My previous work history and education have given me many opportunities to meet various professionals, providing me with valuable experiences and an extensive knowledge base. I have excellent computer skills, good communication skills, and the ability to analyze and absorb technical information rapidly. I am always looking for new ventures. Especially, those that have educational opportunities. Whether its research, product development, or learning from a mentor, I highly value these experiences. Knowledge must be passed down and preserved! I consider myself to be a dynamic problem solver, a leader and a follower. I don’t quit and I get the job done. I am vaccinated, I have had both Pfizer vaccine shots.
I graduated from the University of Florida, awarded the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering Sciences. While pursuing my degree, I worked at UF’s CIRCA Computer Labs, helping students with their assignments and supervising computer labs. I have programming experience and digital marketing experience. I learned iOS development for a new media platform and wrote the uQuitSmoking Program. I educated myself on social media marketing to promote my program. I taught weeknights and on the weekend, as an adjunct professor at Florida State College of Jacksonville. The best way to learn is to teach!
Classes taught at Florida State College
Presentations and Lectures in PDF format
After realizing the value of marketing, I started Digital Affects. It was very clear, new media devices and social media networking sites were here to stay. Your digital presence as a business is critical for sales, marketing, and customer retention purposes. Small businesses could finally afford great marketing campaigns. A business website presenting products and services with knowledge presented in Blog posts and product demo videos, became the norm.
Digital-Affects Services
| Website Design | Search Engine Optimization | WordPress CMS |
| Mobile Device Optimization | iPhone & iPad Apps | Media Productions |
| Facebook Ads | Bing & Yahoo Ads | Google Adwords & Analytics |
| Email Marketing & A/B Testing | Copyright Services | Copy & Proofing Services |
| Brand Development | Social Media Marketing | iBooks |
I have been working on Datsun 240z’s my whole life. My first eBay store Datsun240z-Restoration.info, was created to sell used and new parts for Datsun/Nissan Z cars. Subsequently, I have developed new products and kits to help people restore their Datsun 240z’s. I started selling computer components and opened my 2nd eBay store, Digital Assets. I would purchase lots of returned computer components from major online retailers. I would then test and repair these components and sell them on my Digital Assets storefront. Covid forced me to close Digital Assets, because of sourcing problems. Fortunately, my Datsun 240z Restoration store sales increased, people were at home and working on their Z-cars. My products are sold worldwide, and have over 3000 customers. I am currently working on a new website, https://240z.Life and working on developing an AC kit.
As a small business owner, I understand the need to keep cost to a minimum in order to maximize profits. Most importantly, you must put out a quality product to retain your customers and always make your customers happy! I also know the value of marketing and sales, if they don’t know who you are and what you do, you won’t make the sale and no one gets paid. Currently, I am developing an e-commerce WordPress website and educating myself on
new Apple iOS API’s and learning Swift programming. I am looking for exciting opportunities in the automotive industry.
Employment History
| 2021 | Digital-Affects.com : iOS Development, Website Development, Social Media Marketing, Brand Development, Graphics and Print Layout |
| 2021 | https://240z.life : Datsun 240z Website |
| 2021 – 2014 | Datsun240z-Restoration Info : eBay store |
| 2019 – 2015 | eBay store : Digital Assets |
| 2018 – 2015 | Adjunct Professor Florida State College |
| 2018 – 2013 | Digital-Affects.com : iOS Development, Website Development, Social Media Marketing, Brand Development, Print and Graphics Layout |
| 2013 – 2011 | Developer of the uQuitSmoking Program iOS App and Website http://uQuitSmoking.info |
| 2009 | Aflac Insurance Agent |
| 2008 – 1998 | Webmaster and Warehouse Manager : MasterFit Golf, Ltd. |
| 1998 – 1996 | Compliance / Enforcement Engineer for the Industrial Wastewater section of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
| 1996 – 1994 | CIRCA Lab Senior Operator : UF Center for Instructional and Research Computing Activities |
| 1996 – 1995 | Assistant Scuba Diving Instructor : University of Florida Academic Dive Program |
| 1993 – 1996 | General Maintenance : Cozumel Apartments |
| 1993 – 1988 | Mechanic and Bodyman : Jacksonville Imported Autoparts |
College Curriculum
| Calculus 1 | B |
| Calculus 2 | A |
| Calculus 3 | A |
| Differential Equations | A |
| Statistics and Probabilities | A |
| Physics 1 | C |
| Physics 2 | A |
| Chemistry 1 | C |
| Chemistry 2 | B+ |
| Chemistry 2 Qualitative Analysis | A |
| Biology 1 | B |
| Computer Programming Fortran | A |
| Elements of Electrical Engineering | B |
| Engineering Mechanics Statics | B |
| Computer Assisted Drafting | C+ |
