An innovative, resourceful grant/proposal writer and scientist with more than twenty-five years of technical writing experience seeking new, challenging endeavors. Core Competencies: - Excellent communications skills, highly computer competent- Highly skilled writer, highly resourceful researcher- Able to navigate the complex labyrinths of the Federal Government- Author of 9 US patents 2 international patents and numerous technical papers- Successfully prosecuted five US patentsMajor Accomplishments:- Cofounder of 3 successful R&D companies each with revenues exceeding $1 million annually- Awarded 9 US Utility Patents for new compositions of matter- Singularly responsible for US EPA registration of new marine antifouling paints- Author of hundreds of complex technical proposals and presentations- Responsible for more than $15 million in Federal R&D contract or grant awards