Meet our Staff

SUMMARY

Eighteen years experience in placer gold mining in Alaska.
Skilled in the operation of fixed and mobile heavy equipment: sawmills, trucks, forklifts, dozers and loaders.
Skilled in evaluating contractors, hiring, coordinating projects, coordinating change orders, and interfacing between contractors and end-users/owners.
Read and interpret blueprints and drawings and compliance documentation.
Proven skills in small business administration: inventory management, purchasing, shipping and receiving.
Experience working with hazardous materials in storage and transportation.
Proven experience project management in large-scale mining and construction projects.
Diligent, hard-working, self-motivated and honest.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Skilled estimator for both civil and mechanical engineering projects.
Study specifications to plan procedures for construction on basis of starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of construction, based on knowledge of available tools and equipment and various building methods.
In-depth working knowledge of Alaska conditions: transportation, availability and costs.
Evaluate project requirements, locate suppliers, and ensure all materials comply with contract specifications.
Confer with and direct supervisory personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays.
Able to operate heavy equipment, perform repair welding and manage field projects.
Coordinate all procurement activities for civil and mechanical engineering projects ranging from $100,000 to $4 million.

SUMMARY

Proven skills in reading and working from blueprints and specifications.
Skilled in the operation of fixed and mobile heavy equipment: trucks, forklifts, dozers and loaders.
Proven ability to work in positions requiring independent thought and judgment.
Accustomed to working in cooperative, high-energy settings or independent environments.
Able to interact effectively with in-house and contract support staff.
Excellent human relations and interpersonal communications skills; resourceful and creative.
Record of being a hard worker with quality results.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Skilled estimator for both civil and mechanical engineering projects.
In-depth working knowledge of Alaska conditions: transportation, availability and costs.
Read and interpret blueprints and drawings and compliance documentation.
Able to operate heavy equipment, perform repair welding and manage field projects.
Review and evaluate project requirements and develop material lists.
Order procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.
Monitor goods from supplier to ensure compliance with contract criteria.

SUMMARY

Competent, reliable, committed professional with proven record of success in assuming responsibility and dealing effectively with the public, co-workers, various credit reporting agencies, and contract support staff.
Supportive team worker, able to meet deadlines, manage complex situations efficiently and effectively, and work under pressure/stress.
Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
Organized and efficient, diligent, attentive to detail.
Excellent promotional, public relations, and management skills.
Strong background in customer relations, in-person and over the telephone.

Administration

Proven background in all areas of business financial management: bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, quarterly taxes, bank statement reconciliations and balancing cash to cash registers.
Extensive experience in receiving, making and accounting for deposits, withdrawals, money orders, credit cards, travelers checks and other business funds.
Proven ability to organize, process, and maintain files using various systems.
Experience scheduling employees, delegating duties, monitoring performance, motivating personnel and maintaining a smooth work flow in administrative environments.
Experience in all aspects of business operations and management including business solicitation, inventory management, and day-to-day management.