Maria Collins
Apartment ***
District Heights, MD 20747
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Objective
To obtain a position concurrent with my background where I will contribute
my proven organizational work ethic, problem solving skills, and utilize my
extensive foundation of Business Management knowledge.
Experience
Office Engineer 10/08-05/10 HNTB Corporation Washington,
DC
Managed the contractor selected to design and build the $265m 11th Street
Bridge in SE Washington DC, as the consultant to the District Department of
Transportation
. Maintained Project Drawings
. Prepared and maintained reports
. Defined processes for unestablished procedures
. Oversee document controls staff and filing system
. Managed calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, and expense reports
for senior project director
. Budget development, implementation, and monitoring
. Conducted field visits to monitor and inspect construction progress
. Prepared presentations and proposals for new clients and projects
. Recommended resolution for day-to-day administrative problems
. Handled confidential Information
. Coordinated large meetings and logistics
. Edited correspondence and memoranda from dictation, verbal direction
and from knowledge of policies of established departments/divisions;
prepared, transcribed, composed, typed, edited and distributed agendas
and minutes of numerous meetings and teleconferences
. Assessed teamwork, flexibility, adaptability, coordinating skills and
common values and goals of potential company clientele
. Communicated regularly with client management to address ongoing
strategies and concerns
. Assisted Project Director with time sensitive projects
. Served as a liaison with intergovernmental agencies such as DC Water
and Sewer Authority, Anacostia Park Services, Washington Gas,
Telecommunication Networks, National Capitol Planning Commission, and
Commission of Fine Arts
. Served as a team member and supported program management for the
Anacostia Waterfront Initiative which included obtaining several
permits and assisting the environmental manager
. Other projects include the DC Streetcar Project, Columbia Heights
Streetscape Project, Anacostia Riverwalk Project, and RFK Ramp
Demolition Project
Office Engineer 07/97-10/08 Flippo Construction Company Washington, DC
Duties performed and projects managed include:
. Prepared invoices
. Monitored construction progress and reporting
. Budget development, implementation, and monitoring
. Managed calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, and expense reports
for senior project manager
. Defined processes for unestablished procedures
. Handled EEO and confidential documents
. Managed subcontractors and vendors
. Created a document control system
. Updated Information Databases
. Edited correspondence and memoranda from dictation, verbal direction
and from knowledge of policies of established departments/divisions;
prepared, transcribed, composed, typed, edited and distributed agendas
and minutes of numerous meetings
. Assessed teamwork, flexibility, adaptability, coordinating skills and
common values and goals of potential company clientele
. Ordered and maintained supplies
> Arlington County Waste Water Treatment Plant, Underground Utility
Upgrades, Arlington County, VA - Project Office Engineer for the close-
out of the $22m Project
> 11th Street, SW Bridge Rehabilitation, DC - DDOT - Project Office
Engineer for the close-out of the $10m 11th Street Bridge
Rehabilitation
> Rt. 15 at Rt. 29 Bridge Replacement and Road Widening, Prince William
County, VA - VDOT - Project Office Engineer for the close-out of the
$2MProject
> Transformer and Firewall Installation at Pepco Substation 66,
Montgomery County, MD - Project Office Engineer for the close-out of
the $1m Project
> Rt. 50 over Rt. 29 Washington Blvd. Bridge Replacement - VDOT -
Project Office Engineer for the Close-Out of the $10m Project
> Water Main and Storm Drain Replacement at Calvert Street Bridge - DDOT
- Project Office Engineer for the Close-Out of the $5m Project
> Water Main and Sewer Installation at Upper Occoquan Sewer Authority
for WM Schlosser - Project Office Engineer for the Close-Out of the
$3m Project
> Duct Bank and Utility Installation at Park Crest Land Bank, Tyson's
Corner, VA for Crest Virginia - Project Office Engineer for the Close-
Out of the $5m Project
> Fiber Optic Utility Installation for Verizon, Washington, DC - Project
Office Engineer for the Close-Out of the $10m Project
> Pepco Trenchless Utility Installation for Pepco, DC and Maryland -
Project Office Engineer for the Close-Out of the $10m Project
> Gas Main and Utility Installations and Replacements for Washington
Gas, Washington, DC Project Office Engineer for the Close-Out of the
$30m Project; Promoted from Project Assistant to Office Engineer
after one year of service
Education
Northern Virginia Community College 2005-2007, some college credits
completed
Chopticon High School 1993-1996, High School Diploma received
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
. Type 60wpm
. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, and
Business Solution Software
. Computer & Internet Savvy
. Advanced Organizational and Time Management skills
. Strong analytical and problem solving skills
. Ability to prioritize time sensitive tasks and multitask
. Extremely efficient work ethic
. Experience working with corporate policy and corporate hierarchy
. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
. Flexible and Versatile
. Strong verbal and written skills
. Thrive in deadline driven environments
. Ability to quickly adapt to change in responsibilities seamlessly
. Strong report preparation, note taking, and interpretation skills
. Exceptional attention to detail and follow-up skills
. Strong leadership skills
. Experience with high volume material production with office equipment
. Ability to keep sensitive and confidential material private
. Professional demeanor and polished appearance
* References will be furnished upon request