SKILLS SUMMARY
Project Management Leadership Network Administration
Coaching and Mentoring Team Building Cost Estimation
Management Collaboration Technical Writing Purchasing

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
A highly valued employee, showing consistent reliability and hard work, utilizing my ability to learn quickly and handle additional responsibility to adapt to varying situations allowing the company to succeed and maintain client satisfaction.

Collaborated with clients, contractors and other companies to ensure the proper completion of projects to meet standards and specifications, on time and within budget. Reducing the number of complaints and increasing project management efficiency.
Evaluated policies, processes and procedures to determine effectiveness, and implemented new reporting procedures, reducing costs and increasing report delivery speed and accuracy.
Produced a recruiting and interviewing plan for open job positions which increased employee satisfaction, decreased turnover rate and reduced training costs.
Lead the conversion of files to electronic format by implementing use of a FTP site to distribute reports to clients in a pdf format, reducing paper/printing costs and improving customer-satisfaction.
Maintained computer network by installing, troubleshooting and repairing computer hardware and software, increasing functionality of office procedures.
Promoted quickly to positions of high responsibility showing an eagerness to accept new challenges and responsibility.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MORTENSEN ENGINEERING, INC. Tampa, Florida1993 to Present
Department Head(2003 to Present)
Oversaw and coordinated with Project Managers and Laboratory Manager within two separate departments.
Coordinated with clients, contractors and other engineering companies.
Coached and mentored project managers and laboratory managers.
Provided contract estimates and proposals.
Performed billing/invoicing of projects under contract.
Prepared change orders for additional work performed on projects under contract.
Prepared reports to be submitted to certify job completion.
Managed the accreditation of the materials testing laboratory.
Managed the certification of the materials testing field and laboratory technicians.

Network Administrator(1997 to Present)
Implemented the use of a FTP site to distribute reports to clients.
Researched Telecommunication and Internet solutions to be utilized to cut costs.
Maintained and administered company databases and Window servers.
Performed system and data backups.
Documented and configured computer network.
Installed, maintained, and diagnosed/repaired computer hardware and software.
Installed and updated computer applications.
Converted manual forms to digital forms using Microsoft Office products.
Troubleshooting and maintenance of the computer network.
Provided technical support to users throughout the office.
Project Manager(1998 to 2003)
Oversaw the day to day operations of over 20 employees.
Coordinated with clients, contractors and other engineering companies.
Scheduled personnel accordingly to perform required tasks.
Provided contract estimates and proposals.
Prepared reports to be submitted to certify job completion.
Prepared change orders for additional work performed on projects under contract.
Performed billing/invoicing of projects under contract.
Laboratory Manager (1995 to 1998)
Scheduled technicians to insure samples were processed accordingly.
Trained personnel accordingly to insure samples were processed accurately.
Conducted laboratory testing of concrete, soils, asphalt, and aggregates.
Assist project managers in reporting projects accurately and in a timely fashion.

Materials Testing Technician(1993 to 1995)
Conducted field testing of concrete, soils, asphalt, and aggregates.
Conducted laboratory testing of concrete, soils, asphalt, and aggregates.
Trained personnel in performing field and laboratory testing.
Scheduled time accordingly to perform the required tasks to insure projects were covered adequately.
Provided daily field reports to the project managers for review.
Observation of concrete and asphalt placement.

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GM COMPUTER SERVICES Plant City, Florida
Owner/Computer Technician
Installed, maintained, and diagnosed/repaired computer hardware and software.
Maintained and repaired computer networks.
Managed the accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Provided contract estimates and proposals for various jobs.
Performed the billing/invoicing of the project under contract.

SEMINOLE FERTILIZER Bartow, Florida
Laborer
Threw switches to route locomotive.
Coupled and uncoupled cars and locomotive.
Set and released hand brakes when cars are set out or picked up.
Kept a lookout for potential hazards on the tracks and the train itself.

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS Quantico, Virginia
Sergeant
Marine Security Guard
Provided internal security for the embassy, personnel inside the embassy and classified material.
Interfaced with State Department officials and diplomats from other nations.
Served as the Bar Fund Manager for the Marine Houses in Liberia and Guatemala.
Obtained a high level security clearance.
Over 100 hours in Spanish language training (Bilingual).

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelors of Arts in Information Systems (Database Management) ECKERD COLLEGE St. Petersburg, Florida
Associates of Arts in General Education (General Studies) HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE Tampa, Florida
USA Swimming Official (Stroke & Turn Judge)
Scuba Diving Certified (IDEA - Advanced Open Water)
FDOT Asphalt Paving Level 2
Radiation Safety Officer