"My Resume..."
JEFFRY BLAIR
401 Ash Street, Lohrville IA 51453
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
:: Strong background in Project Management, Sales, New Product Development, back-up Network Administration.
:: Outstanding writing ability for purpose of writing reports, advertising literature, proposals, documentation of processes/events, technical literature and procedural essays.
:: Competent in facilitating presentations to relate information to individuals, corporate boards, public assemblies and team oriented environments.
:: Creative use of image scaling and optimization, color usage, user interface design, file transfer, streaming video, still video capture and transfer, and HTML.
:: Elected and upheld office as former city Mayor.
:: Awarded "Best of Show Award" for concentrated study of Clocks.
EXPERTISE
:: CAD software/manual blueprints
:: Effective listening techniques
:: Internet technology and web site development
:: Experienced in retail business/ownership
:: Windows 98 Office Suite
:: Proven methods of crisis intervention/management
:: Materials Planning/Management
:: Strong supervisory and organizational ability
:: CNC Programming
:: Expert research and problem solving abilities
:: Natural Sales ability
:: Certified Welder, Cabinetmaker, Carpenter, Machinist, Plumber, Electrician, Small Engine Expert, Sheet Metal Fabricator
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SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
:: Earned promotion of temporary Plant Superintendent at Hammers Plastic Recycling, overseeing personnel of 35. Maintained scheduling, quality assurance, product/equipment designs and overall maintenance of equipment. Oversaw construction, maintenance and re-design.
:: Accepted promotion to Technical Manager at Hammers Plastic Recycling, overseeing all "technical bases" of product development/marketing and sales.
:: Set output production records after redesign phase. Maintained all facets of production and policy standards.
:: Set up CAD workstation for company dedicated to developing the newest patented methods for needed products through the recycling of plastics.
:: Modernized the company's information system by transferring written technology and blueprints to computer technology.
:: Developed and implemented proposal outlining redesign, documentation and construction for existing plastic extrusion machinery recycling line, including molding methods. Successful in completing existing 500K project at 200K under budget.
WEB SITE DESIGN
:: Designed over 20 personal web sites and concepts. Latest sample of work: www.whazsup.com.
:: Developed own business utilizing expertise in freelance art and design.
:: 5000 hours logged working with Internet technologies, language and software.
PROJECT & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
:: Collaborated with Iowa State University Product Development Group and Department of Engineering in creating a patentable invention from concept through application, and was charged with coordinating and assimilating information and documentation process. Followed patenting procedures.
:: Obtained grant money for unique art process, resulting in the completion of 6 successful paintings utilizing a specialized layering process. Provided explanation on process, methods, materials and addressed questions from selected board.
TECHNICAL DESIGN
:: Conceptualized and designed personal CAD station, enhancing quality of overall design work.
::Launched three additional projects in addition to assigned senior project and met deadlines.
:: Exceeded memory of mainframe computer in Engineering Department.
:: Designed and developed "racing wheelchair."
:: Coordinated vendors, designers and builders.
RETAIL MANAGEMENT
:: Owned and operated retail outlet store that doubled in growth each year for 4 years.
:: Offered full services, used equipment, financing and repairs, developing key customer accounts.
:: Instituted 7 lines of new equipment.
WORK HISTORY
:: Fareway Foods, Boone IA Truck Driver 1997 - Present
:: Purple Martin Central, Lohrville IA Owner 1997 - Present
:: Blair's Lawn & Garden, Lohrville IA Owner 1992 - 1996
:: Countryside Turf and Timber, Iowa Falls IA Parts Manager 1991 - 1992
:: Hammers' Plastic Recycling, Iowa Falls IA Technical Manager 1989 - 1991
:: Iowa State University, Ames IA Resident Manager 1986 - 1989
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EDUCATION
Iowa State University, Ames IA
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art and Design, Specialization in Furniture Design, 1989
GPA 3.4, 4.0, Deans List, four semesters. Portfolio
Exhibitions: Iowa College Salon XI, Art and Design Annual IX, 1989
Awards: Best of Show, Art and Design Annual D~ Focus Grant 1987
Iowa Board of Medical Examiners, Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames IA
Paramedic Certification, 1981
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SELECTED REFERENCES
"Jeff brings to the creation process not only a keen eye and exceptional technical ability, but also the willingness to experiment and expand his horizons." Michael S. Chinn, Associate Professor, Iowa State University.
" He has a wide variety of work and educational backgrounds. He is a person who is able to do an honest self-assessment of himself and then devise a strategy to overcome his perceived weaknesses. Scott H. Neal, City Manager, City of Norris, TN.
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FURTHER REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Keywords: Internet Technology, product sales, marketing, project manager, new product development, back-up network administrator, art and design, engineering, web site development