Derick Harper
916-***-**** cell
**********@*****.***
Address:
Wilton, CA
95693
Education
Elk Grove High School
August 1974 thru June 1979
High School Diploma
Trade Experience:
43 years
Accreditations:
A-General Engineering Contractor License
1998: Awarded patent # 5725332 design patent for innovative landscape machinery 1998: Awarded patent # 5725160 utility patent for innovative landscape machinery Equipment Operated:
Finish Dozer/ GPS Dozer
Finish Blade
Finish Tractor
Grade Setter
Derick Harper
Positions Held
July 16, 2018– October 19, 2018
Great Lakes Environmental & Infrastructure
Operator
Operate GPS Dozer
Derick Harper
Positions Held
June 2011 August 5, 2016
Magnus Pacific / Great Lakes Environmental & Infrastructure Operator / Superintendent
Superintendent and Management Responsibilities:
Estimate jobs for future projects. Development and coordination of field strategies and operations, forecast and evaluate personal and equipment needs, estimate and order materials necessary to complete projects. Operate all equipment necessary to finish projects. Projects:
Hamilton AFB Wetlands Restoration Project
McClellan AFB Landfill Cap
Sears Point Wetlands Restoration Project Phases 2 & 3 Prado Flood Protection Dike Project
May 2002 2011
Air Applied Mulch Service / AAM Contractors / AAM Asphalt Stamping Owner / Operator
Managing and Operating Responsibilities:
Develop marketing strategies for a new business, create estimates for projects, coordinate field operations and time lines for site operations & sub-contractors, forecast and evaluate equipment needs, estimate and order materials for completing projects and operate all equipment necessary. Marketing Challenges: Develop demand for a patented and innovative service with no established market demand or customer base in the following markets: Landscape contractors, Schools, Parks and recreation and other municipalities at the state, county and local levels. Marketing results: 25% market share in greater Sacramento area resulting in annual sales of approximately
$200,00.00 to 250,000.00 per year.
Derick Harper
December 2001- April 2002
Nordic Construction Sacramento, CA
Superintendent
Superintendent and Management Responsibilities:
Development and coordination of field strategies and operations, forecast and evaluate personal and equipment needs, estimate and order materials necessary to complete projects. Operate all equipment necessary to finish pro- jects.
June 2001 October 2001
Geo-Con, Inc., Sacramento, CA
Manager / Equipment Operator
Management Responsibilities:
Development and coordination of field strategies and operations, forecast and evaluate personal and equipment needs, estimate and order materials necessary to complete projects. Operate all equipment necessary to finish pro- jects.
July 2000-December 2000
BCN Company, Martinez, CA
Superintendent
Superintendent and Management Responsibilities:
Development and coordination of field strategies and operations, forecast and evaluate personal and equipment needs, estimate and order materials necessary to complete projects. Operate all equipment necessary to finish pro- jects.
April 1999 June 2000
Clearwater Environmental, Modesto, CA
Superintendent / Equipment Operator
Superintendent and Management Responsibilities:
Development and coordination of field strategies and operations, forecast and evaluate personal and equipment needs, estimate and order materials necessary to complete projects. Operate all equipment necessary to finish pro- jects.
Derick Harper
March 1996-Dec 2000
STS Equipment
Position: Owner/Head of research and development
Product Line: Air Belt 260
Responsibilities: Development and production of patented landscape application equipment. Product research and development responsibilities include: all testing, mechanical design, ergonomic design and practical functionality of equipment in the landscape equipment market. New product development: Develop multiple models and innovative features on existing product line to fit the markets needs. Such as: Two way communication, Remote control equipment operation, Tractor loading adapter and fully enclosed trailer units, innovative dust suppression system and proprietary air filtration system. Conceptual and Mechanical engineering:
Responsible for all facets of product engineering: Auto cad design and drawings. All hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical engineering.
Patent development: Responsible for all conceptual engineering design and development of all intellectual property to be protected by US patent and Trade office laws and regulations. Marketing responsibilities: Develop a national Marketing campaign to introduce new innovative technology to the landscape industry.
January 1999-March 1999
Zerimar Corporation, San Leandro, CA
Foreman / Equipment Operator
Foreman Responsibilities:
Development and coordination of field strategies and operations, forecast and evaluate personal and equipment needs, estimate and order materials necessary to complete projects. March 1998-December 1998
ASCI, Inc., Sacramento, CA
Foreman / Equipment Operator
Foreman Responsibilities:
Development and coordination of field strategies and operations, forecast and evaluate personal and equipment needs, estimate and order materials necessary to complete projects. Operate all equipment necessary to finish projects.
Derick Harper
December 1997-March 1998
Artic Slope Construction, Sacramento, CA
Foreman / Equipment Operator
Foreman Responsibilities:
Development and coordination of field strategies and operations, forecast and evaluate personal and equipment needs, estimate and order materials necessary to complete projects. Operate all equipment necessary to finish pro- jects.
January 1991-November 1997
AM Stevens Construction, Lodi, CA
Foreman / Equipment Operator
Foreman Responsibilities:
Development and coordination of field strategies and operations, forecast and evaluate personal and equipment needs, estimate and order materials necessary to complete projects. Operate all equipment necessary to finish pro- jects.
January 1975-January 1991
Harper / Nizzoli Construction, Inc., Wilton, CA
Foreman / Equipment Operator
Foreman Responsibilities:
Development and coordination of field strategies and operations, forecast and evaluate personal and equipment needs, estimate and order materials necessary to complete projects. Operate all equipment necessary to finish pro- jects.
Derick Harper
References
Austin Payne Ducks Unlimited 916-***-****
Tony Gallegos Gallegos Construction 707-***-**** Andy Stevens AM Stevens Construction 209-***-**** Guy Reed Clearwater, Inc. 209-***-****
Steve Vianni DBM Contractors 916-***-****
Tom Gayer Geo Con 916-***-****
Bill Hampton Levee District 1-530-***-****
John Egbert Nordic Construction (530) 742-71
Interests and Activities
All High School Collegiate & Professional Sports
Hobbies
All forms of outdoor recreation, Accomplished archer Volunteer Experience
Coached girls & boys youth basketball teams. Scouting & filming for coaches for wrestling & football. Former President of booster club. Organize & schedule fundraisers for the Elk Gove High School football program. Computer Skills
Basic computer skills