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SENIOR CIVIL/STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Professional Summary
In addition to academic duties, I did contract work for consultants in Toledo.
The majority of this work was the design of medium
span highway bridges in Ohio. I participated in the design (superstructure and substructure) of approximately 50 bridges.
I have also designed several short span bridges.
I also designed reinforced concrete box culverts for a casting plant in Ohio.
Additionally, with them, we developed and designed many 3-sided concrete culverts. A few were designed with precast foundations.
I also had a grant with NASA-Lewis Research Center in Cleveland in their Wind Energy Projects Office. This managed a program for US DOE concerning large horizontal axis wind turbines. The largest turbine had a 200' diameter two-bladed rotor with a 300' tall tower.
Work History
Freeport-Mcmoran Copper & Gold Inc. - Senior Civil/Structural EngineerGreen Valley , AZ05/2006 - 04/2016
- Attended professional training courses to maintain current knowledge and licensure.
- Participated in design reviews within team-based structural planning committees.
- Selected construction materials for projects.
- Created cost-effective, sustainable and safe plans for large and small bridge projects.
- Improved traffic flow and reduced congestion by designing bridge systems to last through many years of population growth.
- Inspected and evaluated existing buildings for structural deficiencies and code violations.
- Prepared presentations outlining proposed designs to customers and incorporated feedback into final plans.
- Performed quality inspections of all plans, documents, and calculations as well as in-progress and final bridge construction.
- Oversaw construction of [Number] new buildings and bridges for [Company Name].
- Assisted drafters in developing structural design of products using drafting tools or computer-assisted design (CAD) or drafting equipment and software.
UNLV - Professor of Civil Engineering City , STATE08/1993 - 05/2006
- Drove [Type] and [Type] operational improvements that resulted in significant savings and improved profit margins.
- Coordinated with [Type] team in developing project plans for prioritized initiatives.
- Liaised with [Job title] to organize and perform [Timeframe] quality standard training for new and existing staff.
- Adhered to established policies, procedures and compliance for satisfactory audit rating.
- Determined and recommended methods to address improvement opportunities.
- Developed standard operating procedures and document workflows for current and future process steps.
University Of Toledo - Professor of Civil Engineering City , STATE01/1966 - 06/1993
- Liaised with [Job title] to organize and perform [Timeframe] quality standard training for new and existing staff.
- Sorted product and provided expertise on non-conforming product requirements.
- Worked with [Type] customers to understand requirements and provide exceptional [Type] service.
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Calibrated instruments and scales in production area and quality lab.
- Adhered to established policies, procedures and compliance for satisfactory audit rating.
- Developed team communications and information for [Type] meetings.
- Inspected inbound and outbound products for compliance with established industry standards, company policies and procedures.
- Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival.
- Increased customer satisfaction and repeat business through relentless pursuit of resolutions to problems arising from [Product or service], protecting company reputation and loyal client base.
- Negotiated agreements between employees to clarify misunderstood directions and resolve conflicts affecting performance.
- Developed, updated and maintained database of existing and potential customers in [Software].
- Offered data-driven recommendations aligned with overall company strategies and prioritized process improvement initiatives.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to conduct thorough discovery and due diligence on existing processes.
- Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
- Worked with [Job title] to resolve [Type] problems, improve operations and provide exceptional customer service.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Instituted [Task] to contribute to long-term plans for organization business processes.
- Evaluated quality problems and performed [Action] to identify and resolve issues.
- Led [Type] team in delivery of [Type] project requiring close cooperation among members to share information and develop solutions to meet broad array of deliverables.
- Equipped and organized facility to comply with company strategy for online and offline quality controls.
- Drove [Type] and [Type] operational improvements that resulted in significant savings and improved profit margins.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Identified and resolved process issues to encourage smoother procedures, more efficient workflow and overall business growth.
- Determined and recommended methods to address improvement opportunities.
- Developed standard operating procedures and document workflows for current and future process steps.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings.
- Provided observations, took measurements and performed tests at various stages according to quality control plan.
- Coordinated with [Type] team in developing project plans for prioritized initiatives.
- Saved $[Amount] by researching and implementing [Type] cost-saving initiatives and creating fresh new approaches to long-standing problems.
- Managed quality assurance program including on site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Minimized costs and maximized returns resulting in $[Amount] [Timeframe] savings.
- Conducted training and change management processes to improve operations.
- Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends.
- Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends.
- Collaborated with team to define business requirements for organizational processes, achieve productivity standards and adhere to accuracy standards.
- Updated quality control standards, methods and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Analyzed current business plan, identified inefficiencies in existing processes, and tracked performance following implementation of improvements.
- Investigated and resolved customer complaints to foster satisfaction.
Skills
- Custom cabinetry expert
- Lifts up to [Number] pounds
- Safety and compliance
- Blueprints and schematics
- Project estimation and bidding
- Trained in AutoCAD
- Hair cutting
- Scaffolding construction
- Heavy equipment operation
Education
04/1974Purdue UniversityCity, StatePh.D.: Structures
01/1962Purdue UniversityCity, StateMaster of Science: Structures
06/1955University of ToledoCity, StateBachelor of Science: Civil Engineering
Certifications
- Member Institute of Logistics and Transport (MILT)
- Certified Protection Officer (CPO)
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School Attended
- Purdue University
- University of Toledo
Job Titles Held:
- Senior Civil/Structural Engineer
- Professor of Civil Engineering
Degrees
- Ph.D. : Structures
Master of Science : Structures
Bachelor of Science : Civil Engineering
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