Experience

Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc.

• United States
• Engineering Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Project Manager

  • Aug 2012 - Present

  Longwood, Florida • Project Manager of several HVAC and Plumbing projects from estimation to completion for projects from $10,000 to $12 million • Universal Studios Florida Velocicoaster, Design/build "Transformers The Ride”, “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley”, USF Hello Kitty, USF Despicable Me and 8 Citywalk Restaurant Renovations, Big Fire Grill, Jason Bourne Steam Boiler, USF B2 Steam Boiler Laundry Facility, Epic Universe Chilled water infrastructure and Blue Origin AHU-16A, WDW… Show more • Project Manager of several HVAC and Plumbing projects from estimation to completion for projects from $10,000 to $12 million • Universal Studios Florida Velocicoaster, Design/build "Transformers The Ride”, “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley”, USF Hello Kitty, USF Despicable Me and 8 Citywalk Restaurant Renovations, Big Fire Grill, Jason Bourne Steam Boiler, USF B2 Steam Boiler Laundry Facility, Epic Universe Chilled water infrastructure and Blue Origin AHU-16A, WDW Storybook, WDW Blaze Pizza, WDW D2 Security, WDW Flavor Test Kitchen and the WDW Hilton Ballroom Renovation • Coordination of plans for the unique Universal Studios theme park design/build projects, hospital and office tenant finish work • Purchase orders and contract agreements needed to complete and expedite the uniquely fast track design/build projects • Manage invoices from vendors & requisitions from subcontractor according to company procedures • Management of HVAC and Plumbing foreman to ensure work is completed timely and profitably • Negotiates with vendors on buyouts, disputed invoices and back charges • Analysis and control and in analyzing budget/cost variances • Creation and execution of Change Orders to account for changes Show less



Orange County Regional History Center

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer

  • Jan 2017 - Jan 2022

  Orlando, Florida



Career Choice, Inc.

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Independent Technical Consultant and Independent Study

  • 2010 - Aug 2012

  Orlando, Florida Area • Technical consultant to local businesses including a law office and culinary recruiting firm. • Development of social networks to attract business. • Centralized and streamlined key databases and contacts for quick and detailed retrieval. • Initiated and established Boy Scout Troop 697 at the Apopka Family Learning Center. • Math and English tutor at the Apopka Family Learning Center. • Independent study in Art and French.



Modern Plumbing Industries

• Estimating Assistant

  • 2009 - 2010

  Winter Springs, Florida Responsible for responding to Invitations to Bid, reviewing documents and scope of work, establishing relationships with vendors to obtain optimal product pricing, preparing and presenting detailed proposals to General Contractors, and conducting negotiations with General Contractors to secure jobs at a competitive price while ensuring optimal profits for company. • Successfully established positive, ongoing relationships with various vendors to ensure best prices and terms on a wide… Show more Responsible for responding to Invitations to Bid, reviewing documents and scope of work, establishing relationships with vendors to obtain optimal product pricing, preparing and presenting detailed proposals to General Contractors, and conducting negotiations with General Contractors to secure jobs at a competitive price while ensuring optimal profits for company. • Successfully established positive, ongoing relationships with various vendors to ensure best prices and terms on a wide variety of products. • Proficient in the use of Estimation Inc., a specialized estimating program, to accurately quantify labor and materials in order to prepare competitive proposals for various jobs. • During tenure, the company received the Eagle Construction Award from ABC Construction Services recognizing "excellence in construction" on the UCF Biomedical facility. • Participated in unique projects at various theme parks, in addition to working on several jobs that required solar panels and rainwater catchment tanks to maximize energy efficiency and reduce the energy footprint of buildings. Show less



Peace Corps

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• United States Peace Corps Response Volunteer (Crisis Corps)

