Jerald J.Valento, FMA
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SUMMARY
Accomplished professional and project manager with over 25 years of experience in the construction sector along with recent facilities maintenance education seeking position in related field either part time or full time. Recent graduate of Building Operations Manager and Maintenance/Custodial Programs at the Minnesota Resource Center. Holds current FMA, Residential Energy Auditor, Special Class Engineer, and Certified Pool Operator licensures. An avid learner always seeking forward-thinking and innovative ways to review, improve, and implement procedural change and enhance organizational outcomes.
CERTIFICATIONS
Residential Energy Auditor 2012 Special Class Engineer (Boilers)License License, 2012
Certified Pool Operator (CPO), Minneapolis, MN 2012 Facilities Management Administrator, BOMI International (self-study), Minneapolis,MN 2011
EDUCATION
Building Operations Manager Training 2012
Minnesota Resource Center, Minneapolis, MN
Weatherization, Clean Energy Sources, Energy Efficiency, Energy Audits, Retrofitting and Renovations, Product Knowledge, and Manager and Supervisory Skills, 96 hours total classroom training
Maintenance and Custodial Skills Training 2012
Minnesota Resource Center, Minneapolis, MN
Tool Use, Safety, Plumbing, Restroom and Office Cleaning, Carpentry, Painting, Drywall, Floor Care, Basic Electricity, Heating and Air Conditioning, Boilers License Exam (Special Class Engineer License) and Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Preparation, 50 hours paid on-the-job training, 315 hours total classroom training
B.S.University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie,WI Industrial technology and building construction
WORK EXPERIENCE
Chief Estimator/Senior Project Manager 2008-2010
Yanik Companies, Spring Park, MN
Wrote construction manager manual; brought online scheduling software for company projects; created and implemented computer based project organization; revised accounting and billing procedures and format
Senior Project Manager/Office Manager 2008
Gen-Con Graus Construction, Bloomington, MN
Introduced new scheduling software; revised accounting and billing procedures; closed out completed projects headed toward litigation by negotiating final agreements and payments; advised company and phased out unprofitable company performed work
Chief Estimator 2005-2007
B & D Associates, St. Paul, MN
Designed and implemented computerized estimating system
Project Manager 2004 Brent Anderson and Associates, Fridley, MN Worked directly with owner to separate and manage waterproofing division from roofing division
Senior Project Manager 1995-2004 A & P Construction, Minneapolis, MN
Initiated involvement in LEED; started process of creating an estimating department and created format and procedures; reviewed and introduced various estimating and project management software; saved $43M project company had significantly underbid