Quality Assurance Engineer

Irene Oquendo

**** ****** ****** . *********, ** 37215

************@*****.*** . 731-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Highly motivated professional with diverse experience in structural

engineering and quality auditing seeking a position in the structural

engineering field. Eager to build upon existing professional experience and

expand in structural engineering solutions and design. Interested in

working for a firm with a stable team environment and solid learning and

growth opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

. Experienced Structural Engineer with a background in:

Precast concrete design and production Writing summary reports

Worked both in the field and office Interpreting state codes

Reviewing design plans and shop drawings Developing structural

computer models

. Experience in working with architects, manufacturers, and DOT inspectors.

. Possess well-developed communication, interpersonal and project

coordination skills.

. Ability to function well within a team environment.

. Exceptionally organized and disciplined.

. Computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite, STAAD, and RAM.

. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Education

The University Of Tennessee at Martin (May 2006)

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Minor in Business Administration

CERTIFICATION

Tennessee EIT #25039 - 2005

Experience

Ross Bryan Associates, Inc. Engineers - Nashville, TN

Structural Designer/PCI Auditor (June 2006 - November 2010)

. Supported senior associates by developing structural design and

preparing design calculations;

. Participated in large-scale renovation projects to include the

renovations for the Brentwood Library, and Neyland Stadium;

. Designed signage for several companies to include Ford, Jiffy Lube and

General Motors;

. Participated in several stages of the structural design for the new

Music City Convention Center;

. Conducted extensive travel around the country auditing

Precast/Prestressed production plants in the Precast Prestressed

Concrete Industries (PCI) Plant Certification Program. Implemented

industry standards and monitored proper execution in all aspects of

production operations and quality assurance documentation;

. Lead meetings with plant management personnel and Quality Control

departments to review audit results and provided a summary,

recommendations, and improvement opportunities both verbally and in

written reports;

DBS & Associates Engineering - Clarksville, TN

Intern (May 2005 - August 2005)

. Worked with the surveying department using Geographic Information

System (GIS) to locate and identify pipes, water valves, and fire

hydrants, for Hendersonville, TN and Bowling Green, KY;

. Assisted the DBS transportation department performing traffic analysis

for the City of Clarksville, and proposed solutions and designs for

expected traffic growth due to new construction.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS

American Society of Civil Engineers

Precast/Prestressed Concrete Industries

American Society of Structural Engineers

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Centennial Art Center - Nashville, TN (July 2011)

Reception and administration at the center's front desk.

Covenant Presbyterian Church Flood Relief - Nashville, TN (May 2010)

Participated in the clean up and demolition of houses affected by the 2010

flood. Distributed food to other volunteers and flood victims.

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training - Nashville, TN

(Winter 2008 and Summer 2009)

Raised $1,800 while training for the Country Music Half Marathon in 2008

and $4,000 for the Nike Women's Half Marathon in 2009.

Habitat for Humanity - Martin, TN (February 2005 - May 2005)

Built a house in Martin, TN with the Society of Women Engineers student

chapter and other university faculty.

First Baptist Church Martin Servant Singers - Des Moines, Iowa (May 16-22,

2004)

Cleaned, painted, and repaired 17 homes in inner city Des Moines as well as

performed in three different concerts.

Adult Education Program - Maracaibo, Venezuela (October 2000 - December

2000)

Teaching elementary math to adults above 16 years of age. The program is

designed for low-income, poorly educated adults.

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