KARISSA PEARSON
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager with extensive experience in design, construction, and project management. Led teams to enhance work performance and deliver exceptional customer service. Detail-oriented and organized, skilled in multi-step problem solving.
Detailed professional effectively talented. Adept at being valuable member of any team through dedication and skill. Seeking Assistant Project Manager position where outstanding expertise will be utilized and contribute to company's continued success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Project Manager II
J. A. Watts Inc.
Denver, CO
10.2021 - Current
- Working with a team on the 2 billion dollar expansion at Denver International Airport
- Coordinated communication between Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and subcontractors to ensure project alignment.
- Processed submittals and RFIs for concourse expansion, streamlining project workflow.
- Facilitated necessary permits for solar installation, ensuring compliance with regulations. and energize 1.2MW solar at Denver International Airport.
- AutoCAD updates to United space in Houston International Airport.
Engineer I/Project Coordinator
EDM International Inc.
Fort Collins, CO
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with head engineer in Utility Department on electrical distribution systems
- Conducted quality assurance and quality control checks for standard revision for a California Utility company
- Investigated aeolian vibrations and stockbridge damper application to enhance performance and reliability.
Renewable Energy Engineer
Innovative Energy
Breckenridge, CO
05.2016 - 09.2020
- Procured permitting documents, created single lines and design layouts, and liaised with AHJ for all solar projects
- Conducted site visits for potential solar customers, designed a 100kW roof-mounted greenfield project, and developed a 30kW brownfield system for low-income housing in the county
- Directed efforts in billion dollar class action lawsuit to address issues with recalled solar panels
- Managed Technicians for the installation and energization of solar systems
- Managed technicians during installation and energization of solar systems
- Lead in a billion dollar class action lawsuit for recalled solar panels
Medical Secretary/MRI Referral Clerk
The Steadman Clinic
Frisco, CO
01.2013 - 05.2016
- Acted as patient liaison to enhance patient experiences and resolve concerns.
- Managed time effectively for providers and patients to optimize scheduling.
- Coordinated scheduling of patient and provider appointments to ensure efficient use of time.
- Recorded and updated financial information, collected patient charges, controlled credit extended to patients, and expedited third-party claims to ensure revenue generation.
- Facilitated the referral process for MRIs by obtaining necessary documentation and authorization.
Engineering Technician I
Summit Utilities Inc.
Littleton, CO
06.2009 - 08.2012
- Contributed to development of construction standards and conducted site QA to ensure compliance
- Designed natural gas distribution systems, including regulator station design and pig stations
- Assisted in writing company standards for construction; performed site QA to maintain construction standards
- Strengthened company relations with local communities and authorities
- Drafted as-builts and construction drawings
- Created as-built drawings and construction documentation to support project accuracy
- Liaison for the company within the communities and AHJ
- Developed, managed and oversaw the Environmental Department
Technician I
Kleinfelder
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2007 - 08.2008
- Analyzed soils by performing proctor tests to determine optimum water content and soil density
- Analyzed soils through proctor tests to establish optimum water content and soil density for project specifications
- Classified soil types to support environmental assessment efforts in the area to assist in environmental assessments. in a given area by boring in the soil and identifying the soil
- Conducted concrete slump and air tests to ensure compliance with project specifications slump and air tests to verify compliance with project specifications. slump and air tests
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, COSkills
- Project Management
- Environmental Compliance
- Utility Management
- CAD
- Blueprint Reading and Drafting
- Land Surveying
- OSHA 10 hours
- Nuclear Gauge Compaction Testing
- Environmental compliance
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Regulatory compliance
- Client interfacing
- Project reporting
- Client relationships
- Project monitoring
- Reporting and documentation
- Multitasking capacity
- Self-motivation
Certificates And Skills
- Storm water Management - Rocky Mountain Education Center 2009
- GASWorks - Bradley Bean 2012 Mountain Education Center 2011
- Project Management - Colorado State University 2009
- Computer Aided Design and Drafting- Arapahoe Community College
- Land Surveying- Colorado School of Mines 2006
- Blueprint Reading and Drafting
- OSHA 10 hours
- Nuclear Gage Compaction Testing
Timeline
Assistant Project Manager II
J. A. Watts Inc.
10.2021 - Current
Engineer I/Project Coordinator
EDM International Inc.
09.2020 - 06.2021
Renewable Energy Engineer
Innovative Energy
05.2016 - 09.2020
Medical Secretary/MRI Referral Clerk
The Steadman Clinic
01.2013 - 05.2016
Engineering Technician I
Summit Utilities Inc.
06.2009 - 08.2012
Technician I
Kleinfelder
06.2007 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Colorado School of Mines