Patrick J. Kinnare
Morton, IL 61550
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Summary of Qualifications
I am an exceptionally hard working, results oriented self-starter, who is
eager to learn and to adapt to new challenges, while projecting a positive
attitude and demonstrating strong, effective leadership skills.
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT:
> Consistently involved in process improvement teams. Recent examples
include streamlining workflows, green design, sales support tools,
formulating request for information procedures, and change order
requirements.
> Prepared and rolled out process improvement incentives on both a
company wide and individual team scale.
ENGINEERING/PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
> Domestic - Structural engineering design, plan review, model building
codes, value engineering, building solutions, field work, procurement,
subcontractor direction, project scheduling.
> International - International building design, soliciting building
component adoptions, international project coordination
> Computer Skills - AutoCAD, AutoCAD Inventor, MathCAD, Visual Analysis,
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Sharepoint.
> Technical Skills - Wood design, concrete design, steel design,
mechanical component design, optimization theory.
Professional Experience
PROJECT ENGINEER - Morton Buildings, Inc., Morton, Illinois
(July 2008 - Present)
National post frame construction leader with an emphasis on quality
and innovative designs.
> Conduct plan reviews on building orders to assure engineering and
building code compliance.
> Worked closely with sales personnel and customers in the presales stages
of projects including feasibility, cost projections, and explaining
benefits of Morton construction.
> Coordinate with crews, sales consultants, architectural drafting
technicians, and construction estimators during design and
construction phases of building projects.
> Designed and directed engineering and code compliance Sharepoint website
to aid in communication with field sales consultants.
> Collaborate with key Morton Buildings' personnel to design and build
first ever projects in Canada.
> Spearheaded efforts with Canadian authorities and engineers to gain
building design and component approvals.
> Involved in process and product improvement teams ranging from workflow
optimization, low environmental impact building processes, sales support,
and repetitive process elimination.
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER - United Insulated Structures Corp., Berkeley,
Illinois
(Summer 2007)
Design/Build general contractor specializing in cold storage and food
processing facilities.
> Supervised and assisted in the project management of a 150,000 S.F.
cold storage facility.
> Responsible for field supervision, subcontractor management and
coordination, and record keeping.
> Employed MS Project to maintain construction timeline integrity.
Professional Skills
TEAM MEMBER -Senior Design Project at the University of Illinois (Zip Dee
Inc) (Spring 2008)
Awning manufacturer with a focus on quality and unique awning concepts.
> Designed, prototyped, and tested an automatic awning for Zip Dee Inc.
> Collaborated with team members on all facets of project from initial
brainstorming through project presentation and finally to implementation
strategies.
> Project resulted in several design patents for Zip Dee Inc. and added
projected annual revenue of over $300,000.
CORPORATE COMMITTEE MEMBER - Society of Business and Management Engineering
at the University of Illinois
(2007-2008)
Society uniting business, management, and engineering organizations with
students at the university.
> Networked and collaborated with team members to develop and maintain
relationships with corporations and bring engineering recruiters to U
of I campus.
> Worked with team to plan and execute events and manage committee
resources.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN Graduated:
May 2008
> Bachelor of Science in General Engineering
> Secondary Field of Concentration in Engineering Management