NICHOLAS L. COLCLOUGH
***** **** **** *****, ****** Rock, AR 72210
********.*********@*****.***
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, motivational, & reasoning skills
Excellent project management, statistics, & research design skills
Excellent conflict management & problem solving skills
Fully Competent in ALL Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word, Access, Microsoft Project & Share point)
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Business Administration Dec 2008 University of Arkansas-LR
Bachelor of Science Construction Management Dec 2012 University of Arkansas-LR
U.S. Army Army Aviation School Dec 2003 Fort Rucker, AL
United States Army 2003-Present
Aviation
15P-Flight Operations Specialist
Facilitates the development of leadership skills and overall combat readiness of the 777th Army National Guard soldiers
Advises and ensures the compliance of the Physical Endurance program
Receives and relays all pertinent intelligence information to subordinate personnel
Operates information systems to create, collect, process, disseminate, use, store, protect, & dispose of information
Manages databases for the storage, modification, & retrieval of information to produce reports, answer queries, & record transactions.
Provided guidance & assistance with the Army Aviation Program practices, procedures, capabilities, and limitations
Establishes policy, processes, & procedures for document management, collaboration, & workflow
Formulates and issues air traffic control clearances, advisories, and control information\
Shields and Associates Aug 2010-Aug 2011
Construction Management
Assistant Project Manager
Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites.
Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and & there regulations.
Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer.
Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
Direct and supervise workers.
Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
Select, contract, and oversee workers who complete specific pieces of the project, such as painting or plumbing.
Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects.
Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports.
Develop and implement quality control programs.
Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site.
Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.
Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans, using computers.
Best Buy Nov 2005-Feb 2010
Computer Sales
Associate/Team Leader
Evaluated and Provided Customer solutions with computer needs
Adhered to Best Buy sales policies
Successfully exceeded all weekly sales quotas and goals
Ensured new employees were trained on POS equipment & SOP’s established by Management
Nicks Lawn & Garden Solutions Feb 2010- Present
Owner/ Operator
Develop relationships and Clients
Administer service
Manage Crew and ensure that production rates and quality are satisfactory
Developed Website
Responsible for invoicing customers and creating estimates
Responsible for ALL new business
Sets sales strategy
Administer culture and Branding
Responsible for hiring, training and developing new team members
In 2 years sales have reached 120,000 and currently the contract holder for 35 accounts in the Central Arkansas Area.
77th Theatre Aviation Brigade (ARMY) January 2010- Present
Retention NCO
Developed policies and guidelines for a unit effecting over 1,500 personnel
Successfully reduced attrition losses to 5%
Conducted exit/reenlistment interviews using Comprehensive Communication Skills
Sets strategies for the unit as a whole that directly impacted overall readiness of the Arkansas National Guard
Responsible for ensuring all incoming soldiers are properly integrated into respective units
Responsible for the marketing of NEW benefits to exiting personell of that Arkansas Army National Guard.
AWARDS/ Organizational Associations:
Military:
Army Commendation Medal (4th Award)// Joint Service Achievement Medal// Joint Meritorious Unit Award// Meritorious Unit Commendation// Army Good Conduct Medal(3rd award)// Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal// National Defense Service Medal// Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary// Global War on Terrorism Service Medal// Iraq Campaign Medal w/ campaign Star// Army Service Ribbon// Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd Award)// Armed Forces Reserve medal W/M Device (3nd award)// Combat Action Badge// USA Aviator Badge// Driver and Mechanic Badge W/Driver-Wheeled Vehicles// Clasp// Aircraft Crewman Badge//
Civilian Associations:
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc/Associated General Contractors of America/Minority Contractor Association/Arkansas Young Professionals Network