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Fort Wayne, Indiana, US

Miami, FL, US

• Streamlined I-69 construction by corresponding with residents and business owners along the I-69 Finish Line project to understand their concerns and answer their questions with explanations of construction progress.
• Planned and conducted bi-weekly safety presentations; facilitated follow-up dialogue.
• Improved highway performance and safety by collaborating with other firms, INDOT, & FHWA with respect to capacity analysis and planning.

Indianapolis, IN, US

• Taught Pre-Engineering and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) classes through individual and group project-based learning, computer-aided design (CAD), drafting, and 3D printing to all grade levels at one of.
• Introduced students to most disciplines of engineering using the steps of the engineering design process which includes: identifying the problem statement, creating and evaluating alternative designs, selecting.

Cedar Rapids, IA, US

• Managed all inspection and quality control operations for the $8.5 Million 1st Avenue Reconstruction Project, a major corridor serving as the gateway to the City of Coralville and the University of Iowa.
• Maintained thorough daily reports containing pictures, sketches, measurements, quantity calculations, material testing results, and contents of conversations held among various parties.
• Prepared monthly pay estimates, weekly progress meeting agendas, change orders, and noncompliance notices to hold the contractor accountable while ensuring the proper use of the budget.
• Communicated progress with the City of Coralville to ensure their satisfaction and facilitate accurate and timely public updates.

Washington, DC, US

• Corresponded and met with officials of cities, towns, and municipalities, as well as private contractors, engineering firms, and other companies in the fields of transportation and other areas of infrastructure to.
• Researched legislation and current news, specifically with issues concerning transportation and infrastructure; conveyed this to the Congressman and industry-specific companies in Iowa.
• Provided experienced opinions and helpful feedback to Congressman, fellow staff, and constituents on policy issues and questions that arose pertaining to all infrastructure matters including flood wall funding and.
• Represented the Congressman at community organization meetings and events at numerous locations around the district in order to hear from constituents and learn about issues concerning them.
• Explored different types of Federal funding available to cities and towns for infrastructure projects.

Indianapolis, IN, US

• Maintained communication between contractors, engineers, state and county officials, as well as clients to increase productivity to meet the client’s budget and timeline requests.
• Developed a conceptual master plan that created a safer, more welcoming pedestrian-friendly area adjacent to Purdue University’s main campus via new street lighting and signalized crosswalks.
• Planned, implemented, and analyzed results of traffic studies in urban and rural settings to manage and improve the safety and efficiency of traffic flow.
• Conducted topographic surveys and laid out future construction projects.

Indianapolis, IN, US

• Rated current conditions of bridges and "small structures" for INDOT personnel, indicating how to prioritize funding and where to focus maintenance efforts.
• Ensured infrastructure safety and reliability by inspecting bridges, culverts, and other "small structures" for excessive corrosion, cracking, spalling, section loss, and other structural flaws.
• Located and scheduled upcoming inspections in a timely and efficient manner.
• Supervised other inspectors on daily responsibilities.

Indianapolis, IN, US

• Oversaw all phases of roadway construction, including earthwork, HMA (Hot Mix Asphalt) paving operations, as well as installation of utilities.
• Confirmed contractors complied to state specifications by verifying proper construction methods and materials, sometimes through on-site testing.

Washington, DC, US

• Researched legislation for the Congressman and his legislative staff, specifically with issues concerning his work for the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
• Represented the Congressman at committee hearings and prepared summary reports.
• Conveyed Congressman’s stance on current issues, responding to constituents’ concerns through written letters and verbal correspondence.
• Directed tours of the United States Capitol Building, leading groups of various sizes.

• Minimized construction costs for new city pipeline by optimizing its size and location.
• Persuaded city officials to expand water service to all Fort Wayne citizens, improving the water quality for 12,000+ residents and businesses, and lowering the cost for those served.
• Performed over 75 field inspections and sampling operations; in situ water testing.
• Designed layout for a new residential development’s sanitary and potable water pipelines.
• Prepared comprehensive special engineering studies and reports for technical analysis.

Fort Wayne, IN, US

• ENGR 101: Introduction to Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science - Educated beginning engineering students in the differences of various engineering disciplines.
• ENGR 120: Graphical Communications and Spatial Analysis - Instructed computer-aided design (CAD) software course to students.
• Fostered students' creativity and professional skills through design and project work.

West Lafayette, IN, US

I worked on a project that aimed to quantify and monetize the amount of damage being caused to Indiana roads and bridges due to overweight truck traffic. Once this was done, the project concluded by determining how to best enforce these policies and any potential truck fees, including recommendations for additional manpower and weigh station facilities.

West Lafayette, IN, US

• Lectured geomatics lab sessions: reviewed concepts, generated class discussion, instructed use of field equipment, demonstrated proper surveying techniques.
• Also met with students outside of class to help with homework & answer questions.

Indianapolis, IN, US

• Inspected job sites: verified proper construction methods & materials.
• Performed concrete tests in order to assure that concrete met specifications.
• Monitored HMA paving operations.

Indianapolis, IN, US

• Inspected job sites: verified proper construction methods & materials.
• Performed concrete tests in order to assure that concrete met specifications.
• Monitored HMA paving operations.

Columbus, Ohio, US

• Measured and recorded daily installed construction quantities.
• Recorded field data, i.e. locations of manholes, inlets, & pipe structures.
• Located & staked out route design for projects, using benchmarks to set control points.
• Revised plans for clients by collaborating with the computer graphics department.
• Interpreted specifications and project plans to convey intent to contractor.
• Calculated quantities for cost estimating.

Columbus, Ohio, US

• Measured and recorded daily installed construction quantities.
• Recorded field data, i.e. locations of manholes, inlets, & pipe structures.
• Located & staked out route design for projects, using benchmarks to set control points.
• Revised plans for clients by collaborating with the computer graphics department.
• Interpreted specifications and project plans to convey intent to contractor.
• Calculated quantities for cost estimating.

US

• Contacted subcontractors and suppliers to obtain estimates.
• Reviewed project plans and checked submittals against specifications for compliance.
• Updated project drawings and specifications with latest addendums.

Master Of Science In Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering & Infrastructure Systems

Bachelor'S Degree, Civil Engineering