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KAREN D. BLAIR, CDT
Apt. 106
Streetsboro, Ohio 44241
216-***-**** abnwas@r.postjobfree.com
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Experienced in project management, development, specification writing, and
contract administration
Ohio School Facilities Project Management
Experienced in space planning and layout.
W orking knowledge of building fire and security systems
W orking knowledge of building electrical and mechanical systems
Skilled in specifying and purchasing of furniture and equipment.
Building Inspection background with a broad knowledge of
building and fire codes.
Effective negotiator and decision maker, direct, clear and confident
in managing multi-million dollar expenditures.
Exceptional talent for innovative problem solving.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Managed the design, construction and renovation of libraries, bank buildings, assisted living facilities,
schools, office facilities and energy management systems for national retailers.
managed projects valued to $12,000,000
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assisted architects and staff with design and layout issues
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approved methods and materials
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interior layout and design for renovation projects
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reviewed plans and specifications for code compliance
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inspected and approved construction
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specified and purchased furniture and equipment for new
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buildings and major renovations
budget management
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project scheduling
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contract administration, prime and multiple prime including dispersal of funds
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site selection and zoning requirements
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Building inspection and zoning administration
wrote and implemented inspection procedures
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prepared zoning and building codes for council approval
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supervised building inspectors
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plans examination for 1 and 2 family dwellings
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passed Ohio exam for class 3 building inspector
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obtained Ohio certification for the City of Macedonia Building Department
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Site selection and approval for communications centers and maintenance and
upgrading of existing sites.
• evaluation of lease terms
• analyze existing power and cooling facilities
• prepare cost estimates for upgrading facilities to meet existing standards
• prepare floor plans for equipment and furniture installations
• obtain quotations for renovations
• analyze existing telephone service and obtain quotes for upgrading service
from local providers
Facility management for banks, libraries and banking data centers both single site and multiple sites.
monitor electrical and hvac systems for performance and reliability and perform routine testing.
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specify preventive maintenance programs on all building systems
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respond to emergencies
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write specifications and requests for proposals for repairs and service contracts
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approval proposals, contractors and contracts
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monitor security systems and respond to security breaches
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provide layouts for churns utilizing both stand alone and systems components
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RELATED SKILLS
AutoCad R12, R13 and LT, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, QuickBooks
Grant Applications, Energy Management, Preventive Maintenance Programs
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
CSI - Construction Documents Technologist
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Present Project Management Specialist Manpower Professional/Assigned to Novar
2003-2007 Business Owner Larry’s Mower Repair, Inc.
2001-2003 Project Manager Project and Construction Services, Inc
2000-2001 Project Manager Encompass Electrical Services
1998-2000 Facilities Manager Electronic Payment Services/Money Access
Service
1997-1998 Project Manager LaSalle Partners, Inc./Assigned to First Merit
1995-1997 Network Facilities Field Rep CompuServe
1990-1995 Facilities Field Technician Cuyahoga County Public Library
1986-1990 Chief Building and Zoning Inspector City of Macedonia
EDUCATION
Architectural and Construction Engineering-Cuyahoga Community College
Building Inspection Program-Kent State University
Municipal Finance-Kent State University
Building Code Enforcement-Ohio State University
The Jennifer McSweeney Land Use and Planning Course-Ohio State University
Fundamentals of Electricity-Board of Building Standards, State of Ohio
Ohio School Facilities Web Training
EMPLOYERS:
City of Macedonia Cuyahoga County Public Library
9699 Valley View Road 2111 Snow Road
Macedonia, Ohio 44056 Parma, Ohio 44134
Supervisor: Mayor Stuart Feils, Mayor Supervisor: James Sistek, Contracts Mgr.
CompuServe LaSalle Partners (Now Jones Lang/LaSalle
5000 Britton road @First Merit Bank Real Estate Management
Columbus, Ohio 200 Randolph Drive
Supervisor: George Vergits, Architect Supervisor: Tim McGrath, Architect
Concord EFS Encompass Electrical Technologies
25209 Country Club Blvd. 5201 Richmond Road
North Olmsted, Ohio 44070 Cleveland, Ohio 44146
Supervisor: Dave Stepanski, Supervisor: John Stankus, Vice President
Facilities Director
Project and Construction Services Novar
3135 Euclid Avenue 6060 Rockside Woods Blvd
Cleveland, Ohio 44115 Suite 400
216-***-**** Independence, Ohio 44131
Supervisor: Kevin Lawlor, Principle 216-***-****
Supervisor: Tom Kauker, Principle Supervisor: Brian Shade, Project Manager
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