Project Manager Engineer

Bob Brendel

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Accomplished public relations professional with experience in

media/governmental relations, public involvement and transportation

planning, publications production, marketing and event management.

Professional Experience

Outreach Coordinator (Program Delivery), Missouri Department of

Transportation, Jefferson City, Mo. 2001-present

. Internal/External communications resource for Transportation Planning,

Design,

Bridge, Construction & Materials and Right of Way divisions.

. Communications Manager for "Safe & Sound Bridge Improvement Program."

. Project Manager for "Improve I-70" environmental studies.

. Statewide Work Zone Communications coordinator.

Sports Information Director, University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo.

1980-2000

. Directed media relations and publication of media guides, game

programs and web

site for MU's 20-sport NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics

program.

Public Information Officer, Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Mo.

1975-1980

. Responsible for media relations, alumni communication and campus

publications.

Professional Awards

American Council of Engineering Companies Engineering Excellence Honor

Award

. I-70 Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement Truck-Only Lanes

Project 2010

. I-70 First Tier Environmental Impact Statement

2003

MoDOT Chief Engineer's Award for Excellence in Innovation

2009

Governor's Award for Quality and Productivity (Technology in Government)

. Technology in Government - Development of Online Public Meetings

2009

. "Practical Design" process improvement team

2005

American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials

2009

. Nation's best public involvement approach

National Association of Government Communicators Blue Pencil Award

. Safe & Sound Bridge Improvement Program media announcement & event

2007

. Pathways magazine - Best in the Nation

2004

American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials Pathfinder

Award 2004

. MoDOT Pavement Design and Type Selection Team

American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials Exemplary

Partner Award 2004

. MoDOT/DNR Permits/NOVs Team

College Sports Information Directors of America

. 25-year Achievement Award

2004

. More than 50 publication awards including 5 "Best in the Nation"

1975-2000

Education

Bachelor of Journalism, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

1975

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