  • 2008 - 2008

  La Esperanza, San Vicente, El Salvador Position entailed working in conjunction with the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Fundación Salvadoreña Para La Reconstrucción y El Desarrollo (REDES), in the rural communities of La Esperanza, El Paraiso and Santa Theresa. Instrumental in educating the community leaders (ADESCO) and 60 students in methods to recycle, reduce and reuse waste through the introduction of Vermiculture (worm farming), basic sterilization of water for drinking, and basic organization, planning and… Show more Position entailed working in conjunction with the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Fundación Salvadoreña Para La Reconstrucción y El Desarrollo (REDES), in the rural communities of La Esperanza, El Paraiso and Santa Theresa. Instrumental in educating the community leaders (ADESCO) and 60 students in methods to recycle, reduce and reuse waste through the introduction of Vermiculture (worm farming), basic sterilization of water for drinking, and basic organization, planning and administration techniques for future community fundraisers. Also received training in disaster preparedness and action in the event of hurricanes, tsunamis, floods, earthquakes, or civil disobedience. • Worked with Fundación Salvadoreña Para La Reconstrucción y El Desarrollo, responsible for monitoring, evaluating and quantifying results into a report submitted to REDES that provided a detailed evaluation of their pilot project comprised of 32 aviaries and 60 ACocina Lorenas@ (wood saving ovens). • Informally educated community leaders (ADESCO) in El Paraiso on the construction, operation and maintenance of dry ecological latrines to promote interest in future community projects. • Organized and directed an English Fair to teach the English language to four El Salvadoran professors (for whom English was a second language) and 100 high school students in rural Apopa, El Salvador.

• Basic Sanitation Peace Corps Volunteer Leader

  • 2007 - 2008

  Cochabamba, Bolivia I lived in suburban Cochabamba City where I oversaw all project-related programs, compiling detailed yearly reports for Peace Corps Washington for all of Peace Corps Bolivia. • Conducted in-service training for Sanitation Trainees, and assisted the Water Sanitation Associate Peace Corps Director (APCD) in all matters pertaining to volunteer work progress and well-being. • Organized a rainwater catchment pilot project and trained 10 engineers and 25 community members in the construction… Show more I lived in suburban Cochabamba City where I oversaw all project-related programs, compiling detailed yearly reports for Peace Corps Washington for all of Peace Corps Bolivia. • Conducted in-service training for Sanitation Trainees, and assisted the Water Sanitation Associate Peace Corps Director (APCD) in all matters pertaining to volunteer work progress and well-being. • Organized a rainwater catchment pilot project and trained 10 engineers and 25 community members in the construction, operation and maintenance of a 30,000 liter rainwater catchment and storage tank. • Coordinated meetings between counterpart agencies, government, NGOs, community leaders, and volunteers and developed new sites for future volunteers. • Conducted in-service training for Basic Sanitation Trainees in all aspects of volunteer life, ranging from basic sanitation technical training to social, cultural and security training. • Developed curriculum and designed educational materials for the 13-week basic sanitation training program and annual conferences based on experiential and participatory teaching methods. • Instructed Peace Corps trainees in basic sanitation, health care, and community organization strategies. • Provided technical and logistical support for Peace Corps volunteers specializing in basic sanitation while proving necessary resources and direct consultation for projects. • Assisted the Director of Basic Sanitation, organized project conferences, training sessions, and trip itineraries for management and staff.

