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United States

-Completed IDOT CMMS training.-Prepared job boxes and trained IDOT Resident Engineer on project closeout processes and procedures.-Prepared project closeout of several smaller IDOT contracts.-Checked Inspector Daily Reports (IDR's) for accuracy.-Documentation management in CMMS.-Attend ACEC Virtual IDOT Construction Management Seminar & Contract Closeout-Provide documentation for construction management services contract on a $6M IDOT Phase III contract on I-55 from South of I80 to south of Weber Rd, NB &SB designed overlay drainage.

United States

-Certified in IDOT Documentation for Contract Quantities-Managing all documentation for several simultaneous ongoing construction Tollway contracts for the new Elgin-O'Hare Expressway (I-390) Western Access, I90 and I355 System Wide Landscape projects, Irving Park Advance work projects.-Train new employees and joint venture team members in all documentation requirements.-Preparing start up documentation for CDOT contracts.-Tracking reports as needed on CDOT contracts.-Assists with documentation as needed for IDOT and Tollway contracts.-Works closely with Corridor Manager to ensure reports are correct and submitted on time.-Proactively uses the Tollway's E-Builder Web Based Management System and Capture System (DBE/EEO) to track reports and all required documentation-Daily uses the Tollway's Fieldsyst (Microsoft Access database) for entering daily quantities, change orders, extra work orders, material in storage, and run various reports to ensure accuracy.-Audits time and material invoices for payment and tracks forms to ensure payment is not duplicated.-Closely monitors all construction documentation and prepares required projects for closeout.

Ascertained, coordinated and disseminated incoming reports and procedures to support client projects.• Improved company relations with the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) by learning client specific computer software programs and procedures that resulted in completing ISTHA requirements more efficiently, concurrent with learning new position.• Maintained 100% compliance quarterly with three different audit levels within the company and ISTHA procedures – resulting in completion per client requirements.• Assured client payments were received in an efficient manner by reviewing ISTHA-monthly incoming invoices, associated progress reports and following up with consultants as necessary on incorrect information for smooth billing cycle completion. • Expedited invoice payments for multiple consultants and a continued ease of use by creating new ISTHA invoicing forms and instructions.• Guaranteed that 25 project team members met their daily and weekly ISTHA deadlines effectively as an efficient team contributor.• Prepared new templates to meet internal company QA/QC policies and procedures to ensure quality of duties for the duration of the ISTHA project.• Accomplished a non-conflict environment through precise scheduling of ISTHA meetings, utilizing Microsoft Office fully and comprehensively.• Circumvent unnecessary ramifications to, and ensured deadline adherence by assessing daily, weekly and monthly needs / reports / meeting minutes.

Directed work requests from seven departments to four team members to meet deadlines. Assisted Vice President’s Administrative Assistant. • Decreased departmental turnover 75% by interviewing new employee candidates while concurrently achieving regular workload to completion and on time.• Ensured maintenance of smooth office operations by supporting the VP’s Administrative Assistant regularly / as needed on small and large tasks and responsibilities.

Processed work requests from five practice groups and trained new and existing team members to increase productivity.• Improved productivity 80% by training and mentoring new project team members at the same time integrating them within the culture and procedures of the company.• Improved quality and task completion time of team members and all practice group members by resolving daily computer software problems - completing own deadlines and goals as expected.

Processed all work requests from five different departments.• Guaranteed quality by expertly and efficiently formatting reports and tables in preparation for submission to People’s Gas and Nicor Gas – consistently effective.• Excelled in document/form preparation for Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to meet state requirements, ensuring quality completion before submission to IDOT.• Tailored and created client reports of varying types and quantities – always ensuring accuracy and completeness – recognized internally and externally.

Directed day to day office operations, maintained membership/visitor records and coordinated weekly and monthly publications.• Avoided scheduling conflicts for five pastoral staff members, daily.• Generated and coordinated weekly bulletin publication and monthly newsletter. • Annually created and distributed 400 copies of the church directory and implementing new procedures to efficiently ensure the accuracy of the data submitted.• Researched and implemented a new computer program to maintain church membership as well as visitor records using the Church Windows Database Manager Program.• Proficiently used Microsoft Office 97 and Windows environment as well as efficiently using the Calendar Creator program and Franklin Planner program to eliminate excessive down time.

Associate'S Degree, General Studies

Associate'S Degree, General Studies

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