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BARBUSH ENTERPRISES

A Professional Engineer

For

Leadership & Business Development

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Harrisburg, PA 17112

Cell: 717-***-****

E-Mail:

acbs9b@r.postjobfree.com

Web: Harrisburg Biz Leaders

To Whom It May Concern:

Are you looking for a seasoned professional with an accomplished 38 year Civil

Engineering career, who has broad experience and continues to enter into new business

ventures in enthusiastic and innovative ways? If you are, I invite you to view my attached

resume.

Until my voluntary retirement in August 2010 from the PA State System of Higher

Education,

I worked for 10 years in the Construction Support Office supporting our 14 state-owned

universities for the design and construction of facilities on our university campuses.

Prior to that, I worked for 10 years in Pennsylvania’s Office of the Budget, the only engineer

among over 1,000 other staff, providing a unique service.

Those unique experiences, combined with previous experience, represents a season

professional (link) who can successfully perform in a variety of responsibilities.

I have worked diligently to be a life-long learner to learn and grow both technically and

personally. I have endeavored to engage in new technologies and use those technologies in my

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work. I have also endeavored to gain new insights in leadership development that is vital to

being successful.

This portfolio consists of the following:

RESUME: A. Career – Professional Engineer June 1972 to August

2010

B. Career Transition Phase 2004 to 2010

C. New Ventures in Business Sept. 2010 to Present

ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1 Employment History

Attachment 2 Credentials & Publications

Attachment 3 References

I invite you to meet with me to discuss the possibilities of our joining together to collaborate on

meeting your goals, whatever they may be. You can contact me either by e-mail at

acbs9b@r.postjobfree.com or cell at 717-***-****.

Sincerely

James E Barbush, P.E.

BARBUSH ENTERPRISES: A Professional Engineer for Leadership & Business

Development

2021 Blue Mountain Parkway, Harrisburg, PA 17112

Cell: 717-***-**** E-Mail: acbs9b@r.postjobfree.com

James E Barbush, P.E.

BARBUSH ENTERPRISES

A Professional Engineer For Leadership & Business Development

2021 Blue Mountain Parkway, Harrisburg, PA 17112

Cell: 717-***-**** E-Mail: acbs9b@r.postjobfree.com

RESUME

APRIL 2013

I am currently a self-employed professional, retired from a successful 38 yr Civil Engineering

career with broad experience in engineering that I have used to develop new ventures.

GOAL I desire to return to Professional Engineering service and use all my experience to

successfully perform in a significant role for a significant organization.

A. CAREER – PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER June 1972 to August 2010

For Detail, SEE ATTACHMENT 1 - EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

FROM JUNE 1972 TO AUGUST 2010, I performed in both the Government Sector (25

yrs.) and Private Sector (13 yrs.) in positions categorized as follows:

1 Facilities Management,

Contracting, & Leadership Higher Education 10 Yrs.

PA State System of Higher Education

2 Engineering, Administration,

& Management Government Sector 15 Yrs.

PA Office of the Budget and PA Department of Transportation

3 Executive Level Positions for

Consultants Private Sector 10 Yrs.

Development and Management of Bridge Departments

4 Design Engineering For

Consultants & Manufacturing Private Sector 3 Yrs.

Gannett Fleming (Design) and General Electric (Manufacturing Design & Purchasing)

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Unique balance of experience: Government Sector (25 yrs.) and Private Sector (13

yrs.) 38 Yrs

My broad experience in those categories includes the following:

• Significant involvement with program development, procurement, auditing,

administration and conduct for government enabled projects through legislative

enactments, interpretation of legislation, and significant interface with legal counsels in

support of successful outcomes.

PASSHE Support for Design and Construction of Facilities Projects

10 years

PENNVEST PA’s State-Wide Loan Program for Water & Wastewater Projects

5 years

RACP PA’s State-Wide Grant Program for Development Projects

5 years

• Extensive performance throughout my career in the numerous aspects of civil

engineering, leadership, management, administration, facilities design and construction

support, construction auditing, engineering design, construction management and

inspection, contract development and interpretation, contract administration, and contract

dispute resolution, all involving a broad range of project types and sizes.

• Significant experience as a Senior Level Executive engaged with all levels of

performance.

• In-depth experience as a team leader with the ability to build team consensus.

