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Marietta, Ga, Us

Marietta, Ga

• Supervise multiple crews, including daily management of bridge, wall, and other structures projects, including:Skip Spann at Chastain, 17th Street, Atlanta Rd. and 285, Bill Carruth Pkwy, Hartsfield Jackson International Terminal, Widening 400• Organize and coordinate subcontractor activities, equipment suppliers, and materials suppliers.• Monitor safety of work sites and employees; leverage OSHA and other training and public safety certifications

• Coordinated with multiple asphalt plants and design labs in the Atlanta Metro• Sampled mix for quality control; measured against company and state standards.• Tested Asphalt stockpile with prepared mix designs based on test configurations

Forest Park, Georgia

• Manage inventory and purchasing for a construction materials company serving Georgia contractors. Oversee warehouse operations, supply chain, and sales support with expertise in freight management and logistics.• Recommends vendor and materials upgrades that drive customer results in safety and performance while delivering improved margins for the business. Identified high-profit, best-in-class options for fall protection, including safety training to multiple Georgia contractors.• Established a process for lifecycle management, evaluation, and continuing education on new vendors and products.• Facilitates new vendor and product solutions in response to customer challenges; demonstrated expertise in Georgia QPL products, bridge construction product enhancements, safety standards and gear.• Worked directly with Georgia contractors, sales reps, and field supervisors to find innovative solutions to supply chain and materials challenges; provided direct support during I-85 bridge repair, pandemic-related raw materials shortages, and high-demand periods of Atlanta metro bridge construction.

• Began as bridge carpenter and was promoted to duties of lead man, collaborating daily with foreman to interpret plans, schedule and manage work, and build heavy highway projects in the Atlanta metro area.• Applied extensive hands-on field experience, leadership skills, and a focused work ethic to further my knowledge both on the job site and in the classroom• Utilized time management and responsible communication to successfully balance work and school commitments.• Maintained knowledge of operating equipment and processes for cast-in-place concrete walls and bridges.

Newport News, Virginia

• Urban Forest Management duties for the James River and Chesapeake Bay watershed program.• Assisted in the timber-harvesting and reforestation of 8,000-acre watershed property.• Performed insect and disease monitoring through periodic inspection of gypsy moth and southern pine beetle habitat• Maintenance and planning of forest fire prevention methods and fire trails.

Construction Management

Degree In Progress

Associate'S Degree, Forestry