Joseph Novakowski
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PERSONAL STATEMENT:
I am interested an entry-level position with a company that will support me in my growth in the field of civil engineering.
My determination and leadership skills have always allowed me to excel in my previous roles and I would like to begin
excelling in my career.
EDUCATION:
Rutgers University – Rutgers School of Engineering Sept. 2008 – December 2013
BS Civil Engineering New Brunswick, NJ
COMPETENCIES & CERTIFICATIONS
OSHA 10 (June 2014) BLS Certified EIT (July 2014)
Detail Oriented Meeting Deadlines Interpersonal Proficiency
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Microsoft Office Solid Works AutoCAD
Gantter and scheduling software Mac, IOS & PC Matlab
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Rutgers University Sept. 2008 – December 2013
School of Engineering New Brunswick, NJ
Worked with a team of four to design the steel frame for a nine-story building which included a penthouse
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! Designed the building to be cost effective while maintaining a high level of safety
Used Gantter project management software to develop a schedule for a residential home
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! Based the results on real life data gathered from research completed by our team
Designed a concrete mix and a rebar cage to construct a beam that would fail in shear and withstand a particular
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load
! Tested the beam to confirm our design met the standards
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Apple Inc. October 2011 - Present
Inventory Specialist Bridgewater, NJ
Lead the team to a 99.3% accuracy for the store’s physical inventory, the highest the store ever scored
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Train new staff members on policy and procedure as well as set expectations of workflow and organization
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Received “exceeded expectations” during the review process for teamwork, innovation and results
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Assist in leading the visuals team, ensuring the storefront exceeds expectations
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Use creative thinking and organization skills to optimize space for inventory
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Utilize “Fearless Feedback” to make myself and my coworkers better
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Buzzy’s Grill & Pub June 2008 – January 2014
Waiter, Bartender & Shift Lead Piscataway, NJ
Supervised a small wait staff, of three to six, to provide courteous service in a timely manner
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Responded positively and effectively to customer concerns
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Responsible for balancing the cash drawer, settling customer checks/credit cards, and steady flow of the business
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Managed multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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