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B. CAREER TRANSITION PHASE 2004 to 2010

FROM 2004 THROUGH 2010, I orchestrated a personal and professional, transitional

reinvention, geared to speaking and leadership development (1) through a philosophy of life-long

learning, (2) by speaking on topics with over 25 presentations at facilities related conferences and

other venues, and (3) by being an involved member of two clubs of Toastmasters International. Thus,

I honed my leadership and speaking skills, gained confidence and expertise in speaking and writing to

pursue my passions to speak and teach on leadership. This reinvention was instrumental in being able

to immediately launch into new ventures upon retirement.

In August 2010, I retired from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education accepting

their invitation to accept an early retirement package created by a changing economic environment.

I then launched into new ventures.

C. NEW VENTURES IN BUSINESS Sept. 2010 to Present

IN SEPTEMBER 2010, I launched Barbush Enterprises involved in Professional Speaking and

Writing in Leadership Development. Barbush Enterprises has evolved to include various ventures

with accomplishments in various areas as follows:

1 Professional Speaking on Leadership Topics

Sept. 2010 to Present

Thirteen presentations for associations, conferences, firms, and seminars.

2 Professional Writing on Leadership Topics

Sept. 2010 to Present

Professional Blog on Central PA Experts (rebranded to Experts Ezine) Jan. 2011 thru Oct. 2011

Professional Blog in Harrisburg Biz Leaders Sept. 2011 to Present

3 Business Development for Architectural and Engineering Firms

Sept. 2011 to Present

Independent Consultant for Foreman Architects Engineers Sept. 2011 to Mar. 2012

4 Founder of Harrisburg Biz Leaders (http://bizleaders.socialhubsite.com/)

Sept.2011 to Present

Brand Development. Starting with a concept to provide Leadership Development, Harrisburg

Biz Leaders has become a brand that continues to evolve as an inspiring voice in the Harrisburg

area for individuals and businesses.

Social Media Utilization. Harrisburg Biz Leaders collaborates with Phase2Solutions (developer

of cutting-edge Social Media Platforms) in using Social Hub Site, a state-of-the-art Social Media

Platform geared to uniting a community, of any type, for a common purpose and a common good.

Leadership Development, Networking, Promotions, & Solutions for Individuals & Businesses

• Leadership Development Created & Facilitated by Roundtable Sessions

• Networking Opportunities Facilitated

• Promotion of and Advertising via Social Media Broadcasting

• Solutions via Roundtable Discussions and Presentations

5 Social Media Expertise

Sept. 2010 to Present

Excelling in Social Media applications through research of Social Media theory and concepts,

coupled with the use of Social Media Platforms, most notably Social Hub Site, a versatile and

powerful platform that creates an interactive, central location (a hub) for all Social Media

Connections (Linkedin, Facebook, twitter, Pinterest, Google+, You Tube, and other.)

Experienced in on-line publishing with written content, video e-mail, e-mail marketing,

embedded video content, e-mail list management, analytics, and event publication.

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Experienced in on-line publishing geared to brand development, brand recognition, business

development, marketing, sales, and community development.

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ATTACHMENT 1 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Professional Engineer

June 1972 to August 2010

A 38 Year Career in Engineering and Management

Employment experience is provided below within 4 key categories of work, with experience

listed chronologically in each category. The categories are as follows:

1. Facilities Management in Higher Education (PASSHE) – Retired in August 2010

10 Yrs

2. Engineering & Administration/Management in the Government Sector

15 Yrs

3. Executive Level for Consultants in the Private Sector that was significant

10 Yrs

Development and Management of Bridge Departments

4. Design Engineering For Consultants & Manufacturing in the Private Sector

3 Yrs

Unique balance of experience: Government Sector (25 yrs.) and Private Sector (13 yrs.)

38 Yrs

1. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT April 2000 to Aug. 2010 (Retired) 10

years

Employer: The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education

Location: Office of the Chancellor, Harrisburg, PA

Facilities Division, Construction Support Office (CSO)

Position: Facilities Contracts Manager

Function: Support Facilities Design, Construction, Procurement, & Operations for 14

State-Owned Universities, requiring significant interaction with facilities &

contracting staff at the Universities.

Accepted across the board Early Retirement Offer effective on Aug. 26, 2010

GENERAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT OFFICE:

As Facilities Contracts Manager, supporting Facilities Design, Construction, Procurement, &

Operations for PASSHE’s 14 State-Owned Universities, I identified and performed in 9

specific functions that the Construction Support Office is responsible for, and also monitored

and tracked all of CSO’s work under these functions.

