SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Licensed Professional Engineer in the states of Texas and Alabama.

Provided oversight for the technical aspects of a geotechnical and materials la
boratory.
Performed CME investigations and studies dealing with construction-related issu
es.
Performed Geotechnical Engineering Studies.
Extensive technical writing experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Extensive experience dealing with fellow staff members, clients, and the genera
l public.
Nine years of experience coordinating field observations, classification and ch
aracterization of construction materials physical properties, and assignment of
laboratory testing.
Extensive experience interpreting engineering data and performing engineering c
alculations.
Extensive project proposal experience.
Four years of experience in geotechnical field work, including boring layout, c
learing utilities, preparation of boring logs, and visual soil classification (U
SCS).
Extensive laboratory experience.
U.S. Patent and numerous external publications.
Extensive experience performing technical reviews of manuscripts.
Maintained external accreditation programs.
Employment History
Project Engineer, Licensed Professional Engineer State of Texas November 2005 to
November 2009
Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc., McAllen, Texas
Duties included:
Prepared and reviewed Construction Materials Engineering Reports including Proo
f rolling Observations, Foundation Subgrade Observations, Compaction Testing Rep
orts by the Nuclear Density Gauge Method, Reports of Concrete Slump Testing, Str
uctural Steel Observations, Report of Drilled Pier Observations, Report of Appli
ed Fire-proofing Material Measurements, Report of Concrete Compressive Strength
Testing, Reinforcing Steel Placement Observations, Report of Compressive Stre
ngth of Drilled Concrete Cores, Report of Compressive Strength of Concrete Mason
ry Units, Geotechnical Laboratory and Materials Laboratory Reports;
Prepared project proposals;
Inspected and Certified Concrete Plants for conformance to National Ready Mix C
oncrete Association guidelines;
Reviewed and Designed Concrete Mixes;
Performed Proof rolling Observations; and,
Served as Technical Manager and QC Manager for the external accreditation progr
ams of the laboratory, managed the Proficiency Sample Program to maintain extern
al accreditation, and maintained local Quality Control Manual and local organiza
tional chart.

