Tom Dietrich's Resume'

Work History

“Small Business Operator Period” 2000 - Present

• Started my first business year 2000, A software consulting company that build custom project management applications for both dot-coms, and fortune 500 companies.
  
  Professional Certifications
  - Certified Lotus Notes Principle - Application Development.
  - Sun Microsystems - Sun Certified Java Programmer.
  
  
• 2002 - Started a internet marketing company based on a network of 'in-house' built sites which advertisers can reach the public with their products and services.
  
  
• 2006/2007 - Co-Founded The Helpful Neighbor Program, a Pennsylvania NonProfit Corporation. Unofficially this 'program' started between my Wife, Cherie, and I years ago. We would help neighbors with home repairs, either by giving money and/or lending a helping hand. In 2004, this concept of being helpful neighbors took off, resulting in helping build a new church in Allentown, Pa, and many homes with the Habitat For Humanity. In 2007, we were able to afford insurance, and made our services available to low-income families, at no cost.
  
  Professional Licenses
  - Licensed Residential Electrician.
  - 608/609 EPA Refrigerant Certified - HVAC.
  - Pennsylvania Licensed Residential Electrical Inspector.
  - Pennsylvania Licensed Residential Plumbing Inspector.
  
  
• 2007 - Started a Real Estate Inspection Business. Due to my electrical licenses, plumbing, and HVAC training/experience from the US Navy, I was providing consulting services to other Home Inspectors, and then formed my own business.
  
  Professional Certifications and Licenses
  - Certified Home Inspector.
  - Pennsylvania Licensed Commercial Certified Pesticide Applicator.
  - Certified Residential Mold Inspector.
  

“Computer Developer Period” 1999 - 2000

• Software Developer for a Saucon Valley Based Computer Consulting Company.

“Union Steam Plant Engineer Period” 1993 - 1999

• Nuclear Plant Operator Forked River, NJ
  Oyster Creek Nuclear Generator Station 10/93 – 04/99
  
  Professional Certifications and Licenses
  - New Jersey 2nd Class "Red Seal" Engineer's License - Stationary. [Expired]
  - Professional Commercial/Power Plant Fire Brigade Member.
  - Radiation Worker/HazMat Worker.
  - Confined Space Rescue Technician.
  - IBEW Member, Local 1289.

“Military Service Period” 1993 - 1999

• Enlisted Machinist Mate - USS Enterprise, CVN - 65
  U.S. Navy 07/87 - 06/93
  
  Professional Certifications
  - Naval Nuclear Program Graduate
  - Nuclear Quality Control Inspector
  - Qualification Petty Officer ("Trainer, Tester, and Mentor").
  - Fire Fighting and Damage Control.
  
  Citations and Medals Awarded.
  - Good Conduct Medal
  - Sea Service Ribbon
  - Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
  - Nation Defense Medal
  - 1 Letter of Appreciation
  - 2 Letters of Commendation

Higher Education

College

• Associates In Applied Science Ocean County College
  Major: Computer Science - Toms River, NJ
  
• Associate in Science in Applied Science Thomas Edison State College
  Major: Nuclear Engineering - Trenton, NJ

Community Service

• Hellertown Zoning Hearing Board Hellertown, Pa
  Volunteer Board Member 2007 – Present
  
• »Dewey Fire Company No. 1 Hellertown, Pa
  Volunteer Fire Fighter 2007 – Present
  Fire Prevention Officer 2008 – Present
  Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician 2008 - Present
  
• »Lehigh Valley Habitat For Humanity Lehigh Valley Area, Pa
  Volunteer Electrician. 2005 – Present