Janel Mcnally Email & Phone Number

New Jersey, United States

South Plainfield, New Jersey, United States

I have renovated the 2 houses I have lived in from top to bottom myself. This includes 2 kitchens, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, 4 tile floors, several laminate floors, framing, drywall, gallons of spackle, window replacements, trim installation, roofing, siding, plumbing, electrical, massive amounts of wallpaper stripping, hours of painting, 1000sf brick patio and walkway, and landscape lighting. I have also served as the general contractor and expert consultant for my family member's kitchen, bath, and small remodeling needs.

Belle Mead, Nj

*Created warranty claims on manufacturers websites for failures on various home and farm equipment. *Wrote persuasive arguments utilizing my knowledge of mechanical systems and engines.*Coordinated with repair technicians, manufacturers, and vendors to support a compelling narrative for successful claim approvals.*Received an average of 99% of the requested amount.*Maintained accurate logbook of requests and credits. *Arranged for shipping of large items via common carriers.*Learned inventory management software to receive new inventory, create invoices, and receive payments.*Created claims to manufacturers for damaged, missing, or defective parts.*Created claims to carriers for shipping damage.*Created and maintained process documents to improve efficiency and consistency.*Registered sold products on appropriate manufacturer's websites. *Created and managed listings and negotiated and sold parts and equipment on ebay and craigslist.

Montgomery, Nj

*Founded and established a licensed home improvement contracting business, specializing in small improvements and repairs.*Created estimates, invoices, cash flow projections, sales tax calculations, and reports using Quickbooks.*Collaborated with homeowners on scope, budget, and schedule of projects. *Implemented the project plan to complete projects on time and within budget. *Projects included carpentry, cabinet installation, plumbing, painting, electrical, caulking, flooring, screening, TV wall mounts, drywall, spackle, window blind installation, closet system assembly and installation, and baseboard, wainscot, and door/window trim.*Managed teaming relationships with subcontractors and homeowners to address project/client needs.*Established and maintained appropriate insurance on business and vehicles.*Filed and paid quarterly sales taxes.

Somerville, Nj

*Inside project manager for three to seven concurrent projects. Increased project efficiency by creating and maintaining detailed project summaries. Assigned action items for every element of construction. Instituted weekly project meetings with managing partner, jobsite, and administrative staff. Mitigated risks by proactively identifying potential issues, developing solutions, and ensuring timely arrival of materials. Collaborated with clients, vendors, field and office staff. Achieved on time job completion, and delivery of final documents. *Field project manager for large remodeling and addition projects. Optimized schedule of work. Directed sub-contractors priorities, and integrated multiple trades at the job-site. Identified and resolved technical issues. Collaborated with customers, contractors, vendors, and staff to provide high quality workmanship and outstanding customer service on schedule. Coordinated local building permits and inspections. *Purchasing and logistics manager for up to seven concurrent projects. Conducted material research, performed calculations, estimated costs, prepared quotes, analyzed options, purchased, tracked, and managed logistics for all required materials. Reduced material waste and returns. Optimized material delivery dates for minimal storage times. *Consulted as an expert on residential construction, including framing, reading blueprints, and material selection.*Created process development documents to improve task efficiency and consistency.

Clinton, Nj

*Produced construction phase engineering and design specifications for Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) units including finned tubes, piping, drums, headers, exhaust stacks, valves, and instrumentation.*Calculated and reported performance predictions for varying inlet conditions. *Created and maintained project specification book for all major components.*Analyzed P&ID design to ensure operation requirements were achievable.*Improved construction efficiency by identifying errors in the purchasing of valves and instruments. *Created and implemented new procedures for material specification, purchasing, and delivery of these components. *Diagnosed insufficient documentation as the cause of unit start-up problems. Conceptualized and wrote new operation and maintenance manuals for each HRSG including detailed start-up and shut-down procedures. *Coordinated engineering efforts with inside project manager, engineers from partner companies, and end customers (General Electric, Tokyo Electric Power Company) regarding HRSG performance, termination locations, operating conditions, manufacturing considerations, and construction logistics.*Participated in technical meetings between the manufacturers of the major subcomponents to achieve success of overall plant performance requirements.*Conducted field testing and compared actual operation data to predicted performance. Utilized data to improve accuracy of future performance predictions and suggest physical modifications to HRSG to improve output.

Fairfield, Nj

*Participated in a rotational program between design, project management, and testing departments for government contracts to design, manufacture, and test actuators for wing flaps and windshield wipers for military aircraft.*Provided solutions to assembly and quality problems at the on-site manufacturing facility.*Implemented changes to the design based on successful solutions.*Modified the code for all the company’s proprietary software programs to accommodate the upcoming Y2K date issue.*Executed the dynamic testing of assembled components on specialty test rigs.

Master Of Science (Ms), Mechanical Engineering

Specialized in thermodynamics and fluid flow.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: I played 2 years on the Division 1 varsity lacrosse team. I also played intramural flag football, as running.