Experience

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  General motors, central foundry division (now powertrain)

  Jan 1977 - Jan 1980

  Project engineer

  Job responsibilities included engineering design, drawings and specifications for various production related improvements either by outside contractors or in-house personnel. Also provided project management and inspection.

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  Amax coal company

  Jan 1980 - Jan 1985

  Resident engineer

  Job responsibilities included working with the accounting and marketing departments by forecasting and providing coal tonnage production and related mining costs in order for them to develop sales and marketing strategies for the mine's coal. Other duties included mining related interaction with neighboring property owners as well as governmental agencies such as the ATF and IDNR. Supervised a five (5) person engineering technician staff.

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  Ace equipment company

  Jan 1985 - Jan 1988

  Operations manager

  Job responsibilities included the engineering and sales of power transmission equipment and materials handling systems. Daily interaction with customers, helping them to obtain what they need through extensive product, source, and engineering knowledge. Also, oversaw the various business functions such as manufacturing, quality control and personnel.

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  City of fort wayne

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1991

  Job responsibilities included the planning, engineering, construction and administration of the City's water utility distribution system. This included working with private developers and business owners desiring City water utilities. Also supervised a staff of six (6) engineers, technicians and support staff. Member of the Mayor Helmke's annexation team. Provided interaction with the public with regards to proposed infrastructure action and what it would mean to them. Job required management and coordination of the various City's engineering departments through the annexation process.

  • Assistant Chief Engineer, Division of Water

    Jan 1988 - Jan 1991

  • Annexation Engineer

    Jan 1988 - Jan 1991
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  City of defiance, ohio

  Feb 1991 - Feb 2003

  City engineer

  Everything. Manage 7 person office. Staff made up of Assistant Engineer, 3 Engineering Technicians, Office Aids and Administrative Assistant. Responsible for capital improvements projects such as water, sewer projects, street and traffic projects, park and recreation projects. Also worked with Developers wishing to construct businesses, subdivisions, etc. Assisted citizens with their water and sewer service issues and permitting. Assisted the Planning Commission and was a member of the Traffic Commission. Show less

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  Bonar group

  May 2003 - Jan 2010

  Senior project engineer

  Evaluation and preparation of studies and master planning for water, stormwater and wastewater needs.Design of mostly water, stormwater and wastewater projects. Prepare bidding documents and technical specifications, bidding assistance and construction administration. Also have performed inspection, as needed, on projects. Preparation of the design work requires substantial regulatory knowledge and preparation of the various regulatory permitting applications. Also assist clients in obtaining funding through various funding agencies. Please note that on January 1, 2010 Bonar Group merged with GAI Consultants, Inc. My job activities remained the same. Show less

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  Gai consultants, inc.

  Jan 2010 - Sept 2013

  Senior project engineer

  Evaluation and preparation of studies and master planning for water, stormwater and wastewater needs.Design mostly water, stormwater and wastewater projects. Prepare bidding documents and technical specifications, bidding assistance and construction administration. Also have performed inspection, as needed, on projects.Preparation of the design work requires substantial regulatory knowledge and preparation of the various regulatory permitting applications. Also assist clients in obtaining funding through various funding agencies.Please note that on January 1, 2010 Bonar Group merged with GAI Consultants, Inc. My job activities remained the same. Show less

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  Indiana department of transportation

  Mar 2014 - now

  • Quality Assurance Engineer

    Mar 2020 - now

  • Utility and Railroad Engineer

    Jun 2017 - Mar 2020

  • Consultant Services Manager

    Mar 2015 - Jun 2017

  • LPA Project Manger

    Mar 2014 - Mar 2015