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James E. Barbush, P.E. Barbush Enterprises For Leadership and Business Development
2021 Blue Mountain Parkway, Harrisburg, PA 17112 Cell: 717-514-5549 E-Mail: [email protected]
December 17, 2012
MAY I INTRODUCE MYSELF TO YOU? I am James E. Barbush, a seasoned professional who has
launched from an engineering career into new business ventures in enthusiastic and innovative ways.
FROM ENGINEERING TO NEW BUSINESS VENTURES. New ventures have included
leadership development, business development, marketing, and sales for firms with a strong
emphasis on effectively using Social Media applications. With a style of life-long learning and having
transitioned my career from engineering to business related ventures, I have been using all my experience
and abilities to execute new ventures that are related to my broad engineering career, as well as, related to
new business ventures. I have focused on using today’s technology, even cutting-edge technology, to
perform on-line publishing with Social Media applications.
SOCIAL MEDIA IN BUSINESS. I am strong user of Social Media applications, notably Social Hub
Site, a one-of-a-kind platform designed by Phase 2 Solutions, Harrisburg. I use the applications in
leadership development, business development, marketing, and sales. With this unique, versatile,
powerful, interactive platform, I have created Social Hub Sites for several communities, two are:
1. Harrisburg Biz Leaders Bringing Solutions to Businesses in the Harrisburg Area and "Beyond"
http://BizLeaders.SocialHubSite.com/blog/category/leadership-topics/
2. Linglestown Roundabouts: A Vision Became Realty
Your Hubs to Our Linglestown Community – Shops, Businesses, Organizations, & Events http://LinglestownRoundAbouts.SocialHubSite.com/blog/category/linglestown-bizzes/
BEYOND THE NORM. My use of Social Media and on-line publishing has set me above my peers in
understanding and using Social Media for business and community applications. I have come to
understand the value of blending face-to-face networking with on-line networking through Social Media.
RESUME. For more on my experience and abilities, the attached resume presents the following:
A. Career – Professional Engineer June 1972 to August 2010
B. Career Transition Phase 2004 to 2010
C. New Ventures in Business Sept. 2010 to Present
Attachment 1 Credentials & Publications Available On Request
Attachment 2 References Available On Request
Attachment 3 Employment History Available On Request
INVITATION. I invite you to meet with me to discuss the possibilities of our joining together to
collaborate on meeting your goals, whatever they may be. You can contact me either by e-mail at
[email protected] or cell at 717-514-5549.
Sincerely
James E Barbush, P.E.
Barbush Enterprises for Leadership & Business Development 2021 Blue Mountain Parkway, Harrisburg, PA 17112 Cell: 717-514-5549 E-Mail: [email protected] OUR MOTTO is “Building Leaders for Today's Success" OUR OBJECTIVE is “Building People Into Leaders They Are Destined To Be”
Introduction & Resume
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December 15, 2012
James E Barbush, P.E. Barbush Enterprises
For Leadership & Business Development 2021 Blue Mountain Parkway, Harrisburg, PA 17112
Cell: 717-514-5549 E-Mail: [email protected]
December 17, 2012
I am a self-employed professional, retired from a successful 38 year Civil Engineering career
with broad experience that I am using to develop new ventures.
GOAL to use all my experience to develop new ventures in business development, marketing,
and sales for firms with strong emphasis on effectively using Social Media applications.
A. CAREER – PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER June 1972 to August 2010
From June 1972 to August 2010, I performed in both the Government Sector (25 yrs.) and
Private Sector (13 yrs.) in positions categorized as follows:
1. Facilities Management, Contracting, & Leadership .......... Higher Education ................. 10 Yrs.
PA State System of Higher Education
2. Engineering, Administration, & Management ................... Government Sector .............. 15 Yrs.
PA Office of the Budget and PA Department of Transportation
3. Executive Level Positions for Consultants .......................... Private Sector ....................... 10 Yrs.
Development and Management of Bridge Departments
4. Design Engineering For Consultants & Manufacturing ... Private Sector ...................... 3 Yrs.
Gannett Fleming (Design) and General Electric (Manufacturing Design & Purchasing) ----------
Unique balance of experience: Government Sector (25 yrs.) and Private Sector (13 yrs.) 38 Yrs
My broad experience in those categories includes the following:
Significant experience as a Senior Level Executive engaged with all levels of performance.
