Developer / Project Manager

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I’m studying to become a full-stack developer, and looking to begin working in software development. I’m looking for: 1. Remote, 2. Local (PA & surrounding states), 3. Relocation (nationwide), (a. technical, b. non-technical) long-term/growth opportunities. Preference/s: 1. 1099 contractor, 2. S/C Corp., and 3. W2. I am also interested in obtaining technology/project management/business analyst certifications/qualifications. This is a current full-time job search.

My skills/study maps to freecodecamp’s curriculum (Certifications – estimated 300 hours each. See: freecodecamp/fcc website, or OneNote document “resinfo” at:

https://1drv.ms/u/s!ApKCx7vmc_mAjlBHx-rNTQTyHiMS ):

-Responsive Web Design

-Javascript Algorithms And Data Structures

-Front End Libraries

-Data Visualization

-Apis and Microservices

-Information Security And Quality Assurance

Initial curriculum technologies include:

-JavaScript/ES6

-HTML/5

-CSS/3/Grid/Flexbox

-Node

-jQuery

-Bootstrap

-Regex

-Applied Visual Design/Accessibility

-Responsive Web Design

-Debugging

-Basic/Intermediate/Data Structures

-Basic/Intermediate/Algorithm Scripting

-Functional/Object Oriented Programming

-Sass

-React

-Redux

-Data Visualization with D3

-JSON APIs and Ajax

-Managing Packages with Npm, etc.

-(see progress – “resinfo” [fcc curriculum detailed] page)

Multiple learning resources are being used (books, World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), training sites, internet/YouTube/blogs/curated articles/tutorials, technical documentation etc.).

I can learn/adjust to an opportunity’s applicable technology stack/tools.

I am interested in obtaining a significant role (commensurate with capability) with growth potential.

It may be useful to also consider my project management/business administration (MBA/work experience) capabilities. Planning to obtain MS Computer Science degree (online).

If you’re urgently interested in moving forward, feel free to call to discuss details, otherwise email is preferred.

Norvin Burrus

701 N Front Street No. 317, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101, resinfo (https://1drv.ms/u/s!ApKCx7vmc_mAjlBHx-rNTQTyHiMS) Email: ********@*****.***

Project Management

Pursuing a program management/development-oriented role. Demonstrated talent organizing various industry and enterprise efforts to advance organizational goals. Experience in understanding complex scenarios and applying thought leadership/best practices.

Current self-study: Front End Development - HTML5, CSS3, ES6/JavaScript, JSON, Ajax, jQuery, Bootstrap, Slack.

Skills

- Program/Project Management

- Process Management

- Leadership/Negotiation

- Management/Project Accounting

- Personnel Development

- Operations Management

- Organizational/Regulatory Compliance

- Operating/Financial Budgets

- Professional Development

Employment History

YMCA, HARRISBURG, PA

Maintenance. 1/19 – 4/19

FAIRMONT SIGN COMPANY, DETROIT, MI

Forming Dept. 12/16 – 9/17

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, DETROIT, MI

Assembly 3/16 – 9/16

SALVATION ARMY, Detroit, MI

Key Holder/Manager 6/15 – 12/15

RETAIL/RESTAURANT INDUSTRY, Dearborn Heights/Plymouth, MI

Manager, etc., 4/04 – 10/13

Taco Bell, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) – 7+ years (corporate/franchise). Cook/customer service.

MORTGAGE SALES, et. al., Minneapolis, MN/Southfield, MI

Loan Officer, 9/02 - 3/04

Originated residential and commercial mortgages (sub/prime markets). Direct marketing of loan programs (lender/broker), illustrated benefits, processed, and closed/funded loans. Also, worked on privately held home improvement projects.

THE IAFRATE COMPANIES, South Rockwood, MI

Business Manager - Equipment Division, 6/01 - 8/02

Managed the equipment division for a $25MM organization (AICC/LLC, ACC, DAC, NHD, Sylvania Minerals, and Sora Limestone) within an $800MM GC/General Contractor firm. Direct report to division vice president. Responsible for improving utilization of equipment assets, meeting revenue/cost targets, and ensuring compliance with divisional policies.

Program/Project management (PM):

1.Implemented a waste oil management program that earned the company accolades from the regulatory authority.

2.Initiated a project to bring an unauthorized sludge pit dumping area into environmental compliance.

3.Worked with the VP (vice president) and FOG (fuel, oil, and grease) supplier to significantly improve vehicle maintenance and performance. This effort also extended equipment life.

4.Initiated a program (small tools) to establish control of company property. This included software selection, staff/employee training, and establishing field control and reporting procedures.

Cost Cutting (CC):

1.Significantly reduced the operational equipment FOG costs by 15%, via soliciting competitive proposals from quality competitor suppliers.

2.Consolidated industrial/specialty gas and welding supplies purchasing to improve/lower costs.

3.Organized a 100% inventory of company uniforms and account reconciliation with supplier to identify the most preferential service contract cost structure.

Implementing Operating Budgets:

1.Working with the division VP, confirmed the intercompany billing methodology and managed its’ implementation (Viewpoint).

2.Negotiated best pricing/quantity/quality for maintenance shop tools and supplies, and made improvements where beneficial.

ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, INC., Exton, PA

Project Manager - Commercial Group, 2/99 - 4/01

Implemented a corporate re-image partnership (vendors, suppliers, general/sub-contractors, attorneys, and planners) for a major oil marketer (Sunoco: convenience stores/retail service stations, co-op/dealer accounts). Area of responsibility included 350 property locations ($37MM) in a five-state region (PA, DE, MD, VA, and DC). Successfully engaged land development/civil projects. Supervised in-house engineering/architectural support and CAD personnel assigned to client projects.

Program/Project Management (PM):

1.Achieved 30+ permitted/completed sites per month during the life of the re-image project, exceeding client company expectations.

2.Organized the planning, appropriations, permitting, scope verification, scheduling, and issue resolution elements of land development/civil capital projects ($16MM) to client satisfaction.

Assessing organizational/regulatory compliance (AC):

1.Represented client company interests at zoning hearing boards, planning commissions, and boards of supervisors’ hearings.

2.Obtained project permit approvals for new builds, building use conversions, bump outs/additions to existing buildings, interior renovations, pump and tank alterations, billboard/freestanding signs, etc.

Leadership/Marketing (LM):

1.Established new business relationships with two major oil marketers (Tosco/Exxon Mobil).

B. BRAUN MEDICAL, Allentown, PA

Shift Supervisor, 9/98 - 2/99

B. Braun Medical is an ISO certified $400MM medical devices (injection molded, stamped, flow control, tubing) manufacturer. Production areas included manual/automated, individual/team, and combination surgical and medical device stations.

Leadership:

1.Trained the youngest/least experienced third shift crew to achieve highest production levels in the company.

2.Managed third shift operations to meet/exceed company production goals (lot quality, quantities, and timeliness).

QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, et. al., Minneapolis, MN

Registered Representative, 7/95 - 8/98

Engaged in new account acquisitions, recommendations/sales of equities, portfolio management (client positions), and securities research.

ROADWAY EXPRESS, et. al., Eagan, MN

Freight Analyst, 4/93 - 6/95

Implemented a system to accurately track volume/density of freight per customer moving through the terminal to determine contractual agreement validity.

U.S. Army

Various, 6/82 – 2/92

Education

Free Code Camp, online

Front End Curriculum, 2018

Jones International University/JIU, Centennial, CO

Masters in Business Administration (MBA) - Project Management, 2014 (five courses to completion)

United States Military Academy/USMA, West Point, NY

Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), 1988

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