Passion for Training

8/2005 - Present

Self-Employed

• Handy Man, Built Houses, Irrigation, Roofing, Remodels

8/1985 - 7/2005

Nevada Department of Transportation

Manager

• • Field inspections of road projects: testing of materials, analysis for compliance with State of Nevada Standard Plans, compliance with The Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, roadway inventories (GPS), and product specifications • Contract monitoring and liaison between cities, counties, and private entities to ensure compliance and completion in accordance with contract terms and specifications • Coordinator and facilitator for the bi-annual specialized training academies bringing together City, County, and State Highway Maintenance and Construction Crews with industry representatives to share information affecting all aspects of highway maintenance and construction • Implemented, maintained and refined specialized computer databases including the Maintenance Management System ensuring uniform application and compliance • Review allocation of manpower, equipment, and materials recommending improvements • Data analysis and reports to other state agencies (Office of the Attorney General, Department of Motor Vehicles, Nevada Highway Patrol), Washoe County Air Quality Committee, US Department of Homeland Security (FEMA), and the Federal Highway Administration • Conduct physical inventory of material stockpiles and capital improvements to recommend future projects • Fiscal project oversight: budgets, purchasing, cost control implementation, productivity, unit cost analysis and reporting • Experienced in computer applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, Fox Pro) • Trained field staff in: º Daily diaries for effective recording of product use, conditions, safety requirements, manpower allocation, and equipment usage º Data gathering and entry to maintain integrity of computer databases º Material testing methods º Maintenance programs including striping, pavement marking, highway signs, roadway lights, roadway paving, culvert installation, and all highway maintenance programs º Work zone traffic control (safety procedures and layout) º Management training (time management, personnel issues, safety, priorities, teamwork, documentation, employee appraisals) º Facility Emergency Response (Homeland Security)

1/1983 - 8/1985

Ben's Discount Liquors

Individual Contributor

• Retail Sales

1/1982 - 12/1983

Raley's

Individual Contributor

• Sales, Stocking, Inventory Control

1/1980 - 1/1982

Price Construction

Individual Contributor

• Sandblasting, Painting

1970

Certification Degree

Ft Mammoth

• Electronics

1969

High School/GED Degree

Manson High School

• BIO