Geologist/Construction Foreman

Morgan E. Courtney

Harwinton, Connecticut *****

E: ********@*****.***

P: 860-***-****

Professional objective: To obtain a challenging position that utilizes my proven leadership skills, as well as academic and on-the-job training in construction management or geology-related fields.

Work Experience

July 9, 2008 - Present BUTLER COMPANY WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT

Supervisor, Heavy Equipment Operator

• Supervise construction crew in site development including soil or soil/rock supported structures, focusing currently on Lowe’s stores.

• Operator of bulldozers, excavators, rock crushers, Bobcat, rubber tire back hoes, front end loaders, mini excavators and packers.

• Proficient in blueprint reading.

• Locate, measure, and mark site locations and placement of structures and equipment, using measuring and marking equipment.

• Confer with managerial and technical personnel, other departments, and contractors in order to resolve problems and to coordinate activities.

• Arrange for repairs of equipment and machinery.

June 2, 2008 –July 3, 2008 BEEBE LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC. EAST WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT

Special Services Supervisor

• Supervise crew for landscaping projects including irrigation.

• Heavy machine operation

Aug. 2004 – May 9, 2008 MAXEY BROTHERS, INC. BISHOP, GEORGIA

Pipe Crew Foreman, Heavy Equipment Operator

• Supervise staff of four in excavation, and the installation of water lines, storm drains and

sewer lines

• Operator of bulldozers, rubber tire back hoes, front end loaders, excavators, mini

excavators and packers.

• Examine and inspect work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and to ensure that specifications are met.

• Read specifications such as blueprints to determine construction requirements and to plan procedures.

• Estimate material and worker requirements to complete jobs.

• Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.

• Confer with managerial and technical personnel, other departments, and contractors in order to resolve problems and to coordinate activities.

• Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities.

• Order or requisition materials and supplies.

• Locate, measure, and mark site locations and placement of structures and equipment, using measuring and marking equipment.

• Record information such as personnel, production, and operational data on specified forms and reports.

• Assign work to employees, based on material and worker requirements of specific jobs.

• Provide assistance to workers engaged in construction or extraction activities, using hand tools and equipment.

• Train workers in construction methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures, and company policies.

• Analyze worker and production problems and recommend solutions, such as improving production methods or implementing motivational plans.

• Arrange for repairs of equipment and machinery.

• Suggest or initiate personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, and hires.

1998 – 2002 BULLDOG CAFÉ, UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, ATHENS, GA

Line Cook, Sanitation Worker, Sanitation Supervisor

•Worked while a student at the University of Georgia

•Promoted to Supervisor after two years

•Responsible for all aspects of building maintenance and sanitation

•Supervised and trained staff on equipment and in proper sanitation procedures.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

Athens, Georgia

Degree: Bachelor of Science, Geology

Languages

Conversational French

Affiliations

Geological Society of America

Skills

Microsoft Office

Geologic Mapping

AutoCAD engineering program

Blueprint reading/transferring to the field

C++ Computer programming

Concrete/masonry

Heavy machinery operator

Certifications

OSHA 40/OSHA 10

Lockout/ Tagout

Confined Spaces

SOP

D.O.T. Vehicle Certificate

Laser Certification

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