Stephen P. Q. Reynolds
Prescott AZ 86303
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SUMMARY
Technically minded individual with strong writing, design and problem
solving abilities combined with a unique, creative edge. Over five years
experience with both commercial and residential construction management.
Organized, reliable and professional. Comprehensive understanding of
mechanical devices with ability to repair or enhance when required.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Recreation Equipment Incorporated (REI) (8/2008-Current)
Certified Barnett Institute master Technician. Managed bicycle repair
operations. Trained staff for technician certifications. Refined curriculum
and taught comprehensive bicycle maintenance, introduction to mountain
biking and basic mechanic classes.
Structure Development (3/2005-11/2007)
Supervised job sites and managed schedules. Interacted with customers both
in person and via E-mail/ telephone. Managed office computer network.
Miscellaneous duties in the fields of electrical, plumbing, framing, design
and troubleshooting.
Copperstate Interiors (6/2001-3/2005)
Supervised job sites and coordinated subcontractor schedules. Responsible
for daily monitoring of jobsites and compiling reports for client revision.
Thorough understanding of inspection process helped avoid surprises and
kept schedule. Performed bid entry and cost shopping.
Bikesmith Cycle and Fitness (3/1998-6/2001)
While attending college, I was retail manager in charge of floor sales and
repairs. Direct customer relation and technical support. Guided group
rides and helped maintain local trail systems.
TNT Performance Products (5/1992-1/1998)
Head of Internet sales. Managed worldwide shipping and customer relations/
technical support. Developed products and R&D at all stages. Volunteered
for multiple trail maintenance events and race coordination.
EDUCATION
. Yavapai College, Graduated 2001, Associates Degree in Graphic Design,
3.9 GPA
TECHNOLOGIES
. Expert in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Pagemaker.
. Knowledgeable in Dreamweaver, web design and internet systems..
. Skilled with MS Office, specifically Excel spreadsheets, MS Word and
Powerpoint.
. Familiar with Flash, HTML and JAVA.
. Have set up and managed small home and inter-office networks.
RECOGNITION AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Certificate of Excellence from REI, November 2008
. Certificate of Achievement, April 24, 2002 - YC Art Department
. Certificate of Recognition, May 2, 2001 - YC Art Department
ACHIEVMENTS
Graphic Design
. Wrote and designed signage, brochures and technical documents for
Structure Development. Generated written correspondence between
clients and subcontractors.
. Produced and directed the layout for The Rough Writer newspaper
printed by Yavapai College which was distributed throughout the Tri-
City area.
. Created poster to inform customers about bicycle models and sizes as
well as revitalized company logo for Bikesmith Cycle and Fitness.
. With TNT Performance Products, I designed the race team monthly
newsletter and also developed ads for national magazines and set-up
the corporate website. In addition, I upgraded and modernized the
logo for use on stickers and product packaging.
. Conceptualized multiple page brochures for Lazok Custom Homes by
working closely with the client in regards to writing and layout.
Followed through to production.
. Designed multiple page website for handyman company, FixIt For U that
allowed clientele to better understand services offered and provide
contact information.
. Brochure writing and redesign for New Visions Travel.
. Volunteer flyer creation for the local desert clean up project "Four
Peaks Pickup"
. Involved with online community boards and created multiple, respected
threads on technical topics.
Project Management
. Created a multi page bid tracker with Excel that recorded
subcontractors in regards to plans, bids and accepted contracts.
Hyperlink capability between job information and city inspection
website used by multiple employees.
. Developed multiple job punch list in Excel allowing subcontractors to
be contacted efficiently with lists in regards to ongoing and past
projects. Hyperlink to photos that could be forwarded for
clarification.
. Handled daily phone calls to subcontractors making them aware of
problems or changes and working with them to implement resolutions.
. Coordinated subcontractors schedule to avoid overlaps and streamline
productivity.
. Worked with city inspectors to assure stages of project were complete
and passed inspection throughout the process.
Construction Trades
. Proficient with small plumbing repair such as but not limited to
faucet, shower, drain as well as solder of water lines. Have worked
with gas pipe, PVC and ABS.
. Competent with electrical repair and install such as but not limited
to light fixtures, ceiling fans, outlets, switches and general wiring.
. Familiar with commercial building and residential blueprints.
. General knowledge of flooring, roofing, pool equipment, HVAC,
landscape systems including fountains and irrigation, low voltage,
sound and computer networks as well as paint and sheetrock repair.