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EDUCATION Expected May 2010 SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science in Construction Management • Passed LEED AP v2.1 April 2009 Minor in Business Administration • Scheduled for AIC AC exam April 2010 Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO cation ing WORK EXPERIENCE • 10-hour Occupational Safety & Health card May 2008 -Aug 2008 Field Engineer Intern • Experienced in plan reading and estimating Salt Lake City, UT Granite Construction Company ce, Suretrak, and Primavera Expedition • Applied classroom knowledge to real world experiences and gained exposure to numerous management functions performed within EXAMPLES OF SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND AWARDS construction organization • Passed LEED AP v2.1 April 2009 • Managed various aspects of project including plan rotation, breeding • Scheduled to complete the AIC Associate Constructor exam April 2010 bid list, contacting subcontractors, collecting and dispersing bids, cation s, creating and managing online plan rooms • 10-hour Occupational Safety & Health card May 2009 eld • Experienced in plan reading and estimating • Supervised subcontractors’ work for accuracy and productivity ce, Suretrak, and Primavera Expedition Project Engineer Intern May 2007-Sept 2007 ing Denver, CO Inducted Spring 2008 Level (3) Communications, LLC • Sigma Lambda Chi - Construction Honor Fraternity • Developed and executed project plan components to ensure all • Mechanically inclined scheduled activities were met in a timely manner and met contract terms • Ability to operate a variety of Heavy Equipment and machinery, including... • Provided consistent interaction with the customer’s technical team, • Carpentry skills including framing, drywall, taping, tile work, small scale vendors, sub-contractors and labor providers to ensure timely arrival of plumbing and HVAC installation project equipment and completion of sub-tasks • Study Abroad - Spain: Cultural and Spanish language immersion program Spring 2008 s for bid processes • Bilingual - ability to speak, read, and write the Spanish language • Created and processed RFIs, change orders and submittals • Scholarship recipient 2005-2009 Customer Service Representative Academic school year Home Depot 2006-present VOLUNTEER WORK • Provided customer service and technical advice for home remodeling Fort Collins, CO • Habitat for Humanity, Grand Junction, CO ooring projects • Assisted with the construction of three single family homes 2007-2009 • Assisted with inventory and product displays • Homes for Our Troops, Fort Collins, CO 2009 ective problem solving skills to assist customers with product • Performed general labor on accessible single family home for use and assistance with small projects wounded veteran e Open Door Mission, Fort Collins, CO 2008 LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES • Prepare and serve food in a monthly basis for community based • ASC Commercial Competition Team 2009 food program • Design Build Institute of America, Active Member October 2006-Present • Youth Basketball Coach, Fort Collins, CO 2006-2008 ective problem solving skills to assist customers with product April 2008-Present • Head Coach for 3rd and 4th graders use and assistance with small projects • Poudre Pals - Poudre High School, Fort Collins, CO 2005 • Weekly mentoring program working with local elementary children

Construction Management Keywords/ Skills Box Construction Management Keywords/ Skills Box Anytime you list a skill or experience you have on your resume, you should demonstrate how you have that skill. Anytime you list a skill or experience you have on your resume, you should demonstrate how you have that skill. Timeliness Sigma Lambda Chi involvement Multitasking Ability Carpentry Skills Equipment Operations Skilled in AutoCAD and Hand Communication Skills Problem-Solving LEED Accreditation Created and processed RFIs Dependable Drafting Leadership Organization/Attention to Detail Teamwork Supervisory Experience Time Management Experience in plan reading and Self Motivation Analytical and Critical Thinking Ability Decision Making Ability Independent Flexible estimating