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Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Resume
Robert R. Jackson
3228 Runyon Dr.
Lafayette, IN 47909
Home/Office (765) 838-0433
Cell (843) 367-3731
Robjackson03@yahoo.com
Significant Achievements:
Designated as a Master Training Specialist (MTS) by the U.S. Navy
Selected in the FY07 Seaman To Admiral (STA) – 21 Program
Member of the American Nuclear Society (ANS)
Education and Licenses:
Bachelor of Science, Human Resources Management, Milano, The New School for Management and Urban Policy
Certificate, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, NPS-Enlisted, NFAS-Machinist’s Mate
Nuclear Propulsion Plant Qualifications:
Engine room supervisor, radiological maintenance technician, engineering safeguards mechanical operator, quality assurance inspector, control point access watch, shutdown roving watch, quality assurance worker, asbestos worker, and general mechanical operator.
Experience: United States Navy
Present-2007 Purdue NROTC, Student Under-Instruction
After six months, nominated as Leading Petty Officer in charge of a division of 16 naval officer-candidates ensuring their personal development and evaluation.
2004-2007 Enlisted Mechanical Operator, Staff Instructor, Moored Training Ship (MTS) 635
Responsible for training Officer and enlisted students in the theory, operation, and maintenance of a nuclear propulsion plant. Completed a pier-side extended maintenance availability under solid plant conditions and five maintenance shutdowns. Achieved the rank of E6 in three and a half years from date of enlistment.
2003-2004 Naval Nuclear Propulsion Enlisted Pipeline, Student-Under Instruction
Enlisted in the Navy May 29, 2003. Graduated from Nuclear Field Machinist’s Mate “A” School, Nuclear Power School, and Nuclear Power Training Unit - Charleston, SC all with honors.
Strengths:
Extensive pressurized water reactor plant operations, maintenance and quality assurance experience. Self-motivated, organized and detail-oriented with good managerial communication skills. Strong problem solving ability with broad-based technical and regulatory background.
3228 Runyon Dr.
Lafayette, IN 47909
Home/Office (765) 838-0433
Cell (843) 367-3731
Robjackson03@yahoo.com
Significant Achievements:
Designated as a Master Training Specialist (MTS) by the U.S. Navy
Selected in the FY07 Seaman To Admiral (STA) – 21 Program
Member of the American Nuclear Society (ANS)
Education and Licenses:
Bachelor of Science, Human Resources Management, Milano, The New School for Management and Urban Policy
Certificate, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, NPS-Enlisted, NFAS-Machinist’s Mate
Nuclear Propulsion Plant Qualifications:
Engine room supervisor, radiological maintenance technician, engineering safeguards mechanical operator, quality assurance inspector, control point access watch, shutdown roving watch, quality assurance worker, asbestos worker, and general mechanical operator.
Experience: United States Navy
Present-2007 Purdue NROTC, Student Under-Instruction
After six months, nominated as Leading Petty Officer in charge of a division of 16 naval officer-candidates ensuring their personal development and evaluation.
2004-2007 Enlisted Mechanical Operator, Staff Instructor, Moored Training Ship (MTS) 635
Responsible for training Officer and enlisted students in the theory, operation, and maintenance of a nuclear propulsion plant. Completed a pier-side extended maintenance availability under solid plant conditions and five maintenance shutdowns. Achieved the rank of E6 in three and a half years from date of enlistment.
2003-2004 Naval Nuclear Propulsion Enlisted Pipeline, Student-Under Instruction
Enlisted in the Navy May 29, 2003. Graduated from Nuclear Field Machinist’s Mate “A” School, Nuclear Power School, and Nuclear Power Training Unit - Charleston, SC all with honors.
Strengths:
Extensive pressurized water reactor plant operations, maintenance and quality assurance experience. Self-motivated, organized and detail-oriented with good managerial communication skills. Strong problem solving ability with broad-based technical and regulatory background.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Essay 1: An Outsider's View of My Face
Revision II – Essay 1
I thumb through my record, searching for an evaluation - FY06 E5 regular “eval”. Or was it FY07 E6 frocked? The sheets are readily apparent, so I grab both. As these thoughts and acronyms roll through my head, it dawns on me. I am speaking another language, and surprisingly, my way of life is conditioned such that I do not notice any abnormality. An interesting notion is to remove this conditioning and to analyze the details of one’s service record. A service member’s record viewed from an outside perspective reveals misconception, misunderstanding, and ignorance which can lead to an unjustified stereotyping of the military way of life.
