Project Manager

• Nov 2020 - Present

In my role as Project Manager with Southland Industries, I am responsible for managing all aspects of QA, QC, and commissioning processes from L1 to L5 for mechanical and plumbing. I participate in project meetings with internal departments. My responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders, including owners, GCs, and other trade partners to ensure alignment of the scope and direction of the project with the schedule. In my role as Project Manager with Southland Industries, I am responsible for managing all aspects of QA, QC, and commissioning processes from L1 to L5 for mechanical and plumbing. I participate in project meetings with internal departments. My responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders, including owners, GCs, and other trade partners to ensure alignment of the scope and direction of the project with the schedule.

Operations Manager

• Jun 2016 - Nov 2020

In my role as Operations Manager with Republic Services, I was hired to manage operational systems, processes, and infrastructure, while identifying improvement opportunities. I was responsible for overseeing cost control initiatives and facilitating the development of operating budgets. I also supervised the day-to-day business of the operations department, while balancing the responsibilities of multiple business lines, including the Hauling Division, MRF, and two Transfer sites. Furthermore, my responsibilities included collaborating with the management team to ensure the proper execution of all operational, administrative, and compliance functions in accordance with regulatory-based best practices. One of my responsibilities was to support back-office and firm-wide training programs to reinforce tech and operations infrastructure between departments. Below were my Key Contributions to this role: • Improved operating income by 17%, decreased labor, and raised revenue by $3M in over three years. • Played a key role in long-term planning, project status reporting, and implementing change control processes. • Developed and nurtured professional relationships with clients, internal business lines, and external vendors. • Ensured seamless business execution, reinforced positive morale, and upheld company values by coordinating with other back-office team members. Show less

Lead Fee Voucher Examiner

• Apr 2010 - May 2016

In my role as Lead Examiner with the Department of Veterans Affairs, I was responsible for reviewing and processing healthcare claims. It was my duty to provide technical direction to voucher examiners in processing claims for payment of health care services, delivered to family members by non-VA providers. In my role as Lead Examiner with the Department of Veterans Affairs, I was responsible for reviewing and processing healthcare claims. It was my duty to provide technical direction to voucher examiners in processing claims for payment of health care services, delivered to family members by non-VA providers.

Field Superintendent

• Dec 2008 - Jan 2010

• Responsible for the profitable supervision of a major portion of the fieldwork performed by the company and its subcontractors. • Directed a $140M project, overseeing all sub-contractors and providing for them training, and leading personnel in all areas of safety awareness and adhering to the site safety plan. • Collaborated with municipal authorities regarding inspections, led inspections in alliance with city officials. • Oversaw all budgetary and change order activities. • Recommended ways to reduce operating or maintenance costs, improved scheduled completion dates, decreased project scope and costs, and improved the quality of the project. • Reviewed and ensured submittal reviews and the approval system were accurate and timely. Show less

Operator

• Jan 2007 - Apr 2008

Sergeant

• Jul 1999 - Jan 2007