Craig Nickoloff
Husband. Father. Tech Lover. Disney Freak. Businessman. Engineer. Musician.
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I’ve moved my operations.
Please check out www.cnickoloff.posterous.com
Someday, this URL will point to my new blog. Working out some bugs, though.
For now, Please bear with me at my new digs.
Open the Gates…
Ran yesterday. Only a mile and a quarter.
But it still felt good.
I’m finally getting over a surprisingly painful ankle injury, caused by stepping on one of the kids’ toys.
Fat man + bad ankle = hesitancy to really push physical limits
But I think I’m good now – finally, after a month and a half.
So right now, I’m pleased when I can break a 10-minute per mile pace,
which I did yesterday.
However, at the end of the run, I kicked it in for the last 200 meters and nearly reached my old running pace.
I don’t know how I did it before, but it’d sure be nice to do it again.
Now, to balance dreams with reality and see what’s wise.
Open the gates…
Well, I had been working a bit on a new look. But I’m running into some hiccups.
In my current set-up, I’m unable to post photos in my posts. It makes for a very one-dimensional presentation and takes away a bit of the excitement for me.
Eh, excuses excuses.
Gotta ramp up some effort here.
Open the gates…
Running through the motions.
Prayer, without a committed heart, is not prayer. I think.
Obviously, that’s ultimately up to God.
It’s never my place to judge the salvation of another, regardless of their actions.
God does not ask for our help in these decisions. It’s not our place. And we are nowhere near worthy. Not even on the radar.
However, that doesn’t give us a pass to make up our own rules.
God really does lay it out very clearly.
No priorities above His.
It’s so easy, with these “free wills” of ours, to fall into a comfort zone.
“My faith is strong” (without any practice) is not a church…
I guess, if I really wanted to, I could just say that everything outside of this blog had higher priority.
But, that’s not truthfully the case.
Yes, there’s been some restructuring.
And I’ve benefited from that too – my blood pressure is 100\70.
I also found out that I’m only about 5 pounds over my ideal body weight, which is a huge surprise, since I check in at 230.
But this blog has suffered a great deal.
Let’s try to put an end to that.
Open the gates…
On my job?
Nope, that’s tomorrow.
This was my first day at the gym in a very long time.
Years even.
We joined a very nice gym yesterday.
At first, we had some reservations. But what they have for the kids is much better than the local YMCA. (Meg was restricted from taking the kids there in the afternoon.)
So, I was up at 5:30 and drove to the gym.
That’s something else about the expense. We’re paying a lot of money. So I’m gonna get my money’s worth!
Open the gates….
Profile
Summary
Team player with experience in field/shop floor, support staff and executive environments
Independent coordination of technicians and remote executive consultants
Writing for technical literature and grant proposals
Resourceful in searching out answers to unresolved questions/requests
Expert at technological troubleshooting & learning new software
Familiar with Mac & Windows Operating Systems
Life is full of surprises; some are welcomed, some are not. The difference lies in how we deal with the unwelcome ones.
All problems can be modified, if not fixed, and often lead to new innovative ideas.
Experience
- Feb 2011 - PresentVehicle Product Specialist / Mettler-Toledo International, Inc
- Oct 2010 - PresentFaculty Tutor / Columbus State Community CollegeEnhance students' understanding in Statics and Strength of Materials
- Nov 2007 - Feb 2011Manager, Programs & Communications / PolymerOhio, Inc.Expanded my knowledge-base and networking breadth to encompass Ohio's largest technology enabling industry - Polymers and Advanced Materials.
Nurture relationships with C-level executives from across the supply chain for Ohio’s Statewide Targeted Industries: Advanced Energy and Environmental Technologies; Aerospace and Aviation; Agriculture and Food Processing; Bioscience and Bioproducts;
Corporate and Professional Services; Distribution and Logistics; Instruments, Controls, and Electronics; Motor Vehicle and Parts Manufacturing; and Polymers and Advanced Materials.
