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Douglas Sessions
**** *. ******** ****** *** Bernardino, CA 92405
909-***-**** abk8yo@r.postjobfree.com
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Summary: Consultant/Superintendent/foreman, 20 years experience. HUD
Construction,
6 years experience. Entry level Computer Software Engineer, 2 years
experience. International Supervisor/Manager, 4 years experience.
Construction Management Instructor, 6 months.
Work Experience
Carpenters Direct San Bernardino Ca.
February, 2009- (present). Construction Foreman
Description: Generate work, and over see project for
residential property. Tasks: Examine and inspect
work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and to
ensure that specifications are met. Read specifications such as blueprints
to determine construction requirements and to plan procedures. Estimate
material and worker requirements to complete jobs.
San Joaquin Valley College - Rancho Cucamonga CA. January, 2008 -
November, 2008
Construction Management Instructor
Description: Instruct Construction Management subjects at the college
level. Duties: Teach all of the different division in
construction from the master building format and Construction management.
Prepare materials and classroom for class activities. Maintain accurate and
complete student records as required by law, district policy, and
administrative regulations. Instruct students individually and in groups,
using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and
demonstrations. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for
maintaining order among students. Plan and conduct activities for a
balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides
students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. Prepare,
administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Assign and grade class work and homework. Plan and supervise work-
experience programs in businesses, industrial shops, and school
laboratories. Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to
explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Puccettie Fine Wood Inc - OAKLAND CA January,
1998 - January, 2000
Finish Foreman
City of Oakland Historical Buildings, Installed oak trim and doors, on
three projects. Description: Plan, direct, coordinate, usually through sub-
contractors, subordinate supervisory personnel to Construct, erect,
install, and repair structures and fixtures.
Tasks: Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using ruler, pencil,
chalk, and marking gauge. Follow established safety rules and regulations
and maintain a safe and clean environment. Study specifications in
blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and
determine dimensions and materials required. Using hand tools to build or
repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, and other wooden fixtures used
in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools.
West Bay Construction - San Francisco CA
Finish Shop Foreman
Restored historical vintage oak doors in a shop
setting. Description: Plan,
direct, and coordinate, usually through sub-contractors, subordinate
supervisory personnel on repair fixtures of wood, doors, and windows.
Tasks: Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe
and clean environment. Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and
level. Study specifications in blueprints, sketches or building plans to
determine dimensions and materials required. Build or repair cabinets,
doors, frameworks, floors, and other wooden fixtures used in buildings,
using woodworking machines. Remove damaged or defective parts or sections
and repair or replace, using hand tools. Maintain records, document actions
and present written progress reports.
West Coast Construction - Oakland CA
Foreman
School renovation removed, repaired; reinstall doors and windows for two
projects. Description: Plan, direct, and coordinate, usually through,
supervisory personnel.
Tasks: Study blueprints and diagrams to determine dimensions of structure
to be constructed. Measure to lay out work. Construct, erect, install, or
repair structures and fixtures made of wood, such as concrete forms;
building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters;
wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors. Includes
brattice doors (ventilation walls or partitions) to control the proper
circulation of air through the passageways and to the working places.
Inspected structural timbers and supports to detect decay, and replace
timbers as required, using hand tools, nuts, and bolts.
Con bay construction (Texas) - Oakland CA
January, 1994 - January, 1996
Superintendent
Allen Temple Project constructed a full gymnasium and forty eight class
rooms for a church. Description: Directly supervise and coordinate
activities of construction usually through, civil engineers, sub-
contractors, Architect, specialty contactor and vendors.
Administration: Site management; change orders, estimates, takeoff,
submittal, bid Review, request for information (RFI), using computer skills
(word, Microsoft offices, excel, etc Tasks: Examine and inspect work
progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and to ensure
that specifications are met. Read specifications such as blueprints to
determine construction requirements and to plan procedures. Estimate
material and worker requirements to complete jobs. Supervise, and schedule
the activities of construction workers. Confer with managerial and
technical personnel, and contractors in order to resolve problems and to
coordinate activities. Coordinate work activities with the construction
project activities. Requisition materials and supplies. Locate, and mark
site locations and placement of structures and equipment. Record
information (daily logs) such as personnel, production, and operational
data on specified forms and reports. Assign work to employees, based on
material and worker requirements of specific jobs. Provide assistance to
workers engaged in construction or activities. Train workers in
construction methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures, and
company policies. Analyze worker (value engineering) and production
problems
American Built Construction - San Francisco Bay Area CA January, 1987
- January, 1999
Superintendent
1. City of Oakland, Nine different residential rehabilitation projects. 2.
City of Oakland, Daycare Services code compliances for fifteen sites. 3.
City of Berkeley, University California deck project. 6. City of Oakland
Con Bay Construction (Texas), pre-Construction consultant.
Description: Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction
usually through, civil engineers, sub-contractors, Architect, specialty
contactor and vendors
Administration: Site management, change orders, estimates, takeoff,
submittal, bid Review, request for information (RFI), using computer skills
(word, Microsoft offices, excel, etc Tasks: Examine and inspect work
progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and to ensure
that specifications are met. Read specifications such as blueprints.
Estimate material and worker requirements to complete jobs. Supervise, and
schedule the activities of construction workers. Confer with managerial and
technical personnel, and contractors in order to resolve problems and to
coordinate activities. Requisition materials and supplies. Recorded
(daily logs) on personnel, production, and weather. Train workers in
construction methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures, and
company policies. Analyze worker (value engineering) and production
problems and recommend solutions, such as improving production methods or
implementing motivational plans. Suggest or initiate personnel actions such
as promotions, transfers, and hires.
Pomeroy Communication - San Ramon CA January,
2000 - January, 2002
Communication engineer
Description: Evaluate network systems, such as local area networks (LAN),
wide area networks (WAN), Internet, and other communications systems.
Installed hardware and software equipment for network communication
systems. Interfacing Telecommunication systems with computers, and
communication equipment.
Department of Correction - Gault CA
January, 1985 - January, 1987
Electrician
City of Gault, Ground up wiring projects; Gas Station, Armory, Addition to
Maintenance Shop, Rewired and plumbed kitchen serving stations. A long with
other duties, train inmates in the trades, maintain building electrical
system, stock and order electrical parts need.
California Department of Health Services -
January, 1983 - January, 1985
Maintenance mechanic
City of Berkeley resolved a major problem with radioactive test Equipment
Four hundred dollars fix Saving Three million dollars. Repaired equipment
in labs and perform maintenance in a seven story building from work orders.
In charge of tool issue room and lock smith using the Best locking system.
United Building Maintenance -
January, 1983 - January, 1987
Maintenance
supervisor
City of Oakland one of my
starter companies performed maintenance and Minor repairs on
small buildings with four employees.
Condor Management
- January, 1982
- January, 1983
Maintenance supervisor
Managed all work of contractors, vendors, and supervision of eighteen works
Split into four sites with Seven hundred units in a four-block area.
US Navy
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January, 1978 - January, 1981
Electrician mate
Leader of Number one Damage Control fire Party six men under my command.
After room switch board Operation One person under my command.
Education
San Joaquin Valley College - Rancho Cucamonga -
March, 2008 - March,
2008
Certification for teaching
ITT Hayward - Hayward - California
September, 1998 - September, 2000
Electronic Engineering
Kankakee community college - Kankakee - Illinois
June, 1982 - September, 1982
Certification for TV cable installer
Kankakee Career Center - Kankakee - Illinois
September, 1976 - June, 1978
Certification for Electrical Construction
US Navy - San Diego - California
January, 1979 - August, 1979
Certification for Shipboard Electrician Mate
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References available upon request