Project Specialist:Assessed storm damage and estimated repair costs as a consultant with Emergency Response Program Management Consultants (ERPMC) for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance Program;Scheduled and completed grant writing of 85 projects for repair of roads, buildings, and utility systems ranging in construction cost from $1,000 to $250,000;Chaired meetings with key government officials from public works director to mayor;Collaborated with team members to evaluate complex issues in order to verify conformance with federal procurement policies and regulationsTechnical Assistance Contract Coordinator:Managerial liaison for 45 deployed ERPMC staff between on-site FEMA client and upper management in ERPMC headquarters;Adjusted workplans to rapid changes in processes as client needs were continually redefined and maintained open communication with deployed staff;Resolved daily staff personnel and operational issues and screened unusual situations for discussion with ERPMC management

Analyzed structural components and systems for renovation of high profile federal facilities, including 500,000+ square foot buildings in downtown Washington, D.C.;Designed security-risk structures for progressive collapse and blast consideration;Transferred designs into redlined drawings for draftsmen to complete;Interfaced with clients and external consultants to address issues and provide technical solutions;Reviewed construction progress and alerted key staff to correct field discrepancies

Performed analysis and design of a three-story academic building, including masonry shear walls, structural steel framing, earth retaining walls, and foundations;Determined size and reinforcing of concrete beams and joists in a 125,000 square foot floor framing system;Modeled and sized steel roof truss members spanning up to 180 feet;Coordinated with internal architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing staff to ensure interoperability among all designed building systems;Collaborated with satellite offices for design of a nine-story judicial center and a seven-story, one million square foot expansion of the Philadelphia Convention Center

Calculated airspace glide slope for possible surface obstructions and drafted on a $5 million taxiway reconstruction project and a $36 million, 1000 foot runway expansion project, which included rerouting a state road and redesigning a surface parking lot;Prepared and revised engineering reports and drawings for airfield runways, taxiways, and aprons at such sites as Philadelphia International, Philadelphia Northeast, Tampa International, and Fort Myers Southwest International Airports;Provided assistance with design procedures and training for ISO 9000 certification

Assisted principal engineer in preparing structural engineering reports for clients including homeowners, lawyers, and insurance adjustersReviewed legal documents and conducted research for legal proceedingsObserved and analyzed field conditions relating to structural failures and deficiencies

Troubleshot and resolved computer problems for university students and staff

Framed, painted, and hardscaped high-end single-family residences