PROFILE

Engineering-in-training experience in the facility and construction management field while working towards a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering at Virginia Polytechnical Institute and State University. Upon completion of my engineering degree, I plan to pursue studies towards a degree in law.

ENGINEERING

EXPERIENCE

J.P. Donovan Construction, Inc.                                                              Titusville, Florida

Engineer-in-Training / Junior Engineer / Project Manager:   May, 2000 – August, 2001

Astrotech Space Operations, Inc. – EELV Payload Processing Facility Project: Provided assistance to the President, Project Manager and construction staff for a +$30M/50Ksq.ft. spacecraft facility in support of the Airforce’s next generation launch campaign.  Responsible for providing construction management, engineering, contract negotiations and project directives under a cost-plus fixed-fee construction contract.

Gained first-hand experience working with Donovan’s crew in the erection of the $5M, reinforced concrete portion of this project, which was designed and constructed per GH2 explosion proof specifications for solid rocket and liquid propellant fueling stations.

Raytheon / FAA – Ft. Lonesome Radar Project: Project Manager responsible for the turnkey demolition and removal of the ARSR-3 radar complex at Ft. Lonesome, Florida.  Experienced in contract negotiations, sub-contractor coordination, project documentation and customer interface for the removal, packaging and delivery of the decommissioned radar, along with the complete removal of the associated tower and support facilities.

ADDITIONAL

EXPERIENCE

Towson Family YMCA / Green Valley Swim Club                          Baltimore, Maryland

Lifeguard / Certified Pool Operator:                                                                 1997 – 1999

Provided life guard services, maintenance and operations for Olympic size facilities.  American Red Cross certified in CPR & First Aid as well as certification as a pool operator through American Pool Management, Inc.

Fire Works Productions, Inc.                                                 New Freedom, Pennsylvania

Warehouse and Production Labor:                                                                   1996 – 1997

Received, sorted and packaged firework display productions for a +6 state region.

University of Maryland / Chesapeake Bay Foundation                   Annapolis, Maryland

Student – International and Bay Studies:                                                         1993 – 1995

Attended advanced study summer programs in an international diplomacy course, as well as Chesapeake Bay ecological studies.

EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS

Calvert Hall College High School – 1999

Bachelor of Science candidate, Civil Engineering: Virginia Tech University – 2004

Bachelor of Arts candidate, Political Science: Virginia Tech University - 2004

Tau Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity – 1999

REFERENCES

Mr. William Layden, P.E. – Project Engineer, J.P. Donovan Construction Inc.

1415 Chaffee Drive – Suite No. 10    Titusville, Florida 32780                       (321) 383-1171

Mr. Edward Schmaus – Engineer, Baltimore County – Public Works Department

1642 Bond Road      Parkton, Maryland 21120                                                 (410) 357-4546