Engineer Project Manager

JUAN CARLOS GARCIA GARCIA

**** ***** ****** ***** ***. E, Baltimore, MD 21211

Phone: [787] 501 7120 E Mail: abks8c@r.postjobfree.com

JCG

Project Engineer

Civil Engineer Field Engineer Project Management Drafter Graphic Artist

Analytical problem solver and Project Engineer who works through systems challenges and applies

strategic direction to meet client and corporate objectives. Skilled project manager delivering on time

and on budget solutions with comprehensive knowledge of Civil Engineering, Construction and Design.

Fluent in English and Spanish. Ability to manage multiple projects in different stages. Capacity to

clearly articulate key issues related to program objectives and product design. Strong interest in the

fields of alternative energy. Highly transferrable skills in project management and graphic design.

Highlights and Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills. Fully Bilingual (Spanish and English).

Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.

Good skills in leadership, teamwork, and collaboration.

Knowledge of business and management principles, strategic planning, human resources modeling,

leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction and repair of houses,

buildings, and sites.

Knowledge in general computer applications and development tools (Microsoft Office).

Basic knowledge in computer networks and data communications.

Working experience with different operating systems (Windows and Mac OS).

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical

plans, blueprints, and drawings. Drafting skills in AutoCAD and AutoCAD 3D.

Professional knowledge in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

Ability to plan, organize, and direct activities concerning the construction and maintenance of

structures, facilities, and systems.

Digital Video editing skills (Final Cut Express).

Marketing, sales, and advertisement abilities.

Creativity in designing and creating t shirts, using the silk screening process.

Being open to change and easily adapting to new environments as well as to quickly learn new

procedures and materials.

Professional Experience

Social Security Administration – Woodlawn, M.D. June 2010 Present

Legal Administrative Specialist. BTE GS 901 09

• Specialized Computer System Program Analyst.

• Assists higher level analysts in developing and processing a wide range of claims for benefits under Title II and

XVI of the Social Security Act, as amended.

• Gathers, sorts, classifies and interprets data from various sources for use in preparing written decisions.

• Examines correspondence, supporting documents and a variety of other forms and information to determine

necessary action or actions.

• Makes final determinations to adjust, resume, reinstate, suspend, withhold and/or terminate benefits, and

computes benefit payment rates in accordance with the provisions of the Social Security Act.

Down Stairs, Inc. Visual Arts Design Agency – Web September 2009 – Present

President Graphic Designer Photographer Videographer Apparel Designer

• www.downstairsinc.com Online Porfolio

• Creation of designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles.

• Meeting with clients, discuss and determine layout designs. Prepare illustrations and rough sketches of material

to discuss with clients and make necessary changes.

• Develop specific goals and plans to organize and accomplish the project.

• In charge of computer design with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Final Cut Express.

• Creation of:

o Logos; new logos from start, logo redesigns, and logo conversion to vectors.

o Business designs; unique layouts, stationery designs, business cards, letterhead and envelopes

Brochures/flyers; creations of professional flyers, brochures, and posters. Maps.

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Apparel design; logo adaptations for apparel, t shirts, shirts, jackets, and hats.

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Photo editing; picture composition, manipulation and restoration.

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Video editing; short films, music videos, small business ads, and action sports videos.

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MS PowerPoint; eye catching presentations with special charts, diagrams.videos and animations

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Web design; template design, .html format, picture and video compression.

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• Examples: www.downstairsinc.com www.surfshopspr.com

JCA Nova Construction, Corp. Engineers & Contractors – Aguadilla, PR May 2007 – September 2009

Project Engineer Graphic Designer Drafter

Graphic arts Department.

• Company profile. Maintaining company profile updated, new and improved design layouts.

• Keeping records and taking pictures of the construction projects.

• Designing company signs; construction site signs, warning signs.

• Designing company brochures, proposals, presentations and event invitations.

• Uniforms; logo designs for t shirts and hats for uniforms.

Construction Department.

• In charge of field inspections. Primarily monitoring construction in the field, performing routine analysis and

interpretation of construction plans.

• Coordination with sub contractors and suppliers. Monitoring on field materials and scheduling materials orders.

Supervising of sub contractors work.

• Employee supervision. Managing up to 25 onsite employees, giving orders and instructions for the completion of

specific task.

• Drafting. Drawing preliminary plans on AutoCAD, for new clients and as built plans for current projects, applying

building codes.

• New costumer orientations. Meetings arrangements, site visits for new constructions or reconstructions.

Materials orientations and suggestions.

• New project quotations. Detailed interpretation of construction plans for accurate cost estimation for open project

bids. Detailed preparation of documents and tables using MS Word and MS Excel.

• Office networks. Setting up wireless networks in the office, computer and printer maintenance. Software

installations and coworkers mentor.

JCA Nova Construction, Corp. Engineers & Contractors – Aguadilla, PR January 2002 – May 2007

Engineer Intern Entry Level Graphic Designer Drafter

Graphic arts.

• Logo Creation.

• Designing of company profile. Creating and designing layouts and color templates.

• Taking pictures and keeping records of the construction projects.

• Designing company signs, brochures, proposals, invitations and t shirts logos.

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Construction Department.

• Working on field inspections, coordination with sub contractors and suppliers.

• Project quotations. Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods to prepare and submit

budget estimates, progress and cost reports.

• Drawing preliminary plans on AutoCAD. Distribution planning’s.

• Office networks. Setting up wireless networks in the office, computer and printer maintenance. Software

installations and coworkers mentor.

Los Garcia Construction, Inc. December 2000 January 2002

Administrative Employee.

• Working with payroll and accounts. Field inspections.

Education

B.A. Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering May 2007

University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus – Mayaguez, P.R.

Microcomputer on Visual Arts (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Engineering Graphics I, II (AutoCAD)

Principles of Marketing (Microsoft Office)

Creativity and business innovation.

New Business Developments

Colegio San Carlos – Aguadilla, P.R. May 2000

Vice president of Y2K Senior Class

Reference:

References upon request.

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