Resume

Gary G. Hames

Cell (662) ***-****

sa6p5d@r.postjobfree.com

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Education and Training

University Of Southern MS, BS Building Construction Technology

American Petroleum Institute, Recommended Practices Hydraulic Fracturing

Geology

Environmental Science

Surveying

Soil Mechanics

Strength of Materials

Structural Steel Design

Reinforced Concrete Design

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Certifications

Class A CDL with Hazardous Materials and Tanker Endorsements

HAZWOPER 40

PEC Safety Training

TWIC Card

CDP MGT-903 Environmental Training in Emergency Response

FEMA IS-810 Oil & Hazardous Materials Response

FEMA IS-005.a Hazardous Materials

FEMA IS-700.a National Incident Management System

FEMA IS-800.b National Response Framework

FEMA IS-100.a Incident Command System

FEMA IS-200.a ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents

FEMA IS-300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents

FEMA IS-400 Advanced ICS, Command and General Staff Complex Incidents

FEMA IS-632 Debris Operations

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Experience

Hodnett Farms

18-wheeler Driver and/Equipment Operator

Anguila, MS

2011-Present

I drove a truck transporting fertilizer, grain, tractors, farm equipment, catfish fingerlings, feed and fish to processing plant. Operated a tractor during various farm operations, a backhoe and a small dozier.

O’Briens Response Management

BP MC-252 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Response Organization

Field Accounting Supervisor Pascagoula, MS

Environmental Field Observer Grand Isle, LA Shoreline Cleanup

2010-2011

As Field Accounting Supervisor, I reviewed contractor daily billing invoices for personnel, hours, equipment, supplies and services utilized for BP oil spill cleanup and verified/documented through personnel sign-in logs, equipment list and site visits, noting and reporting exceptions on dailies before signing and passing on to BP Incident Command Chief for signatures and to BP Auditors for further investigation.

As an Environmental Field Observer, utilizing a digital camera, the handheld Trimble Nomad data collector with photo, mapping, internet and GPS features, I observed, collected data points, surveyed, mapped and documented beach cleanup operations on Grand Terre 1 and Grand Terre 2 islands located off of Grand Isle, LA. I traveled to the islands daily to document which zones were being worked, how many feet of shoreline was worked, what equipment and cleanup methods were being used, and that all Shoreline Treatment Recommendations and Best Management Practices were being followed. I uploaded data, photos and GPS points from the Trimble Nomad and a daily report via e-mail each night to BP on each day’s activities.

O’Briens Response Management

SRI Kentucky Department of Transportation

Dump Mgr./Tower Monitor at Ballard Co.

KDOT Hwy. 286 Debris Dump.

2009

I acted as Debris Dump and Safety Manager over KDOT ice storm debris dump and equipment operations. Supervised debris monitors, debris dump operations, heavy equipment operators. Completed and processed equipment time rental sheets, operator time sheets, contractor haul load tickets and daily logs for KDOT required by FEMA for reimbursement. I acted as debris tower monitor, grading by percentage incoming trucks dumping at KDOT dump.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

Cost Engineer

Toyota Owners Representative Office

Blue Springs, MS plant site

2008-2009

Reviewed and approved all construction contract change orders to the General Contractors’ construction contracts involving site work, utilities, and building. I Verified quantities and costs by reviewing plan changes, GC and subcontractor quotes using various costs analysis methods, historical cost data, and my own experience, I negotiated and resolved with the GC, any mistakes or higher cost deviations that were found.

Nissan North America, Inc.

Procurement - RNPO TN Purchasing Group

Buyer/Logistics - Capital Equipment, Construction Contracts, Facilities, and MRO

Purchasing

2001-2007

Utilizing EBP and NP21, Nissan’s application of the SAP purchasing system and

software under the TN purchasing group, I assisted end users in requisition creation and

final specification development. I qualified potential vendors/suppliers through web

based research, interviews and vendor site visits. Created and issued RFQs with standard

terms and conditions, delivery schedule, payment terms, payment schedule, import and

shipping terms & conditions to selected qualified vendors/suppliers, updated RFQs with

vendor quotes and submittals. I tallied, reviewed quotes, selected best quote and issued

purchase order. After purchase order issuance, I provided logistic support, received,

inspected, and signed off on delivery and/or installation or contract completion. I

performed price benchmarking studies in relation to purchase targets and budgets.

Hayes Asphalt & Construction

Estimator/Driver

1997-2001

Estimated quantities of sand, gravel, rock, dirt work, and asphalt for construction and paving projects. Drove 22-yard dump truck as needed, when there was a driver shortage or when drivers were out sick.

Grand Casinos Inc.

Construction Project Manager

1994-1997

Construction Project Manager and Owner’s Representative over all projects on 1200 acre Tunica site. Monitored day to day progress of general contractors and subcontractors against schedules and budgets. I acted as owner’s representative and primary contact with Architects, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical Engineers, and other technical consultants. I reviewed change orders, pay request, submittals, plan changes, and other related paperwork. Inspected work daily for compliance to standard construction practices, plans and specifications, reporting directly to the Corporate Director of Construction. Partial list of projects completed during my tenure at Grand Casinos Tunica:

Movement of over 4 million cubic yards of fill and mix sand

600 Rm. Grand Terrace Hotel & Spa

18-Hole Cottonwoods Golf Course

200 Space Grand RV Park & Lodge

Grand Convention Center

Central Gangway Enclosure

Cottonwoods Golf Clubhouse

Water Treatment Plant #2

Dry-side Central Cooling Plant

Golf Course Maintenance Building and Area

Utility Corridor Extension Phase II & III