JAMES W. KIRKENDALL
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Summary of Qualifications:
Strong background in managing small projects within given deadlines
Experienced in specific aspects of initial phases in project life cycle
Energetic employee of proven work experience and ethics, with an analytical mind and excellent team working skills
Education
B.S. Civil Engineering, May 2012 Level 1 Certified Acquisition
B.S. Electrical Engineering Technology, December 2002 Management, 2006
McNeese State University Air Force Institute of Technology
F.E. (EIT) - Louisiana, October 2011 - Passed TS/SCI Clearance
Professional Experience
2011 – 2011 Lonnie Harper and Associates
Engineering Intern Bell City, LA
On site inspector for 20 miles of new road construction with 100% safety record
Coordinated with geotechnical engineer for excavation depth required in deficient soil areas to complete the project
On-site inspector for 60 ' pre-fabricated Waskey bridge project with 100% safety record
Completed 30 day bridge project 7 days ahead of schedule
Supervised 7-10 employees with no negative incidents
2009 – 2010 Oil Quip, Inc.
Electronics Technician Lake Charles, LA
Fabricated $250,000 interface control panel project
Produced $60,000 specialized cable project
Both projects completed with 100% safety record on schedule
2008- 2009 St. Louis High School
Teacher Lake Charles, LA
Facilitated student learning in basic computer applications in Microsoft Office -100% success rate
Facilitated parent-teacher-student conferences for improved student performance
Assistant coach on Regional Championship varsity football team
Fostered discipline, team work, individual achievement
Tutored several players in Algebra, Geometry, Physics
2007 – 2008 Quadel
Grant Coordinator Baton Rouge, LA
Managed $750,000 in FEMA grants for 200 clients in recovery of funds and documented deficiencies for post-Hurricanes Katrina and Rita allotment claims
Developed financial statements, basic business plans, financial plans and budgets
Made determinations for individual award amounts averaging $35,000 each utilizing policy and procedure set forth by the Federal Government and the State of Louisiana
2004 – 2007 United States Air Force
Test Engineer, Rank - 1st Lieutenant Hanscom Air Force Base, Bedford, MA
Led a $22 Million data acquisition test of developmental weapons system with U.S. Defense contractors and a multi-branch personnel team over a 2 day period classified results
Lead Purchasing Officer acquiring test equipment with $150K - $300K average monthly expenditure
Director of Operations - supervised three lieutenants and two enlisted personnel
Made statistical presentations to Generals/Officers and high ranking government officials at the Pentagon regarding feasibility of developmental weapon systems to be implemented into the field based on battle field assessments during Operation Enduring Freedom