Function No. 1 Procurement of Professional Services & Construction Contracting Services

Function No. 2 Administration of Centrally Conducted Projects

Function No. 3 Resolution of Bid Protests, Pre-Claims, Contract Terminations, Disputes

Function No. 4 Liaisons with State Agencies, Firms, and Professional Organizations.

Function No. 5 Provision of Technical and Advisory Support to 14 University

Function No. 6 Development of Policy & Program Standards

Function No. 7 Delegation of University Contracting Authority

Function No. 8 Administration of Centrally Held Contracts

Function No. 9 Management of Construction Support Office

SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS INCLUDED:

• Procurement for Design and Construction of Sprinkler Systems in over 100 buildings

• Procurement of Professional Services for Design and Construction of Facilities.

• Development of All Contract Forms for Design and Construction of Facilities.

• Development of RFPs, Contract Manuals, and Reporting Documents.

• Development and Conduct of Contract Training for Contracting Staff at 14 Universities.

• Conduct Hearings and Resolve Bid Protests, Claims, Disputes, & Contract Terminations.

2. ENGINEERING & ADMINISTRATION in GOVERNMENT SECTOR 15 YRS.

Employer: Commonwealth Of PA, Budget Office April 1990 to April 2000 10 Years

Position: Senior Civil Engineer

Function: Executive Level Involvement For Government Funded Construction Projects

* Grant Administration * Contract Administration * Auditing

* Engineering * Contract Procurement * Consultant Liaison

Location: PP&R Comptroller’s Office, Harrisburg, PA

Employer: Commonwealth Of PA, PADOT Nov. 1973 to Feb. 1978 4.3 Years

Position: Bridge Engineer

Function: Designer, Project Management, Construction Inspector, & Bridge Inspector

Location: Bridge Unit, District 8-0, Harrisburg, PA

3. EXECUTIVE LEVEL for CONSULTANTS in PRIVATE SECTOR 10 YRS.

BRIDGE UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT

Employer: Boswell Yule Jordan Engineering May 1987 to March 1990 3 Years

Position: Chief Structural Engineer Consulting Engineering

Function: Executive Level Involvement

Location: Camp Hill, PA

Employer: Sheladia Associates, Inc. Sept. 1985 to June 1986 10 mos.

Position: Chief Structural Engineer Consulting Engineering

Function: Executive Level Involvement

Location: Camp Hill, PA

Employer: Macomber Associates, Inc. July 1981 to August 1985 4 Years

Position: Structural Engineer/Project Manager Consulting Engineering

Asst. Chief Structural Engineer

Function: Executive Level Involvement

Location: Camp Hill, PA

Employer: Paul E. Grof & Associates March 1978 to January 1980 2 Years

Position: Structural Engineer In-Charge Consulting Engineering

Function: Executive Level Involvement

Location: New Cumberland, PA

4. DESIGN ENGINEER for CONSULTANTS in PRIVATE SECTOR

Employer: Gannett & Fleming June 1972 to October 1973 1.5 Yrs.

Position: Bridge Design Engineer Consulting Engineering

Function: Designer

Location: Harrisburg, PA

Employer: Baker Engineers July 1986 to April 1987 10 mos.

Position: Bridge Engineer Consulting Engineering

Function: Design, Proposal Preparation, & Project Management

Location: Harrisburg, PA

ENGINEER for INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURER in PRIVATE SECTOR

Employer: General Electric/Buell of Envirotech Feb. 1980 to June 1981 1.3 Yrs.

Position: Manager & Structural Engineer Industrial Manufacturer/Air Pollution

Control

Function: Executive Level Involvement

Location: Lebanon, PA

ATTACHMENT 2 CREDENTIALS & PUBLICATIONS

1. CERTIFICATIONS

Professional Engineer: Certificate No. PE-025571-E 1977

Competent Communicator Toastmasters International 2008

Advanced Communicator Bronze Toastmasters International 2010

2. EDUCATION

Penn State University Civil Engineering/Structures,

1972 B.S.

Harrisburg Area Community College Math, Science, Business 1969 Assoc. of

Science

Bishop McDevitt High School Academic

1967 H. S. Diploma

3. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

• APPA International – Educational Facilities Professional – ERAPPA Board Member 8 yrs.

