Des Moines, Iowa, United States
I am a Professional Engineer with over 18 years' experience in the water treatment industry, and 8 years' prior experience in banking and finance. My unique strengths include the ability to explain complex topics, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and working well in small groups or one-on-one.
My responsibilities at Des Moines Water Works included design of water treatment related projects, preparation of plans and specifications, preparation of contract documents, procurement of permits, oversight of construction work, budgeting for capital improvement projects, preparation of capital improvement plans.
Staff Engineer from January, 1997 to July, 2001; Professional Engineer from July, 2001 to September, 2015. Designed engineering projects related to water treatment, chemical handling, and facilities management. Work included preparation of plans, specifications, and contract documents. Work also included procurement of permits, oversight of construction work, engineering department budgeting, and preparation of capital improvement plans. Projects include Aquifer Storage and Recovery Wells, disinfection systems, chemical feed systems, erosion control, roofing systems, and presentations to employees and professional organizations.
Operated a water treatment plant, including adjustment of plant flow rate to meet demand, performance of water quality tests, and chemical feed adjustments. Work included supervision and training of five student operators. • Trained student operators on how to run the water treatment plant. Students gained valuable work experience and knowledge of water treatment processes, and were prepared to take the State of Iowa DNR licensing exam for water treatment operators. • Revised the plant operations manual, including updated operating instructions, new illustrations, and information about new treatment processes and equipment. The manual had not been updated in many years, and the new manual became a useful tool for all of the treatment plant operators.
• Underwrote and approved consumer, home improvement, and mortgage loans • Negotiated debt consolidation loans, repayment terms for delinquent accounts, and payment plans for bad debt accounts • Established and maintained dealer financing relationships • Handled collections, repossessions, and court actions involving the company loan portfolio • Developed budget for branch office and consumer loan department • Supervised and trained employees for advancement within company
• Underwrote and approved consumer, home improvement, and mortgage loans • Negotiated debt consolidation loans, repayment terms for delinquent accounts, and payment plans for bad debt accounts • Established and maintained dealer financing relationships • Handled collections, repossessions, and court actions involving the company loan portfolio • Supervised and trained employees for advancement within company • Served as substitute manager in other branches as needed
• Underwrote and approved consumer, home improvement, and mortgage loans • Negotiated debt consolidation loans, repayment terms for delinquent accounts, and payment plans for bad debt accounts • Established and maintained dealer financing relationships • Handled collections, repossessions, and court actions involving the company loan portfolio • Developed budget for branch office • Supervised and trained employees for advancement within company