Alek Crnogorac
Rocklin, CA *****
*************@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Successfully worked on projects involving water conveyance, reservoirs and drainage systems design using AutoCAD application. Collects and analyze water, soil and plant samples and design, edit and maintain AutoCAD maps from the gathered information. Draft groundwater contours and watershed maps, geologic cross sections. Use Google Earth as an AutoCAD base for water systems design as well as for soil reclamation studies. Familiar with AutoCAD dimensioning, scaling, model space, paper space and typical CAD standards. Creating drawings from the “tabula rasa” to complete project. Knowledge of MS Office including MS Word, Excel and Outlook. Interpreting multiple sources of information to create construction and the other type of drawings using AutoCAD. Manage priorities; work independently, and as a member of a team. Communication devices (Ethernet, radio, cellular modems) programming. Using AutoCAD application to complete a variety of reports; develop and update standard drafting procedure. Hardware/Software. Project cost estimate, permitting, construction specifications, contracting skills. Laboratory, environmental engineering, hydraulics, physiology of plants, hydrology, organization of agriculture soils, microbiology of waters and soils, topographic and mapping surveys, GIS, sales, and soil science knowledge and experience.
WORK EXPERIENCE
1996 to 1999 University of Belgrade, Serbia
http://www.agrif.bg.ac.rs/
Data collector-Tested soils in the field and laboratory for the determination of suitability for crop production and irrigation disburse. Gather soil, water and air samples. Prepare reports, maps and field logs.
Designer-Design pipelines, pumps and reservoirs for irrigation projects for local farms and agriculture companies.
2003 to 2006 EPT Design-Landscape Architecture Firm Irvine, Ca
http://www.eptdesign.com/
Irrigation Designer-Involved in design of master irrigation plans as well as large scale sprinkler system layout utilizing AutoCAD application. Create irrigation symbols and details in AutoCAD application.
2006 to 2008 Clark & Green Associates-Landscape Architecture Firm Costa Mesa, Ca
http://www.clarkgreen.com/
Project Manager-Overseeing irrigation plans design, recommending products and design approach, consulting products manufactures contractors and clients, estimating cost and supervising construction. Represented company on meetings with clients and agencies, proposing design services, hiring, training and managing the irrigation design group. Developing company unique AutoCAD symbols and irrigation details. Participate in seminars and trainings.
2008 to 2010 Rain Bird Services Corporation Tucson, Az
http://www.rainbird.com/
Service Engineer-Promoting Rain Bird central control products and services, providing variety onsite services which include providing technical assistance to specifiers, contractors and end users. Identifying onsite sales opportunities and developing strong relationships with central control systems users. Onsite system consultation, proposing onsite services, onsite irrigation audits, radio signal surveys, programming communication devices, equipment inspection, new installation verification, irrigation system designs field assessments, selling onsite service programs, products presentation, products and services. Represented company at regional industry shows and events, providing hardware and software training, provide services and products quotes. Develop close customer relationships and thorough understanding of clients needs. Participate in company sales meetings and training programs. Travel through assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers to solicit services and product sales. Research, identifies and deliver profitable business opportunities with new and existing clients through customer relationships.
EDUCATION
University of Belgrade, Serbia 1999
http://www.agrif.bg.ac.rs/
Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Engineering with special attention to land reclamation and water management.
Butte Community College Chico, Ca 2003
http://www.butte.edu/
Certificate of completion in Landscape Irrigation-Site Development
LA CAD Corporation Irvine, CA 2003
http://www.uscad.com/
Certificate of Completion AutoCAD 2004
University of California Riverside, Ca 2004
http://www.ucr.edu/
Certificate of completion Emerging Turf and Landscape Irrigation Challenges
The Irrigation Association Pomona, Ca 2005
http://www.irrigation.org/
Certificate of completion Drip Design in the Landscape
Rain Bird Services Corporation, Tucson, Az 2008-2010
http://www.rainbirdservicescorporation.com/training/index.htm
Certificate of completion Maxicom hardware level 2
Certificate of completion Maxicom software level 2
Certificate of completion Site control hardware-advanced
Certificate of completion Site control software -advanced
Certificate of completion IQ Central control system and communication training
Certificate of completion MDC 2.0 decoder system
Certificate of completion ET manager installation and programming
Certificate of completion Irrigation pump system training
Certificate of completion Customer selling skills for the irrigation industry
Certificate of completion Profitable job estimating for the irrigation industry
References and project examples available upon request