ADAN ALVARADO **********@*****.***
**** ****** ****** *******, ***** 77023 281-***-**** /832-***-****
OBJECTIVE
Seek an opportunity with an organization to improve, enhance my skills and experience in the Construction field with the mission to contribute and promote quality work for my employer.
EDUCATION
University of Houston – Main Campus
BS in Construction Management – May 2010
MTI College of Business and Technology – Nassau Bay, TX
Associate Degree in Computer Systems Technology – January 2000
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Internship @ South Texas Project Nuclear Power Plant Summer 2009
Summer Intern-Construction Department
Onsite preparation for new construction, read blue prints, and assisted on new building Estimation Projects.
Sit through Project Schedule Review meetings, Pre Bid meetings, and Review Specification meetings.
Document on existing building specifications and items within.
West Gulf Maritime Association PORT OF HOUSTON 2003-Present
Longshoreman- General Operator
Certified Crane Operator, Certified Heavy Lift Operator, Certified Top Loader operator.
Operated lifting equipment to load and discharge cargo vessels.
Loaded and secured and inspect cargo to ensure all safety rules and regulations are met on a daily basis.
Bravo Landscaping 2002-2006
Business owner and Supervisor/ Seasonal Business
Managed a landscaping company to provide yard maintenance and garden design.
Daily operations consisted of estimating, scheduling, and supervising labor.
Supervised and managed a crew of 3 and up to 6 individuals
Prepared and maintained all books such as budgets, payroll, and accounting.
Honeywell Inc., Houston, TX 2000-2002
Computer Support Technician
Supported over 1,000 users on site/remote site via NetMeeting and telephone.
Specialized in troubleshooting software/hardware on Dell PC’s and laptops.
Initiated a project to roll out and replace outdated PC’s with new hardware.
Akin & Gump, Huer, and Straus, Houston, TX 1998-2000
Customer Service Associate-Courier
Transported court documents to various offices and courts in and around downtown Houston.
Court Runner to retrieve documents needed for upcoming or pending court dates.
OTHER
Bilingual in Spanish, able to read, write, speak, and translate fluently
Excellent management and organizational skills
Highly committed to delivering quality customer service at all times
Volunteer for the Sunshine Kids Club to help children with cnacer.