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objective

highly effective professional with administrative and construction industry experience, exploring career opportunities to utilize supervisory, project coordination, scheduling, operations and communications/organizational abilities in a challenging assignment.

career profile

ø  almost two decades of business experience.

ø  upcoming b.s., construction management.

ø  licensed commercial general contractor, state of louisiana since 1999.

ø  adept in complex project management and coordination.

ø  deliver self-performed design build outs, with a focus on electrical aspects.

ø  background in diverse assignments covering construction project administration, human resources, safety oversight, office management, financial functions and sales.

ø  expertise in safety, regulatory compliance, osha standards and maintaining appropriate documentation.

ø  proficient in utilization of advanced software applications, including ms office suite (word, excel, powerpoint, access and outlook) and publisher, quickbooks pro, master builder construction software and ms exchange server 2003.

ø  strength in database management, including data entry of timesheets, purchase orders and new hire information.

ø  knowledgeable in a/p, a/r, workers compensation, payroll, tax reporting and financial reports.

ø  record of progression to positions of wide-ranging responsibility and authority.

ø  in-depth experience in completing ambitious projects on-time and within budget.

ø  extensive involvement with project budgeting, scheduling and quality control.

ø  well-organized multi-tasker.

ø  pursuing louisiana notary license, expected 2009.

professional experience

devier construction llc, mandeville, la                                                                                     2006 c present

sr. project administrator/safety coordinator/human resources

       recruited to perform multiple project administration duties.

       installed and maintain all software, including databases, allowing for proper accounts receivable/payable control, input of human resources records, particularly new hire information, and maintenance of other project-related information.

       train staff and field personnel as necessary on purchase order system and procedures.

       designed and implement company safety program, including development of safety manuals and weekly safety documentation procedures.

       utilize knowledge of osha safety standards to train job superintendents on safety procedures and procure appropriate and required safety equipment for job sites.

       for large contract for cvs pharmacy, served as senior project coordinator and assistant to senior project manager.

       played key role in team involved in construction for three cvs stores in gonzales, la, west point, ms and covington, la, as well as a mcdonald/shell oil store in paradis, la and a shell oil store in laplace, ms.

       in support of these large projects, utilized capabilities in reading blueprints and understanding required specifications.

       oversaw procurement of materials from vendors, scheduling deliveries and installations.

       orchestrated planning and installation of utilities and coordinated scheduling of required inspections.

 

 

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pala interstate llc, baton route, la                                                                                                      2006

timekeeper, exxon mobil refinery

       serving as assistant to office manager, was tasked with responsibility for overseeing daily work hours for approximately 100 personnel, utilizing exxon cdms system for data management of time and job billing codes.

       also coordinated with exxon orientation center regarding receiving of new hire information.

       tracked all third-party rental equipment and purchased all materials and consumables.

       utilized data entry skills for inputting purchase orders, vendor and clearance information for visitors to exxon facility.

manno electric, inc., baton rouge, la                                                                                           2005 c 2006

office manager/full charge bookkeeper

       for 35 personnel, utilized quickbooks pro accounting system to handle accounting functions, including a/r, a/p, payroll, sales and payroll tax and other financial reports, and preparation of job costs and year-end figures for cpa.

       handled various areas of responsibility as executive assistant to president, including human resources management, project estimating and management, proposal preparation and staff supervision.

       oversaw scheduling and dispatching of service technicians, including issuing of work order numbers.

poole lumber company, covington, la                                                                                        2004 c 2005

commercial/residential lumber sales desk

       employed triad data base system for managing orders from outside sales force and general public as well as contractor orders and deliveries.

       maintained close contact with suppliers to keep abreast of status of special orders, pricing and availability.

       monitored orders, verifying correctness of materials received by comparing to purchase orders, invoicing and issuing any needed refunds or exchanges. 

       served in customer service role for contractors and other clientele as first-point-of-contact for telephone and general public inquiries into pricing and products.

brewer s construction company, bush, la                                                                                    1991 c 2004

office manager/full charge bookkeeper

       in this office administrative role, oversaw workers compensation insurance and claims.

       held comprehensive responsibility for functions such as a/r, a/p, payroll and preparation of other financial reports.

       authored and oversaw appropriate dispersal of purchase orders.

       utilized strong leadership by designing and modifying systems for process improvements in areas of daily business activities and basic office efficiencies.

earlier background

prior to 1991, served as import manager/operations manager/executive secretary for navconsa usa, inc., metairie, la.  in these roles, developed cargo tracking, shipping, tariff, statistical report origination, project management, operations and document preparation skill sets.

 

education/certifications/licensure

licensed commercial general contractor, state of louisiana, 1999 - present

state of louisiana notary public designation, expected 2009

school

bachelor of science, construction management, expected graduation date

tulane university, new orleans, la

bachelor of arts coursework

certificate in paralegal studies, 1996

delgado community college, new orleans, la

secretarial studies, typing and shorthand diploma

osha 10-hour safety certification,

managing multiple priorities seminar, 2008

how to become an effective supervisor seminar, 2007

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date

 

 

 

hiring agent name

title

company name

address

city, state   zip code

 

dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a project management capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include an upcoming b.s., construction management, credentials as a state of louisiana licensed commercial general contractor, a soon to be awarded louisiana notary license and almost 20 years of business administration and project coordination experience in the construction, oil refinery and electrical sectors.  to complement this background, i possess demonstrated expertise in scheduling, task prioritization, work assignments and safety, as well as strong analytical, problem-solving and managerial capabilities.  as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. 

 

i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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