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Barbara Cook Merryman

New Market,AL

Summary

Experienced administrative professional seeking a position in the construction industry where I can apply my skills in project management, accounting, and field operations support. I bring a strong background in construction office environments, with a focus on streamlining administrative processes, maintaining accurate project documentation, and ensuring efficient coordination between field and office teams. Proficient in industry-standard software including Procore, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), and Bluebeam . Known for adaptability, attention to detail, and clear communication in fast-paced, deadline-driven settings. Committed to continuous professional development with the goal of advancing into a supervisory or project coordination role.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Field Office Assistant

Robins & Morton
03.2019 - Current
  • Process Subcontractors Prequalification for million-dollar projects
  • Process EEOC/OFFCP Documents
  • Assist in receiving and preparing subcontractor Applications for Payment
  • Prepare and process Owner Purchased/Direct Materials and Vendors.
  • Prepare Closeout Documents.
  • Maintaining MSDS and OSHA files.
  • Invoice coding and processing
  • Maintain a record of shop drawings in the office and in-use field sets, as necessary.
  • Train and manage Jobsite Assistant and Project Assistant
  • Process employment applications and other employment activities
  • Coordinate building turnover CO with subcontractors and owners.

Construction Coordinator/Project Assistant

Batson-Cook Construction
10.2017 - 03.2019
  • With each project team, set up and maintain job logs & files, job coding, and scanning.
  • Process subcontracts monthly pay applications via an online system and ensure all supporting attachments are correct.
  • Process multiple waivers, contract forms, change orders, notices to subcontractors, changed conditions, construction schedules, and purchase orders as assigned..
  • Facilitate daily safety training orientations.
  • Facilitate Fire Safety with the local fire inspection department and all City inspections.
  • Attended ten on-site meetings with subcontractors and clients per month.

Investor Relations / Executive Assistant

Joe Raley Builders, Inc.
10.1998 - 07.2010
  • Responsible for over 21 LLC corporate books:
  • Creating a project proforma for lenders, potential investors, and project portfolios.
  • Answered phone calls and was responsible for arranging meetings with Executive Officers
  • Created and supervised all sales and marketing until a team was hired in-house.
  • Pulled building permits and interfaced with the city, county, and state municipalities.
  • Managed all types of vendors, from office supplies to construction sites.
  • Managed aspects of the company's insurance for each site and the employees
  • Worked with multiple lenders and assisted the lenders with paperwork, updating investor finances, loan closings, etc..
  • Liaison for Developers and Investors, sending monthly updates on projects and scheduling necessary meetings.
  • Assisted in growing the company from a one-million-a-year business to over six million a year

Education

Business

Athens State University
Athens

Business

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL

Associate degree - business

Calhoun Community College
Decatur, AL
01.1992

High School Diploma -

Madison Academy High School
Huntsville, AL
01.1990

Skills

  • CPR Certified, QuickBooks Pro Certified & OSHA 10 Certified
  • Expense reporting
  • Permit acquisition
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Self Starter
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Process Streamlining for Efficiency

Timeline

Senior Field Office Assistant

Robins & Morton
03.2019 - Current

Construction Coordinator/Project Assistant

Batson-Cook Construction
10.2017 - 03.2019

Investor Relations / Executive Assistant

Joe Raley Builders, Inc.
10.1998 - 07.2010

Business

Athens State University

Business

University of North Alabama

Associate degree - business

Calhoun Community College

High School Diploma -

Madison Academy High School