Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Military Service
Additional Information
Languages
Timeline
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Gary Brooks

South Bend,IN

Summary

Project management professional prepared to drive project success through effective planning and team coordination. Proven ability to streamline processes and enhance project delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Known for fostering collaborative environments and adapting to dynamic project requirements.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Project Manager

Ervin Cable Construction, LLC
02.2023 - 04.2025
  • Manage planning and construction of projects for the customer.
  • Assign work to crews and sub contractors.
  • Track progress of projects and report to the customer.
  • Ensure projects are running smoothly, making changes as needed.
  • Oversee field supervisors and field employees.

Directional Drill Operator/Locator

NP Tech Solutions Limited
02.2020 - 02.2023
  • Operate Directional Drill Machine to install conduit and fiber optic lines underground.
  • Ensure locate tickets are cleared.
  • Walk out job site.
  • Locate and expose utilities in the proposed excavation area.

Corrections Officer II / Field Training Officer / K9 Officer

Elkhart County Sheriff's Dept
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Intake/booking process for incoming convicts.
  • Patrolling of the jail.
  • Processed for releasing detainees.
  • First responders to medical emergencies.
  • Trained in riot control.
  • Training new Probationary Officers
  • K9 Officer trained in searching for narcotics, tobacco and synthetic marijuana.
  • Trained to search in rooms/cells, vehicles, people, packages/lockers.
  • Background Investigator

Customer Service Specialist / Warranty Specialist

Jayco Inc
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Answer phones for retail and dealerships
  • Answer and document warranty questions and concerns
  • Review and work on warranty work submitted by certified dealerships.
  • Assist with technical support on a number of components in the RV.

Security Officer

Elkhart General Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Security
  • Walkthroughs of the hospital
  • Check for suspicious persons
  • Monitor CCTV
  • Assist Hospital visitors.
  • Assist medical personnel with combative/uncooperative patients or guests.

Combat Medic

Army National Guard
01.2010 - 01.2016
  • Doctor visits; Medical triage; take care of various injuries.
  • Combat Casualties
  • Performed immunizations and physicals.
  • EMT Training MOS School.
  • Basic boot camp trained.
  • Graduated Combat Medic School.
  • Took role in leadership positions.

Corrections Officer II

Elkhart County Sheriff's Dept
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Intake/booking process for incoming convicts.
  • Patrolling of the jail.
  • Processed for releasing detainees.
  • First responders to medical emergencies.
  • Trained in riot control.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mishawaka High School
Mishawaka, IN
06.2010

Skills

  • Project planning
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership
  • Project Supervision (2 years)
  • Project reporting
  • Problem-solving
  • Task prioritization
  • Heavy equipment operation (5 years)
  • Law enforcement (5 years)
  • Project monitoring
  • Project scheduling
  • Quality control

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 8 staff members.
  • Coordinated up to 4 sub contractor crews at a time.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop project tracking spreadsheets.
  • Experienced in the use of Revu Bluebeam software.

Certification

Driver's License

Military Service

  • Branch: Indiana Army National Guard
  • Rank: E4 - SPC
  • April 2010 to April 2016
  • Served as a 68W - Combat Medic / Healthcare Specialist. Served in the field as a medic and also operated out of an aid station. Specialized in trauma and general sick call issues.

Additional Information

  • EMT licensed
  • Correctional Officer School
  • Field Training Officer
  • K9 Officer
  • Background Investigator
  • Basically Trained Soldier and Combat Field Medic in Army National Guard.
  • Lead by example when working in groups.
  • Held leadership positions while in the Army
  • Jayco Technical Service School
  • Lippert Components Institute Certificate
  • Airxcel Certificate in basic refrigeration, and electronic troubleshooting for RV products

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Assistant Project Manager

Ervin Cable Construction, LLC
02.2023 - 04.2025

Directional Drill Operator/Locator

NP Tech Solutions Limited
02.2020 - 02.2023

Corrections Officer II / Field Training Officer / K9 Officer

Elkhart County Sheriff's Dept
01.2016 - 01.2018

Customer Service Specialist / Warranty Specialist

Jayco Inc
01.2016 - 01.2017

Security Officer

Elkhart General Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016

Corrections Officer II

Elkhart County Sheriff's Dept
01.2013 - 01.2014

Combat Medic

Army National Guard
01.2010 - 01.2016

High School Diploma -

Mishawaka High School