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Curtis Burris

San Diego,CA

Summary

Experienced with managing all aspects of business operations, including financial oversight and strategic planning. Utilizes effective leadership techniques to ensure efficient daily management and team productivity. Track record of fostering strong customer relationships and driving business growth through innovative solutions.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Operator

Riptide Deck and Mastics
04.2023 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Rip and replace exisiting pool mastics at residential homes
  • Perform residential power washing
  • Perform concrete deck painting and resurfacing
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.

Director of GPR Operations

Axis Building Detection
11.2021 - 04.2023
  • Established operational guidelines and identified opportunities for
    improvement.
  • Assessed and evaluated business procedures and implemented structure to
    improve day-to-day operations.
  • Day to Day operations of Ground Penetrating Radar to include
    underground utilities and concrete scanning.
  • Maintain existing relationships by attending various marketing and social
    events.
  • Establish sales routines to include in person visits, visiting active jobsites,
    and building an email client database.

Senior Project Manager

GPRS, INC
08.2018 - 01.2021
  • Evaluated, determined and delegated tasks to staff based on client needs,
    capacity planning and project-specific initiatives.
  • Enhanced development and drove continuous improvement of project
    delivery process by providing strong program leadership.
  • Implemented change management processes when issues arose to keep
    project moving forward and adjust to shifted priorities.
  • Delivered high level of service to clients to extend relationship and
    encourage further projects.
  • Spearheaded key projects, resulting in high customer satisfaction and
    increased business revenues.
  • Brought in additional project personnel and resources to meet demands.
  • Utilize the use of ground penetrating radar to find non-conductive
    underground utilities and also identify steel reinforcing in concrete slabs of
    various types.
  • Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.

Penhall Technologies

GPR Analyst
10.2016 - 08.2018
  • Perform day to day operations of private utility detection and concrete scanning via GPR.
  • Manage existing clientele by performing the highest quality product and providing excellent customer service by effective communication.
  • Provide monthly revenue reports to executive leadership.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Utility Locator

Safe Site Utility Field Services
01.2012 - 02.2016
  • Reviewed maps and blueprints to identify locations for and sizes of underground utilities
  • Enhanced safety by accurately identifying and marking underground utility lines.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing assignments under various weather conditions and terrain challenges.
  • Actively responded to emergency situations pertaining to illegal digging and excavation accidents.
  • Improved efficiency with prompt response to locate requests from contractors and homeowners.
  • Collaborated with construction crews for safe excavation, avoiding service disruptions or delays.
  • Coordinated with other field technicians to efficiently complete large-scale projects within designated timeframes.
  • Photographed utility sites and marked lines with paint and flags for identification by excavating personnel.
  • Drew maps of utility lines and potential plans for future ones, providing detailed locations and information.

Education

GPR Certification - Ground Penetrating Radar

GSSI, Inc
Nashua, NH
09-2016

General Education

Poway High School
Poway, CA
06-1996

Skills

  • Notable Projects:
  • Camp Pendleton 4 mile telecommunications duct bank install and excavation
  • LAUSD, Moreno Valley USD, SDUSD, numerous whole site locates with mapping
  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Martin Luther King, Jr Hospital, whole site locates with mapping
  • Trans-Canada Pipeline whole site locates in Sandpoint, ID
  • SoFi Stadium, concrete scanning in multiple large scale locations
  • Notable Clientele:
  • AECOM, Partner Engineering, Turner Construction, McCarthy Construction, Stronghold Engineering, Michels, Baker Electric, University Mechanical

Certification

  • GSSI GPR Certification, GSSI
  • OSHA 10 Certification
  • CPR Certified
  • UPS Safe Driving Course Complettion

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Riptide Deck and Mastics
04.2023 - Current

Director of GPR Operations

Axis Building Detection
11.2021 - 04.2023

Senior Project Manager

GPRS, INC
08.2018 - 01.2021

Penhall Technologies

GPR Analyst
10.2016 - 08.2018

Utility Locator

Safe Site Utility Field Services
01.2012 - 02.2016

GPR Certification - Ground Penetrating Radar

GSSI, Inc

General Education

Poway High School