Leonard B. Morse

elite_writer(at)yahoo.com

Professional Profile

• Expert proficiency with Windows operating systems; MSWord, MSExcel, Adobe Acrobat, WordPerfect; MSPowerpoint, e-Picture Pro, Printmaster; Finale.
• Proficient with Macintosh operating systems; Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop; FrontPage.
• Writing / Editing / Proofreading: web copy, fiction, news, advertising, research, technical, biographical, procedural, and outline projects. Published on Helium.com, wiki.name.com, and About.com.
• HTML / CSS: Practice and study optimization of web copy, page layout / design, search engine strategies.

Experience

DOT / FAA / National Aeronautical Charting Office, Silver Spring, Maryland

GS-1370-12 Cartographer, August 1991 – Present
• Review and certify obstacle data for domestic (U.S.) aeronautical charting program. Assist in compilation and maintenance of aeronautical databases and airport navigation safety project.
• Webmaster for Aeronautical Information Branch Intranet.
• Compose, proofread, and submit job-specific recommendations, technical procedures, and displays.

Freelance Musician, Rockville, Maryland

Fall 1986 – Present
• Bb, C, piccolo trumpets, flugelhorn, cornet; Since 1997: timpani, non-tonal percussion.
• Genres: Concert Band, Swing, Dixieland, Classical, Baroque, Romantic, and show tune music.
• Groups: Solo and with volunteer and professional including Rockville Concert Band, Columbia Concert Band (VP & Percussion section leader), Fugitive Brass Quintet, Rockville Jazz Band, Rockville Dixie Rascals, Swing Time Big Band (musical director), Flute Cocktail (musical director), Roland Cumberland Swing Band, various pit orchestras.
• Events: Concerts, musicals, weddings and other religious services, various public and private functions in the DE / MD / VA / DC areas.
• Compose and arrange for small ensembles, rehearse & conduct both large and small groups.

Other Skills

• Quick learner.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Vast knowledge of travel, the Internet, cooking, D.C. living.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Geography; Music minor
Towson State University, Towson, Maryland, May 1991
Continuing Education: USDA Graduate School, Intro to HTML, 1/02

References Provided Upon Request