Calvin Toliver
Chicago, IL *0620
*********@********.***
Summary of Skills
Estimating and Proposal Preparation
Project Planning and Management
Surveying and Site Preparation
Building Codes, Compliance and OSHA Safety
AutoCAD, MS Office Suites
Subcontractor Control
Education/Training
Westwood College, Chicago, IL. Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2009
Bachelor Degree of Applied Science in Construction Management, Graduated, January, 2010
Specializing Major: Construction Management
Identify how building codes and inspection processes are used in construction
Draft a basic residential and/or commercial drawing by hand and using computer aided design technology, applying correct construction graphics and related concepts
Develop and manage changes to a construction project plan and schedule that meets project criteria
Analyze data from a construction site or plan for integrity of structural design, mechanical systems, and electrical systems on a construction project
Apply standard supervisory practices, effective project management, and sound record-keeping principles to the management of a construction project
Related Experience
Westwood College Construction Program, Chicago, IL. Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2009
Capstone I & II. Chase Bank project which included, cost estimating, project scheduling, reading project designs and including the Estimating of Structural Columns, Cost of Porcelain Tile and Form Work.
Design and reconstruction of an office building into a nursing home. With emphasis on handicapped egress on various floors, railings, hallways, wet closets, duty stations and bathrooms.
Other Experience
United Quick Transportation, Chicago, IL. 2005-Present
Transportation Specialist
Transport students to and from school and held accountable for their safety at all times while applying
professional driving techniques
Drive and maintain charters for school and various other organizations in the City of Chicago
Accountable for checking vehicle for malfunctions before proceeding into a route
Accountable for abiding by the rules of the educational department when threatened or accosted by any
student riding within the vehicle
Illinois Department of Human Services, Chicago, IL. 1985-2003
Executive Secretary
Administrative and organizational support to staff while maintaining documents, memos and training materials for the purpose of training caseworkers and caseworker supervisors
Supported clients who could not solve social problems with their public aid cases
Administrative and organizational support for a Nursing Director and a staff of nurses; updating charts, planning appointments for their students, entering staff attendance and distributing payroll checks
Competent at managing responsibilities in a high-volume atmosphere, equally effective in completing team-oriented or self-managed projects, excellent problem-solver and trouble shooter and performs effectively despite sudden changes to priorities or deadlines.