| Technical Writing and Business Communications | B |
| Engineering Mechanics Dynamics | D |
| Material Sciences | C+ |
| Thermodynamics | C+ |
| Computational Methods for Engineers | C |
| Basic Surveying and Mapping | C+ |
| Hydrodynamics | C+ |
| Hydraulic System Design | C |
| Water and Wastewater Engineering | C+ |
| Water and Wastewater Engineering 2 | C+ |
| Elements of Atmospheric Pollution Control | C+ |
| Air Pollution Control Design | B |
| Solid Waste Management | B |
| Hazardous Waste Management | B+ |
| Environmental Biology 1 | C |
| Environmental Biology 2 | B |
| Environmental Resource Management | C+ |
| Environmental Carbon Chemistry | C |
| Water Chemistry | C |
| Final Design Courses | |
| Water Analysis | C+ |
| Concepts of Wastewater Treatment | B |
| Waterwater System Design | C+ |
| Additional Classes | |
| Openwater 1 Scuba Diving | A |
| Advanced Scuba Diving | S (B+) |
| Scientific Diving | S (A) |
| Scuba Diving Leadership (Assistant Instructor Openwater 1) | S (A) |
| Sociology | B |
| Psychology | A |
| Philosophy | B |
| Political Science State and Local Government | C |
| Archeology | B |
| English Composition 1 | C |
| English Composition 2 | C |
| Freshmen Core History 1 | B |
| Freshmen Core History 2 | B |
| Enjoyment of Music | C |
| Awarded Associate of Arts Degree University of North Florida Summer 1992 | |
| Awarded Environmental Engineering Science Degree University of Florida 12/16/1995 | |
Educational Experience
Wastewater Systems Design Senior projects included:
- Wastewater collection system for residential community
- Pump Station Design (3 Stations alternating online)
- Wastewater Characteristics and Flow Predictions
- 10 Million Gallons per Day Conventional Mixed Activated Sludge Wastewater treatment plant with Methane Recovery
Concepts of Wastewater Treatment Senior Design topics included:
- Flow Equalization
- Chemical Precipitation
- Grit Chambers
- Gas Exchange
- Sedimentation
- Filtration
- Sewer Corrosion and Disinfection
- Trickling Filters
- Activated Sludge
- Pilot Plant
- Sludge and Effluent Disposal
Water and Wastewater Analysis Design Elective included:
- Environmental Laws and Regulations
- Water Quality Criteria and Standards
- Laboratory techniques, including GCMS.
iOS Developer Knowledge & Skill Set
Currently, getting up to speed on new API’s and Swift 5.0+, pursuing Apple’s iOS Developer with Swift Certification.
Developer of uQuitSmoking Program for iOS, on App Store 2012 – 2015
App is no longer on App Store, Apple pulled it from lack of updates. I plan on updating app soon!
Website uquitsmoking.info, has app tutorial and the program in webpage format, with PDF download.
Project Management
Research, Conceptualization, Wire-Framing & User Interface Design, Coding, Building, Archiving, Simulation Testing, Device Testing, Debugging, Optimization, Application Submission, Application Refinement
Developer Resource Management / iTunes Connect Management
Development & Production Certificates , Identifiers, Device Provisioning Profiles, App IDs, Device Assignment, Development & Distribution Provisioning Profiles, App Store App Management
Developer Tools – Xcode, Interface Builder, Instruments
Frameworks and API’s – Core Audio, Core Image, Core Video, AV Foundation, Media Player, Assets Library, Core Data, Core Animation, UIKit, UIViewController, Error Handling, Popovers
Apple iOS Development Education
- Your First iPhone App
- Your Second iPhone App
- iPhone iOS Programming Guide
- iOS Development Guide
- iTunes Connect Developer Guide
- Instruments User Guide
- Interface Builder User Guide
- Xcode Source Management Guide
- Memory Management & Whats new in ARC
- Xcode Workspace Guide and Program Management Guide
- UI View Programming Guide & Class Reference
- View Controller Programming Guide
- Core Audio & Video Programming Guide
- Core Animation Programming Guide & Class Reference
- Animation Types and Timing Programming Guide
- Quartz 2D
- Swift
Self Education Digital Marketing and Sales
Understanding Marketing – Traditional marketing education and techniques
25 Sales Habits – Salesmanship skills
Eating the Big Fish – Brand development
The Art of Negotiating – Business negotiating skills
How to Master the Art of Selling – Selling Skills
HTML5 – Website design
CSS3 – Website design
The Social Media Bible – Social media marketing education
The Fusion Marketing Bible – Combining traditional marketing and social media marketing
Professional WordPress – Development of WordPress websites, themes, plug-ins and security
WordPress Themes & Plugins – Application and development of WordPress themes and plug-ins
Web 360 – Fundamentals of web success for businesses
Google Analytics & Adwords– Analysis of website traffic and digital marketing campaigns
The Constant Contact Guide to Email Marketing – Email marketing techniques
Recent Educational Classes
UNF Welding and Metal Fabrication
UNF Sculpture 1
Florida State College Transmissions and Differentials
Certifications and Licenses
- 1996 YMCA Assistant Scuba Instructor
- 1996 Awarded Engineer Intern Certificate – EIT Cert. # 49ET012
- 2009 Certified Life, Heath, and Variable Annuity Agent License # P181339
- 2009 Security Officer Class “D” License
- Currently working on Apple iOS development with Swift Certification and Google Analytics Certification