An entire section of awards can be found on the left side of a service record. They are mere copies, but the print is readable. One Navy Achievement Medal, a gold star in lieu of second award, a Good Conduct Medal, the point is clear. Perhaps one could misconceive this collection as bragging. It is obvious that if one performs adequately at work, he or she does not get a medal. The military way stemms from a tradition of proud people who emulate the most important management skill – publicly praise, privately punish. The original medals were pinned on me in front of my peers.
In contrast, not everything found in a service record is strikingly different. Many people receive periodic evaluations and most retain them to record and track their progress. Performance evaluations are a management tool used to identify trends in performance over a long period of time, and the format of these evaluations meets strict guidelines. One would note that despite a few comments each evaluation looks approximately the same. There must be a basis or regulation to follow such that any officer could open a record, find the required paper, and know exactly what it means. Corporate America may use thousands of different websites to produce performance evaluations. It is much more unforgiving to lack uniformity as long as, “the point gets across.” Surprisingly, even different departments under the same company may use different forms. An outsider may not understand the purpose of uniformity. The Navy spends many thousands extra hours establishing and refining their infrastructure such that its routine is uniformly efficient.
The LES, or Leave and Earning Statement, is one of the most foreign looking hydrographical texts a person may ever come across. An outsider would have absolutely no idea what the dozens of blocks with numbers mean, yet a military member can explain each piece until the puzzle is clear. Ignorance is justified because I spent a half-day at boot camp learning about this form. Again, efficiency is the key. A remarkably complicated form carries an enormous share of information on a single page of paper. Today this is less important as the document can be found online, but in the hard copy days the LES was a service member’s mail delivered monthly pay stub.
Moreover, these mysteries can lead to bias and stereotyping. Anyone who has muttered the term “niner” in a joking manner is guilty of this. Uniformity in language, whether it is written or spoken, is a cornerstone of military communication. Even as our body language and dress is ultimately uniform; our spoken and written language is hard to decipher. Unfortunately, it is common to fear what is not understood, and subsequently, the general inability to recognize the basis behind military processes divides civilian and defense cultures.
This analysis is a reminder that significant differences exist between the U.S. military and the civilians it serves. Many times I come home to my wife, fresh with the language of the workday, and find myself having to translate its initial meaning. Though stereotypes exist, their negativity is limited. Today, people may not understand the numbers on an LES or why my record contains an ominous collection of papers. They do, however, appreciate our ability to serve. That fact is the only misunderstanding we cannot afford.
I thumb through my record, searching for an evaluation - FY06 E5 regular “eval”. Or was it FY07 E6 frocked? The sheets are readily apparent, so I grab both. As these thoughts and acronyms roll through my head, it dawns on me. I am speaking another language, and surprisingly, my way of life is conditioned such that I do not notice any abnormality. An interesting notion is to remove this conditioning and to analyze the details of one’s service record. A service member’s record viewed from an outside perspective reveals misconception, misunderstanding, and ignorance which can lead to an unjustified stereotyping of the military way of life.
An entire section of awards can be found on the left side of a service record. They are mere copies, but the print is readable. One Navy Achievement Medal, a gold star in lieu of second award, a Good Conduct Medal, the point is clear. Perhaps one could misconceive this collection as bragging. It is obvious that if one performs adequately at work, he or she does not get a medal. The military way stemms from a tradition of proud people who emulate the most important management skill – publicly praise, privately punish. The original medals were pinned on me in front of my peers.
In contrast, not everything found in a service record is strikingly different. Many people receive periodic evaluations and most retain them to record and track their progress. Performance evaluations are a management tool used to identify trends in performance over a long period of time, and the format of these evaluations meets strict guidelines. One would note that despite a few comments each evaluation looks approximately the same. There must be a basis or regulation to follow such that any officer could open a record, find the required paper, and know exactly what it means. Corporate America may use thousands of different websites to produce performance evaluations. It is much more unforgiving to lack uniformity as long as, “the point gets across.” Surprisingly, even different departments under the same company may use different forms. An outsider may not understand the purpose of uniformity. The Navy spends many thousands extra hours establishing and refining their infrastructure such that its routine is uniformly efficient.
