•Work directly with Valero inspection personnel, including the Chief Inspector and Inspection Superintendent. •Responsible for all AutoCAD tasks needed by the inspection department. •Collaborating with Inspection Superintendent on the adoption of Risk Based Inspection practices. •Obtaining API certifications in the near future. (API 510/570/580/581)

•Generated KPI reports to forecast and schedule inspection activities, ensuring regulatory compliance and satisfying corporate requirements. •Reviewed safety/relief valve inspections and managed equipment updating, event creation, and scheduling of next inspections.•Verified completion of MOC action items for updated piping and equipment inspection records.•Maintained CML on-stream inspection program, evaluated UTT data, and performed QA audits for PCMS data entry validity.

•Developed workflow procedures and standards for major maintenance projects, including bidding, work package creation, AutoCAD drawing management, circuitization, and data entry in PCMS.

•Created Piping Isometric & Equipment Inspection drawings based on API field sketches. •Developed title blocks with attributes for database creation and reports. •Create Inspection PID’s with external referenced Valero PID’s for circuitization and highlight coding for stream designation.•Worked directly with Valero inspection and engineering personnel on circuit and component designation.•Managed and trained AutoCAD technicians in the inspection group.•Spearheaded AutoCAD evergreen projects for new inspection departments at various plants.

•Collaborated with Turnaround Group and Capital Projects to create inspection worklist packages for shutdowns. •Assigned and built new flange numbers in the PCMS database and updated all supporting inspection documentation. •Utilized PCMS and PK Technology/Intellispec for scheduling and capturing flange inspection data. •Updated CAD inspection and flange isometrics, PID's, and PCMS data post-turnaround.•Generate reports for wall chart updating and for Valero director on inspection status

Delivering Artistic and Technical Solutions to Drive Exterior Renovations and Fuel Business GrowthOver 10 years of extensive experience in landscape design and architecture, management, and sales, consistently delivering measurable and profitable results in challenging environments.Vision: Developed innovative concepts and spearheaded their successful implementation to achieve market capitalization. Successfully secured a prestigious client base, resulting in a robust network of qualified clientele and significant reduction in marketing expenditures.Leadership: Led and directed cross-functional design teams through high-pressure design and sales processes, leading to the completion of award-winning projects. Ensured on-time delivery and achieved nearly 100% customer satisfaction.Metrics: Established and enforced performance standards to drive improvements in functional and budget-driven design, department efficiency, customer satisfaction, and sales effectiveness. Achieved a remarkable 25% reduction in department operation costs, an average closing rate of 75%, and maintained a 100% on-time delivery record based on client expectations.Skills: Proven expertise in implementing cutting-edge technologies to optimize workflow efficiency.Accomplishments:•Understands clients’ priorities and needs. Serves as an executive leader in the design department, focusing on award winning projects and cutting-edge designs.•Implements existing/new technology for both department/company efficiency and improvement.•Has multiple projects published in regional magazines.•Accomplishes average yearly sales of $850K. •Design & manage installation of projects over $350K.•Consults on native plant design for local greenways and water of the state.•Creates growth within company; High-end custom gunite pool design & installation division

Designing, Selling, and Installing Medium to High-End Residential Landscapes with a Creative Focus on Graphic Representations. Successfully managed the design, sales, and installation of medium to high-end residential landscapes, showcasing a strong emphasis on creative graphic representations of landscape development.Operational Efficiency: Effectively operated the business on a part-time basis while pursuing my second degree, demonstrating exceptional time management and multitasking abilities.Horticultural Expertise: Personally propagated and cultivated various plant materials, ensuring the use of high-quality and carefully nurtured specimens in all landscape installations.

Collaborated with PhDs and Professors in Experimental Set-up and Data CollectionProvided invaluable assistance to esteemed PhDs and professors in setting up experiments and collecting data, ensuring smooth operations and accurate results. Demonstrated a keen eye for detail and meticulousness throughout the process.Research Data Management and Analysis: Compiled and organized research data from various trials, performing preliminary analysis to extract meaningful insights. Contributed to the interpretation of results and assisted in drawing valuable conclusions.Specialized Experimental Hybridization: Played an integral role in the comprehensive experimental hybridization of Cornus florida and Aesculus pavia individually, contributing to the development of new plant species that were subsequently sold by growers in the mass market.Nursery Facility Management: Efficiently managed the daily operations of a nursery facility, overseeing tasks such as inventory management, plant care, and quality control. Ensured optimal conditions for plant growth and cultivated an environment conducive to productivity.Innovative Contributions and Efficiency Improvements: Generated novel ideas for data collection methodologies and implemented strategies to enhance efficiency throughout the department. Continuously sought opportunities to streamline nursery operations, resulting in improved productivity and cost savings.