Andrew K. Kern

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Travelers Rest, SC 29690

864-***-****

c1ophm@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE Obtain an Assistant Project Manager position that provides a challenging opportunity in using my knowledge and experience within your organization.

PROFILE • Excellent interpersonal skills, superior organizer with strong communication, planning and technical skills. Exceptional level of attention to detail.

• Proficient in Primavera and Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and Microsoft Office Programs.

EXPERIENCE Self-employed, June 2009 - Present

Head of Multi-Family Construction, Johnson Development Associates, Spartanburg, SC, September 2007 – June 2009

• Lead and manage a team of construction managers

• Identify and complete the due diligence work for prospective multi-family projects

• Procure and manage service providers such as civil engineers, architects, and geotechnical engineers

• Manage the design, bidding, and contracting of all multi-family projects which includes the utility infrastructure

• Develop construction budgets and assist in the population of project performas

Technical Service Manager, Westfield Public Works Department, Westfield, Indiana, April 2007 – August 2007

• Responsible for the day-to-day management and leadership of Engineering, Development/Construction, GIS divisions.

• Establish budgets and see that they are maintained during the year

• Develop and manage the design and contracts between engineers and contractors for Capital Improvement Projects associated with the water and wastewater divisions within the department.

Project Manager, Brenwick Development Co., Inc., Carmel, Indiana, August 2005 – March 2007

• Procure, specify scope and implement contracts for Brenwick’s premier residential developments

• Solicit and analyze bids for preliminary and final budgets

• Establish and track project budgets and schedules from beginning to end

• Obtain project permits, dedications, secondary plat approvals for our developments

Development/Construction Supervisor, Westfield Public Works Department, Westfield, Indiana, March 2004 – August 2005

• Manage and serve a team of four (4) construction inspectors.

• Manage the Town’s bonding program for pre- and post-construction developments.

• Conduct construction plan reviews to verify the Town’s master plan is being followed, as well as, the water, sanitary, storm, and road infrastructure being constructed to their standards to accomplish the Town’s master plan.

Project Specialist, Clay Township Regional Waste District, Indianapolis, Indiana, June 2002 – March 2004.

• Streamlined the coordination of design, bidding and construction phases for the District’s wastewater treatment plant expansion.

• Proposed and coordinated a web based project management program for various capital projects.

Project Engineer, Bowen Engineering Corp., Fishers, IN October 1999 – April 2002

• Led water and wastewater project pre-planning process at the front-end of the project

• Prepared and reviewed material shop drawings

• Established and revised project budgets and schedules

Combat Engineer, US Army, Ft. Bragg, NC; October 1994 – October 1999

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Indiana Wesleyan University (Online Program), Marion, Indiana, to be conferred August 2011

Major: Business Management with a concentration in organizational leadership.

Related courses: Legal Environment of Business, Management and Leadership, Organizational Behavior, and International Issues in Business.

Certificate in Project Management, IUPUI, Indianapolis, Indiana, February 2005

VOLUNTEER WORK Deacon Chairman, Centennial Bible Church, November 2004 – 2008

• Assisted the elders in business administration within the church.

• Communicated logistical needs from sister organizations outside of the church.

• Served on humanitarian mission trips to Mexico July 2005 and 2006.

CERTIFICATIONS

Indiana Water Distribution System Operator, Grade DSL, May 2005

Hamilton County, IN Leadership Academy Graduate 2003

Member of the Urban Land Institute

REFERENCES Available upon request.

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