BENJAMIN BALLEX

*** ******** ***** • Mandeville, LA 70471

Cell: 985-***-**** • E-Mail: ac1icq@r.postjobfree.com LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY- BATON ROUGE

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, FORMER PETROLEUM ENGINEERING MINORS IN TECHNICAL SALES AND BUSINESS

Highly motivated and experienced individual with exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills seeking opportunities for success. Eager to gain valuable experience in a professional environment in order to develop a full understanding for how one must operate to become an expert in the management field. KEY STRENGTHS

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Cajun Industries – Industrial, Design, Construction April 2016- June 2017 Assistant Project Manager/Estimating Assistant

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

ü Conducted structural take-offs and estimations for pipe-settings used by petro-chemical plants, including: DOW Chemical, Valero.

ü Managed company invoices via pVault for equipment rentals, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. ü Acquired skills with the use of surveying tools, such as: levels, lasers, total station. ü Obtained OSHA certifications for safety rationale. Superior Energy: Workstrings International May 2014- August 2014 Project Engineering Intern

Broussard, Louisiana

ü Hands-on experience regarding daily operations of the world’s largest down-hole drill-pipe/oil field equipment rental service.

ü Microsoft Excel proficiency.

ü Drafted weekly reports concerning condition of incoming and outgoing rental equipment. ü Bi-weekly conference calls with professional engineering consultants and Vice President of Operations. O.F.T Investment & Management Group Dec. 2012- May 2014 Assistant Project Coordinator

Mandeville, Louisiana

ü Acted as direct assistant to CEO in all corporate matters related to investments and disposition strategies. ü Managed and maintained inventory control related to precious and semi-precious gemstones. ü Responsible for valuation reports related to loose gems and diamonds. ü Active in daily operations related to production and manufacturing requirements for finished jewelry division. C-Innovation June 2012- August 2012

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Mandeville, Louisiana

ü Hands-on experience and observation regarding repairs on ROV’s (Remotely Operated Vehicle), which maintained and repaired deep sea oil pipelines.

ü Daily encounters with Mechanical and Industrial Engineers who provided guidance and weekly activities. ü Support person to key personnel.

ü Recording of incoming/outgoing merchandise; Invoice-keeping.

• Communication

• Strong work ethic

• Microsoft Office proficiency

• Confidence

• Intrinsic-motivation

• Analytical and problem solving skills

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EXTRA CREDENTIALS

OSHA-30 Certification May 2016- Current

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Key Competencies:

o Contractor's Safety and Health Program

o Reporting and Record Keeping, Electrical Hazards, Fall Protection, o Materials Handling, Cranes and Rigging, Motorized Mobile Platforms, o Excavations, Work Zone Traffic Control, Forklift Hazards. ASC (Associated Schools of Construction), Design-Build Division Dec. 2015- Feb. 2016 Construction Management Student Competition: LSU Chapter Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Dallas, Texas

Key Competencies:

o Lead Project Manager of Competition Team.

o Coordinated and delegated roles between scheduling, estimating, and take-offs. o Developed a design-build proposal meeting Request for Proposal (RFP) guidelines and cost limitations. o Evaluated the project schedule, including: design duration, design milestones, construction duration and milestones, and preliminary turnover milestones.

o Identified the risks associated with design and construction activities. o Lead Quality Assurance, Design Quality Control and Contractor Quality Control. o Provided design, preconstruction, and construction services required to complete the project in accordance with the RFP documents.

ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.) Jan. 2015- Nov. 2015 Construction Management Competition: LSU Chapter

Baton Rouge, Louisiana – San Diego, California

Key Competencies:

o Analyzed average costs for various materials used (Using RS means). o Prepared a project schedule consisting of man hours for subcontractors (Using Microsoft Project). o Lead and Developed safety plan and QAQC (Quality Assurance, Quality Control).

§ Received 3rd Place Overall

o Adjusted project based on changes to the assignment during event, such as site logistics. o Provided oral presentation of submission to panel of judges acting as owners' reps and design professionals.

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