Don Fitzner

Experience

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  Swope and Associates

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1995

  Telephone Research Analyst

  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.

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  U.S. Bank

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1999

  Investigations Analyst, Credit Card Fraud Process Unit

  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.

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  St Paul Lutheran Church

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

  Student Assistant to the Pastor

  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.

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  Camp Wartburg

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2001

  Small Group Leader, aka Camp Counselor

  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

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  UPS

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2017

  Part-time Supervisor

  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 AccountSupervise 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

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  Swope Associates

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2022

  Principal: Internet Research, Database Management & IT

  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

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  Intertek PSI

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2020

  Engineering Field Technician

  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

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  Martinez Associates

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  Engineering Field Technician

  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.

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  GEOCAL

  Apr 2021 - now

  Inspector / Materials Technician

  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