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Garrett Burns

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

Hardworking Project Lead with an exceptional commitment to exceeding customer expectations. Engaging and friendly to manage work quality, key target date, and deliverables.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Specialist III

Duke Energy
08.2017 - Current
  • Coordinate customer driven construction projects from inception to completion.
  • Design new electric distribution infrastructure to provide electric to new developments.
  • Create cost estimates and invoices for new construction of new distribution systems.
  • Sustain strong relations with District Resource Specialists, Engineers, Developers, Electricians, and Local Municipalities.
  • Mentor new team members and assisted them in learning customer interactions and technical training.
  • Follow all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Keep detailed records of project progress, discrepancies and other funding issues.
  • Consistently met or exceeded project deadlines through effective time management and prioritization techniques.

2024 Special Assignment: Network Engineering Specialist

  • Initiated and maintained new Network Distribution projects.
  • Actively designing new bay for Gwynne vault expansion.
  • Actively developing electric distribution infrastructure for TQL Stadium mixed use development.

GIS Technologist II

Duke Energy
09.2013 - 08.2017

GIS Project Analyst

GPA Associates (Duke Energy Contract)
07.2011 - 09.2013
  • Installed and maintained electric distribution primary construction.
  • Installed and maintained electric distribution secondary and service work.
  • Maintained integrity of electric distribution units in correlation to field updates.
  • Maintained financial records related to unit of property updates.

Planner I

Warren County Regional Planning Commission
12.2010 - 07.2011
  • Lead Wayne Township’s Comprehensive Plan rewrite
  • Conducted monthly Comprehensive Plan stakeholder meetings
  • Successfully executed rezoning for Deerfield Township’s Zoning Code
  • Contributed to text amendment proposal for Deerfield Township’s Zoning Code
  • Developed Wayne Township Floodplain, Water and Sewer, and Community Facilities.
  • Presented and contributed to modifications in Wayne Township’s Zoning Code
  • Streamlined Application Process for Zoning Amendments
  • Collaborated on Middletown, Ohio’s proposed connection to Ohio’s 3C Railroad

Education

Mini Masters - Business Administration

Miami University
Oxford, OH
2021

Bachelor of Arts - Urban And Regional Planning

Miami University
Oxford, OH
2010

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Project Analysis
  • Data Collection
  • Project planning
  • Organization skills
  • Project oversight

Timeline

Engineering Specialist III

Duke Energy
08.2017 - Current

GIS Technologist II

Duke Energy
09.2013 - 08.2017

GIS Project Analyst

GPA Associates (Duke Energy Contract)
07.2011 - 09.2013

Planner I

Warren County Regional Planning Commission
12.2010 - 07.2011

Mini Masters - Business Administration

Miami University

Bachelor of Arts - Urban And Regional Planning

Miami University
Garrett Burns