National Involvement APPA Regional Representative to International

APPA

Chapter Involvement KAPPA Member, Pennsylvania Chapter

Regional Involvement ERAPPA President 2010, President Elect 2009,

Secretary 2003-2008

Incl. Northeast USA (DC to Maine) & Eastern Canada

• Toastmasters International

Susquehanna Icebreakers Toastmasters Member 2006 to 2012

Gannet Fleming Toastmasters Member 2006 to 2012

Susquehanna Advanced Toastmasters Member 2011

• Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce Member 2008 to 2012 Active and

involved Member

• Central PA Experts Publisher 2011

Leadership Topics

• Harrisburg Biz Leaders Founder, Facilitator, & Publisher 2012-13

Publisher of Articles and Provider of Events on Leadership Topics

http://bizleaders.socialhubsite.com/blog/category/leadership-topics/

4. PUBLISHED ARTICLES (Hard Copy & On-Line Magazine)

• APPA’s Facilities Manager Magazine. Invited to write articles on leadership in the Membership Matters

column of APPA’s Facilities Managers Magazine in 2006/2007.

“Effective Leadership published in Jan-Feb 2006 issue

http://www.appa.org/FacilitiesManager/article.cfm?ItemNumber=2547&parentid=2540

“Here And Now. Why Me?” published in Nov-Dec 2006 issue

http://www.appa.org/files/FMArticles/FM112206%20-%20MemberMatt.pdf

“The Vision Has Been Cast. Have You Caught It published in May-Jun 2007

issue.

http://www.appa.org/files/FMArticles/FM%20May-June%2007%20-%20Mem%20Matt.pdf

“Crossing The Border - A Venture in Collaboration published in Jan-Feb 2010 issue.

http://www.appa.org/files/FMArticles/Jan-Feb%202010%20Perspective.pdf

• ERAPPA Publications. Secretary, Pres. Elect, and President of ERAPPA for 8 yrs., prepare and publish

numerous articles and reports for benefit of ERAPPA Board and Membership.

5. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATIONS (thru 2010) (2011 & 2012 not shown)

• Provided Leadership Presentations at Facilities Related Conferences

Leadership development skills exemplified by presentations at numerous facilities conferences

24 Presentations 2005 thru 2010: 5@NFMT, 1@Facilities Midwest, 2@APPA, 3@ERAPPA, 1@SRAPPA,

2@KAPPA, 1@NYAPPA, 1@Educause, 2@TFM Show, 1@TFM Forum, 1@NACUBO Sustainability,

2@PaFMA, 1@AGA, 1@Harrisburg Diocese/Facilities.

• Multiple Presentations 2011 to Present:

ASIS (Safety & Security) Conf., Keynote Presentation for Firm, Lions Club Intl, PA Boroughs Assoc., Self-

Produced Seminars, 2@ASHE (Highway Engineers), Bi-Monthly Sessions Harrisburg Biz Leaders,

Harrisburg Chamber Women, HDISVC (Help Desk Institute) Awards Banquet, 2@NFMT

ATTACHMENT 3 REFERENCES

1. Robert F. Unger, P.E PASSHE Supervisor 2005 to 2010

Director of Construction Management

PA State System of Higher Education

Construction Support Office

Office of the Chancellor

2986 North Second Street

Harrisburg, PA 17110

Office Phone: 717-***-****

E-Mail: acbs9b@r.postjobfree.com

Website: www.PASSHE.edu

Facilities:

http://www.passhe.edu/inside/anf/Fac/Procurement/Pages/default.aspx

2. Keith Roush PASSHE University Colleague 2000 to 2010

Assistant Director/Construction Project Manager

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania

Facilities Department

East Campus B107

Lock Haven, PA

Office: 570-***-****

E-Mail: acbs9b@r.postjobfree.com

Website: http://www.lhup.edu/facilities/

3. Dr. Dilip Abayasekara, Ph.D., A.S Toastmaster Colleague 2006 to 2010

Past International President, Toastmaster International

Professor of Communications

Central Penn College

P. O. Box 405

Enola, PA 17025

Phone: 717-***-****

Cell: 717-***-****

Dr. Dilip www.drdilip.com/

College acbs9b@r.postjobfree.com

4. Stuart M. Rothenberger, AIA, LEED®AP Business Partner 2000 to 2010

SHW Group

Associate Principal

Reading and Pennsylvania area

Office: new employer in March 2013

Cell: 484-***-****

E-Mail: acbs9b@r.postjobfree.com

Website: http://www.shwgroup.com/

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