In-depth experience as a team leader with the ability to build team consensus.
Significant involvement with program development, administration and conduct for government
enabled projects through legislative enactments, involving interpretation of legislation and
significant interface with legal counsels in support of successful outcomes.
PENNVEST – PA’s State-Wide Loan Program for Water & Wastewater Projects
RACP – PA’s State-Wide Grant Program for Development Projects
Extensive performance throughout my career in the numerous aspects of civil engineering,
leadership, management, administration, facilities design and construction support, construction
auditing, engineering design, construction management and inspection, contract development and
interpretation, contract administration, and contract dispute resolution, all involving a broad range
of project types and sizes.
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B. CAREER TRANSITION PHASE 2004 to 2010
From 2004 through 2010, I orchestrated a personal and professional transitional reinvention,
geared to speaking and leadership development (1) through a philosophy of life-long learning,
(2) by speaking on leadership topics with over 25 presentations at facilities related conferences and
other venues, and (3) by being an involved member of two clubs of Toastmasters International. Thus,
I honed my leadership and speaking skills, gained confidence and expertise in speaking and writing to
pursue my passions to speak and teach on leadership. This reinvention was instrumental in being able
to immediately launch into new ventures upon retirement.
In August 2010, I retired from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education accepting
their invitation to accept an early retirement package created by a changing economic environment. I
then launched into new ventures.
C. NEW VENTURES IN BUSINESS Sept. 2010 to Present
In September 2010, I launched Barbush Enterprises involved in Professional Speaking and
Writing in Leadership Development. Barbush Enterprises has evolved to include various ventures
with accomplishments in various areas as follows:
1. Professional Speaking on Leadership Topics .............................................Sept. 2010 to Present
Thirteen presentations for associations, conferences, firms, and seminars.
2. Professional Writing on Leadership Topics ...............................................Sept. 2010 to Present
Professional Blog on Central PA Experts (rebranded to Experts Ezine) Jan. 2011 thru Oct. 2011
Professional Blog in Harrisburg Biz Leaders Sept. 2011 to Present
3. Business Development for Architectural and Engineering Firms ............Sept. 2011 to Present
Independent Consultant for Foreman Architects Engineers Sept. 2011 to Mar. 2012
4. Founder of Harrisburg Biz Leaders (http://bizleaders.socialhubsite.com/) .Sept.2011 to Present
Brand Development. Starting with a concept to provide Leadership Development, Harrisburg
Biz Leaders has become a brand that continues to evolve as an inspiring voice in the Harrisburg
area for individuals and businesses.
Social Media Utilization. Harrisburg Biz Leaders collaborates with Phase2Solutions (developer
of cutting-edge Social Media Platforms) in using Social Hub Site, a state-of-the-art Social Media
Platform geared to uniting a community, of any type, for a common purpose and a common good.
Leadership Development, Networking, Promotions, & Solutions for Individuals & Businesses
Leadership Development Created & Facilitated by Roundtable Sessions
Networking Opportunities Facilitated
Promotion of and Advertising via Social Media Broadcasting
Solutions via Roundtable Discussions and Presentations
5. Social Media Expertise .................................................................................Sept. 2010 to Present
Excelling in Social Media applications through research of Social Media theory and concepts,
coupled with the use of Social Media Platforms, most notably Social Hub Site, a versatile and
powerful platform that creates an interactive, central location (a hub) for all Social Media
Connections (Linkedin, Facebook, twitter, Pinterest, Google+, You Tube, and other.)
Experienced in on-line publishing with written content, video e-mail, e-mail marketing,
embedded video content, e-mail list management, analytics, and event publication.
Experienced in on-line publishing geared to brand development, brand recognition, business
development, marketing, sales, and community development.
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ATTACHMENT 1 CREDENTIALS & PUBLICATIONS
1. CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Engineer: Certificate No. PE-025571-E 1977
Professional Land Surveyor: Certificate No. SU-001317-A 1982
Competent Communicator Toastmasters International 2008
Advanced Communicator Bronze Toastmasters International 2010
2. EDUCATION
Penn State University Civil Engineering/Structures, 1972 B.S.
