ANTHONY E. L. APPIAH

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219-***-**** 219-***-**** ab1e88@r.postjobfree.com 2234 Terrace Dr.

Highland, IN 46322

INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Positive and results driven professional with considerable experience and proven track record of

success in sales, construction, material handling techniques and report writing. Proven ability to

manage multiple tasks within stringent deadlines, provides solutions, and maintains excellent

customer relations. Respected leader with outstanding scheduling, estimating, documentation and

computer skills with excellent interpersonal & communication skills.

Sales Presentations Leadership & Team Building Inside Sales Client Development

Interpersonal & Communication Skills Customer Relations Problem Resolution

Organizational Skills Business Development Negotiation Skills

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Developed database for clients, generated sales and maintained excellent client relationship at

AGLA.

Liaised with architects, consulting engineers, and estimators to assess damages to buildings,

foundations to retaining walls, bridges, drains etc. caused by hurricane Ivan and preparation of

scopes of works for rehabilitation.

EXPERIENCE

American General Life & Accident Insurance Co., Chicago, IL March, 2012 to present

Independent Insurance Agent

Prospecting, processing of insurance premiums & claims, and sale of insurance products.

Ministry of Works: Agency for Reconstruction & Development, Grenada, West Indies 2005 to 2011

Project Engineer

Processed contracts awarded by government, ensuring correct preparation and execution. Managed $18M

budget, developed cost control plans, designed and prepared scope of work. Reviewed and approved

building and development plans. Monitored project schedules, evaluated subcontractor bids and contractor

proposals, and maintained safe and productive work environment. Conducted thorough site inspections and

directed all critical construction stages.

–Led numerous reconstruction projects, ensuring on time and on budget delivery.

–Served as Government's Representative on ongoing Southern Water Project meets all design plans

and specification.

Facilitated timely of materials for the successful project completion of the National Stadium

to meet commencement delivery schedule of 2006 Cricket World Cup in Grenada.

Oakley Construction, Co., Inc., Chicago, IL 2002–2005

Project Manager /Estimator

Held full responsibility for daily activities on the project sites and general contract

administration. Provided expert on-site project supervision, obtained necessary permits, and

ensured compliance with all construction documents and regulation.

–Completed CTA Garfield Park & Ride Project in Chicago, IL within time and cost.

–Completed steel structure warehouse construction projects for City of Chicago Fire Department within

budget.

–Successfully managed total budget of $12.5M on all projects.

Ministry of Works, Grenada, West Indies 1999–2002

Project Engineer

Managed rehabilitation of infrastructural works and public buildings. Monitored design development and

work processes and created detailed plans to drive projects forward.

–Completed restoration projects (total budget of $21M) for structures ravaged by Hurricane Lenny Works

include re roofing & demolition works etc. on warehouses, commercial buildings, parking lots and

utilities.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

M. Eng. in Civil Engineering, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI

Concentration in Construction Engineering and Project Management

BS. University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana

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Concentration in Building Technology; Honors–2 Class Upper Division

Management Coursework, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, Accra

Financial Management and Accounting Course for Engineers and Project officers.

- Interpersonal Skills Management Course for supervisors.

Repair, Rehabilitation, and Reinforced Concrete Structures Seminar, Ghana Institution of Engineers

Insurance Licenses:

Indiana Resident Producer License #805336 for Life, Accident & Health Insurance.

Illinois Non-Resident Producer License # 16557497 for Life & Health Insurance

Courses & Training:

Sales Methodology; Prospecting; Target Ethics; Target Marketing.

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