Instrucotr
Resume:
Karl Haefner
Oak Park, IL *****
***********@*****.***
Education
• M.A.e.d. Secondary Education- 2008 - University of Phoenix
• B.S. Geology - Grand Valley State University - 2004
• B.S. Mechanical Engineering - Saginaw Valley State University - 1988
• Scheduled to complete Illinois Teacher Certification -2013
Professional Experience – Teaching Construction Management/AutoCAD
Full Time Instructor, Coyne College, April 2011 – July 2012
Instructed the following courses in the Electrical Construction and Planning (Associates Degree Program):
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• Introduction to AutoCAD Electrical
• Mathematics
• Site Survey
• Electrical Planning Capstone
Instructor, Westwood College - Chicago, IL March 2008 – July 2012
Instructed the following courses in Construction Management, AutoCAD, Mathematics and General
Education:
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Introduction to Algebra Building Codes and Inspections
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College Algebra 1 Fundamentals of Construction
Surveying
• College Algebra 2
• Mechanical systems
• Trigonometry
• Electrical Systems
• Introduction to Earth Science
• Construction Equipment and Methods
• Computer Applications
• Advanced Construction Software
• Construction Materials and Methods 2
Applications
• Construction Materials and Methods 3
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Construction Productivity and Cost CAD Residential Construction
Control Documents
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Soils and Foundations Commercial CAD Design
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Basic Drafting CAD Commercial Documents 1
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Basic CAD CAD Commercial Documents 2
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Residential CAD Design
Tutored Mathematics and Construction Management classes in excess of 1000 hours.
Instructor, Caledonia Resource Center - Caledonia, MI December 2005 – December 2006
Instructed the following courses to adult learners:
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Introduction to Introduction to Introduction to
Microsoft Excel.
computer basics. Microsoft Word.
Professional Field Experience – Construction Management/AutoCAD
Test Technician, Intertek Entella - Grand Rapids, MI May 2007 - October 2007
• Failure analysis and material/component testing on Hil-Rom Birthing Beds.
• Strain analysis on various furniture products as a temporary employee.
Senior Technician - STS Consultants - Grand Rapids, MI March 2000-October 2003
• Acted as a Construction Testing/Quality Control liaison for General Motors pertaining to all
construction related activities performed at the General Motors Headquarters (Renaissance Center,
Detroit) - Jefferson Avenue and River walk Promenades.
• Performed subsurface investigations utilizing drill rigs and geo-technical engineering practices.
• Performed soil stratifications on Soils as well as laboratory testing on soils to determine Maximum
dry unit Weight and Optimum moisture utilizing the ASTM test methods for (Proctors).
• Surveyed using a total station and dumpy level at various landfills in Michigan, Indiana and Illinois.
Utilized advanced Software systems including, GINT, GIS, AUTOCAD and Microsoft Project
programs and wrote geotechnical reports based on analysis of soil boring logs and laboratory analysis
of Soil Samples.
• Performed rebar inspection on complicated beams and floor slabs.
• Analyzed project drawings to ensure that quality assurance and quality control of all construction
materials was performed on each project site.
• Performed a variety of construction materials testing on soils, concrete, asphalt and other building
materials.
• Supervised and trained engineering technicians.
• Senior Technician: Weaver Boos & Gordon, Chicago, IL October 1998- November 1999
• Operated a total station for surveying and mapping of various landfills in Illinois & Indiana.
Performed ground water monitoring at landfills.
• Performed testing on various materials used in construction.
• Performed laboratory testing on various construction materials including; proctors, sieve analysis,
hydrometers, concrete and mortar compressive strength testing and fireproofing.
Field Inspector - Singh & Associates - Chicago, IL October 1996- October 1998
• Performed batch plant inspections at both Portland Cement Concrete Plants and Bituminous
Concrete Plants for City of Chicago Projects.
• Performed quantity takeoffs, filled out IDR's and acted as a Field Engineer for the Chicago
Skyway rehabilitation project.
Staff Engineer - Testing Service Corporation - Carol Stream, IL March 1989-October 1996
• Supervised approximately 30 engineering technicians that were involved in Construction Material
testing.
• Wrote detailed reports pertaining to constructional testing performed by members of our team for
various projects.
• Performed field-testing on materials encountered in construction activities. Estimated and bid
material testing services for various projects.
• Performed billing activities for work performed at various construction Projects.
Certifications
Density Technologist - Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) - ID#10103-0305
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• American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I - ID#04137
• Michigan Concrete Association (MCA) - Concrete Technician - Level 2
• Bituminous Concrete Level 2 Technician - Illinois Department of Transportation
• FE/EIT Passed Fundamentals of Engineering examination April 2006
• Scheduled for PE examination October 2013
Notable Construction Projects
General Motors Headquarters - Jefferson Avenue and River walk Promenades-Detroit, MI 2003
On this project I acted as a liaison for the Owner and was in charge of all construction quality control.
This included Micro-pile installation, Concrete installation for the promenade, Rebar inspection,
construction material inspection as well as submitting daily IDR' about the activities performed by
individual contractors on any given day.
Chicago Skyway Rehabilitation – Chicago, IL 1998
This project consisted of replacing the toll booths at the 87th street toll as well as underground drainage
work and total replacement of existing pavement. I acted as a field engineer and executed quantity
verifications, IDR’s and other related duties.
Central Park of Lisle – Naperville, IL 1989
Higgins Development Partners completed the first 300,000 SF phase of this three-phase 800,000 SF office
park in. As a staff engineer I was in charge of quality control on caissons, conventional footings, concrete,
masonry, fireproofing and all other construction materials utilized on the job site.
Indiana Maximum Security Prison - Exterior wall reconstruction - Michigan City, IN 1999
During this project were totally replaced. The prison dates back to the civil war and the walls were
crumbling. Due to the sandy soils in conjunction with the high water table, we utilized auger grout piles
for the deep foundation systems with grade beams spanning the piles. My job was to monitor the Auger
grout pile installation and record the neat line volume of the grout to ensure that we had quality piles. I
also inspected rebar and grout material for compliance with job specifications.
The New Comiskey Park – Chicago, IL 1989
This was a large project in which a group of engineering technicians monitored all facets of construction
material related quality control for the White Sox new home. I was involved in construction material
testing of concrete and reinforcing steel.
Santa Fe Intermodal - Hodgkins, IL 1994
This was the largest project at which I acted as direct supervisor of construction material
technicians. Supervised technicians and wrote detailed reports pertaining to
constructional testing performed by members of our team. Performed field testing on
materials encountered in construction activities.
References
Victoria Long, Central Regional Supervisor, College of Education
University of Phoenix
800-***-**** ext. 71718
************@*****.*******.***
Sherry Crawford, Director
Caledonia Resource Center
*********@**********.***
Nuri Zeytinoglu, Construction Management/AutoCAD Chairman
Westwood College
***********@********.***
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