Collaborate and facilitate communications with companies ranging in size from start-ups to Major universities to Fortune 50 companies - ExxonMobil, Proctor & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, among others, resulting in reported benefits for Ohio companies of over $26M. - Jan 2004 - Oct 2007Mechanical Designer / Guild Associates, Inc.• Contributed to the successful award of Department of Defense contract for Mobile Integrated
Remains Collection System (MIRCS) through design, production and modification of
engineered components, resulting in more efficient preservation and transportation for
mortuary service capabilities of the United States Military.
• Designed & assembled piping, electrical and conduit runs, and instrumentation installations
for highly engineered gas displacement units, allowing for unit installation across the US.
Included items: flow control valves, pressure transducers & indicators, motors, blowers, fiberglass insulation, and others
• Managed production, packaging and shipment of just-in-time orders
• Performed laboratory experiments for R&D projects, assembling, operating & disassembling
various test apparatuses.
• Fabricated parts needed for projects and tests, utilizing shop machinery - 2003 - 2003Paint Associate / The Home DepotServed customers by listening to their needs and identifying the correct solution.
- 2002 - 2002Sales Associate / Circuit CityServed customers by listening to their needs and identifying the correct solution.
Education
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1999 - 2008The Ohio State UniversityBA in MusicActivities: The Ohio State University Marching Band (TBDBITL), Men's Glee Club, Phi Mu Alpha
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2004 - 2006Columbus StateAAS in Mechanical Engineering TechnologyActivities: Tutor - Statics
Additional Information
Updates
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I'm at Jason's Deli (1122 Gemini Pl., Polaris Pkwy., Columbus) w/ 2 others http://t.co/TiKM9eE3
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Ran 0.4 miles in 18 mins and felt alright. I swear I'm not quitting, just end up taking really long breaks. My phone... http://t.co/b2DMadUO
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I'm at Wendell's Pub (925 N State St, Westerville) http://t.co/HAf2wHgS
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I'm at Columbus Zoo & Aquarium (9990 Riverside Dr., Powell) w/ 4 others http://t.co/ryJfWolM
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I'm at Home Station (Reynoldsburg, OH) http://t.co/q65mLZWK
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I'm at Whole Foods Market (3670 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., at Sun Center Shopping Center, Dublin) w/ 6 others http://t.co/bIakuRqI
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I'm at Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts (2747 Festival Ln., Dublin) http://t.co/OebBTXhj
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Easy gluten-free eating. (@ Der Dutchman Restaurant & Bakery w/ 3 others) http://t.co/TTqOg3Ai
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I'm at Kohls (3080 Jaeger Rd, Lorain) w/ 2 others http://t.co/HF38z8yH
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I'm at Gyros and More (1515 Broadway, Lorain) http://t.co/Qyq7NVGd
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I'm at Gyros-N-More http://t.co/8AU0WdUx
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Gluten free pizza & gluten free beer! (@ Mellow Mushroom w/ 2 others) http://t.co/02gqqe5k
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I just unlocked the Level 2 "Mall Rat" badge on @foursquare! In it to win it! http://t.co/WpDlCvs0
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I just unlocked the "Super User" badge on @foursquare! http://t.co/9FpLniZ8
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I'm at Front Step Of The Aquarium Viewing Area http://t.co/AsuTk1Sq
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I just unlocked the "Overshare" badge on @foursquare! http://t.co/c6qjX5P2
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Backing up my tweets with @Backupify http://t.co/Vz8K8F58 - Twitter backup is free!
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@alb3 Absolutely. It's been 5 years (as of this past Saturday). But I'm not counting or anything. Will be sure to give you a holla!8 weeks ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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@alb3 Congratulations Sir! I caught the news on Skid's facebook wall!8 weeks ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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This potential gluten intolerance could pose a threat to my MMbeerclub membershiip #nowwhat8 weeks ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
Recent tracks
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Criminal by Justin Nozuka23 months ago
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She Says by Howie Day23 months ago
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Between The Lines by Sara Bareilles23 months ago
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Red Meets Blue by Matt Wertz23 months ago
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I'm Yours by Jason Mraz23 months ago
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Butterfly by Jason Mraz23 months ago
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Don't Answer Me by The Alan Parsons Project23 months ago
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Honest Men by Electric Light Orchestra Part II23 months ago
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Ma-Ma-Ma Belle by Electric Light Orchestra23 months ago