The LES, or Leave and Earning Statement, is one of the most foreign looking hydrographical texts a person may ever come across. An outsider would have absolutely no idea what the dozens of blocks with numbers mean, yet a military member can explain each piece until the puzzle is clear. Ignorance is justified because I spent a half-day at boot camp learning about this form. Again, efficiency is the key. A remarkably complicated form carries an enormous share of information on a single page of paper. Today this is less important as the document can be found online, but in the hard copy days the LES was a service member’s mail delivered monthly pay stub.
Moreover, these mysteries can lead to bias and stereotyping. Anyone who has muttered the term “niner” in a joking manner is guilty of this. Uniformity in language, whether it is written or spoken, is a cornerstone of military communication. Even as our body language and dress is ultimately uniform; our spoken and written language is hard to decipher. Unfortunately, it is common to fear what is not understood, and subsequently, the general inability to recognize the basis behind military processes divides civilian and defense cultures.
This analysis is a reminder that significant differences exist between the U.S. military and the civilians it serves. Many times I come home to my wife, fresh with the language of the workday, and find myself having to translate its initial meaning. Though stereotypes exist, their negativity is limited. Today, people may not understand the numbers on an LES or why my record contains an ominous collection of papers. They do, however, appreciate our ability to serve. That fact is the only misunderstanding we cannot afford.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Athena Davros's Face to the World
A person’s style of music is selective and unique. While keeping in mind emotions and attitude, analyzing the music preferences of another can give great insight into their personality. Athena Davros expresses her face to the world through her music. An analysis of her I-tunes selection, musical likes and dislikes, as well as where and when she listens to music will portray her face to the world from my perspective.
My partner's I-tunes list consisted of a very wide variety. Hip-hop, oldies, and pop were speckled across the selection, though I don’t think a genre was missing. I believe at first glance, the feeling I could identify was that of a well-rounded person. Athena was definitely in tune with her favorites, though her taste in music was not limited. This shows a face of imagination and a willingness to try different things. Also, the music list was well organized and meticulously maintained. It was apparent to me that this underestimated skill ventured beyond her computer and into her daily routine.
An interesting question, I thought to myself, would be to know what song she dislikes the most on her list, and why is it still there? The answer, “More Than a Woman”, displays the importance of matching music to mood, and to ultimately how others see you. Music carries a great deal of meaning and plays into our emotions even more. Even music that is less important has meaning. Athena listens to music for motivation, mood, and maybe even to find insight. This media can be a form of self-reflection. The world may not be able to view one's variety of music, but body language tells the story.
In addition, she synchronizes her daily routine with the beat of her favorite song. Music motivates and rejuvenates her at all times. Perhaps it is easier to examine when she is not listening to music rather than when she is. My partner’s face to the world, her music, encompasses her studies, transportation and meditation. Daily routine and musical interests are combined.
Music is tied to emotions and interests. After a short period, I was impressed by the diversity and depth in Athena's music selection. In further analysis, it was clear that the maintenance of her music indicated a well-rounded and organized person. As viewed from my perspective, passion and detail dominated Athena’s face to the world through this medium.
Davros, Athena. Personal interview. 16 Jan. 2008.
My partner's I-tunes list consisted of a very wide variety. Hip-hop, oldies, and pop were speckled across the selection, though I don’t think a genre was missing. I believe at first glance, the feeling I could identify was that of a well-rounded person. Athena was definitely in tune with her favorites, though her taste in music was not limited. This shows a face of imagination and a willingness to try different things. Also, the music list was well organized and meticulously maintained. It was apparent to me that this underestimated skill ventured beyond her computer and into her daily routine.
An interesting question, I thought to myself, would be to know what song she dislikes the most on her list, and why is it still there? The answer, “More Than a Woman”, displays the importance of matching music to mood, and to ultimately how others see you. Music carries a great deal of meaning and plays into our emotions even more. Even music that is less important has meaning. Athena listens to music for motivation, mood, and maybe even to find insight. This media can be a form of self-reflection. The world may not be able to view one's variety of music, but body language tells the story.
In addition, she synchronizes her daily routine with the beat of her favorite song. Music motivates and rejuvenates her at all times. Perhaps it is easier to examine when she is not listening to music rather than when she is. My partner’s face to the world, her music, encompasses her studies, transportation and meditation. Daily routine and musical interests are combined.