Harrisburg Area Community College Math, Science, Business 1969 Assoc. of Sci.
Bishop McDevitt High School Academic 1967 H.S. Diploma
3. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
APPA International – Educational Facilities Professional – ERAPPA Board Member 8 yrs.
National Involvement APPA Regional Representative to International APPA
Chapter Involvement KAPPA Member, Pennsylvania Chapter
Regional Involvement ERAPPA President 2010, President Elect 2009, Secretary 2003-2008
Northeast USA (DC to Maine) & Eastern Canada
Toastmasters International
Susquehanna Icebreakers Toastmasters Member 2006 to 2012
Gannet Fleming Toastmasters Member 2006 to 2012
Susquehanna Advanced Toastmasters Member 2011
Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce Member 2008 to 2012
Active and involved Member
Diplomat (A Membership Committee)
Central PA Experts Publisher 2011 Publisher of Articles and Provider of Events on Leadership Topics
Harrisburg Biz Leaders Founder, Facilitator, & Publisher 2012 Publisher of Articles and Provider of Events on Leadership Topics
4. PUBLISHED ARTICLES (Hard Copy & On-Line Magazine)
APPA’s Facilities Manager Magazine. Invited to write articles on leadership in the
Membership Matters column of APPA’s Facilities Managers Magazine in 2006/2007.
“Effective Leadership” ....................................................... published in Jan-Feb 2006 issue
“Here And Now. Why Me?” ............................................. published in Nov-Dec 2006 issue
“The Vision Has Been Cast. Have You Caught It?” ......... published in May-Jun 2007 issue.
“Crossing The Border - A Venture in Collaboration” ....... published in Jan-Feb 2010 issue.
ERAPPA Publications. As Secretary, President Elect, and President of ERAPPA for 8 years,
prepared and published numerous articles and reports for the benefit of ERAPPA Board and the
Membership.
5. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATIONS
Provided Leadership Presentations at Facilities Related Conferences
Leadership development skills exemplified by presentations at numerous facilities conferences
24 Presentations 2005 thru 2010: 5@NFMT, 1@Facilities Midwest, 2@APPA, 3@ERAPPA,
1@SRAPPA, 2@KAPPA, 1@NYAPPA, 1@Educause, 2@TFM Show, 1@TFM Forum,
1@NACUBO Sustainability, 2@PaFMA, 1@AGA, 1@Harrisburg Diocese/Facilities.
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ATTACHMENT 2 REFERENCES
1. Robert F. Unger, P.E. ............................................................. PASSHE Supervisor 2005 to 2010
Director of Construction Management
PA State System of Higher Education
Construction Support Office
Office of the Chancellor
2986 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Office Phone: 717-720-4131
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.PASSHE.edu
Facilities: http://www.passhe.edu/inside/anf/Fac/Procurement/Pages/default.aspx
2. Keith Roush ............................................................ PASSHE University Colleague 2000 to 2010
Assistant Director/Construction Project Manager
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Facilities Department
East Campus B107
Lock Haven, PA
Office: 570-484-2384
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.lhup.edu/facilities/
3. Dr. Dilip Abayasekara, Ph.D., A.S. ................................... Toastmaster Colleague 2006 to 2010
Past International President, Toastmaster International
Professor of Communications
Central Penn College
P. O. Box 405
Enola, PA 17025
Phone: 717-728-2203
Cell: 717-648-1080
Dr. Dilip www.drdilip.com/
College [email protected]
4. Stuart M. Rothenberger, AIA, LEED®AP ................................ Business Partner 2000 to 2010
Crabtree, Rohrbaugh and Associates Architects
Director of Higher Education
401 East Winding Hill Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Office: 717-458-0272
Cell: 717-919-9663
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.cra-architects.com/
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James E. Barbush, P.E.
