LARRY FONTANEZ
Hurley New York 12443
Phone: 845-***-**** Cell: 646-***-****
*************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position with a company that requires the need for a proactive
take-charge individual
WORK EXPERIENCE
Driver, Briggs Paving, Poughkeepsie New York 12601 June 2011 to present
. Driving Dump trucks, and transporting black top.
. Loading equipment onto trailers and tying it down assuring securing in
transport.
. Hauling 30 ft trailers with pavers, rollers, excavators and skidsters
to the site.
Manager, Safety & Quality Plus, Inc., Long Island City, NY, 2006 to June,
2011
. Enforced 100% of safety regulations, policies and procedures while
supervising 10-man staff
. Monitored many different jobs from high risers to power plants
. Tracked jobs for highway, tunnels and bridges ensuring they were
completed on or before projected schedule
. Recently completed $350M job called the East Side Plaza, from 116th to
119th Street with no safety issues
Engineer, Safety & Environmental Solutions, Inc., North Babylon, NY,
October 2004 to February 2006
. Monitored and supervised lead abatement for the MTA project at the
Castleton Bus Depot in Staten Island
. Provided site orientation to all new employees and enforced all PPE on
site
. Gave weekly tool box talks to all trades on site
Project Manager, Slattery/Skanska, Queens, NY, February 2004 to June 2004
. Monitored and supervised the HASP program on the Con Edison Repowering
Project
. Developed and implemented the fire safety program
. Conducted site orientation to all new employees
. Monitored the confined space programs, respiratory programs and enforced
the PPE program on the site
. Provided toolbox talks weekly to all subcontractor safety personnel and
the Foreman
Supervisor, All Safe Consultants, New York, NY, November 2002 to January
2004
. Safety Supervisor during the JFK International Airport Air Train Light
Rail and Support Service Project
. Conducted Environmental, Safety and Health oversight for the Port
Authority of New York/New Jersey Air Train Light Rail Project
. Developed, implemented and monitored safety and health procedures for
Bechtel staff assigned to this project
. Conducted audits, monitored the general contractor's safety program and
provided guidance where necessary
. Assisted in coordinating with the Safety Representative, the Port
Authority and New York City Transit Authority, during construction and
connecting of the Light Air Rail to the NYCTA "A" Train
Site Manager, The Helix Group, New York, NY, January 2001 to October 2002
. Assisted with the design, development and supervision of the existing
Safety and Health Program for subcontractors at the NYU Dorm Authority
. Program incorporated The Helix Group and Forkosh's applicable safety and
health procedures under OSHA Rules and Regulations
. Supervised field safety representatives and safety and health programs of
subcontractors for the 1st Avenue Project
Lead Site Engineer, Sciame Construction, New York, NY, 2000
. Developed, implemented and monitored the safety and health functions
within various areas of responsibility for the General Electric
Corporation
. Incorporated Sciame and General Electric's applicable safety and health
procedures under the OSHA and N.C.R. Rules and Regulations
Site Engineer, Slattery/Skanska, Queens, NY, 2000
. Incorporated, monitored contractor's activities for the JFK International
Airport Air Train Rail & Support Service
. Supervised proper PPE at all times, making sure the OSHA 300 and MSDS
sheets were complete and on site, and that the project was in compliance
with the OSHA Rules and Regulations
Site Engineer, All Safe Consultants, New York, NY, October 1998 to May
2000
. Monitored contractor's activities for Century 21 Towers Store High-rise,
supervising proper PPE at all times, making sure the OSHA 300 and MSDS
sheets were complete and on site, and that the project was in compliance
with the OSHA Rules and Regulations
Labor Foreman, McNally Mason Construction, Bronx, NY, January 1983 to
September 1998
. Responsible for ordering material and logging in hours for weekly payroll
. Ensured that OSHA Standards, Rules & Regulations were met and that a safe
working environment was in place for all work crews
EDUCATION/TRAINING/CREDENTIALS
United States Army Big Ben College
10-Hour OSHA Course
MTA - NYCT Track safety
40-Hour NYC Site Safety Managers Course
40-Hour Hazwopper Course (The Handling of Hazardous & Chemical Materials)
Confined Space
Military Police School
Drill Sergeant School
Long Island Railroad Track Training
Bombardier Transportation Track Training
Class A CDL Lic
First Aid Training
CPR
American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Member
4/74 - 9/81 UNITED STATES ARMY
Small Arms Specialist; majored in field maneuvers and map
reading; radio communications and maintaining a military
barring of nine (9) platoon members as a Platoon Leader.
10/82 - 9/95 UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVES
Joined the reserves after active duty in 1982 and completed
my twenty (20) years in December of 1995. I am a Desert
Storm Veteran.
Larry Fontanez
146 Fairway Dr
Hurley, New York 12443
*************@*****.***
TO: Whom it may concern
I HAVE A PROVEN 20-PLUS YEAR TRACK RECORD IN OBTAINING RESULTS IN THE
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY WHICH SHOULD QUALIFY ME FOR CONSIDERATION AS PART OF
YOUR TEAM.
My desire to be an active and effective member of your organization
motivates my writing to you. My diversified experience has groomed me to
be a well-rounded and flexible individual with great attention to detail
and a strong drive to succeed. I have a high level of motivation to
continuously advance my professional skills and eagerly look to utilize and
challenge my abilities WITH YOUR COMPANY. My ATTACHED resume provides a
comprehensive summary of my experience and achievements.
I would like the opportunity to interview with you SOON AND look forward to
hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Larry Fontanez