Utilities
Analyst and Commercial Freelance Writer specializing in writing for small business, in technical
engineering-related subjects, and in comics.
EDUCATION
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY, Masters of Business Administration: International Finance, 2006
• Winner of the prestigious Irving Friedman Award for excellence in International Studies
• Hand-selected to represent the Business School at the University’s Commencement
• GPA 3.9
UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY, Bachelors of Science: European History, 1995
• Computer Science Engineering Track
• 4 Year Letter Winner, Varsity Men’s Swimming
• Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference Scholar-Athlete, 1995
EXPERIENCE
CONSOLIDATED EDISON OF NY, INC., NEW YORK, NY, 2000 - PRESENT
Senior Planning Analyst, Electric Resource Planning
Analyze deregulated electricity
supply conditions to determine City and Company. Participated in
several major studies to determine future electric infrastructure
requirements for long range City construction plans; these study
results were published by the NYCEDC. Routinely use reliability
and production-cost tools, including GE MARS, MAPS, and UPLAN.
Brief senior company officers on results verbally and in writing.
Operating Supervisor, Bronx / Westchester Electric Construction
Supervised construction of high
voltage overhead electric distribution projects, often while equipment
was still energized. Responsible for designing and implementing
solutions during emergency situations. Completed projects on
time, within budget, and to OSHA, EPA, and company specifications.
KURT SALMON ASSOCIATES, ATLANTA GA, 2000 - 2001
Staff Consultant
Trained junior leaders at a
distribution center in basic leadership skills, resulting in 27%
increase in units shipped per day. Participated in time-motion
studies that reduced staff 25% without productivity loss. Acted
as lead staff writer for two major client deliverables.
4TH SQUADRON, 7TH CAVALRY, 2ND INFANTRY DIVISION, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, 1999 - 2000
Squadron Planner
Planned tactical solutions for
heavy cavalry squadron of 800 soldiers in 7 subordinate cavalry troops
for 3 computer training exercises, 2 field training exercises, and the
unit’s real-world mission. Coordinated production of staff
Operations Orders and briefings
Squadron Adjutant
Supervised personnel actions and
mail delivery. Wrote and edited the squadron’s official
correspondence. Acted as unit social planner, coordinating
functions with other units and local Korean officials.
2ND BRIGADE, 3RD INFANTRY DIVISION, FT. STEWART, GA, 1995 – 1998
Headquarters Company Executive Officer
2nd in command of a company of over
100 soldiers and 35 vehicles. Responsible for planning and
executing the company’s maintenance and logistics plans.
Tank Platoon Leader
Led 19 soldiers on 5 M1A1 main battle tanks worth in excess of $20 million
PUBLISHED WORK
• “Stray Voltage,” weekly column at Paperbackreader.com, FEB 2006 - Present
• Bronx Angel: Politics By Another Method, original graphic novel from Proletariat Comics, FEB 2006
• Writer and editor for Awesome Storm Justice 41. Wrote episodes 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 22, & 40
• “Comics and Capital Budgeting,” Equal Footing Magazine, Summer 2005
• “Comics and the 4 P’s,” Equal Footing Magazine, Spring 2005
• “2 Para’s War in the Falklands,” Armor Magazine, SEP - OCT 1999