2021 Blue Mountain Parkway
Harrisburg, PA 17112 Cell: 717-514-5549 (preferred) Home: 717-545-2125
E-Mail: [email protected]
Professional Engineer
June 1972 to August 2010
A 38 Year Career in Engineering and Management
ATTACHMENT 3 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Employment experience is provided below within 4 key categories of work, with experience listed
chronologically in each category. The categories are as follows:
5. Facilities Management in Higher Education (PASSHE) – Retired in August 2010 10 Yrs
6. Engineering & Administration/Management in the Government Sector 15 Yrs
7. Executive Level for Consultants in the Private Sector that was significant 10 Yrs
Development and Management of Bridge Departments
8. Design Engineering For Consultants & Manufacturing in the Private Sector 3 Yrs
Unique balance of experience: Government Sector (25 yrs.) and Private Sector (13 yrs.) 38 Yrs
1. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT April 2000 to Aug. 2010 (Retired) 10 years
Employer: The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
Accepted across the board Early Retirement Offer effective on Aug. 26, 2010
Location: Office of the Chancellor, Harrisburg, PA
Facilities Division, Construction Support Office (CSO)
Position: Facilities Contracts Manager
Function: Supporting Facilities Procurement & Operations for 14 State-Owned Universities,
requiring significant interaction with facilities & contracting staff at the
Universities.
GENERAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN CSO
As Facilities Contracts Manager, supporting Facilities Procurement & Operations for PASSHE’s
14 State-Owned Universities, I identified 9 specific functions that the Construction Support Office
performs, then monitored and tracked all of CSO’s work under these functions.
Function No. 1 Development of Policy & Program Standards
Function No. 2 Delegation of University Contracting Authority
Function No. 3 Procurement Of Professional Services & Construction Contracting Services
Function No. 4 Administration Of Centrally Held Contracts
Function No. 5 Resolution of Bid Protests, Pre-Claims, Contract Terminations, & Disputes
Function No. 6 Administration of Centrally Conducted Projects
Function No. 7 Provision of Technical and Advisory Support to 14 University
Function No. 8 Management of Construction Support Office
Function No. 9 Other: liaisons with state agencies, firms, and professional organizations.
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2. ENGINEERING & ADMINISTRATION in GOVERNMENT SECTOR 15 YRS.
Employer: Commonwealth Of PA, Budget Office April 1990 to April 2000 10 Years
Position: Senior Civil Engineer
Function: Executive Level Involvement For Government Funded Construction Projects
* Grant Administration * Contract Administration * Auditing
* Engineering * Contract Procurement * Consultant Liaison
Location: PP&R Comptroller’s Office, Harrisburg, PA
Employer: Commonwealth Of PA, PADOT Nov. 1973 to Feb. 1978 4.3 Years
Position: Bridge Engineer
Function: Designer, Project Management, Construction Inspector, & Bridge Inspector
Location: Bridge Unit, District 8-0, Harrisburg, PA
3. EXECUTIVE LEVEL for CONSULTANTS in PRIVATE SECTOR 10 YRS.
BRIDGE UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
Employer: Boswell Yule Jordan Engineering May 1987 to March 1990 3 Years
Position: Chief Structural Engineer Consulting Engineering
Function: Executive Level Involvement
Location: Camp Hill, PA
Employer: Sheladia Associates, Inc. Sept. 1985 to June 1986 10 mos.
Position: Chief Structural Engineer Consulting Engineering
Function: Executive Level Involvement
Location: Camp Hill, PA
Employer: Macomber Associates, Inc. July 1981 to August 1985 4 Years
Position: Structural Engineer / Project Manager Consulting Engineering
Asst. Chief Structural Engineer
Function: Executive Level Involvement
Location: Camp Hill, PA
Employer: Paul E. Grof & Associates March 1978 to January 1980 2 Years
Position: Structural Engineer In-Charge Consulting Engineering
Function: Executive Level Involvement
Location: New Cumberland, PA
4. DESIGN ENGINEER for CONSULTANTS in PRIVATE SECTOR
Employer: Gannett & Fleming June 1972 to October 1973 1.5 Yrs.
Position: Bridge Design Engineer Consulting Engineering
Function: Designer
Location: Harrisburg, PA
Employer: Baker Engineers July 1986 to April 1987 10 mos.
Position: Bridge Engineer Consulting Engineering
Function: Design, Proposal Preparation, & Project Management
Location: Harrisburg, PA
ENGINEER for INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURER in PRIVATE SECTOR
Employer: General Electric/Buell of Envirotech Feb. 1980 to June 1981 1.3 Yrs.
Position: Manager & Structural Engineer Industrial Manufacturer/ Air Pollution Control
Function: Executive Level Involvement
Location: Lebanon, PA
