Founded woman owned small business, responsible for all company operations including financial planning, personnel management and other professional services.• Established project and document controls systems for contractor new to airport work.• Fostered relationships with general contractors and governmental agencies that resulted in repeat business.• Coordinated site specific safety meetings and presented safety plans.• Applied for and received designation as a Disadvantage Business Enterprise.• Developed marketing strategy targeting general contractors and municipalities highlighting the safety aspects of our work.• Interface with unions regarding personnel issues

Developed a contractor quality control program and staffing to comply with airport standards• Completed of over $70 million work with no significant quality issues.• Wrote company’s first airport specific quality control plan complete with metrics to measure and audit compliance.• Supervised up to 10 field technicians for materials testing and observations.• Maintained QC records in accordance with specifications for compliance and final close out of projects.

Served as owner’s representative for over $20 million in capital improvements in the Chicago Metro and St. Louis areas.• Assembled and supervised up to 25 field technicians for various projects.• Lead project team on a company project that underwent Underwriters Laboratory audit for compliance with ISO 9001.• Completed internal Project Manager Certification program consisting of modules relating to budgets, HR, scope of work, workplace safety and legal issues.• Communicated with other stakeholders to update on project status and potential concerns• Drafted commissioning plan for pump station taking water from airport property to DesPlaines River.• Tracked permitting and construction compliance issues with multiple agencies.• Assisted with Business Development by tracking potential projects in pipeline and making presentations.

Responsible for all aspects of construction company including preparation of estimates, negotiating contracts, material purchases and other financial and personnel matters.• Provided good workmanship and project management which lead to good relationships with general contractors and governmental agencies.• Completed formed concrete waterfalls as part of an award winning project to aerated local waterway.• Performed interior concrete work at United Center requiring coordination with other trades.