Experience

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  Convergence communications inc.

  Dec 1998 - Jan 2003

  Technician/project manager/programmer/installer

  • Installed and maintained telecommunication infrastructure and systems • Extended, spliced, installed and terminated digital and analog circuits. • Performed site surveys and quotes, provided phone support, cost management and consulting.

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  Trader joe's

  Sept 2003 - Jul 2013

  Crew member

  • Engaged customers professionally and shared product knowledge in a fast paced setting. • Managed beverage inventory for store, totaling approximately $20,000-$35,000 per week • Accepted incoming merchandise. Organized large quantities of inventory with a focus on presentation and quick turnaround. • Engaged positively with customers while accurately and efficiently finalizing sales.

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  The forum for creative study

  Dec 2004 - Jun 2006

  Instructor/ administrative adjunct

  • Educated high school students in science, art, and music in an alternative learning environment.• Assisted in building relations with the community and organizing projects.• Conducted interviews and orientations with new and potential students. • Performed administrative duties such as financial planning and office management.

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  Portland state university

  Apr 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Help students enhance their mastery of concepts and academic skills in Statics and Strength of Materials.• Work with students in groups to help develop their skills.• Aid in being a source of encouragement and support. • Aid in Structural Engineering Graduate Research • Collaborate in testing of reinforced concrete beams retrofitted with carbon fiber rebar• Provide support with testing apparatus construction

  • Tutor/Grader

    Sept 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Research Assistant

    Apr 2014 - Apr 2015
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  Souder, miller & associates

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2019

  Staff civil designer

  • Assist in the preparation of preliminary engineering reports (PER)• Perform project observation as resident project representative (RPR)• Participate in preliminary/final design for water/waste-water projects• Prepare and submit permit applications• Compile and prepare contracts and bid documents (EJCDC/CDGB)• Complete record drawing for water/waste-water projects• Assist in project budget tracking and invoicing • Perform hydraulic modeling • Participate in construction administration • Collaborate in the preparation of operations and maintenance (O&M) manuals• Prepare cost estimates for water/waste-water projects• Correspond with clients, stakeholders, regulatory agencies Show less

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  Public service company of new mexico (pnm)

  Jul 2019 - Mar 2020

  Engineer ii

  • Design and manage infrastructure upgrades to provide service to residential customers. • Provided technical direction and/or supervision to personnel and outside contractors.

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  New mexico department of transportation

  Mar 2020 - Nov 2020

  Engineer intern - bridge bureau

  • Assist Department Supervisor with design, construction, and preservation of various highways projects statewide.

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  Portland general electric

  Feb 2021 - now

  Senior standards engineer

  • Maintain and update engineering practices, processes, specifications, and standards based on national and industry standards (NESC, IEEE, NEMA, NEC).• Assist Supply Chain and Procurement in identifying and implementing new underground infrastructure materials and tools. • Provide engineering support to Transmission and Distribution projects with complex design, construction, and operation and maintenance.