Table of Contents

Technical Definition…………………..……………………………………………………Page 1

This is a technical definition of a screwdriver. The purpose of this definition is to define what a screwdriver is. The audience is someone who does not know what a screwdriver is.

Technical Description…..………………………………………………………….………Page 2

This is a technical description about three way switch wiring. The purpose of this description is to describe how to wire a three way switch. The audience is someone who does not know how to wire a three way switch but who has some knowledge of electrical wiring.

Writing Sample…………………………………………………………………………….Page 4

This is a portion of an analytical report about the corporate culture at GSL Electric. The purpose of the report is to tell about the corporate culture at GSL Electric. The audience is students at the Community College who may be looking at GSL Electric as a place of employment.

Cover Letter/Resume/Job Posting……………………………………………………….Page 6

This is a cover letter, a resume, and a job posting. The purpose of the cover letter and resume is to respond to the company advertising in the job posting and solicit an interview. The purpose of the job posting is to have an idea of what job is being sought by the cover letter and resume. The audience is Delores Gebhardt and her company.

i

What is a Screwdriver?

A screwdriver is a tool used for loosening or tightening screws into wood or metal. It consists of a handle attached to a long, narrow shank, which is usually made of metal. Recently, the handle is usually made of a molded plastic and sometimes it is padded with a rubber coating.

Handles have been made of many things such as

wood, metal, and plastic.

The earliest written evidence of the use of screwdrivers was in Europe in the late 15th

century. The earliest screwdrivers had a pear shaped handle and were made for slotted screws. Over the next 300 years the only way we really know there were screwdrivers is because there were screws. In America, the first hand held screwdriver became available in the 1800’s.

There is no such thing as a left-handed screwdriver since it can be used with either hand in the same way.

A screwdriver is used by; grasping the handle and inserting the tip of the screwdriver into the end of the screw needing to be tightened or loosened. It is important to use the correct screwdriver for the type of screw you are using. There are several types of screw “heads.” Each type takes a specific screwdriver to tighten or

loosen it.

Some screwdrivers have multiple “bits” you can insert in the end to loosen or tighten many different types of screws.

ii

THREE WAY SWITCH WIRING

Three-way switches are commonly used in

both residential and commercial electrical

installations. Three-way switches are used

when you want to control a light from two

different locations. Two examples of their

use would be either end of a long hallway or

the top and bottom of a stairway.

Three-way switches are wired by taking the

black (power) wire to one of the switches

hooking it to the “common” screw. This

screw is often identified by being colored

black. The white (neutral) wire is connected

to other white wires to maintain continuity.

The switches then need to be connected

together with a wire with three conductors.

The red conductor and the black conductor

need to be attached to the two remaining

screws on the switch. The white wire needs

to be attached to the other white wire with a

wirenut.

The black and red wires as well as the white

wire will need to be long enough to reach

the other switch. The black and red wires

will be connected to similar screws on the

iii

other switch. The white wire needs to be

connected to the white wire that is

connected to the light fixture. The black

wire from the light fixture needs to be

connected to the “common” screw on the

second switch. The way just described to

wire a three way switch is shown in the

diagram below.

However, there are other ways to wire a

three way switch as shown by the other

diagrams shown. It all depends on where

the power is coming from.

Introduction

GSL Electric is an electrical contracting company based in Sandy, Utah, specializing in

industrial and commercial work. The corporate offices are home to the project managers,

iv

estimators, accounting department, purchasing department, and corporate officers. This report

will focus on the corporate culture only, due to the differences in culture between the corporate

office and jobsite work areas at GSL Electric. The purpose of this report is to recommend GSL

Electric as a good place to work due to a positive corporate culture.

Company History

GSL Electric was founded in 1981 by Guy Moore, Don Taft Jr., and Craig Taft. The core values

that GSL was based are vision, commitment, and accountability. GSL changed to an employee

owned company in 1994 when Guy Moore retired and twelve employees bought his shares in the

company. GSL continues to be an employee-owned and operated company. “To date GSL

Electric has completed over 1000 industrial and commercial projects”. (Various Authors).

