Gerald Taylor

Experience

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  Dell Computer Company

  Dec 2007 - Jul 2008

  Implement Team Management

  Improved working skillsLearned how to work well with othersImproved computer alliteration

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  Carolina Justice Policy Center

  Aug 2011 - Aug 2012

  Intern
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  BB&T

  Jan 2013 - Aug 2014

  Collections Specialist
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  U R in the Know

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2016

  Project Coordinator

  • Experienced procurement bid writing.• Underwriting • Managed and maintained accounts per unit.• Maintained and balanced budget for projects.• Observes safety standards and practices.• Maintains adequate supply of equipment, materials and supplies

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  Alabama A&M University

  Nov 2015 - May 2018

  Graduate Assistant to Title III Programs
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  City of Huntsville

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Intern

  • Coordinated information to respected City Council members from their constituents.• Answered questions from the public regarding City services.• Prepared survey for South Huntsville Business Association for BID feasibility.• Edited the city’s annual Community Development Action Plan.• Complied information on the cities use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF).

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  Greene for House

  Feb 2017 - Jun 2018

  Finance committee chair

  • Responsible for coordinating fundraising activities.• Guided campaign’s major donor and direct mail fundraising programs.• Ensured campaign stayed within campaign finance regulations.• Fostered relationships with key community stakeholders to address community concerns

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  Reliance Construction Group

  Aug 2018 - May 2019

  Project coordinator

  Provided technical and administrative support to Project Manager.Served as liaison between architects, engineers, analysts, technologists and clients.Ensured projects were instep with budget.Team leads for inflow and infiltration reduction, flow and rainfall monitoring and analysis.Capacity management, master planning, and drainage system management.Provide a knowledge of administrative practices and skill in negotiation with representatives of the client and other organizational entities.Assist the project staff in interpreting design drawings, monitoring equipment installation, and planning for delivery of construction materials and equipment.Reviewed specifications, purchase orders, subcontractors, and inspection reports for accuracy. Show less

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  Cozy Homes

  Jun 2019 - May 2020

  Assistant Project Manager

  • Managed and maintained budgets upward of $3M.• Lead design teams of 5-10 members (including but limited to engineers, architects, and surveyors).• Successful guided the development and completion of 20 residential buildings and 1 commercial project, while controlling budget to yield a higher project saving, this resulted in higher profit margins.Inspected shop drawings for accuracy.Provided technical support for senior Project Manager and developer. Assessed client needs and contractor issues to build streamlined processes designed to keep goals on target.Heading daily and weekly technical and progress meetings to establish firm deadlines, objectives and team effectiveness.Managing day to day operations including accounting, scheduling and coordination of projects.Planning, scheduling, and coordinating various tradesmen. Procurement and cost analysis Show less

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  Raleigh Housing Authority

  Apr 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Assisting with inspection procedures of structures in target areas.• Production of bid documents and contract specifications.• Reviewing inspection reports and cost estimates.• Contractor selection.• Award of contracts, final inspections and approval for payment.• Periodic reviews of construction work in progress (site visits) to ensure compliance with established federal, state, and local regulations and standards.• Notes variances and explains need for correction to contractors.• Recommends withholding approval until adjustments are made.• Assists in the preparation of special reports, feasibility studies, and cost estimates for budgeting purposes.• Performs related work as required on improvement and/or modernization projects.• Assists in gathering information to close out grants. Show less • Assisting with inspection procedures of structures in target areas.• Production of bid documents and contract specifications.• Reviewing inspection reports and cost estimates.• Contractor selection.• Award of contracts, final inspections and approval for payment.• Periodic reviews of construction work in progress (site visits) to ensure compliance with established federal, state, and local regulations and standards.• Notes variances and explains need for correction to contractors.• Recommends withholding approval until adjustments are made.• Assists in the preparation of special reports, feasibility studies, and cost estimates for budgeting purposes.• Performs related work as required on improvement and/or modernization projects.• Assists in gathering information to close out grants. Show less • Assisting with inspection procedures of structures in target areas.• Production of bid documents and contract specifications.• Reviewing inspection reports and cost estimates.• Contractor selection.• Award of contracts, final inspections and approval for payment.• Periodic reviews of construction work in progress (site visits) to ensure compliance with established federal, state, and local regulations and standards.• Notes variances and explains need for correction to contractors.• Recommends withholding approval until adjustments are made.• Assists in the preparation of special reports, feasibility studies, and cost estimates for budgeting purposes.• Performs related work as required on improvement and/or modernization projects.• Assists in gathering information to close out grants. Show less

  • Contract Monitor

    Apr 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Contract Monitor

    Apr 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Contract Monitor

    Apr 2021 - Jan 2022
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  Truesdell Corporation

  May 2022 - Apr 2023

  Project Engineer
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  Durham Housing Authority

  Apr 2023 - now

  Project Manager