Clark Nelson
Timeemits.com Web Author and Webmaster
Academic
and Professional Profile
I graduated from Devry Institute – Atlanta, Georgia in 1978 with an
ASEET. At that time Devry did not have a BS program at the
Atlanta campus. I took a few math and humanities courses at
Phoenix College (now Maricopa College in 1982). Most of my
early work experience was in the electronics industry. Defense
contractors were my principle employer. Computer hardware was
the specialty. I also worked commercial computer
manufacturing.
In the early 1990’s I needed career change. I took a job
working as an electrical helper. I wanted to learn something
about the field. My intention was to supplement the background
I already had. I wrote the self-published work, Calendars of
Creation during 1992. My early home PC was running windows 3.1
without any user group connections. By 1995 I had joined the
ranks of AOL membership and the next wave of technology.
I created my first personal version of the timeemits.com website in
1996. Early versions of website development limited the size
and content of the home page. I progressively added parts of
the book over the next four years. All the while, I was
discovering how to be a webmaster without formal education.
Soon I had purchased the domain at timeemits.com and transferred the
site to new hosting at netfirms.com. I divided the book into
several sections. Editing was necessary to suit Internet
formats.
I decided to return to school to finish my Bachelor of Science
degree in the spring of 2003. I chose the high tech curriculum
at Devry University, Orlando. Some freshman and junior level
had to be completed since the curriculums had changed.
Completion of the summer 2003 term will begin the senior year for
me. Concentrating on IT courses and MS office training nicely
fit with self-study for the timeemits.com website. I graduated
with honors in October, 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in Technical
Management (BSTM).
I have worked as an electrician during the last eight years. I
am Journeyman certified with low voltage wiring experience for local
code. Occasionally I had part-time telemarketing or related
sales jobs. Shifting my schedule to days and enrollment in a
heavy class load required I accept an IT consultant position.
My major focused on telecommunications, networking and IT. I
supplemented my education with business that suits the major.
The economic downturn has slowed construction and corporate
activities. I have occasionally turned to operating timeemits
full-time. Google ad payments and book sales help. My independent
contractor status enables me to choose hours and work from home via
the Internet. Timeemits.com continues to grow with updates,
affiliations and new webmaster duties. As independent
contractor, I can accept new work upon request.
I have added traditional and alternative energy savings to my
background portfolio. My study of solar power, etc. continues
to offer new opportunity. My latest contract endeavor saves
lighting energy by using commercial occupancy sensors. Ceiling
sensors “see” anyone within a radius of about 25 feet. Wall
switch sensors replace ordinary switches. Single pole or 3-way
versions are available and most are adjustable. Some use sonic
sensing combined with ambient lighting levels. Follow these
emerging new and retrofit marketplace trends for optimum savings.