Enthusiastic individual with strong skills in civil engineering technology and related data collection. Offering flexibility within a position to help complete all aspects of projects from inception to completion. Bringing strong work ethic, dependability and adaptability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.
Skills
Project design
Calculations and specifications
Land surveying
Mapping abilities
Research skills
Project scheduling
Staking expertise
Problem resolution
Client relations
Organization
Construction inspection
Experience
Land Survey Technician, 06/1984 - 10/1987 Widseth Smith Nolting – Mankato, MN,
Developed survey maps with legal metes and bounds.
Performed field surveys with equipment such a total stations.
Researched land information, including deeds, plans and town assessor data, in addition to zoning and subdivision regulations.
Requested and tracked utility locations for projects.
Facilitated construction by mapping out installations and establishing reference points, grades and elevations.
Civil Engineering Technician, 10/1987 - 05/1994 National Older Worker Career Center – Riverside, CA,
Conducted field testing for subdivision design including soil identification, soil percolation rate testing, standpipe installation and monitoring.
Conducted field testing in close coordination with the CT DEP (now DEEP) for subsurface sewage disposal systems greater than 5000 gallons per day.
Designed and drafted plans for residential septic systems.
Designed and drafted plans for subsurface sewage disposal for systems greater than 5000 gallons per day, to DEP standards.
Designed and drafted plans for residential and commercial subdivisions.
Represented Torres Engineering and its clients by attending various town planning and zoning meetings and inland wetland commission meetings.
Worked closely with many town engineers, sanitarians and town officials to receive approval for subdivision designs and sub surface sewage disposal systems.
Worked collaboratively with contractors and engineers to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
Utilized plans from others to create waterline and sanitary sewer profiles.
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Assessed data gathered in field and developed drawings residential and commercial subdivision projects.
Performed laboratory testing on collected samples of soil to determine porosity.
Construction Estimator, 06/1994 - 09/1996 Clyde Companies Inc. – Bunkerville, NV,
Determined project scope, boundaries, time frame and possible complications to produce accurate estimates.
Developed and updated cost estimates by documenting relevant information into jobs in internal database.
Collected data and information from vendors, sub-contractors and teammates to determine exact costs for all aspects of each project.
Supported company owners by compiling paperwork and taking meeting minutes.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Maintained confidentiality of client and prospective client information, protecting individual interests and business partnerships.
Completed quantity take offs and data collection from plans and provided data to company owners for use in bid preparation.
Construction staking
As-built surveys and plans.
Site evaluations.
Attended meetings with company owners in preparation of bids.
Submitted bids to appropriate entities.
Attended bid openings.
Performed field visits to gather information regarding active company job sites and report findings to company owners.
Work with job site inspectors for Connecticut Department of Transportation, as well as private entities to help maintain contractor and client cohesiveness.
Business Co-Owner, 09/1996 - Current Sharon Elizabeth's Floral Designs L.L.C. – City, STATE,
Manage scheduling for 16 employees to ensure optimal productivity.
Lead team of employees in all operations including sales, service, design and office functions.
Manage logistics for multiple events and weddings taking place at the same time
Manage all aspect of information technology, including but not limited to, point of sale systems, electronic sales portfolios, website development and operation social media development and oversight.
Generated daily operational and sales reports for corrective action or continuous improvement.
Supervised performance workers, with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
Assessed each employee's individual strengths and delivered mentoring to improve upon weak skill levels.
Evaluated financial statements and reports to monitor performance to devise solutions for improvement and cost reduction.
Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business development strategies, systems and procedures.
Identified client business and operational needs and introduced services to provide solutions.
Acted as general contractor for construction of 6600 square foot building which houses floral design studio, retail store and warehouse. Directed project through all phases from land acquisition, design and construction. Project went from inception to completion in less than 15 months.
Education and Training
Completed 1 Year: Natural Resource Management And Land Surveying, Expected in 1983 - New Hamsphire Community Technical College-Berlin - Berlin, NH GPA:
Associate of Science: Civil Engineering Techonology, Expected in 06/1986 - Hartford State Technical College - Hartford, CT, GPA:
Associate of Science: Environmental Engineering Technology, Expected in 06/1990 - Waterbury State Technical College - Waterbury, CT, GPA:
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