John J. Davis **** Cortland St.,

Detroit, MI ****4;

313-***-**** [cell/pager];

313-***-**** [home]

acg3cl@r.postjobfree.com [e-

mail]

Objective: To obtain a challenging position in the field of

Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Logistics, Facilities Management, or information technology for a company that will allow opportunities for utilization of my management, administrative, and operational skills.

Experience:

April 2014-present City of

Birmingham (MI)

Engineering Inspector

Performs inspection of water main, sewer services, sidewalk replacement, and asphalt paving contracts.; coordinates daily activities with Police & Fire Department; knowledge of principles and practices of public service, municipal water & sewers, and public service and utilities maintenance functions; knowledge of applicable federal, state and local law codes and regulations governing the administration of public service and public utilities functions and activities. Submits and reviews clear, concise, comprehensive and daily reports related to various construction

activities in Field Manager (MDOT); consults with various agencies within the department (Bldg. & Safety, Public Works); evaluates management practices and adopts effective courses of actions; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with public and private citizens.

April 2013-April 2014

USPS- Birmingham, MI

City Carrier Assistant

Delivers and collects mail on foot or by vehicle under varying road and weather conditions in a prescribed area; maintains professional and

effective public relations with customers and others, requiring a general familiarity with postal laws, regulations, products and geography of the

area. Consults with supervisors regarding delivery procedures, along with suggesting advertisement opportunities.

2012-2013 DAL Global Services

Aircraft Facilitator/Ramp Agent:

Marshalls aircraft on the ramp including directing, assisting and parking all arriving, departing and towed aircrafts in accordance with safety policy

and procedures. Performs wing walker duties to protect the aircraft wing from equipment in the path of pushback and maintains visual contact with the pushback driver to alert the driver of any danger.

Lifts, loads/unloads, sorts and transfers passenger baggage, airmail, freight and company material in and out of aircraft bins, belt loader or baggage

carts in a safe manner and within specific time constraints. Maintains safety and security of the ramp at all times and complies with safety procedures and

station policies. Reads and verifies the city and flight number for every bag to ensure correct loading of customer bags. Communicates with Operations, Flight Crew personnel and other ground personnel concerning arrival/departure information in a professional manner. Drives/operates ramp equipment, including but not limited to bag tugs, belt loaders, aircraft tow tractors and water and lavatory servicing vehicles in a safe manner. Services aircraft as needed to include cleaning lavatories and cabin and restocking items.

May work in the baggage make-up area and prioritize baggage load for delivery to the proper aircraft for loading. Ensures GSE equipment is in proper working order.

August 2011-March 2014: United Prayer Temple Baptist Church

Administrative Assistant/Facilities Manager:

Responsible for reviewing and approving bids for building maintenance contracts, supervising building & grounds operations, and preparing

budgetary items for each contract.

2006-2011 (retired)

City of Detroit, Department of Public Works

Principal Construction Inspector:

Managed and directed the activities of multiple functional areas of construction, including wireless construction with AT&T (underground and

overhead construction) DTE (underground construction), the Public Lighting Department (underground), and the Water & Sewerage Department (sewage construction, underground conduit). Assist in the implementation of quality control management and site management on utility construction and telecommunications projects. Submitted and reviewed daily reports related to

various construction activities; developed and organized daily work schedules, budget formation, quality control, and employee development, managing multiple sites on a daily basis. Led construction teams of 5-10 personnel; coached and mentor subordinates and assisted departmental

project teams to establish project plans, set project goals, evaluate the performance of the project team and make adjustments as needed.

Interdepartmental liaison on all facets of the site construction process. Understood and communicated internal and external expectations related to

schedule, cost & quality, while encouraging the construction team and sub-contractors to meet these objectives. Maintain an accurate status of all

construction activities and communicated the status of each project through reports, emails, meetings, conference calls, etc.; ensured that the project

scopes were clearly defined and understood by all internal and external construction personnel to avoid overages and change orders.

1996-2006 City of Detroit, Department of Public Works

Senior Construction Inspector:

Supervising field inspector for utility construction projects.

Coordinated processing of incoming complaints and legal claims.

Supervised twenty employees for the purpose of instituting a permanent sidewalk maintenance program.

1989-1996 City of Detroit, Department of Public Works

Construction Inspector/Investigator:

Assisted in the coordination of community grants through the Community & Economic Development Department (now known as Planning & Development).

Evaluated division procedures and practices for proposed division contracts.

1986-1989 City of Detroit, Department of Public Works

Junior Construction Inspector:

Under general supervision, assisted inspectors in sidewalk, street paving, and utility construction projects. Performed density testing on aggregate, asphalt and concrete in the field, and in the laboratory. Reviewed as-built drawings for present and future contracts. Performed elementary surveying with various survey crews.

Education: May 6, 2004 Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

Master's of Business Administration: Strategic and Operations Management.

May 4, 1999 Wayne State University Detroit, MI

Bachelor's of Science: Business Administration- Information Systems Management.

Licenses: ACI Concrete Field Technician I, Density Control Technician, January 2009, Bituminous Paving Operations, Feb. 2009, Certified Aggregate

Technician, March 2009, Field Manager Tech., March 2011.

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