systems:
    IBM/PC - Stand alone and network experience.
    Iomega Zip Drive - Multiple units.
    CD-ROM - Record and play.
    Fax - Stand alone and computer based.
    Printers - Dot Matrix, Ink Jet (Cannon) and Laser (HP II, III, IV double side, 5L).
    Plotters - HP 1 pin, 2 pin, 4 pin and 8 pin.
    Scanners - Hand held, full page and flat bed.
    Copiers - Manuel to full featured.
    Telephone - Single line and multi-line.
    Answering machines - Basic to multi-message and phone voice mail.
    E-Mail - Plain text and HTML enhanced, attachments, graphics and web links.
    Programming - Web page design utilizing HTML, JANA, and currently learning DHTML.
    Database - Many different custom created and off-the-shelf programs.
    Word processors - Word and Word Perfect.
    Typewriters - IBM Selectric II & III.

    OFFICE TECHNIQUE
    Filing - Many different methods.
    Type 35-45 wpm.
    Pleasant voice and courteous phone skills.
    Organize and schedule a productive work flow.

    SPECIAL EVENTS
    Conceive, organize and advertise 1 & 2 day charity events.
    Organize and schedule work teams.
    Interview and contract food, display and general merchandise vendors.
    Negotiate and finalize contract details with event site management.
    Set-up and maintain public address systems.
    Critique and engage event entertainment.

    AROUND THE HOME
    DSS satellite dish installation, alignment and system hook-up.
    Video tape home and contents for security and insurance records.
    Video and audio cable integration for surround sound entertainment systems.
    Remote control signal transmission magician.
    VCR clock setting specialist. :)
    Telephone device and cable installation.
    Computer system install and set-up.
    Coordinate space allocation and content placement.
    X-10 Home alarm and lighting system installation.

    IN THE SHOP
    Installation of the following auto components and systems:
    Power windows.
    Power door locks.
    Cruise control.
    Auto alarms.
    Convertible and sun roofs.
    AM-FM Stereo and speakers.
    Sub-woofer speakers.
    Mobile phone and accessories.
    CB radio and PA systems.
    Tow receivers and required light hook-up.
    Most custom accessories of any kind.
    Interior design, space allotment and build.

    WEDDINGS
    Video tape congregation and wedding procession.
    Close-up, detail video coverage of ceremony.
    DJ wedding receptions and play requested music selections.

SPECIAL AWARDS

    AMSA Platinum Peak Performance Award 2003 - Presented to qualifying facilities for their outstanding compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit limits.
    Graduate honors class Inventory Management Technical School at Lackland AFB.
    Participation Award - Presented to the individual who best exemplifies leadership, teamwork, and promotes the spirit and advancement of auto enthusiasts.
    Appreciation Award - Presented by the FBLA directors of James Monroe High School.
    10, 15, 20 years service award from Raytheon E-Systems, Springfield, VA.

SPECIAL INTEREST