Nicole Thompson-Box
**** ******** **., *** *****, CA 92117
*******@*****.***
EDUCATION
University of San Diego
Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Business Minor, May 2006
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/COURSES
University of California at San Diego
Proficiency Certificate in AutoCAD, December 2007
Solar Living Institute
Photovoltaic System Design and Installation Intensive, August 2008
San Diego City College
Electricity, Engineering & Drafting Courses, January 2007 – Present
QUALIFICATIONS
• 2 + years of project management/ design experience
• Experience designing projects utilizing AutoCAD to produce drawings for submittal.
• Highly organized, able to multi-task and juggle numerous projects at various stages of progress
• Successful completion of multiple projects, ranging in size and type
• Ability to thrive within a team setting, leading to successful completion of projects
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with diverse populations
• Capable of learning process and procedures quickly and a thirst for knowledge and success
EXPERIENCE
SPG Solar, Inc., Oceanside, CA
PROJECT DESIGNER/ADMINISTRATOR, February 2008 – February 2009
As project designer/administrator I was responsible for the production of project drawings, the development of the bill of materials, and the execution of projects with an emphasis on accuracy, code compliance and safety.
• Responsible for the completion of drawings utilizing AutoCAD
• Successful completion of more than 20 projects in a one-year period of time.
• Responsible for the tracking of projects for status and providing weekly updates and driving projects to hit the targets and deadlines
• Developed long term relationships internally and externally to ensure project/program success
• Assisted the Commercial Project Management/ Project design team in a support capacity
PROJECT COORDINATOR/ OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR, December 2006 – February 2008
As a project coordinator I was assigned to both an internal Project Designer/Administrator and external customers to be the communication conduit for all assigned projects. This was a terrific bottom up approach into project and program management.
• Coordinated and assisted in the successful completion of project and programs
• Prepared agendas and attended weekly project team meetings
• Tracked inventory, resources and budget allocations