Ultimately responsible for all logistics, training, and field operations for the company.Supervise all projects and contracts.Oversee estimating, bidding, and scheduling.Seek bid opportunities and participate in contract negotiations.Administer the company's safety and training programs.Perform labor and on-site training as required.

Managed crews and subcontractors in support of radio tower and cell site construction services including raw-land design/builds, antenna & line installations, microwave pathing, and structural inspections & repairs.Estimated, bid, and managed all construction and radio tower projects.Supervised and assisted in aerial fiber-optic installation projects.Developed and implemented the company's apprenticeship program which both improved employee performance and opened up government contract opportunities.

Built, operated, and sold a franchised quick-service restaurant in Milan, Illinois.

Managed construction and upgrades of cellular sites throughout the Midwest and Northeast.Coordinated installation of utilities, acquired necessary permits, ordered & tracked material, supervised construction, liaised with clients, and compiled close-out packages for every job under my purview.Audited job-sites, employees, and subcontractors for quality and safety.Acted as the company's qualified agent/representative for the purpose of contractor licensing in various jurisdictions vis-à-vis passing background checks, proving competence & experience, and taking licensing exams.Climbed towers as part of the erection, maintenance, or decommissioning thereof.

Managed the company's satellite warehouse in support of projects in the Chicago and Milwaukee markets.Received, delivered, and tracked telecommunication material valued at millions of dollars.Implemented a recordkeeping system which saved the company hundreds of thousands of dollars by proving the custody-chain of said material.Provided oversight of crews and subcontractors, and audited them for quality & safety. Placed advertisements and interviewed applicants for employment.Assisted in general labor and line & antenna work.

Performed various clerical and administrative tasks. Wrote contracts and policies. Compiled close-out packages for completed construction projects. Created and placed print and online advertisements.Revamped the company's safety program to ensure compliance with relevant jurisdictions, industry best-practices, and current & potential clients.Modernized the company through the implementation of electronic job clocks, remote uploading of job-site photos & documents, and teaching construction crews to use relevant apps and software in the field.Performed general labor in assistance to cell-tower construction and upgrades.

Performed general labor in assistance to land-clearing, excavation, foundation installation, residential construction, and cell-tower construction. Operated various bull-dozers, excavators, skid-steer loaders, and tractors.

Managed the alcohol and drug abuse prevention program for ~100 soldiers as a certified Unit Prevention Leader. Provided annual unit-wide training and updates on relevant policies while acting as liaison and resource counselor. Administered monthly drug screenings as appropriate.

Directly managed and supported ~10 soldiers while performing duties as a soldier and as Military Police.Provided regular training on soldier tasks and skills including detailed lesson plans, in-depth presentations, evaluations of skills mastered, and risk management procedures.Deployed to Ramadi, Iraq in 2007 and trained Iraqi police for 10 months.

Learned day-to-day operations of a non-profit with a focus on fund-raising and volunteer management. Installed exhibits and worked with Executive Director to develop fund-raising materials.Advised Resource Development Committee on how to engage students at nearby universities.

Learned to build websites using Joomla! content management system while exercising branding techniques, developing brochures and flyers using Adobe Creative Suite programs, and exploring the intricacies of print and internet marketing.Worked with Affinity Marketing Consultants to review client and vendor websites, monitor quality control, and enforce licensing.

Researched, assigned, and wrote news articles relating to city and county level events in Macomb, IL. Laid out pages using Adobe InDesign and edited content. Managed freelance writers as appropriate.