• United States Peace Corps Volunteer

  • 2005 - 2007

  San Antonio de Lomerio, Santa Cruz, Bolivia I lived and worked in rural municipality of San Antonio de Lomerio, Santa Cruz Bolivia, where I directed construction efforts and facilitated training on the operation of 14 ecological latrines in collaboration with the Non-governmental organization Green Cross Bolivia. • Initiated, and operated a water club addressing issues of water sanitation and health and conducted workshops to train 5 masons, 40 construction workers and 17 families in rainwater tank construction and maintenance. •… Show more I lived and worked in rural municipality of San Antonio de Lomerio, Santa Cruz Bolivia, where I directed construction efforts and facilitated training on the operation of 14 ecological latrines in collaboration with the Non-governmental organization Green Cross Bolivia. • Initiated, and operated a water club addressing issues of water sanitation and health and conducted workshops to train 5 masons, 40 construction workers and 17 families in rainwater tank construction and maintenance. • Worked in partnership with neighboring volunteers to train families in the construction of two gray water garden systems. • Successfully initiated, planned and operated a water club that addressed the issues of water sanitation and health within the municipality of San Antonio de Lomerío. Subsequently designed, wrote, budgeted and implemented a grant project requesting partial funding for the construction of 19 rainwater catchment tanks in the towns of Asunta, San Pedro, San Martin and San Antonio. Conducted several workshops to train and certify 5 masons and 40 construction assistants in rainwater tank construction. Also trained the 19 families that had been selected to receive these tanks in their operation and maintenance to ensure the sustainability of the project and promote future interest. The project increased the amount of drinkable water in San Antonio de Lomerío by 190,000 liters. • Collaborated with an Integrated Education PCV in a project that educated 200 middle and high school students in the dangers of improperly disposing of batteries. Held a used battery drive in the high school where the students fully funded the cost of materials and labor to construct a battery deposit. They collected over 3,500 used batteries, which no longer posed a danger of contamination to the limited available drinking water in El Puquio.



Modern Plumbing Industries

• Estimating Assistant

  • 2008 - 2008

  Winter Springs, Florida Responsible for responding to Invitations to Bid, reviewing documents and scope of work, establishing relationships with vendors to obtain optimal product pricing, preparing and presenting detailed proposals to General Contractors, and conducting negotiations with General Contractors to secure jobs at a competitive price while ensuring optimal profits for company. • Successfully established positive, ongoing relationships with various vendors to ensure best prices and terms on a wide… Show more Responsible for responding to Invitations to Bid, reviewing documents and scope of work, establishing relationships with vendors to obtain optimal product pricing, preparing and presenting detailed proposals to General Contractors, and conducting negotiations with General Contractors to secure jobs at a competitive price while ensuring optimal profits for company. • Successfully established positive, ongoing relationships with various vendors to ensure best prices and terms on a wide variety of products. • Proficient in the use of Estimation Inc., a specialized estimating program, to accurately quantify labor and materials in order to prepare competitive proposals for various jobs. • During tenure, the company received the Eagle Construction Award from ABC Construction Services recognizing "excellence in construction" on the UCF Biomedical facility. • Participated in unique projects at various theme parks, in addition to working on several jobs that required solar panels and rainwater catchment tanks to maximize energy efficiency and reduce the energy footprint of buildings. Show less



Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc.

• United States
• Engineering Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Engineer, Estimator & Estimating Assistant

  • 2001 - 2005

  Altamonte Springs, Florida • Established and maintained relationships with vendors to ensure best prices and terms on products. • Utilized specialized estimating program, QuickPen, to accurately quantify labor and material costs to prepare competitive proposals. • Proved effective and was promoted from Estimating Assistant to Estimator to Project Engineer, where I learned many facets of the construction and design/build industry. • Established beneficial relationships with vendors to negotiate the best… Show more • Established and maintained relationships with vendors to ensure best prices and terms on products. • Utilized specialized estimating program, QuickPen, to accurately quantify labor and material costs to prepare competitive proposals. • Proved effective and was promoted from Estimating Assistant to Estimator to Project Engineer, where I learned many facets of the construction and design/build industry. • Established beneficial relationships with vendors to negotiate the best prices and terms on products. • Prepared competitive proposals which utilized a specialized estimating program, QuickPen, to accurately quantify labor and material costs for various jobs. • During entire employment, the company was profitable and received the Eagle Construction Award from ABC Construction Services recognizing "excellence in construction" on Universal Studios’ Twister and International Drive’s Titanic Exhibit. Show less