Methodology

The methodology used for collecting information encompassed electronic means, empirical

means, and print. I gathered much information from GSL Electric’s website. I interviewed

Lance Capell, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of GSL Electric. I work

at GSL Electric in the corporate office as the purchasing manager, so I have interacted and

observed at the corporate office. Company newsletters were also used.

Results and Discussion

Mission Statement

The mission statement for GSL Electric is “Powering Forward Through Vision, Commitment,

and Accountability.” This is a very important concept to GSL Electric. It is important to be

moving forward, progressing. Powering is both an action word and a tie to the electrical

v

industry. GSL is progressing by using vision; with a clear understanding of where you want to

be and how you are going to get there, you can move forward. With commitment from each

employee to keep the vision at the forefront of everything that they do, GSL can continue

forward. Accountability as a company to each employee, and accountability from each

employee will also propel GSL forward.

Working Environment

The working environment at GSL Electric is a very open layout. There are some offices;

however, most of the work areas are cubicles. Employees in the corporate office frequently

visit the jobsites and employees from the jobsites frequently visit the corporate office. As a

result, the dress code in the office is mainly business casual, which in this case includes jeans.

When visiting jobsites, steel toe boots, hard hats, and safety glasses are required.

Political Climate

The political climate at GSL Electric is mainly conservative. Politics don’t appear to play a large

part in the office culture. The rivalry between Brigham Young University and the University of

Utah seems to have more of an influence in the office than political affiliation. “No matter the

political affiliation, a person needs a sense of right and wrong and a strong work ethic to fit in.”

(Capell). GSL is always looking to hire people with the correct values and attitudes.

vi

329 East Truman AvenueSalt Lake City, UT 84115April 15, 2012

Delores GebhardtHuman ResourcesQED Environmental Systems2355 Bishop Circle WestDexter, MI 48130

Dear Ms. Delores Gebhardt:

I would like to apply for the Purchasing Manager position you advertised on linkedin.com. My experience as a purchasing manager for multiple locations as well as my experience as a manager for multiple departments would allow me to make an immediate contribution to your company.

As a purchasing manager I have direct experience with maintaining supplier relationships. I have negotiated short term pricing as well as long term pricing with multiple suppliers as well as sourced new suppliers for new and existing items. With my years in management, I have experience in training and motivating employees, as well as working with other departments.

Additionally, I am motivated and enthusiastic, and would appreciate the opportunity to contribute to your firm’s success. Meeting with me will not be a waste of your time, and I will make myself available at your convenience.

Sincerely,

Herbert Lynn Black

Enclosure

vii

Herbert Lynn Black329 East Truman Ave.

Salt Lake City, UT 84115801-466-6872

dianeandlynn@comcast.netSUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent managerial skills Works well with others Hardworking and detail oriented

WORK EXPERIENCE

Purchasing Manager Aug. 1997 - CurrentGreat Salt Lake Electric

Manage Purchasing/Tool Department o Purchase material and rent equipment for 25-35 jobsites in 6 western stateso Direct multiple expeditors to deliver and pick up tools and material to and from job siteso Main interface with vendors.o Obtain quotes and negotiate pricing with vendors.o Resolve invoice and purchase order disputes between vendors and project managerso Oversee $2,500,000 tool inventory

Facilities Maintenance Managero Maintain 30,000 square foot facility

Pre-fabrication Manager (added 2008)o Oversee and invoice pre-fabrication work

Shipping/receiving Manager

Assistant Purchasing Agent Aug. 1997 - Sept. 1998Great Salt Lake Electric

Assisted Purchasing Manager

Sorter Aug. 1991 – Jan. 1999United Parcel Service (UPS)

Loaded Trucks, Sorted Packages

Head Technician Dec. 1995 – Aug. 1997Proline Audio Visual

Main interface with clients Setup and ran audio/visual equipment for conventions, conferences, and business meetings.

EDUCATION

Associate Degree of Applied Science 2002Associate Degree of Science 2012Salt Lake Community College

LICENSES

Journeyman Electrician License for the State of Utah July 2001-Current

COMPUTER SKILLS

viii

Specialized software – Viewpoint, Promation, Waterwheel, Expedition

Excel, Word Perfect, Word

ix

x

xi