<p>ANDREW HECKATHORNE</p><p>(865)719-7298 523 Normandy Street [email protected] Portsmouth, VA 23701</p><p>OBJECTIVE</p><p>To obtain a job that allows utilization of current skill set while allowing me to ascertain additional abilities in project management. </p><p>SKILLS</p><p> Implemented redesign of current lab which allowed for an improved workflow and increasing productivity.  Led improvements that resulted in a reduction in lab result turn-around time by 23% over 18 months, leading to increased client satisfaction  Focused on increasing lab volume by 20% which has resulted in a net gain of $2000 per month in additional revenues.  Trained other members of the workforce on variety of over 15 different lab tests  Ensured adequate preparation leading to a 100% pass rate of specialty certifications by other members of the workforce.  Customer Service oriented with positive feedback from current clients  Project plan and specification knowledge with ability to assist client in meeting project requirements  Competent with various Microsoft Office programs. </p><p>EXPERIENCE</p><p>Laboratory Manager 2006- Present Geo Services  Responsible for managing daily operations of geotechnical and construction services laboratory testing including revenue, expense, and volume growth of over $40000 per month..  Responsible for resolution of client concerns  Manage everyday receiving, performing, and reporting of all lab testing procedures.  Perform advanced soils, concrete, and asphalt laboratory testing.  Manage and schedule field and lab technician’s day to day operations.</p><p>Engineering Technician 2005-2006 S&ME  Performed construction materials inspections which includes soils testing, asphalt testing, and concrete testing.  Provided knowledge of project plans and specifications to help multi- million dollar projects meet the project requirements.  Perform basic soils and concrete laboratory testing.</p><p>1 Engineering Technician 2003-2005 PSI  Performed construction materials inspections which includes soils testing, asphalt testing, and concrete testing.  Provided knowledge of project plans and specifications to help multi- million dollar projects meet the project requirements.  Perform basic soils and concrete laboratory testing.</p><p>EA3- Engineering Aide 1998-2003 United States Navy- Seabee  Performed construction materials inspection which includes soils testing, asphalt testing, and concrete testing.  Performed several surveying operations utilizing a total station, auto level, and transit level.  Utilized auto cad to help perform simple shop drawings.</p><p>SPECIALTY CERTIFICATIONS</p><p>ACI Concrete Field Technician Level I ACI Aggregate Testing Technician Level I ACI Laboratory Testing Technician Level I ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician Level I TDOT Asphalt Concrete Mix Design Methods TDOT Hot Mix Asphalt Roadway TDOT Soils and Aggregate Testing</p><p>EDUCATION</p><p>A-School Sept 1998 Engineering Aide School US NAVY Fort Leonard Wood, MO</p><p>Oil City High School June 1998 High School Diploma</p><p>REFERENCES</p><p>Available Upon Request</p><p>1</p>