Nephtali Rivera-Martinez

Nephtali rivera-martinez

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Structural Planning Engineer at Illinois Department of Transportation

  • Education

    • University of puerto rico-mayaguez

      2005 - 2012
      Bachelor of science in civil engineering civil engineering

      Activities and Societies: Associate Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers

    • College of lake county

      2013 - 2014
  • Experience

    • University of puerto rico at mayagüez

      May 2008 - May 2012
      Student mentor

      o Supported students who were academically struggling, through personal peer counseling and/or tutoringo Provided Freshman students with vocational orientation o Contributed on group dynamics among students as a strategy to teach topics such as note taking, studying techniques, conflicts resolution, team work, effective communication, etc.

    • Ogpe - government permit management agency

      Jun 2011 - Jul 2011
      Intern

      Customer Service Representativeo Provided customer service for the Puerto Rico regional government permits agencyo Data entry of clients requested services through the portal Share Point and Everiso Scanned and attached documents to caseso Prepared service invoices and provided certified permitsTechnical Engineero Evaluated construction consultationso Verified proper permit documentation was submitted

    • Cd builders, inc.

      Aug 2012 - Oct 2012
      Project engineer

      Project: Ernestina Bracero Perez Public School Improvemento Coordinated and supervised daily activities (electrical system improvement, installation of new plumbing fixtures, installation of AC units, installation of classroom cabinets, interior and exterior painting, etc.) within defined scope o Supervised subcontractors, foreman, and safety officer assigned tasks to ensure project was done according to plan and specificationso Developed daily and weekly reports to share project status with project management, subcontractors, and employeeso Prepared and supervised daily payroll procedureAccomplishmento Managed to deliver a high quality supervised project within the contractual deadline Show less

    • Csa group, architects and engineers

      Oct 2012 - Dec 2012
      Project specialist

      Project: Puerto Rico 21’st Century Schools Phase 2o Assigned by the Department of Education of Puerto Rico to complete a first visual inspection of the San Juan region public schools infrastructure (site, building and program) conditions in order to select the school candidates for reconstructiono Completed onsite and online (Share Point) inspection reports for each assigned school o Responsible of reporting to project management any related safety hazard issue of surveyed sites o Conducted a more detailed inspection (quantification of repairs and ADA/IBC compliance review) of the selected candidate schools to prepare cost estimatesAccomplishment o Completed a high quality inspection service delivered approximately 3 weeks ahead of schedule Show less

    • United states postal service

      Jan 2013 - Jun 2013
      Mail carrier contractor

      o Received sub-contract employment clearance expired on 2015 to provide a supply/delivery service to the Boquerón, Puerto Rico USPS Branch through a 45 year family owned businesso Extensive customer service (client pick-up and drop off parcels, sold stamps, etc.)o Responsible for securing and delivering all mailso Maintained daily records of registered valuablesAccomplishmento Reduced time of delivery by increasing performance and efficiently classifying parcels and all mails Show less

    • Illinois department of transportation

      Jul 2014 - now

      Responsible for reviewing In-House and Consultant prepared Bridge Condition Reports, and Consultant Type and Location Plans for state owned bridges, culverts and retaining walls. Responsible for preparing In-House Type and Location Plans for state owned bridges and culverts. Experienced with designing state bridges, completion of final plans for new structures and repair plans for existing structures. Reviewed and processed invoices for local agencies such as the City of Chicago and surrounding metro area cities and villages who where seeking federal and state reimbursement for their local transportation projects.

      • Structural Planning Engineer

        Jan 2016 - now
      • Federal Aid Program Technician

        Jul 2014 - Dec 2015
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Project management certification

      Department of civil engineering and surveying - university of puerto rico at mayaguez
      Jun 2012
    • Civil engineer in training

      Puerto rico department of state board for professional engineers, and surveyors
      Jun 2013
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Nephtali Rivera-Martinez
      2nd Place Steel Bridge Economy American Society of Civil Engineers - 2011 Southeast Students Steel Bridge Competition Mar 2011
    • Awarded to Nephtali Rivera-Martinez
      5th Place Overall Performance American Society of Civil Engineers - 2011 Southeast Students Steel Bridge Competition Mar 2011
    • Awarded to Nephtali Rivera-Martinez
      1st Place in Aesthetics & Display American Society of Civil Engineers - 2010 Southeast Students Steel Bridge Competition Mar 2010
    • Awarded to Nephtali Rivera-Martinez
      SMART - National Science & Math Scholarship University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez Aug 2007