Don Fitzner

Inspector / Materials Technician at GEOCAL
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(386) 825-5501
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Denver Metropolitan Area
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Credentials

  • CDOT Survey
    CDOT
    Feb, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Traffic Control Specialist (TCS)
    Colorado Contractors Association
    Feb, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • CDOT Highway Math
    CDOT
    Jul, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • CDOT Highway Plan Reading
    CDOT
    Jul, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • CDOT Embankment Inspector
    CDOT
    Jun, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • CDOT Materials Technician
    CDOT
    May, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • LIMS Reporting
    CDOT
    May, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Nuclear Gauge Safety
    Troxler Electronic Laboratories, Inc.
    Apr, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • OSHA 10 Hour Training for the Construction Industry
    OSHA via U of S Florida
    Apr, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Radiation Safety / Moisture/Density Gauge Operator
    Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI)
    Dec, 2017
    - Oct, 2024
  • Asphalt Pavement Inspector
    Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association
    Mar, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Transportation Erosion Control Supervisor
    CDOT
    Dec, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Asphalt Level A Laydown
    Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association
    Oct, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Asphalt Level B Plant
    Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association
    Oct, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Asphalt Level C Volumetrics minus Design
    Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association
    Oct, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • WAQTC Soils Lab
    WAQTC
    Jun, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • USDOT & IATA Hazmat
    Troxler Electronic Laboratories, Inc.
    Apr, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1
    American Concrete Institute
    Jan, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Contractor Safety Orientation with RWP
    BNSF Railway
    Aug, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Denver Transit Operators RWP
    RTD
    Aug, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • UPRR Safety
    Union Pacific Railroad
    Aug, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Light Rail Corridors-On Track Safety Training
    RTD
    Dec, 2018
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • GEOCAL
    • United States
    • Civil Engineering
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Inspector / Materials Technician
      • Apr 2021 - Present

      Provide construction materials testing, observation and inspection services on infrastructure projects for municipal clients. For CDOT, enter data into LIMS. Build, maintain, track and enter materials documentation online, in project notebook & flash drive; Create and update Missing and Incomplete Materials Documentation tracking spreadsheet. Verify materials submittals against the project plans, project special specifications, general specifications, Field Materials Manual, M & S Standards, and Specifications and Standards. Calculate and generate form 266s. Complete Geocal and CDOT reporting forms. Independent Assurance Testing (IAT): test alongside IQC and OA testers to verify their results are within CDOT specifications for the procedure. Projects include: CDOT Cameron Peaks Fire Rehab (Materials Technician and Inspector); Arapahoe County Iliff Improvements from Quebec to Parker Rd (Materials Technician) ; CDOT I-70 bridge deck and expansion joint rehab testing and inspection. National Western Complex , Bettie Cram Drive ROW (soil compaction testing) and Detention Pond H North Forebay observation; rebar inspection and concrete testing. CDOT Central 70 IAT (Independent Assurance Testing). Adams County ADA Curb & Gutter (soil & asphalt compaction testing; concrete testing). Show less

  • Swope & Associates
    • United States
    • Wholesale Building Materials
    • Principal: Internet Research, Database Management & IT
      • May 2007 - Apr 2022

      Research funds, foundations and grants using various internet search engines, especially Foundation Center and Guidestar, to locate funding sources for municipal clients' projects. Manage the complete sourcing process, from generating LOI (Letters of Interest/Inquiry) through follow-up and application creation. Create workbooks tracking each clients' project status; report results to clients. Create Word document information files for each fund, foundation and grant. Managed the foundation research and grant writing process for the 4-Plex Ballpark project. Was instrumental in assisting Prowers County Development Inc. and the City of Lamar in securing a challenge grant from the Daniels Fund, among others, for the 4-Plex Ballpark project. Researched grantmakers for 7 projects for Trinidad Las Animas County Economic Development., including: Southern Colorado Repertory Theater; Youth Activity Center; Industrial Park; Air Commerce Park; County Fairgrounds; Tri Trails; Downtown Revitalization. Assisted in developing the Trinidad Small Business Incubator. Researched potential national companies to promote expansion to the Trinidad area. Conduct Internet research of potential customers for architectural and engineering clients. Combine internet research with RFPQ information from websites including Rocky Mountain E-Bid System, IMSinfo.com. Create the Weekly Marketing Report and email to Dr. Swope for telephone research. Check final report for typos and other errors. Created and Updated the Client Opportunity Report and Client Contact Logs. Show less

  • Martinez Associates
    • United States
    • Construction
    • Engineering Field Technician
      • Mar 2020 - Apr 2021

      Observation and testing of construction materials. Drive company truck to construction sites. Sample soils; soil compaction testing; rebar inspections; concrete testing; adhesive anchor inspections; proofroll observations; asphalt compaction testing; UFER observations; City & County of Denver Observations; Special Observations. Report test and inspection results. Observation and testing of construction materials. Drive company truck to construction sites. Sample soils; soil compaction testing; rebar inspections; concrete testing; adhesive anchor inspections; proofroll observations; asphalt compaction testing; UFER observations; City & County of Denver Observations; Special Observations. Report test and inspection results.

