William Bounds

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Grand Rapids, MI 49506 ac5k0u@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Project management and personnel supervision skills combined with extensive field service experience with robust knowledge in technical maintenance and repair. Management of a variety of large construction projects including obtaining permitting and working with internal and external partners to ensure that projects remain on schedule and within budget. Familiarity with site surveys to determine viability and logistics. Broad hands on experience in troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of numerous technical systems. Distinguished U.S Marine Corp military experience in construction, demolition and security operations.

Core skills include:

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work independently

Meticulous attention to detail and analytical problem solver

Practical knowledge and application of principles and methods within process management

Strong professional knowledge and relationship with government agencies

EMPLOYMENT

2016 to present

Michigan Department of Transportation, Grand Rapids, MI

Transportation Technician

Responsible for assisting Geotechnical Services in statewide boring operations

Collect soil samples, field classify soil and rock and perform in-situ field tests checking density and moisture content of soils

Perform concrete testing to validate specifications are met and material is acceptable

Perform surveying work related to geotechnical, geoenvironmental and coring investigations for roads, building sites, bridges and environmental sites

Inspect all elements of project to ensure compliance with state specifications and federal guidelines including: grading, concrete placement, HMA placement, restoration, erosion control, drainage installation, steel placement and traffic control

2014 to 2016

City Lights Ltd., Chicago, IL

Project Manager

Responsible for overseeing and planning large-scale state, municipal and commercial electrical contracts with complex and varied scopes.

Obtained various permits required to complete large-scale and long-term projects

Worked with both general and sub-contractors to ensure work was completed on schedule and on budget in accordance with all construction documentation

Managed implementation of project plan and allocation of resources by determining the necessary equipment and personnel to complete a job and ensured that all necessary resources were available as needed

Ensured essential materials on hand and in compliance with proper specifications

Utilized extensive problem solving to anticipate risk and develop solutions necessary to reduce impact on project deliverables

Demonstrated high interpersonal and communication skills while working with and delegating to multiple entities and support staff

2012 to 2014

Redflex Traffic Systems, Chicago, IL

Technician Supervisor

Managed team of technical staff to identify, prioritize and resolve maintenance issues

Oversaw daily operations of over 400 unique locations

Supported continuous improvement through customer support initiative cross-functional team

Ensured employee adherence to safety guidelines and state-unique Department of Transportation requirements throughout the region

Maintained timely and thorough communication of technical issues to the City of Chicago to ensure that systems were operating optimally

2011 to 2012

Redflex Traffic Systems, Chicago, IL

Construction Manager

Provided design of new and updated sites for ideal system installation

Oversaw multi-site construction projects

Provided project management to ensure budget and schedule adherence were maintained

Led coordination of a variety of stakeholders, including: contractors, city officials, city engineers and Department of Transportation officials, to obtain proper permits and ensure that proper traffic control measures were followed throughout construction

2008 to 2011

Redflex Traffic Systems, Phoenix, AZ

Video Survey/Field Maintenance Technician

Responsible for repair, maintenance, and preventative maintenance of automated photo enforcement systems.

Provided surveys of potential red light enforcement sites to include measurement of intersection dimensions and calculation of light length average

Managed technical requirements including: building over 40 Arizona speed vans, installing highway speed sites, and maintaining speed and red light enforcement for numerous sites

Responded to numerous daily site discrepancies with technical acumen resulting in the continuous operation of the systems

Managed troubleshooting and diagnosing of malfunctions to eliminate problems in minimal time

Efficiently received, prioritized, and organized daily tasks submitted by internal/external clients

Provided a vast understanding of both general and specific position expectations and regularly ensured practical application to complex problems and situations

MILITARY

2007 to 2010

Arizona National Guard

Military Police/Combat Engineer

Responsible for providing support to security missions by conducting area security, maneuver and mobility support, and police intelligence operations.

As Team Leader, responsible for Demolition Operations in a Sapper Company.

Received extensive training in demolitions and anti-maneuverability operations.

Responsible for overseeing field operations and conducted training for security missions.

2001 to 2005

U.S. Marine Corps

Combat Engineer - 2 Deployments to Iraq

Responsible for the construction, repair, and maintenance of various structures. Supported the use of demolitions in construction and destruction projects.

Served as a member of an engineer reconnaissance team that conducted route reconnaissance, bridge reconnaissance and bridge classification missions while deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Responsible for the supervision and direction of 12 Marines as squad leader.

Served within a security element overseeing security operations for an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team.

Served as Bridge Chief of a bridge construction company during 2nd deployment to Iraq. Oversaw the construction of an Army bridge and over 35 soldiers.

Assisted in the planning of bridging operations to include security of movement to the area of operations as well as the onsite security at the area of operations.

Developed processes and coordinated multiple stakeholders for training on bridge construction, enhancing process improvements for all operations.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

1997 to 1999

Michigan State University

2014 to 2016

City Colleges of Chicago, Associate in Science

COMPUTER SKILLS

Applications: Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Project and Word

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