Kenrick Matthew Gardiner
Houston Texas 77014
Email: *.***********@*****.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To be an Engineer where I can contribute my skills and experience to the further development of the
organization and achieve growth in my professional career.
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor of Science Degree - Civil Engineering Technology (3.14 GPA), May 2013.
Texas Southern University - Houston Texas
• Certificate – Carpentry, July 2008. Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute, Nassau, Bahamas
SOFTWARE and TRAINING:
• Windows, Microsoft office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Canvas, Outlook etc.)
• AutoCAD version 10
• Solid Edge version 10
• Carlson Fields
CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSES:
Civil Engineering Materials
• Materials and equipment for civil engineering construction
• Properties and uses of steel alloys, asphalt, timbers, aggregates and acoustics
Water Resources Engineering
• Science of hydrology and applications
• Water quality; Storm water control; Free surface flow
Surveying I and II
• Theory and practice of plane surveying; Elevations, contour, and electronic distance measurements.
• Instruments, distances and angles
Building Construction
• Bridges, foundations, walls, concrete slabs, formworks, roofing structures, plumbing and drainages,
• Commercial and industrial buildings; Estimating.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Lub Chem Incorporated, Natural Gas & Petroleum, Houston Texas
Contract Worker
May 19, 2014-June 16, 2014
• Assist in preparing T300, T100 and rules 5 oil to produce
• Valve lubricants, flushes, and sealants
• Lubricants for equipment and maintenance
• Pipeline cleaners and corrosion inhibitors
• Wireline products
• Biodegradable oil sheen dispersants
• Processed castor/vegetable oils
GeoSurv / Houston Rapid Transit, Houston, Texas
Instrument Person/Rod Person/Chain Person
October, 2013-April,2014
• Record data
• Run conventional data & robotic total stations
• Utilize base programs and run GPs receivers utilizing RTK and RTS methods.
• Routinely check horizontal and vertical adjustments on equipment adjust if necessary and note in instrument log
field book.
• Make sure proper prism constant and PPM correction is being used
• Assist Party Chief to remember special equipment such as 35’ rod, life jackets, punch set, etc.
• Check angles and elevations in the field book if necessary
• Report to Party Chief
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY, Office of Information Technology, Houston, Texas
August, 2012 – May,2013
IT Specialist
• Accept technical support incoming calls to the I.T. department and log them in the Help desk tracking system
• Provide assistance to Faculty/Staff and students by providing product/service information by answering questions
• Forward technical support issues that cannot be resolved to the appropriate computer technician.
• Maintain call center database by entering and verifying information; update contact log
• Enter data on faculty, staff, students and alumni’s needs, and determine basic eligibility for waitlist services
CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO UTILITIES COMMISSION, San Francisco, CA.
May - Aug (2012 - 2013)
Jr. Civil Engineer Technologist (Internship)
• Assisted the city of San Francisco 7 billion dollar sewer system improvement project, to establish a functioning
upgraded treatment plan to comply with State and City standards and regulations
• Participated as a member of the planning team to preparing the project for the commission meetings and validate
the program progress
• Photographed treatment facilities and pump stations to identify damaged structures.
• Worked closely with senior engineers and facilities operations.
• Facilitated and presented educational seminar/orientation to group of 15+
• Observed the Hetch Hetchy Yosemite National Park water irrigation process
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS, Civil Engineering Transportation Department, Nassau, Bahamas
June - July (2006 - 2007 / 2009 - 2010)
Jr. Civil Engineer Technologist (Internship)
• Inspected road sites and submitted written reports for repair considerations
• Coordinated contractor schedules for road repair projects
• Assisted in feasibility studies ensuring certain road construction criteria’s were in accordance with government
regulations and standards
DUNCOMBE CONSTRUCTION AND CABINET MAKING, Nassau Bahamas Sept. 2006 - June 2009
Carpenter/Safety Coordinator
• Constructed, installed and repaired cabinets and shelving.
• Installed window and doors
• Mentored and trained new employees on skills of the carpentry trade
• Reviewed safety regulations regarding the proper use of power tools and the importance of wearing the proper
PPE (personal protection equipment) on the job
ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS
National Society of Black Engineers, Houston, Texas
• Senator (2012 - 2013)
• Community Service Coordinator (2011 - 2012)
KIWAINS Club, Nassau, Bahamas
• General Member (2003 - 2009)
COMMUNITY SERVICE
• Leland House San Francisco, California (2012 - 2013)
• Texas Southern University Office of Disability Service Houston, Texas (2009 -2012)
• Senior Citizen Retirement Center Nassau, Bahamas (2009 -2010)
• Ranfurly Home for Children Nassau, Bahamas (2008 - 2009)
REFERENCES:
Available upon request