With my expertise in Structural Pre-Construction QA, I have the abilities to work in very structured, detail oriented and organized environments. I work very easily on my own or with other team members, and enjoy being able to learn on a continuous basis.
March 2010
My expertise is in Structural Pre-Construction QA, whether with an Engineering, Architectural or Construction Company. I can easily find information within projects leading to less change orders and working more proficiently and efficiently as a team player. A great cost savings to your company!
Excellent ongoing working relationship with:
Engineers - All levels
Architects / Consultants - All levels and Disciplines
Contractors - All levels and Disciplines
Drafters
Inspectors
Skills:
Full Project Coordination using Structural Calculations - including cross-referencing other disciplines
Excellent Organizational and Streamlining Skills
Excellent Blueprint Reading - including instructing others in Blueprint Reading
Excellent Drawing File Standardization & Organization
Excellent Structural Detail Standardization & Organization
Excellent Supervisory Skills
Excellent Field Reporting
Patience
Love to Learn
Sense of Humor
Advanced Experience with most Office Hardware and Software.
Experience:
2004 to July 2009
Caruso Turley Scott Engineering - Consulting Structural Engineering, Tempe, AZ
Project Coordination using Engineering Calculations, Architectural and M/E/P drawings and available standardized drafting standards, or redlining information as required.
Backcheck and review of final Structural drawings for QA prior to construction.
Structural Shop Drawing coordination, organization, documentation and review - including Masonry, Concrete, Reinforcing, Structural Steel, Wood and Steel Framed Trusses or Joists and accompanying calculations.
Supervision and indoctrination of new Jr Engineers into proper Blueprint reading practices and Structural Shop Drawing review.
Restructured and implemented updated policy standards for Company wide Shop Drawing Review Procedures.
Special Structural Inspection of various projects.
1980 to 2004
Morea-Hall Engineering - Consulting Structural, Civil and Survey Engineering, Phoenix, AZ
Project Coordination using Engineering Calculations, Architectural and M/E/P drawings and available standardized drafting standards, or redlining information as required. Also backcheck and review of final Structural drawings for QA prior to construction.
Structural Shop Drawing coordination, organization, documentation and review - including Masonry, Concrete, Reinforcing, Structural Steel, Wood and Steel Framed Trusses or Joists and accompanying calculations.
Organization and Standardization of Drafting details, Plan and detail layout.
Implementation of above with Autocad 14, 2000 & 2000LT. Also CAD Drafting using Autocad 14, 2000 & 2000LT. ACAD 2000 LISP & ACAD 2000LT Macro Program experience.
Interviewing, Hiring and Supervision of CAD employees.
Some working knowledge of designing masonry retaining walls using Enercalc
Special Structural Inspection of various projects.
Special Structural Inspection Experience in the following areas:
Masonry Reinforcing & Grout Placement
Concrete Reinforcing & Placement - Walls, Columns, 2-way Slabs, Floor Fill, Grade Beams, Caissons
Adhesive Anchors into Concrete & Masonry
Some project examples include:
AT&T Facilities - Phoenix, Mesa and Flagstaff
MicroAge Office Bldg - Tempe
Qwest - Gilbert Main C.O. - Gilbert
Dana Park Village Square - Mesa
Various Safeway Stores - Gilbert, Mesa, Phoenix, Peoria
Masonry Retaining Walls - Maricopa County, Phoenix, Scottsdale
Education:
Flagstaff High School - Graduated 1974
Some College Classes pertaining to my occupation (SMCC, PCC)
Seminars pertaining to my occupation
Many years of O.T.J. Training with excellent Teachers/Mentors
Certified Structural Masonry Special Inspector - July 2003
Personal Associations and Interests:
2006-2007 Vice President of the Greater Phoenix Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC).
Previously involved in giving Blueprint Reading classes through NAWIC.
Current Volunteer Treasurer of the Association for Construction Career Development - sponsor of the annual Arizona Construction Career Days event.
Current Volunteer Board member of Mardecor - Maricopa Youth Development Corporation, which owns Camp Mardecor - a rustic Youth camp near Mormon Lake in Northern Arizona.
Involved in ‘Reap What You Sew’ - a quilting group that donates quilts to Hospitals and Hospices.
Landscape Photography, Geology and Hiking.
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