Colleen A. Barreto
North Port, Fl 34286
*********@*******.***
Summary of Qualifications
Management Experience
? 18 years of business operations and management experience.
? 5 years construction and field experience.
? Major strengths in planning, problem solving and communication.
? Instructed training classes and created manuals on team work, cost
control, employee benefit programs, and job specific training.
? Very well organized and utilizes time efficiently.
Business Accounting Skills
? Experienced on Quick Books and Peach Tree Accounting Software.
? Knowledgeable and experienced in all phases of basic business
accounting needs.
? Proven record of working within a budget and cost control.
? Creating spreadsheets for budgets, project cost, tracking, and
profit.
Computer/Software Skills
? Extensive computer knowledge and experience.
? Microsoft Excel and Corel Quattro Pro Programs.
? Word Processing for Microsoft Word and Corel Word Perfect.
? Database creation and maintenance for Microsoft Access.
? Auto Cad exposure on editing notes and printing.
? Presentations on Microsoft Power Point.
? Communication and daily scheduling on Microsoft Outlook.
Construction Experience
? Interpreted and explained plans and contract terms to administrative
staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner and developer.
? Analyzed engineering proposals, process requirements and related
technical data pertaining to industrial machinery and equipment design.
? Prepared and submitted budget estimates and progress and cost
tracking reports.
? Prepared contracts and negotiated revisions, changes and additions to
contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers
and subcontractors.
? Requisitioned supplies and materials to complete construction
projects.
? Conferred with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design
professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures,
complaints, and construction problems.
? Determined labor requirements and dispatched workers to construction
sites.
? Evaluated construction methods and determined cost-effectiveness of
plans, using computers.
? Studied engineering and technical publications to keep abreast of
technological changes and developments in industry.
? Used computer-assisted engineering software and equipment.
? Interfaced between Project Manager and Engineer of Record to resolve
application design, build and test issues.
Employment Covanta Energy Consultant- Redgate Fort Myers - Tampa
Florida
Technical Solutions, Inc.
Operations & Administration Manager July 2006 to November
2010
? Execute daily operations of project needs.
? Maintain document and filing control.
? Direct and coordinate project related activities in
purchasing and distributing materials, equipment,
machinery, and supplies.
? Accounting/Bookkeeping responsibilities.
? Compile and maintain control records and related files to
release drawings and engineering documents to proper field
supervisors and engineers.
? Confer with vendors, document originators and engineering
liaison personnel to resolve discrepancies.
? Utilize all the qualifications on page one of resume on a
daily basis.
Monahan Services, Inc. Fort Myers, Florida
Project Coordinator/ Operations Director August 2004 to July 2006
? Managed staff, prepared work schedules and assigned
specific duties.
? Reviewed financial statements, sales and activity reports,
and other performance data to measure productivity and goal
achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction
and program improvement.
? Established and implemented departmental policies, goals,
objectives, and procedures, conferred with board members,
organization officials, and staff members as necessary.
Albritton Fruit Company Inc. Sarasota, Florida
General Manager March 1992 to August 2004
? Began being employed as the Albritton Fruit Company Floral
Division Manager (1992-1995)
? Developed & managed positions as the Public
Relations/Retail Supervisor (1995-1999)
? Offered and accepted the position of Operations &
Administrative Director (2000-2003)
? Promoted to Interim General Manager (2003-2004)
Education Charter One Business/Accounting Sarasota, Florida
Certificate Program
Business and Corporate Accounting -No degree 1991
Edison Community College Fort Myers, Florida
Business Management Courses- No Degree 1990
References Available upon request