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JAMES W. GILBERT
Toms River,USA
Summary
Accomplished professional with over 30 years of diverse experience in telecommunications, construction, and professional lighting, demonstrating strong proficiency in AutoCAD drafting and proprietary software. Expertise in data analysis and project management consistently delivers innovative solutions tailored to client needs. Proven leadership abilities, combined with a steadfast commitment to excellence, foster team collaboration and drive project success. Prepared to leverage extensive field experience and strategic insight to tackle new challenges and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner Operator
A&S Painting LLC
08.2014 - Current
- Successfully launched and managed all aspects of a solo interior painting business for 11 years
- Built a reputation for reliability and trust, resulting in consistent referrals and repeat business
- Handled client acquisition, sales, scheduling, estimating, invoicing, and project management
- Tracked job cost, material usage, and labor hours to ensure profitability and control expenses
- Interfaced with homeowners, general contractors, and subs to ensure smooth execution across trades
Solar Panel Installer
Hartman Air
11.2012 - 10.2014
- Installed close to 100 rooftop and ground-mounted solar panel systems for residential & commercial properties
- Contributed to successful project delivery by keeping materials organized throughout installation
Implementation Specialist
Planet Associates
04.2011 - 01.2012
- Led team of 6 people performing data analysis in support of the United States Pentagon
- Participated in senior leadership meetings and translated requirements to junior staff
- Managed tight deadlines and varied deliverables through delegation & quality assurance checks
- Utilized proprietary software to create virtual network infrastructure
Painter's Helper
A New Creation Painting
05.2009 - 04.2011
- Assisted in preparation of surfaces for painting, ensuring optimal adherence and finish quality.
- Maintained equipment and tools in optimal condition, reducing downtime during painting operations.
- Ensured smooth application of paint with proper preparation techniques, resulting in professional finishes.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining open communication with coworkers and supervisors.
Scheduling Engineer / Fiber Designer
Innovative Engineering
10.2007 - 05.2009
- Performed final quality control checks on all Verizon FIOS designs
- Prepared weekly billing for FTTP (Fiber to the Premise) department
- Prepared neighborhood hub maps in AutoCAD for survey of Township utility poles for Verizon FIOS
- Conducted AT&T Lightspeed PLATS circuit analyses to engineer reconditioning of copper lines
Field Engineer
AJD Construction
07.2006 - 09.2007
- Supervised construction of a 36-story building to meet budget, time and quality constraints
- Procured working materials, contractor’s requisitions and submittals
- Performed oversight of all safety issues that would arise and corrected them immediately
- Oversaw the payment of various trades payment for percentage of work completed
Staff Engineer
T & M Associates
10.2005 - 06.2006
- Prepared performance guarantee bond estimates for numerous construction projects
- Conducted onsite inspections for construction projects within Manchester Township
- Reviewed site plans for township ordinance & engineering requirements for numerous townships and generated correspondence regarding change and/or additions to be incorporated into their plans
Regional Application Engineer
Musco Lighting
08.2000 - 10.2005
- Engineered lighting designs for over 300 athletic complexes in Northeastern US
- Produced custom drawings in AutoCAD for presentation documents demonstrating impact of lighting
- Coordinated with Landscape Architects & Engineers for lighting design project requirements
- Subject matter expert in Musco proprietary software – additionally established bug and feature requests and tested for completion
Detailer/Drafter
Impact Unlimited, Inc
03.1998 - 08.2000
- Produced shop construction drawings in 3D for exhibit industry, utilizing AutoCAD
- Designed field assembly drawings in 3D for custom exhibits, utilizing AutoCAD & Mechanical Desktop
Staff Engineer
Roger J. Marino & Associates
01.1997 - 03.1998
- Prepared site plans for township approvals, including stormwater analysis
- Drafted site plans using AutoCAD and Terra-Model
Assistant Project Manager
Walsh/O’Connell A Joint Venture
08.1995 - 08.1996
- Performed project takeoffs, submitted, logged & tracked requests for information going to engineer
- Managed document control for Parcel 7 Facility of the Central Artery Tunnel Project – the largest federally funded construction project in the nation at the time
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering Technology
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA01.1996
Associate Degree - Civil Engineering with an option in Building Construction Tech.
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ01.1994
Skills
- AutoCAD
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- Reading plans
- Customer service
- Relationship building
- Live sound reinforcement
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
Achieved the Rank Of Eagle Scout
Interests
Timeline
Owner Operator
A&S Painting LLC
08.2014 - Current
Solar Panel Installer
Hartman Air
11.2012 - 10.2014
Implementation Specialist
Planet Associates
04.2011 - 01.2012
Painter's Helper
A New Creation Painting
05.2009 - 04.2011
Scheduling Engineer / Fiber Designer
Innovative Engineering
10.2007 - 05.2009
Field Engineer
AJD Construction
07.2006 - 09.2007
Staff Engineer
T & M Associates
10.2005 - 06.2006
Regional Application Engineer
Musco Lighting
08.2000 - 10.2005
Detailer/Drafter
Impact Unlimited, Inc
03.1998 - 08.2000
Staff Engineer
Roger J. Marino & Associates
01.1997 - 03.1998
Assistant Project Manager
Walsh/O’Connell A Joint Venture
08.1995 - 08.1996
Associate Degree - Civil Engineering with an option in Building Construction Tech.
Ocean County College
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering Technology
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Clearance
United States Department of Defense Secret Clearance