Project Management General Manager

ALAN CROOKSTON

West Bountiful, UT ***** 801-***-**** *************@**.*** WWW: Bold Profile

Professional Summary

Proficient Engineering Assistant skilled in document management and project support. Top-notch problem-solver with excellent attention to detail. Highly-qualified manager driven to create economical, environmentally-friendly designs that meet client needs and improve operations. Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.

Skills

Project Management

Project Planning

Technical reporting

Engineering Documentation

Process Improvement

Cost Analysis

Process Development

Manufacturing Processes

Problem-Solving

Critical Thinking

Team building

Excellent Communication

Work History

Vessel Engineer, Boat Captain, General Manager, COO, Owner & CEO 06/2005 to 08/2023

Tide Chaser Fisheries – Kenai, AK

Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.

Manager of crew of about 14 -26 people.

Consistent track record of promotions and professional development from deck had to CEO and Owner.

Successful Vessel Engineer for fleet of boats (5 vessels) and ensure are operational success, functional, stocked and properly fitted to operate safely in oceans, to include all fishing gear and materials (vast list of items).

Enhanced safety protocols during construction projects, ensuring compliance with national standards and reducing workplace accidents.

Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.

Site Engineer is in charge of scheduling, payroll, HR, safety, training, accounting and government regulations and ultimately maximizing profits safely and effectively

Job included much trouble shooting.

Conducted rigorous quality assurance tests, identifying areas of improvement for product optimization.

Developed comprehensive maintenance schedule for critical machinery, extending equipment lifespan and minimizing production delays.

Secondary Teacher & Licensed Counselor 05/2007 to 05/2023

Utah Department of Education – Utah

Counselor - caseload of over 1000 students,

Continuously assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, adjusting lesson plans accordingly.

Oversaw department budget, ensuring proper School Counseling Program compliance (USBE), as well as proper adherence to government and accreditation standards

Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices and new instructional techniques.

Provided group, Individual & academic counseling, closing the gap measures, career and college planning, crisis intervention, social skill building, mental health support, RTI, consultation, collaboration service referral, section 504 & IDEA coordination

Assigned to be Counseling Department Head, which controls all operations for registration and the implementation of state programs.

Department Head for the STEM programs (which included all engineering students, teachers & programs)

Engineering Instructor - In charge of various engineering courses and managed all of the materials engineering dept., had to make sure the program was implemented according to USBE standards

Taught and supervised the safety of all equipment, prepped labs, provided learning assessment, was the QC specialist and safety officer for all projects

Served as the project manager for several of the large projects in the school (career day, college week, job fairs, college and career planning months, registrations, wrestling meets, track and field events, and several engineering projects.

Engineering Assistant 05/2002 to 01/2015

Army Corps of Engineers – Camp William, Utah

19th Special Forces Group and Army Corps of Engineers - Staff Sergeant, manager position of all of the materials for three Battalions (500 – 1000 soldiers and families).

Effectively prioritized workload to meet deadlines consistently, contributing to successful completion of numerous engineering projects.

Worked closely with lead Engineers on several large projects as Engineering Assistant (which included mostly construction management work).

Assisted engineers during field visits to gather essential information for successful project planning and execution.

Maintained high degree of professionalism in all interactions with clients and colleagues, fostering positive working relationships.

Deployments to Afghanistan, Uzbekistan & Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, PM for 5 refurbished mosques, 2 bridges, 2 chapels, and the building of 2 health clinics and 1 school ($2.5M).

Oversaw project schedule and determined critical deadlines and task assignments.

Assigned and trained to work as a combat medic under the direction of the 18 Deltas and PA & MD's, I served as Operations Manager for the entire UMT.

Assisted Project Engineers, I managed inventory, budgets, provided training of section personnel, Managed Construction and reported directly to unit commander (Col).

Education Administrator & Adult Education Teacher 04/2001 to 05/2010

Ogden City School District – Ogden, UT

Collaborated with faculty and staff to develop curriculum strategies for improved student outcomes.

Mentored new administrators in effective leadership methods while nurturing their career development and growth.

Also worked with DWS and the school districts to help students obtain their GEDs, this included teaching and managing all Engineering & STEM classes (labs, supplies, curriculum, teaching etc.)

Optimized scheduling systems to streamline class assignments while maximizing available resources throughout academic year.

Developed assessment tools and evaluation criteria for measuring program effectiveness, driving continual improvements in education quality.

Managed budgets and resource allocation, ensuring efficient use of financial resources within institution.

Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of 300 students and four instructors.

Humanitarian Project Manager 04/1999 to 05/2001

LDS Church – South East Asia

Created and implemented English classes nearly everyday to 15 – 35 students, and human resource management.

Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.

Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.

Worked as assistant to lead Engineer (PE), Provided management & training seminars for conferences, and instruction for co-workers and worked as a liaison officer and translation and assistant to area Chief Engineer

Was Project Manager for several large humanitarian and Engineering projects in SEA under Chief Engineer.

Education

Graduate Certificate: Project Management 11/2022

Cornell University - Ithaca, NY

Master of Science: Counseling 05/2010

Liberty University - Lynchburg, VA

Master of Arts: Social Studies Education 05/2008

Utah State University - Logan, UT

Honoree of Veteran Scholarship award

Honor Roll 2008

Dean's List 2007-08

Secondary Teaching Licensure

Bachelor of Science: Community Health Education Specialist 05/2008

Utah State University - Logan, UT

Associate of Applied Science: Construction Management 05/2004

Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Trade Certification: Carpentry & Construction Tech 11/2022

Ogden Weber Technology College - Ogden, UT

Certified Nursing Assistant: Nursing 05/1998

Davis Applied Technology College - Kaysville, UT

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