Jeffery Dickens
**** *********** **** ~ Katy, TX 77449
Phone: 713-***-**** abiaqm@r.postjobfree.com
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QUALIFICATIONS
Accomplished, degreed Construction Project Manager and Superintendent
with experience in construction project management from inception to
completion. Skilled in reviewing and analyzing blueprint specifications
and assessing projects and coordinating trades onsite. Experienced in
preparing post construction architectural, mechanical, electrical and
plumbing punch lists and coordinating completion of contractor work.
Excellent communicator with strong customer skills. Formally educated in
Construction Management and Business Administration.
Computer Skills: AutoDesk Revit CADD, MS Office Suite (Excel, Word,
Access), MS Publisher and Adobe Photoshop
RELEVANT EDUCATION
SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY, Huntsville, TX
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science in Computer Aided Drafting, May 2010
Minor in Construction Management
Minor in Business Administration
. GPA: 3.81 / 4.0
. Courses in procedures and operations in developing, estimating, and
managing construction projects; materials of residential and commercial
building construction, developing cost estimating systems, and general
business administration.
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
Coast Guard: Received commendation medal for performance in Hurricane
Katrina relief. Awarded Coast Guard Achievement Medal, 2008; Coast Guard
Commendation Medal, 2005; and Coast Guard Sailor of the Quarter, 1999.
Casa Ole': Promoted to general manager of restaurant after one year of
starting. Created tracking system to monitor daily food usage/shrinkage.
Decreased food shrinkage and payroll by 10%.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GILBANE BUILDING COMPANY, Houston, TX May 2009-Present
Assistant Superintendent
. Assist in daily reports and support regarding plans, permits, scheduling
of trade resources, etc.
. Support analysis of blueprints and specifications and ensure scope of
work matches contract terms.
. Coordinate procurement of materials; helped to order and purchase long
lead materials.
. Interface with clients and contractors.
. Assemble guarantees, warranties, and operating instructions; assemble as
built drawings and owner materials.
. Prepare architectural and mechanical, electrical and plumbing, MEP, punch
lists; manage site cleanup and oversee landscape architecture.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, continued
US COAST GUARD, Port Arthur, TX Feb 2003-Aug 2008
Machine Technician (recalled to active duty)
. Created and implemented training program to expedite new members through
Coast Guard boat force training program. Reduced time in training by
50%.
. Collaborated with CG Officers and Lamar University to create personnel
database to track people and equipment evacuating from hurricanes, and
set up base task force to respond to devastated areas.
. Oversaw schedules and supervised Coast Guard boat force operations on
daily basis.
. Participated in 15 person team that entered New Orleans for Katrina
rescue of 800 people.
CASA OLE RESTAURANT, Vidor, TX Mar 2001-Jan 2003
General Manager
. Oversaw all daily operations including employees and staffing,
inventories, cleanliness and physical upkeep, cashiering and more.
Decreased food shrinkage and payroll expenses by 10%.
. Managed financials for restaurant grossing $1.5M annually.
. Created tracking system to monitor daily food usage, shrinkage, and
payroll.
WEST MARINE, New Orleans, LA Aug 1997-Mar 2001
Assistant Manager
. Managed work schedules and supervised 20 retail personnel; and oversaw
merchandise inventory replenishment.
. Conducted weekly training program to enhance knowledge of merchandise
sold.
US COAST GUARD, New Orleans, LA Feb 1996-Mar 2001
Machine Technician
. Supported operations in Louisiana.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Beaumont, TX
Associates of Applied Science in Computer Aided Drafting
. Courses in precise drawings and specifications, calculating strength,
quality, quantity, and cost of materials used in construction projects.
Navigation Rules Of The Road, March 2004
ICS 100-500, June 2004
First-Aid, yearly since 2001
CPR, yearly since 2001
Hazwopper, August 2004
Small Boat Coxswain, March 2004
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS
Habitat for Humanity, 2008, Repaired and Painted School in Conroe, TX,
Volunteer
Church Missions Trip, 2007; built 10 brick homes in Mexico, Volunteer
GOLDEN KEY of SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY, Member