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| Spoke N' Word Cycles Silver City New Mexico |
Providing Technical Support Services for Teams and Athletes Since 2003 |
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| Spoke N' Word Cycles Silver City New Mexico |
Providing Technical Support Services for Teams and Athletes Since 2003 |
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About Me |
With more than 30 years in the bicycle industry, I have a strong background in bicycle retailing, sales, marketing and customer service. I have a passion for cycling and a dedication to excellence. As a manager, I worked diligently to increase my capabilities and responsibilities, managing up to eleven mechanics (at Palo Alto Bicycles) and later as a working partner in my own store. As the shop owner of Spoke n’ Word Cycles in Socorro, NM, the success of the mission was my responsibility, which I pursued passionately since we opened in 2003 through the spring of 2011. I am adept at managing owned and loan inventory, preparing weekly & annual inventory statements, and managing staff. The role as managing partner also allowed me tremendous freedom. I used this personal freedom to become more deeply involved in my own advancement as a mechanic, to spearhead local trail building, and advocating for cycling both locally and regionally. As a mechanic, I have several years doing neutral support, experience as a team mechanic, and experience supporting local rides, races, club events. I consistently strive to ensure that bicycles function flawlessly by foreseeing issues and working with the riders, soigners, coaches and other mechanics. Even with decades of experience as a shop mechanic and team mechanic, and continue to pursue greater involvement in this sport as a US Pro Mechanic, and UCI Pro Mechanic. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Chief Mechanic Team Tibco/To the Top Team Mechanic USA Cycling, Europe Mechanic SRAM NRS Partner , Spoke ‘n’ Word Cycles, LLC . Socorro NM. 2003 - 2011. Wrote Small Business Association (SBA) loan to buy a cornerstone historic building on the Plaza in Socorro. Renovated space and operate independent bicycle retail store. Manage and order inventory, prepare annual inventory, maintain test-ride fleet, perform building maintenance and upkeep, supervise and train mechanics and sales staff. Fostered and participated in planning of annual local races, involved in bicycle related events and participated in volunteer activities:
GIS Technician. New Mexico Bureau of Geology & Mineral Resources. Socorro, NM. 2000-2003. Prepared maps for the state geologic survey using ArcInfo. 3 years experience, troubleshooting map symbols, and writing AMLs. Aids to Navigation Repairer/Recovery Diver,National Park Service, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Page, AZ. Summer Seasonal 1997, 1998, 1999. Maintained all Navigational Aids at GLCA (130 mile IALA-B Buoy string). Installed floating Breakwater, dock & buoys (wire rope mooring system) at Antelope Point Marina. Participated in the body recovery of over thirty drowning victims, recovery of equipment and of criminal evidence. First responder on boating accidents. Performed dive operations for the debris removal and inspection under marinas to control and monitor operations and pollutants in the lake.Fabricated and repaired buoys, solar lighted aids, shore markers, and floating signs. Constructed and installed anchor systems for buoys. Repaired existing buoys and anchors and assisted with the installation and moving of Aids in water up to 500’ deep. Performed maintenance dive operations during moving and re-anchoring of floating structures. Service Manager,Palo Alto Bicycles. 2/92 – 8/94. Responsible for hiring, scheduling, and training all mechanics. Managed up to 14 part-time mechanics, including Asst. Service Manager; acted as Service Writer. Responsible for meeting monthly sales targets in the service department. Ensured that all work was performed in a professional and accurate manner, oversaw QA/QC. Maintained service inventory and supplies and enforced company policies including shop dress code. EDUCATION: Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ. Masters of Arts in Rural Geography. School of Ecosystems Science and Management, Department of Geography. Thesis: Spatial Analysis of Drownings at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area 1969 to 1996. A GIS Based Study. San José State University, San José, CA. Bachelor of Arts in Geography. Saratoga High School, Saratoga, CA TECHNICAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS & QUALIFICATION SUMMARY:
Geologic Map of the Tularosa Mountains 30´ × 60´ Quadrangle, Catron County, New Mexico, James C. Ratte, 2001, U.S. Geological Survey Denver, Colorado, GIS/Digitizing Geologic Structure and Petroleum Source Rocks of the Tucumcari Basin, East-Central New Mexico, Ronald F. Broadhead, New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, 2002, GIS/Digital Data Conversion Construction Aggregate on State Trust Lands NMBGMR Open File Report 462 a, b, c, New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, 2001-2006, GIS/ Digital Data Conversion Circular 210, Earthquake Catalogs for New Mexico and Bordering Areas: 1869–1998, Allan R. Sanford, New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources 2002, GIS/ Digitizing/Cartography Arsenic in New Mexico’s Water, New Mexico Earth Matters Vol. 2 Number 2; Patricia L. Frisch , New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources 2002. GIS/Digital data conversion/Cartography
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