Music is tied to emotions and interests. After a short period, I was impressed by the diversity and depth in Athena's music selection. In further analysis, it was clear that the maintenance of her music indicated a well-rounded and organized person. As viewed from my perspective, passion and detail dominated Athena’s face to the world through this medium.
Works Cited
Davros, Athena. Personal interview. 16 Jan. 2008.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Monday, January 14, 2008
Article subject, purpose, audience
Robert Jackson
Frank Fortunato
George Vauter
Andrew Hopkins
In class assignment, January 14, 2008
Article URL: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080114/ap_on_el_pr/democrats_race
Subject: Democratic party issues
Purpose: To update the differences of the democratic candidates point of views, to include a comment Hilary Clinton made regarding the impact of MLK.
Audience: General Public
Friday, January 11, 2008
In-Class Essay 1
The military service record is the life-blood of a service member. It contains all information, confidential and open, from the start to finish of a military career. Its creation, upkeep and quality are the single most important reasons why I sit here typing this essay today. My service record, and the choices I make regarding its content, defines the accomplishments and pitfalls surrounding my adult life.
I was motivated to enlist in the United States Navy because I wanted to do something radically different with my life. I found the Navy’s nuclear field and upon entering boot camp a service record was born that will follow me for many years. This medium differs from many in that I do not have control of some of the things that enter and leave it. Performance evaluations, awards, and orders are a few examples of such texts. However, I choose on a daily basis to perform at the highest possible level. I choose to exceed the expectations of my superiors and to be willing to accept additional tasks. Some qualifications that are listed in my service record display my occupational interests. The detail and up-to-date status of my record indicate that I care about my job and desire to succeed.
In addition, the social group I joined is one of the most studied, documented and sought after groups in this country. The U.S. military steals headlines from almost every newspaper every day. I joined the largest fraternity and sorority in the United States. The service record is one thing that every military member has in common, regardless of branch, age or sex. The newest sailor in boot camp to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff both has this record, though the latter is probably much thicker in bulk.
I view my membership to this fraternity much differently than the general public. The U.S. military and its members see themselves as employees of the federal government. Some are patriots, some need education, and some are just lost. All, however, go to work every day to do a job, much like everyone else. The service record tells the story of this job. Whether it is to fix planes, search for terrorists, or operate nuclear power plants, each member’s service record holds a priceless and unique tale.
Mine is a tale of training, dedication and success. I come to Purdue University with motivation that the average college student will not find for years. I have seen the importance of an education and the value of a great education. The choices I make here will not necessarily affect my service record today. However, in two short years I and my record will transform, and together we will start a new chapter. From enlisted man to commissioned officer, I will cherish my time as a college student through this process.
I was motivated to enlist in the United States Navy because I wanted to do something radically different with my life. I found the Navy’s nuclear field and upon entering boot camp a service record was born that will follow me for many years. This medium differs from many in that I do not have control of some of the things that enter and leave it. Performance evaluations, awards, and orders are a few examples of such texts. However, I choose on a daily basis to perform at the highest possible level. I choose to exceed the expectations of my superiors and to be willing to accept additional tasks. Some qualifications that are listed in my service record display my occupational interests. The detail and up-to-date status of my record indicate that I care about my job and desire to succeed.
In addition, the social group I joined is one of the most studied, documented and sought after groups in this country. The U.S. military steals headlines from almost every newspaper every day. I joined the largest fraternity and sorority in the United States. The service record is one thing that every military member has in common, regardless of branch, age or sex. The newest sailor in boot camp to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff both has this record, though the latter is probably much thicker in bulk.
I view my membership to this fraternity much differently than the general public. The U.S. military and its members see themselves as employees of the federal government. Some are patriots, some need education, and some are just lost. All, however, go to work every day to do a job, much like everyone else. The service record tells the story of this job. Whether it is to fix planes, search for terrorists, or operate nuclear power plants, each member’s service record holds a priceless and unique tale.
Mine is a tale of training, dedication and success. I come to Purdue University with motivation that the average college student will not find for years. I have seen the importance of an education and the value of a great education. The choices I make here will not necessarily affect my service record today. However, in two short years I and my record will transform, and together we will start a new chapter. From enlisted man to commissioned officer, I will cherish my time as a college student through this process.
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