Senior Engineer and Vice President, Licensed Professional Engineer State of Alab
ama January 2004 to June 2005
Environmental Geotechnical Consultants, Inc., Rainbow City, Alabama
Duties included:
Performed Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Limited Phase II Environme
ntal Site Assessments;
Prepared Geotechnical Engineering Studies including bearing capacity evaluation
, preliminary design of foundations, flexible pavement design, rigid pavement de
sign, provided coefficients for retaining wall design, and provided construction
recommendations;
Prepared project proposals;
 Prepared and reviewed Construction Materials Engineering Reports including Proo
f rolling Observations; Foundation Subgrade Observations; Compaction Testing by
the Nuclear Density Gauge Method; Concrete Compressive Strength Testing;
Inspected and Certified Concrete Plants for conformance to National Ready Mix C
oncrete Association guidelines;
Reviewed Concrete Mix Designs; and,
Monitored Construction Sites and prepared reports for compliance with Stormwate
r Permits.
Engineer I, Engineer Intern (E.I.T.) August 2002 to January 2004
Environmental Geotechnical Consultants, Inc., Rainbow City, Alabama
Duties included:
Performed fieldwork for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments including site r
econnaissance, data research, limited title research, performed Limited Phase II
Environmental Site Assessment sampling for possible contaminated soil and possi
ble asbestos containing building materials;
Preliminary preparation of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments;
Performed field and labwork for Geotechnical Engineering Studies including layo
ut of borings, soil classification (USCS), preparation of boring logs, hand auge
r borings, dynamic cone penetrometer testing;
Preliminary preparation of Geotechnical Engineering Studies including foundatio
n bearing capacity evaluation, settlement calculations, flexible pavement design
calculations, rigid pavement design calculations;
Prepared project proposals;
Conducted Construction Materials Testing including Proof rolling Observations;
Foundation Subgrade Observations; Compaction Testing by the Nuclear Density Gaug
e Method; Concrete Testing for slump, air, temperature, and molding of test cyli
nders;
Reviewed Concrete Compressive Strength Testing, prior to engineer signing; and,
Monitored Construction Sites and prepared preliminary reports for compliance wi
th Stormwater Permits.
Senior Scientist, Graduate Engineer March 2000 to August 2002
Environmental Geotechnical Consultants, Inc., Rainbow City, Alabama
Duties included:
Performed fieldwork for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments including site r
econnaissance, data research, and limited title research. Preliminary preparati
on of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments. Performed Limited Phase II Enviro
nmental Site Assessment sampling for possible contaminated soil and possible asb
estos containing building materials;
Performed fieldwork and lab work for Geotechnical Engineering Studies including
layout of borings, soil classification (USCS), preparation of boring logs, hand
auger borings, dynamic cone penetration testing. Preliminary preparation of Ge
otechnical Engineering Studies including foundation bearing capacity evaluation,
settlement calculations, flexible pavement design calculations, rigid pavement
design calculations;
Preliminary preparation of project proposals; and,
Conducted Construction Materials Testing including Proof rolling Observations;
Foundation Subgrade Observations; Compaction Testing by the Nuclear Density Gaug
e Method, Concrete Testing for slump, air, temperature, and molding of test cyli
nders.
Equipment Operator September 1999 to February 2000
Blount Springs Sand and Gravel, Glencoe, Alabama
Duties included:
Operate an Articulated Off-road Hauler
Assist with routine maintenance
Operate the Off-Road Water Truck
Survey Crew Member September 1997 to September 1999
Bailey Engineering, Inc., Anniston, Alabama
Duties included:
Operated Total Station
Chainman Duties
Consulting Mineral Engineer and Member July 1996 to August 1997
Ozark Resource Evaluation Services, LLC, Salem, Missouri
Duties included:
Investigated the recovery of cobalt minerals from chalcopyrite concentrates, de
signed mineral processing experiments to maximize the recovery and grade of coba
lt minerals, investigated the recovery of pyrite containing gold from Nevada and
Arizona; and,
Prepared client reports of research results.
Research Associate March 1996 to June 1996
University of Missouri-Rolla, Environmental Science and Technology Laboratory, R
olla, Missouri
Duties included:
Investigated the recovery of cobalt minerals from chalcopyrite concentrates fro
m the Doe Run Mine in south central Missouri, designed mineral processing experi
ments to maximize the recovery and grade of cobalt mineral siegenite from prepar
ed chalcopyrite concentrates; and,
Prepared monthly research progress reports
Mineral Engineer March 1986 to February 1996
United States Bureau of Mines (USBM), Rolla Research Center, Rolla, Missouri
Duties included:
Investigated the removal of selenium from dilute solutions, performed electroly
tic experiments using nonstandard high surface area materials, investigated the
removal of lead sulfate from precipitation reaction products by mineral processi
ng techniques;
Investigated the removal of lead minerals and base metal sulfides from mining w
aste using mineral processing techniques;
Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual research reports;
Prepared project proposals;
Developed a novel less toxic reagent scheme for the removal of lead minerals fr
om mining wastes leading to U.S. Patent No. 5,544,760;
Performed technical reviews of manuscripts for the USBM and the peer-reviewed s
cientific journal "Separation Science and Technology";
Formal presentation of research at two Separation Science and Technology sponso
red conferences and one American Institute of Chemical Engineers sponsored confe
rence;
Authored and Co-authored three external publications;
Trained as a USBM Facilitator for TQM; and,
Collateral duties as internal EEO Counselor and internal EEO Officer.
Mineral Engineer January 1982 to March 1986
United States Bureau of Mines, Salt Lake City Research Center, Salt Lake City, U
tah
Duties included:
Investigated the recovery of fluorite and by-products from marginal resources,
designed mineral processing experiments to maximize the recovery and grade of mi
neral products including fluorite, muscovite, glass sands, beryllium minerals, a
nd sphalerite;
Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual research reports;
Prepared project proposals; and,
Co-authored one external publication and one USBM Report of Investigation.

Education
B.S. in Mineral Engineering, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 1982
Training Classes at University of Utah and University of Missouri-Rolla 1983-198
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Numerous Seminars for Continuing Education and Professional Development Hours
Memberships
Order of the Engineer
Computer Skills
Extensive Experience with MS Word, Excel, Topo Quads, Geosystem, Lotus 1-2-3, Wo
rd Perfect, Harvard Graphics, and limited experience with Auto CAD
Certifications
State of Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyor
s - Professional Engineer No. 26023
State of Texas Board of Professional Engineers - Professional Engineer No. 97177
Principles and Practice of Engineering Examination: Civil Engineering-Geotechnic
al
National Ready Mixed Concrete Association Inspecting Engineer ID No. 808118
Former ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I - ID No. 069592
Former Alabama Department of Transportation Concrete Technician No. T1415-01
References
Available upon request