Bennie K. Matthews
***** ****** **. * Angie, LA. 70426
985-***-***** 985-***-*****actair@r.postjobfree.com* bmatthews1956@hotmail.
Employment History
Supervisor/Estimator 02/2014-05/2015
AF Consulting
Made estimates of work to be performed and supervised workers in their duties.
Foreman/Inspector 01/2012-09/2013
Irby Construction Company
Cleared R.O.W. and installed concrete piers for an 345Kv power line-168 miles in length.
Worked with FCC, LCRA, TxDOT and subcontractors.
Supervised 10-15 subcontractors and inspected their work.
Sales/Inspector 06/2011-12/2011
Fischer Environmental
Worked with clients, various real estate agencies and construction companies to provide pest and termite control services.
Performed inspections such as termite and WDIR`s.
Responsible for entire MS. Gulf Coast territory.
Project Foreman/Supervisor 04/2011-05/2011
Irby Construction Company
Prepared and erected 9 cell tower sites at substations from raw land to turn key.
Maintained a strong working relationship with SMEPA,AT&T, Burns & McDonnell and all subcontractors during the duration of this 1 month project.
Supervised 10 subcontractors and inspected their work.
Installed shelters with power/telco utilities and associated grounding.
Assistant Superintendent 08/2008-05/2009
Carleton Construction Company
Prepared site and building of an 84 unit apartment complex from raw land to turn key.
Coordinated with Provident Reality Advisors, Cooper Engineering Inc., Gailer/Tolson/French and all subcontractors during this 9 month project.
Maintained weekly reports on SWPPP along with all daily reports of completion progress.
Supervised as many as 50 subcontractors and inspected their work.
Truck Driver 02/2008-04/2008
Barriere Construction Company
Drove water truck in the repairing and repaving of roads and highways.
Assisted in maintenance of road equipment.
Service Technician 08/2007-01/2008
Herring Gas Company
Installed propane tanks and associated piping and accessories for residential customers.
Serviced and installed appliances when needed.
Entrusted with most complex customer service issues as a result of exceptional ability to promptly resolve concerns and satisfy customers.
Site Supervisor 10/2006-05/2007
Data Cell Systems
Worked with client and subcontractors in the completion of cell site hardening and upgrades.
Opened new office in Charlotte, NC.
Completed sites in NC, SC, GA, and FLA.
OTR Driver 06/2001-10/2006
Multiple Companies
Picked up and deliver freight to customers all over the country.
Drove flat bed, reefer, and dry vans.
Drove in all states except Maine.
Manager-Special Projects 04/2000-07/2001
PTS Wireless Resources
Performed/submitted bids for rooftop cell tower applications.
Worked with client to meet their needs.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (12 credit hrs.) 05/2010-01/2011
(Concentration in Management) Western Int. University
Associate of Arts (59 sem. Hrs.) 08/1973-05/1975
Elementary Education
Southwest Miss. Jr. College
Additional Training:
Instructor-Tower Safety and Rescue 07/2000
Com-Train
Tower Climber 01/1995
Irby Construction
Military History:
U.S. Navy 04/1975-05/1979
Signalman
U.S.N.R. 05/1987-05/1989
SEEBEES
Honors:
Outstanding La. High School Senior 04/03/1973
FFA Chapter Treasurer 08/1971-05/1972
FFA State Farmer Degree 06/07/1973
Project List
1.AF Consulting; Clarkesville, Ark.-Built room addition
2. AF Consulting;Atoka Nursing Home-Remodeled 100 bed fully occupied facility.
3.Irby Construction Company; Prepared land and erected 9 cell tower sites for SMEPA and Burns & McDonnell in northwest Mississippi.
4.Junction, Texas-Cleared R.O.W. and installed concrete piers for towers on a 345Kv power line apx. 168 miles in length.
5.Carleton Construction Company; Developed and built an 84 unit apartment complex.
6.Data-Cell Systems; Completed cell site hardening for Nextel/Sprint (apx 40 sites) in N.C., S.C., Ga. And Fla. Opened new office in Charlotte, N.C.
7.PTS-Wireless Resources; Denver, Co. Installed apx. 20 roof top cell towers for Centurytel. Restored Denver office back to profitability.
8.Summit Communications; Built apx. 125 cell tower sites for Nextel/Sprint, Alcatel, and AT&T.
9.Irby Construction Company; Built apx. 200 cell tower sites in Ms., Ala., Ga., Tenn., S.C., and Texas for AT&T, Nextel/Sprint and Verizon.