Construction Management
Resume:
Matt Guckes
Ellisville, MO *3011
*********@*****.***
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OBJECTIVE
I am ready to begin working and learning in the operations of an
organization that will capitalize on my current skills and offer
opportunities for professional growth in exchange for a solid work ethic,
integrity, and commitment to superior performance.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Geography/Geospatial Science
Minor in Construction Management
August 2012
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
Cumulative GPA: 3.3
Dean's List
SKILLS
. Skilled with GPS, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, GINT, Geosystems, Microsoft Word,
Excel, and Power Point
. Created multiple maps of Springfield area showing all WIC participants
in order to better serve and track them.
. Experienced with collecting, analyzing, and recording field samples
. Educated in water sampling and collecting/analyzing ground data using
the TH1 Myron L Tech Pro II and the AMS-3 in. soil sampling kit.
. Experienced with various construction and landscaping techniques
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Springfield, MO
Gamma Theta Upsilon
Membership focused on current geographical news and events
WORK EXPERIENCE
Engineering Technician
SCI Engineering
February 1, 2013- present St. Charles,MO
. Worked with the Gint and Geosystems programs
. Tested concrete cylinders for strength using compression machine
. Collected concrete samples in the field.
. Performed slump and entrained air tests
. Performed hydrometer, Atteburg, and asphalt testing
. Managed and cataloged over 500 cylinders at any given time
. Worked with scales and compaction testing machinery
. Cleaned and managed heavy machinery
Self Employed-General Construction and Landscaping Ellisville,
MO
Summer 20010-2013
. Designed and planted flower beds/ gardens
. Built retaining walls, repaired and poured driveways and sidewalks
. Painted interiors and exteriors, remodeled kitchens and bathrooms
. Replaced and built interior walls
Construction Contractor's Apprentice
Showcase Remodeling, Summer 2007 to 2009
Ballwin, MO
. Assisted with construction, insulation, drywall, and painting
. Helped with remodeling kitchens and baths
Various part-time jobs during school
Academic Years 2003-2012
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Water Quality Improvement Volunteer, Summer 2007- 2009
Missouri STREAM Team Springfield, MO
. Monitored water quality using handheld TH1 Myron L Tech Pro II
. Reported information to local watershed management
. Removed trash from waterways and planted trees
Watershed Team Volunteer, 2010-present
Citizenship and Service Learning (CASL)
Springfield, MO
. Tested water and soil, for the local Springfield watershed
. Collected samples and analyzed data on level of bacteria
. Sent results to Springfield, MO Clean Water Services to construct a
plan to clean the water supply and map the area's bad water areas
Home and Playground Construction Volunteer, 2010 - Present
KABOOM & Habitat for Humanity
Springfield, MO
. Instructed volunteers how to install playground equipment
. Constructed walls, installed siding, tiling, plumbing, interior and
exterior paint
. Built new playgrounds, assembled swing sets, slides, and equipment
Disaster Team Volunteer, June 2011
Joplin Tornado
Joplin, MO
. Assisted with search and rescue
. Worked chainsaw to remove fallen trees
. Cleared debris from yards and houses
Construction Volunteer and Youth Organizer, Spring 2005-2010
Juarez, Mexico
Casas por Christos
. Installed dry wall
. Electrical wiring
. Mixed concrete
. Mentored and coordinated activities for 20 young children from the
area
REFERENCES
Edward Funk **********@*****.*** 314-***-****
Phil Dario ****@******************.*** 314-***-****
Elizabeth Cook *********.****@**.****.*** 573-***-****
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