Richard Donald
Pearland, TX *7584
Cell: 407-***-****
Email: **************@*****.***
Young professional with broad base of civil engineering design knowledge and corporate management experience offering a solid background
based on extensive formal training and commercial experience demonstrating superior personal initiative, technical/scientific expertise, program
enhancement creativity, and consistent performance success.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, & DESIGN
The Florida State University Aug. 2006 – Dec. 2010
B.A. in Civil Engineering with minor in Mathematics
o E.I.T; Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam passed Dec. 2010
Competitions/Events; Teambuilding and Coordination
o ASCE National Concrete Canoe Competition, Tuscaloosa, AL June 2009
o Design and development of buoyant concrete with lightweight nonabsorbent materials.
o Developed streamline cast and mold for concrete 4-man canoe competition.
o PCI Big Beam Challenge April 2009
o 16ft precast beam with required strength; 32k factored load; 20 kips uncracked service load.
o Met and exceeded design specifications of service, cracking and rupture loads.
Aug. 2010
Graduate coursework Advanced Steel Design
o AISC Steel Design manual specifications and training; ASD/LRFD.
o Design, optimize and mathematically model stresses and strains in complex bridges and buildings.
Extensive Computer/Software knowledge
o AutoCAD 3D, MathCAD, MS Project, MS Office, ICPR (Interconnected Channel and Pond Routing Model), Python
EXPERIENCE
Front-End Hotel Supervisor; Orlando, FL Sep. 2011 - Present
BAGS Inc.
o Manages up to 10 employees at one time ensuring company policies and procedures are upheld.
o Helps maintain the hotels high quality standards by satisfying all the requirements and anticipating most expectations of
affluent guests.
o Coordinates and orchestrates the transportation needs of all guests ensuring enjoyable, safe and secure travel.
o Directs employees and oversees operations of conventions.
Adjunct Professor; Orlando, FL Aug. 2011 – July 2013
Valencia College Architecture/Engineering Department
o Taught two upper level classes; Survey Instruments & Technology and Construction Mechanics & Materials on a semester
schedule.
o Taught up to 30 students per class based on a bell curve grading system.
o Participated in after class hours tutoring sessions.
o Developed complex projects for survey students using survey methods (Total station) and instruments for example; creating
topographical map using CAD software from information obtained by students.
Intern; Tallahassee, FL Sept. 2009 – July 2011
URS Corporation
o Mentor; Alan Hart, P.E. Project Manager.
o Design 120 acres and 3 miles of roadway for pre-plat bid; AASHTO standards; AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010.
o Route 90 Statistical metropolitan analysis of traffic flow for surrounding area.
o Technical writing; RFI and change orders examination for other current projects.
o Site evaluation, estimation and future planning of commercial and industrial projects using Microstation
Construction Lab Assistant; Tallahassee, FL Jan. 2010 – Dec. 2010
Florida State University
o Set up experiments and maintain proper use of construction lab equipment.
o Assist student classes of 20+ with completion of labs.
o Fluid Dynamics Lab; Operate instrumentation for students and provide feedback on how to optimize flow cross sections.
o Mechanics Lab; Ensure students apply testing strain gauges correctly and load materials using required lab safety standards.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
o Habitat for Humanity Volunteer 2007 - present
o Toastmaster International Awarded Competent Communicator and Speaker Sept. 2012
o Completion of 10 required speeches to be peer reviewed on to improve overall quality
o Member Florida State ASCE/FES Chapter 2007 - present