Clay Tarpley
Williamsburg,VA
Summary
Currently retired construction professional with both residential, commercial, and heavy civil experience. Most recently as project manager, construction inspector, contracted out to DelDOT.
I have been a patient over the years for treating my recovery from a motorcycle accident, and several sports related events. The Chiropractors and support staff were instrumental in my recovery and continuing physical health. I think through my experiences in this environment, I would be an asset for your practice, along with my public facing experience with the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, Salisbury Neighborhood Housing, and ASAPR Integrated Marketing. I am currently retired, and you hours would be perfect for me. Please consider this in your search, and please feel free to reach out. Thank you for your consideration.
Overview
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Certification
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Highway Construction Inspector
I-Civil, Inc.
Woodstock, MD
06.2021 - 09.2024
- Consultant Inspector for DelDOT highway projects in Sussex County Delaware.
- Managed and inspected highway projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and project specifications.
Transportation Engineering Technician
Brudis & Associates, Inc.
Columbia, MD
09.2017 - 06.2021
- Engineering consultant to MDOT/SHA
- Managed and inspected highway projects to evaluate compliance with established standards and specifications.
Marketing/ Operations Manager
asapr Integrated Marketing
11.2015 - 06.2017
- Manage internal operations:
- Managed client accounts, ensuring satisfaction and retention through personalized service.
- Directed trade show operations, overseeing exhibit design, staffing, and presentations to maximize brand visibility
- Special event planning and management
- Town Hall type meetings for client employees
- Marketing/Networking
- Print and signage design and purchasing
- Created materials using desktop publishing
- Project Management
- Handled property management tasks to maintain operational efficiency.
Program Manager
Salisbury Neighborhood Housing Services
07.2013 - 11.2015
- Executed program to acquire and rehabilitate foreclosed homes for 1st time homebuyers in target neighborhoods, facilitated homeowner classes, and represented neighborhoods as ambassador for SNHS, overseeing rehabilitation paths post-inspection
- Coordinated scheduling and communication with contractors and sub-contractors to ensure project timelines and quality standards were met
- Monitored contractors to maintain OSHA safe work sites
- Inspect daily progress
- Conducted final inspections to verify project compliance with regulations and homeowner expectations
- Coordinated the timely setup of utility services for homes
- Punch list work post new homeowner home inspection
Membership Director
Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce
Salisbury, MD
06.2010 - 07.2013
- Directed membership growth and retention initiatives for SACC, focusing on strategic outreach and member satisfaction.
- Improved member engagement through membership and retention initiatives for SACC.
- Coordinated networking events and member-hosting activities to enhance member engagement.
- Led networking events and member-hosting activities to support engagement.
- Supported SACC membership growth and retention efforts.
- Advanced member advocacy with local government and public agencies.
- Collaborated with local economic development agencies to identify potential incoming businesses.
- Conducted training sessions focused on accounting software, HR practices, and management for new managers based on member requests.
- Handled event planning to create engaging experiences for attendees. and execution.
- Oversaw event coordination from planning through execution.
- Created effective meeting outcomes through facilitation and coordination.
Marketing and Operations Manager
a.s.a.p.r., Public Relations and Marketing
Salisbury, MD
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Managed all aspects of account management, specializing in special events, trade show operations, and media relations.
- Trade show management, including exhibit design, show staffing and presentations
- Cultivated media relations to promote positive coverage of events.
- Print and signage - design and purchasing
- Event photography
- Coordinated project management efforts to facilitate collaboration among team members and streamline processes.
- Managing IT services for the company
- Handled property management tasks to maintain operational efficiency.
- Engaged in networking to develop new business opportunities in corporate and government sectors.
Resident Consulting Representative to PennDOT Permits and Inspections
Czop /Specter - Consulting Engineers
Worcester, PA
01.1996 - 01.2001
- Surveyors and Construction Managers (Worcester, PA)
- 1996 to 2001 - Resident Consulting Representative to PennDOT Permits and Inspections
Inspector and Project Manager
Pennoni Associates - Consulting Engineers
Doylestown, PA
01.1993 - 01.1996
- Project management and inspection of construction work for Pennoni consulting projects against plans and specifications.
Carpenter Foreman
Brown & Bonvetti Concrete Construction
Wilmington, DE
01.1989 - 01.1993
- Managed carpenter crews to ensure efficient project execution on highway construction projects.
Carpenter & Diver on the Sharptown (MD) Bridge project
Chemung Contracting Corporation
Elmira, NY
01.1985 - 01.1988
- Supervised carpentry crew on bridge and highway construction projects.
Squad Leader
United States Army
Fort Bragg, NC
01.1978 - 06.1985
Education
AA Construction/Engineering Technologies - Engineering
Wic Community College
Salisbury, MD06-2010
AA degree - Business Administration
Los Angeles Community College
01-1982
Mardela High School
Mardela Springs, MD01-1977
Skills
- Computer literacy
- Mobile devices
- Project Engineering
- Concrete Formwork
- Training
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Restoration Industry Experience
- Project Management
- Economic Development
- Construction Experience
- Construction
- Public Relations
- Construction Management
- Media Relations
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) use
- Team collaboration
- Schedule management
- Quality assurance
- Quality control guidelines
Personal Information
- Title: Retired
- Driving License: Driver's License
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
- Various construction certifications, OSHA, along with many environmental certifications.
Military service
SSG/E-6 | United States Army
Timeline
Highway Construction Inspector
I-Civil, Inc.
06.2021 - 09.2024
Transportation Engineering Technician
Brudis & Associates, Inc.
09.2017 - 06.2021
Marketing/ Operations Manager
asapr Integrated Marketing
11.2015 - 06.2017
Program Manager
Salisbury Neighborhood Housing Services
07.2013 - 11.2015
Membership Director
Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce
06.2010 - 07.2013
Marketing and Operations Manager
a.s.a.p.r., Public Relations and Marketing
01.2001 - 01.2008
Resident Consulting Representative to PennDOT Permits and Inspections
Czop /Specter - Consulting Engineers
01.1996 - 01.2001
Inspector and Project Manager
Pennoni Associates - Consulting Engineers
01.1993 - 01.1996
Carpenter Foreman
Brown & Bonvetti Concrete Construction
01.1989 - 01.1993
Carpenter & Diver on the Sharptown (MD) Bridge project
Chemung Contracting Corporation
01.1985 - 01.1988
Squad Leader
United States Army
01.1978 - 06.1985
AA Construction/Engineering Technologies - Engineering
Wic Community College
AA degree - Business Administration
Los Angeles Community College
Mardela High School