PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accomplished utility design professional & project manager with 18 years of industry related experience, adept at leading teams and managing complex projects from planning through construction. Knowledge of the methods, practices, materials, and equipment used in utility construction. Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Smartsheet, Procore, SAP, Smallworld GIS, Bentley Expert Designer, Ventyx Passport and some experience working with AutoCAD. Passionate about leveraging innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and drive successful outcomes in a dynamic utility landscape.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Dry Utility Consultant Feb 2023 - Present
Kimley-Horn Broomfield, CO
- Actively managing over eighty projects
- Perform utility provider research for large nationwide EV charging project
- Manage dry utilities for national clients from planning through construction
- Coordinate gas, electric & communication utilities for commercial projects nationwide
Dry Utility Consultant Jun 2020 - Feb 2023
Reliable Power Consultants Fort Collins, CO
- Grew client list by more than ten developers
- Manage dry utility projects from planning through construction
- Complete dry utility layouts & sleeve plans for new developments
- Started consultant group to bring in new business for company
Design Supervisor, Xcel Energy Contractor Nov 2014 - Jun 2020
Reliable Power Consultants Northglenn, CO
- Design gas & electric distribution for commercial, subdivision, reinforcement & feeder level projects
- Supervise design teams in two offices to ensure consistency while maintaining a large workload
- Responsible for acquiring & assigning new work while ensuring completion in a timely manner
- Train & assist new employees on standards & procedures throughout the design process
- Field calls & complaints ensuring customer satisfaction
- QC designs prior to client submittal
Distribution Specialist III May 2007 - Nov 2014
UC Synergetic (Pike Electric), Xcel Energy Contractor Loveland, CO
- Design overhead/underground electric & gas services, streetlights, distribution systems & feeder level projects
- Manage project progress and completion ensuring customer & client satisfaction
- Mentor/train employees to effectively improve project quality & output
- Routinely make customer contacts utilizing positive interaction skills
- Complete projects & estimates using GIS & related design software
- Wrote company’s first safety manual & developed company-wide safety program
- Contributed to quarterly RMEL Safety Roundtable Meetings
Apprentice Electrician Aug 2006 - May 2007
Rival Electric Wichita, KS
- Performed residential and commercial wiring including panel upgrades & new construction
- Completed layout and installation for a large commercial lighting project
Electric Department Intern May 2006 - Aug 2006
City of Winfield Winfield, KS
- Constructed and maintained overhead & underground electric distribution lines, streetlights & services
- Operated construction tools & equipment
EDUCATION
General Studies 2009 - 2010
Community College of Denver
Electric Power Technology 2005 - 2006
Pratt Community College
General Studies/Business 2001
Butler County Community College
General Studies/Computer Science 2000 - 2001
Wichita State University
Automotive Technology 1999 - 2000
Wichita Area Technical College
High School Diploma 1995 - 1999
Maize High School