Sam Smith Email & Phone Number

Piedras Blancas, Costa Rica

• Designed and estimated a 350 square meter hydroponic system for the food garden.• Assisted with construction projects around the property which included: the design and construction of reinforced concrete walls used to prevent erosion and redirect water, miscellaneous rough and finishing carpentry work, and minor tree house repairs.• Acted as a translator/guide for guests and visitors that included explaining the sustainable practices that were implemented on site.

Peoria, Illinois Area

• Increased brand awareness on campus resulting in increased collegiate sales.• Determined correct distribution for various campus events including two events with attendance over 2,000 people.• Created and kept records for distribution, logistics, and overall product appeal and consumption.

Greater Chicago Area

• Oversaw the construction of a 3,000 sq. ft. LEED Gold Certified floor build out. • Served as a stand-in superintendent on the jobsite for the last two weeks of the internship.• Monitored subcontractors, attended and participated in weekly job meetings, reviewed shop drawings and submittals under the supervision of the assigned project manager and superintendent.• Estimated project costs, performed quantity take-offs, made and updated schedules.

Peoria, Illinois Area

• Taught a twenty hour motorcycle safety class.• Taught riders to manage their risk and increase their skills through riding and classroom instruction.

Peoria, Illinois Area

• Appointed assistant manager in summer of 08 and promoted to day manager in the summer of 2009. • Supervised 20 lifeguards, cashiers, and concession workers; performed on job training for lifeguards.• Was responsible for opening, operating, and closing the facility and making work schedules.

Peoria, Illinois

• Assisted in the relatively new branch of the company dealing with the construction of 450, 2500, and 4000 pound concrete blocks. Over the summer there were 1600 blocks made and sold.