Dr. Claude Mount's biographical information.

Dr. Claude R. Mount, PE

25533 Bickham Road

Jackson, LA

70748-4333

U.S.A.

Office	FAX	Cellular
(225) 654-4655	(225) 658-6349	(225) 235-6994

OBJECTIVE: To seek challenging opportunities where expertise in analysis, research,
interpersonal relations, and communication can be utilized to their greatest benefit.

COMPETENCIES

Familiar with a wide range of engineering systems, equipment, standards, and procedures.
Knowledgeable regarding material properties, performance, selection, and testing.
Expert in performing failure analyses to discover Why Something Broke?
Credible and effective when explaining cause-and-effect relationships in down-to-earth terms.

CHARACTERISTICS

Highly motivated, reliable, confident, and ingrained with professional standards.
Communication and motivational skills for effective interaction to achieve positive results.
Organized to meet deadlines and manage numerous projects simultaneously.
Committed to life-long learning and sharing that knowledge.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy	Engineering Science	Louisiana State University	Baton Rouge, LA	December, 2000
Master of Science	Mechanical Engineering	Louisiana State University	Baton Rouge, LA	August, 1977
Bachelor of Science	Physics	Louisiana State University	Baton Rouge, LA	May, 1971


CERTIFICATION:		Registered Professional Engineer – Metallurgy (LA #23321, 1989)

MILITARY:		Active duty in the Armor Branch of the United States Army from 1973 to 1976.
		Honorably discharged from service with the rank of Captain.

PERSONAL:		Born February 3, 1948 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States of America.
		Married with four children and two grandchildren.
		Dedicated to Honoring God by Serving Others.

RECENT EXPERIENCE

Engineering Consultant	Claude Ray Mount, Inc.	Jackson, LA	1997 – Present
Respond to questions regarding material performance, investigate failures, and explain technology.
Assistant Professor	University of Louisiana	Lafayette, LA	Fall 2001
Taught graphics and electronics in an Industrial Technology program.
Program Coordinator	Baton Rouge Community College	Baton Rouge, LA	1998 – 2001
Developed a program to train entry-level process operators for the refining and petrochemical industry.
Chief-Executive-Officer	Scientific Testing Laboratories, inc.	Baton Rouge, LA	1995 - 1997
Overall administration of a multi-discipline, engineering-based service and materials testing company.
Technical Services Director	Scientific Testing Laboratories, inc.	Baton Rouge, LA	1985 – 1995
General management of operations and equipment acquisition/maintenance for a commercial laboratory.

EARLIER WORK

Engineering Technician		7 years
Assisted in failure investigations, conducted mechanical/corrosion tests, and provided welding consultation.
Operations Research / Systems Analyst		3 years
Generated computer simulations to study the impact of equipment and doctrine on military effectiveness. Activities included involvement in early investigations of the Armored Reconnaissance Scout Vehicle (ARSV) which became the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (Humvee).