  • Intertek PSI
    • Engineering Field Technician
      • Oct 2017 - Mar 2020

      Drive company truck to construction sites. Sample soils; soil compaction testing; rebar inspections; drilled piers; concrete testing; masonry inspections; adhesive anchor inspections; proofroll observations; asphalt compaction testing; UFER observations; City & County of Denver Observations; Special Observations. Report test and inspection results. Current Certifications: Troexler Nuclear Gauge: Internal Certification; 12/1/2017. American Concrete Institute (ACI) Level 1 Concrete;1/10/2018. WAQTC Soils Lab/CDOT Embankment: Written Passed 9/27/2018; Labs Pending. Unaccompanied Security Clearance at Lockheed Martin, Waterton Canyon. Clearance for Metro Wastewater District. Show less

  • UPS
    • United States
    • Truck Transportation
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Part-time Supervisor
      • Sep 2002 - Nov 2017

      Supervise hazmat acceptance auditors,carwashers, and clerks. Hazmat Acceptance Auditor. Managed entire building's car wash operation solo for 7 weeks and maintained minimum EDGE score of 85%. Conduct Audits: Dangerous Goods Acceptance (49 CFR and IATA) Safe Work Methods Load Quality Damaged Package High Damage Claim Account Supervise the Customer Counter. Customer service for package shipping, drop-off and will-call pickup. Complete Daily Equipment Condition Report. Administrate Employee Timecards; verify deposits.Train employees; evaluate employee performance and safety compliance. Trained as Hazmat supervisor/backup. Handled radio/scan room duties during Sunrise Preload. Completed Yard Trailer Audits. Communicate with other supervisors to coordinate the efficient unloading and loading of UPS trailers and vehicles. Show less

  • St Paul Lutheran Church
    • United States
    • Religious Institutions
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Student Assistant to the Pastor
      • Sep 1999 - Aug 2002

      Served at St Paul while at Concordia Seminary. Led worship, conducting the liturgy and preaching. Also assisted with Holy Communion distribution. Taught various Sunday school classes and adult Bible studies. Was a chaperone with the youth group at the 2001 National Youth Gathering. Served at St Paul while at Concordia Seminary. Led worship, conducting the liturgy and preaching. Also assisted with Holy Communion distribution. Taught various Sunday school classes and adult Bible studies. Was a chaperone with the youth group at the 2001 National Youth Gathering.

  • Camp Wartburg
    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Small Group Leader, aka Camp Counselor
      • May 2001 - Jul 2001

      Let the love of Christ shine through words and actions to children from age 4 through high school. Responsible for campers' well-being. Lead activities and coordinate with other counselors: morning devotions, meal prayers, group and all-camp activities, nightly campfire time. Was a Camp & Cabin Counselor for: Servant Event; Explorers; Wonders of Wartburg; Day Camp; Golf Camp. Was a Cabin Counselor and activity leader for ConfirCamp. Led camp service projects, including Pool House Painting and Trail Maintenance. Show less

  • US Bank
    • Banking
    • Investigations Analyst, Credit Card Fraud Process Unit
      • Apr 1996 - May 1999

      Input new fraud cases into GUI. QA cases prior to input. Print and mail Affidavits of Fraud. Process additional fraud transactions. Case file set-up. Generate daily report for phone unit. Create and run Access ad-hoc queries and reports. General hardware and software support. Served on the Incentive Committee to develop a department-wide performance incentive program. Input new fraud cases into GUI. QA cases prior to input. Print and mail Affidavits of Fraud. Process additional fraud transactions. Case file set-up. Generate daily report for phone unit. Create and run Access ad-hoc queries and reports. General hardware and software support. Served on the Incentive Committee to develop a department-wide performance incentive program.

  • Swope and Associates
    • Telephone Research Analyst
      • Mar 1995 - Sep 1995

      Conducted telephone marketing research for environmental, electrical, mechanical, civil, and water/wastewater engineering firms. Gathered key decision maker and upcoming project information to set technical conversations and meetings. Analyzed research to prioritize follow-up contacts.Composed marketing reports for the clients. Conducted telephone marketing in the Tele-Move division for several national moving companies. Conducted telephone marketing research for environmental, electrical, mechanical, civil, and water/wastewater engineering firms. Gathered key decision maker and upcoming project information to set technical conversations and meetings. Analyzed research to prioritize follow-up contacts.Composed marketing reports for the clients. Conducted telephone marketing in the Tele-Move division for several national moving companies.

Education

  • Concordia Seminary
    MA, Exegetical Theology Major; Practical Theology Minor
    1999 - 2002
  • University of Colorado at Denver
    BS, Managment Information Systems; Business Adminsitration
    1982 - 1986
  • H & R Block Tax Training School
    Certificate, Basic Income Tax Preparation
    1992 - 1992
  • Lutheran High School, Denver CO
    Diploma, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program
    1978 - 1982

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