Giovanni Cabrales

Experience

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  Northrop Grumman Corporation

  Jul 2010 - Aug 2012

  Summer Enrichment Program

  At Northrop Grumman, I was responsible for analyzing the available skill set of our team and distributing tasks based on that information. Our project purpose was to develop a solution to house a touch screen table.

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  Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity

  Dec 2013 - Dec 2015

  Liaison between our chapter and the school when dealing with school officials, Greek Council, and the undergraduate body. Chaired our chapter’s weekly meetings intended for the proposal of any new business and forum topics - modeled after Robert’s Rules of Order. Was also in charge of making executive decisions when dealing with any pressing matters or situations where risk had to be managed. Managed and budged $175,000 for the Fraternity, which included: allocating funds for 14 officers and chairs to operate their positions, and accommodating precautionary funds for utilities and maintenance issues. This position has allowed me to learn how to file taxes for a non-exempt organization, as well as create my own policy for all future Treasurers detailing out proper procedure to handle fraternity funds.

  • President

    Dec 2014 - Dec 2015

  • Treasurer

    Dec 2013 - Dec 2014
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  Futaba Industrial Company

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Machine Operator, Welding Department

  Operated and maintained over 40 industrial grade machines, and learned to operate the ZC-D line independently. Fabricated numerous car parts using various methods of welding and inspected each item to assure compliance with the Company’s Quality Control policies. By the end of my tenure at Futaba, I trained new employees to work on the ZC-D line and reinforced the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE); and became familiar with re-working bad welds to ensure parts passed a leak test and complied with company specifications. Show less

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  Event Services

  Oct 2014 - May 2017

  Building Manager

  Responsible for several multi-million dollar facilities, ensuring the comfort and safety of all building occupants, curbside appeal of all buildings; and for the delivery of services to a diverse group of clients. In terms of client relations, the Event Services management placed the responsibility on all Building Managers to make decisions that will provide an exceptional course of service.

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  Harding Partners

  Mar 2016 - May 2016

  Architectural Intern

  -Responsible for creating independent cost estimates based on bulletins for work to be done by the subcontractors-Assisted in drafting RFIs and bulletins, as well as maintained our records for each building.

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  Corporate Design + Development Group, LLC

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Architectural Intern

  -Responsible for creating permit set drawings for two KFC franchise locations per week as per KFC design template standards-Permit sets included: basic local code, calculated occupancy, scope matrix, key notes and numerous fixture schedules.

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  Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity

  Aug 2016 - May 2018

  Resident Advisor
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  Continental Painting & Decorating, Inc.

  May 2017 - Jun 2024

  Project Manager & Cost Estimator

  PM:Review awarded projects to develop a thorough understanding of each project’s scope and overall design. Compile & submit RFIs for unspecified finishes & request submittals per specifications. Prepare drawings for field clarifying & highlighting details that might be overlooked to maximize productivity & profitability. Order any long lead products & material once all submittals have been approved, notify client of long lead items and follow up with vendors to track deliveries. Review contracts & confirm scope & requirements listed reflect scope covered during bidding. Prepare or request paperwork required for preconstruction meetings - JHA, SSSP, COI, city license. Prepare spec sheet for field outlining exact project scope & accounting SOV prior to mobilization. Visit sites weekly to verify project progress, correct workflow sequencing & address issues that arise in the field or provide further direction on items not captured in drawings. Attend weekly project meetings to provide field updates & address issues as they arise as well as participate in phase & six week pull plans as required. Price Bulletins as they are issued throughout the course of a project. Review timecards, tickets & project summaries weekly to verify correct task codes are being used. Review project progress & forecast until end of month when completing pay apps & ensure project cost is covered.Estimator:Provide Division 9 estimates using OST to create detailed quantity take offs after analyzing construction drawings (varying from sketches to IFC sets), specifications, defining project scope from limited information, providing VE alternatives, and identifying potential risks on a project. If needed, I contact and organize sub-contractor quotes, verify material cost, and identify potential lead times. Using Sage Estimating I translate take off quantities to production assemblies that account for labor duration, production rates, as well as account for material coverage and costs. Show less

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  Chicago Public Schools

  May 2024 - now

  Project Manager