Derek Mills
Portland,OR
Summary
Versatile professional with extensive experience in administration, project coordination, and construction management. Skilled in fostering efficient workflows, maintaining compliance, and building strong stakeholder relationships. Proven ability to manage diverse responsibilities with precision and professionalism
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
General Laborer
True to Form NW
Portland, OR
04.2019 - Current
- Install new structures, update systems and replace worn components to bring buildings up to current codes
- Gather and dispose of worksite debris to remove safety hazards and boost team productivity
- Knowledgeable in general carpentry, site preparation, concrete foundations, and framing practices; able to complete multiple projects skillfully within stringent timeframes.
- Focused worker always displaying professionalism with clients and trade partners
General Laborer
Aforma
Portland, OR
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Solid communication skills and possess trade-related math skills essential to a safe, efficient job site.
- Installed windows. Locks, knobs, and hinges; operated and maintained various professional tools and equipment
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines
- Researched and maintained full compliance with municipal building codes and health and safety regulation
Administrative Support Specialist
Multnomah Education Service District
Portland, OR
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Performed a wide variety of standardized clerical work pertaining to area reception; customer service; data entry; word processing; filing; document processing; distributing/sorting mail, records, and other communications; and maintaining and updating files, records, logs.
- Compiled and maintained data and information in manual and/or automated systems.
- Provides back-up support to other staff in case of absence or as needed
- Prepared and/or typed routine documents based on established formats, written drafts, or specific instructions; prepared reports based on established formats; prepared basic mathematical reports, tables, and spreadsheets, and/or other documents
Administrative Specialist 1
Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division
Portland, OR
01.2010 - 03.2019
- Performed specialized record processing activities requiring independent judgment to make decisions or select a course of action based on laws, rules, and policies, and procedures within the program.
- Developed procedures and systems necessary to complete work and insured efficient flow of information.
- Worked with Partners, stakeholders and co-workers to create and maintain a work environment that is welcoming and respectful of diversity.
- Maintained control records of information received, routed assigned, and initiated follow-up letters or memos.
- Designed and edit materials using Adobe creative suite. Proof all program publications and coordinate printing and distribution
Office Specialist 1
Portland State University, Department of Psychology
Portland, OR
10.2008 - 06.2009
- Trained federal student workers for all general office duties.
- Supervised, scheduled student work hours, processed student worker hiring and pay forms, and maintained student workers records
- Maintained faculty/staff and student rosters on a quarterly basis.
- Researched and ordered office supplies and equipment, including copiers, computers, and telephone equipment
- Maintained security of test material and reproducing materials
- Designed a database with over 1000 student Graduate entrance exams scores for Senior Faculty review.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Arts and Letters
Portland State University
Portland, OR01.2007
Skills
- General carpentry
- Concrete foundations
- Safety regulation compliance
- Tool operation and maintenance
- Quality assurance
- Construction project management
References
- Rosalyn Liu, Administration, Manager, Adolescent and School Health, Oregon Health Authority, 800 NE Oregon St. Suite 805, Portland, OR, 97232, 971-673-0248, rosalyn.liu@state.or.us
- Shanie Mason, Health Care Policy and Compliance Manager, Oregon Medical Association, 11740 SW 68th Parkway, Suite 100, Portland, OR, 97223, 503-619-8000, Shanie@theoma.org
- Scott Tutak, Owner, Just Skateboard Shop, 184 E South Boundary St, Perrysburg, OH, 43551, 419-534-3433, Scottutak@me.com
Timeline
General Laborer
Aforma
10.2023 - 02.2024
Administrative Support Specialist
Multnomah Education Service District
10.2019 - 12.2019
General Laborer
True to Form NW
04.2019 - Current
Administrative Specialist 1
Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division
01.2010 - 03.2019
Office Specialist 1
Portland State University, Department of Psychology
10.2008 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Arts and Letters
Portland State University