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Portland, Oregon Area

Portland, Oregon Area

Handling all new and existing business contracts,

Columbia, Sc

Relocated to South Carolina for a 2 year period to care for my children when my wife was re-deployed for her final assignment with the U.S. Army in 2011. She has since retired after 20 years of service and we recently relocated to the Portland area to raise our family.

Seattle, Wa

Accountable for day to day operations of multiple project teams consisting of: project managers, coordinators, drafts people and administrative staff planning and executing natural gas infrastructure projects within both urban and suburban areas throughout the greater Seattle area.• Established and managed at a high level project objectives, budget and schedule • Communication liaison amongst project team, customer, contractors and key stakeholders• Ensured timely response and resolution of customer issues and change requests • Developed and implemented continuous improvement efforts to improve productivity• Responsible for hiring, training, managing and mentoring a project team of 21 employees• Consistently delivered strong financial results

Kirkland, Wa

Managed a project delivery team located across multiple locations consisting of 42 employees responsible for planning and executing natural gas infrastructure projects across a wide geographic area. The outstanding performance of this team was instrumental in Pilchuck Contractor’s being awarded the Diamond Award for innovation, efficiency and cost effectiveness by Puget Sound Energy.• Established and managed at a high level project objectives, budget and schedule • Communication liaison amongst project team, customer, contractors and key stakeholders• Ensured timely response and resolution of customer issues and change requests • Developed and implemented continuous improvement efforts to improve productivity• Responsible for hiring, training and managing a project team of 21 employees• Personally trained and mentored more than 10 junior project managers• Consistently delivered strong financial results

Bellevue, Wa

Provided end-to-end services from sale of natural gas or electric utility service through planning and execution of infrastructure projects to connect customers.• Develop, foster and maintain ongoing customer relationships• Created detailed scope of work, cost estimate, project implementation plan and schedule• Present project proposal to customer and obtain final approval• Obtain permits, easements and right-of-way access as required • Successfully completed 400+ residential and commercial projects • Consistently recognized as a top producer for quantity of homes converted to natural gas

Seattle, Wa

Started in the field working first as a meter reader, then progressing to work as a pipe fitter and providing leak detection services gaining foundational knowledge about many aspects of natural gas utility operations. Promoted to work in New Customer Construction Department in 1994 and successfully sold natural gas service and retail equipment while providing project management services to ensure timely implementation and service start up for large customer base.• Manage customer relationships and expectations• Consistently in top 15% of service and equipment sales company-wide• Successfully trained 55+ employees on SAP system resource management module• Consistently practiced conscientious and safe work habits

Bachelor'S Degree

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba)