Education and Training
Summary
Below is a detailed outline of my professional training, education, & certifications including:
- College education | acknowledgements
- Career training completed | certifications
- Involvement as professional trainer
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University of Cincinnati (1990)
College of Engineering and Applied Science
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management 1990
Attended University of Cincinnati from 1985-1990. Completed 5-Year nationally recognized and accredited education program with Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management and Associate's Degree in Civil & Construction Engineering
Represented the College of Applied Sciences in my 1990 graduation ceremony as Baccalaureate Graduate of the Year (selected from 500 students). Named the CSA Construction student of the year from Class of 54 in 1990. Overall GPA of 3.35
Co-Op Education
Worked 7 Quarters of Internships while still attending college as part of Co-Op education requirements. Worked as Assist PM/Engineer for 2 Companies: Shook National (3 Quarters) and Turner Construction (4 Quarters) in Ohio region.
Organizations
List of organizations, chapters, and student government involvement during college education from 1985 to 1990
- UC Alumni Foundation (1990 - Present)
- President Construction Student Association
- President Student Chapter | ABC
- President Student Chapter | CMAA
- Senior Project - Construction Operations Study
Acknowledgements
List of college achievements and honors from 1985 to 1990
- Associates Degree in Civil Construction Engineering
- Baccalaureate Graduate of the Year (1990)
- Golden Key National Honor Society (1990)
- AIC National Essay Competition Winner (1990)
- Recognition on Dean’s List 6 Times
- Construction Management Student of Year (1990)
Training and Certifications
List of Certifications
- OSHA 30 Hour Training Certification, Renew 2018
- Certified Educator and Trainer, 2005
- LEED Accredited Professional, 2004
- Design-Build Certification Training, 2002
- Suretrak and P3 Certification, 2000
- Primavera P6 Training, 2014
- Lean Construction and Last Planner Trained, 2010
- Prolog Project Database Trained, 2001
- Behavioral Interviewer Training, 2006
- Storm Water Management SWPPP Certified, 2012
- Clean Room Certification, 1996
- CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification, 2014
- Lean Construction Practices - Action Team 2012
- Microsoft Project Schedule, 2015
- FARS Government Compliance Training 2010
- Scaffolds, Fall Protection, and Crane Safety 2014
- Mold and Moisture Mitigation 2012
Corporate Training Received
Completed required Corporate training programs as of 2015 inclusive of: Diversity in Workforce, Sexual Harassment, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Generational Diversity, Ethics Compliance, and Business Conduct Enforcement.
FMI Leadership Institute
Attended the 4-Day FMI Leadership Institute for Development of Leaders in 2004. The Leadership Institute is a four-day experience that gave me personal insight into my leadership style. Learned how this impacts others as well as my organization through highly interactive discussions and feedback. Connected with other leaders within the A/E/C industry and received self- assessment and individual development as well as experiential leadership, construction company simulation, and 360-degree feedback.
Project Executive Development
Selected to nationwide team within Turner Corporation to develop a fully integrated Project Executive training program rolled-out nationwide for high-potential project managers to become successful future Project Executives (2013).
Design-Build and Preconstruction Training
Compiled a series of project manuals and training guidelines and tools for successful Design-Build project delivery and well as publishing of project training manuals for Preconstruction and Design Build topics for Turner (2003-2006).
School of Construction Management 2007-2014
Conducted training courses for small and disadvantaged business and subcontractors in conjunction with the Airport Authority to help these companies be successful in business and navigate the San Diego market (2007-2014).
San Diego State University
Guest lecturer and speaker at the Construction Student Association on several topics from 2008-2012. Topics included project scheduling, quality control, and estimating.
Turner National Trainer
Created several training modules, managed the training program for 2 companies from 2006-2016, and was part of "Train the Trainer" program for former company training classes from 2001-2014 (Turner). List of Classes that were part of this training curriculum are listed below:
Training Class Subjects 2001-2014
- Operations and Finance
- Talent Management (Shaping Future Leaders)
- Change Order Management
- Project Executive National Training Team
- Profit Enhancement
- Project Engineering and Shop Drawing Review
- Constructability Reviews
- Project Set-up (Operational Excellence)
- Resource Allocation and Control (RACS)
Turner Knowledge Network
From 2001 to 2004 functioned as the gate-keeper of all training documents loaded on the corporate website used to share lessons learned and standard procedures and manuals for the entire company. Created many source documents being used by the entire company. Maintained training manuals and designed 5 web-based training programs used to roll-out new company initiatives.
Software and Technology
Proficient at Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Project, as well as Primavera P6, Suretrack, Smart-Sheet, Blue-Beam, Procore, Timberline, Constructware, and related programs and software.