Joseph Novakowski

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908-***-****

acewiq@r.postjobfree.com

PERSONAL STATEMENT:

I am interested an entry-level position with a company that will support me in my growth in the field of civil engineering.

My determination and leadership skills have always allowed me to excel in my previous roles and I would like to begin

excelling in my career.

EDUCATION:

Rutgers University – Rutgers School of Engineering Sept. 2008 – December 2013

BS Civil Engineering New Brunswick, NJ

COMPETENCIES & CERTIFICATIONS

OSHA 10 (June 2014) BLS Certified EIT (July 2014)

Detail Oriented Meeting Deadlines Interpersonal Proficiency

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Microsoft Office Solid Works AutoCAD

Gantter and scheduling software Mac, IOS & PC Matlab

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Rutgers University Sept. 2008 – December 2013

School of Engineering New Brunswick, NJ

Worked with a team of four to design the steel frame for a nine-story building which included a penthouse

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! Designed the building to be cost effective while maintaining a high level of safety

Used Gantter project management software to develop a schedule for a residential home

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! Based the results on real life data gathered from research completed by our team

Designed a concrete mix and a rebar cage to construct a beam that would fail in shear and withstand a particular

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load

! Tested the beam to confirm our design met the standards

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Apple Inc. October 2011 - Present

Inventory Specialist Bridgewater, NJ

Lead the team to a 99.3% accuracy for the store’s physical inventory, the highest the store ever scored

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Train new staff members on policy and procedure as well as set expectations of workflow and organization

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Received “exceeded expectations” during the review process for teamwork, innovation and results

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Assist in leading the visuals team, ensuring the storefront exceeds expectations

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Use creative thinking and organization skills to optimize space for inventory

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Utilize “Fearless Feedback” to make myself and my coworkers better

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Buzzy’s Grill & Pub June 2008 – January 2014

Waiter, Bartender & Shift Lead Piscataway, NJ

Supervised a small wait staff, of three to six, to provide courteous service in a timely manner

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Responded positively and effectively to customer concerns

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Responsible for balancing the cash drawer, settling customer checks/credit cards, and steady flow of the business

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Managed multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

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