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Kelli Gates

Construction Manager
West Richland,WA

Summary

Focused, results-driven manager with 3 years of experience working within leadership roles in the construction industry, 15 years management roles, with an emphasis on targeted plans, productive operations, and superior service to internal and external contacts. Knowledgeable, innovative leader who creates customized solutions and positive outcomes. Strong communication skills to work with individuals of all professional levels and personal backgrounds. Excellent management skills to lead successful teams, projects, and operations. Proven record in achieving goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

WAQTC Inspector

  • Certificates (WAQTC), certified: Asphalt, concrete, Embankment and
  • Density, and Aggregate
  • Construction Quality Management for Contractors Certification
  • Completed many seminars and on-the-job training sessions throughout career on topics involving project strategy and planning, budgeting and financial management, project coordination and management, team training and leadership, professional communications, client services, new technology, multiple level of human resources and general administration.

Building Inspector

Universal Engineering Sciences
02.2022 - Current
  • Perform field testing, observations, and inspection of construction
  • Testing and observation are reported and submitted daily in an electronic report using a company provided
  • Perform daily inspection of construction projects, monitoring quality and adherence to building code requirements, construction drawings and project specifications
  • Across multiple inspection disciplines with and within a specified area of expertise including structural steel, concrete, masonry, fireproofing, etc
  • Inspections include visual/physical inspection and field testing to verify conformance with the plans specifications
  • Prepare inspection reports and provide written and electronic documentation of observation and testing of materials.

Materials Technician

Terracon Construction
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • Perform field testing, observations, and inspection of construction
  • Testing and observation are reported and submitted daily in an electronic report using a company provided
  • Perform daily inspection of construction projects, monitoring quality and adherence to building code requirements, construction drawings and project specifications
  • Across multiple inspection disciplines with and within a specified area of expertise including structural steel, concrete, masonry, fireproofing, etc
  • Inspections include visual/physical inspection and field testing to verify conformance with the plans specifications
  • Prepare inspection reports and provide written and electronic documentation of observation and testing of materials.

Civil Engineering Technician

Montana Department of Transportation
04.2018 - 01.2021
  • Responsible for sampling and testing construction and site features and materials to provide information necessary to determine the scope of construction projects and materials needed; ensure compliance with State and federal standards and project specifications; maintain required state and federal pay documentation; and provide technical assistance to contractor, construction, and maintenance crews in the design, testing, and application of construction materials
  • Verifies contractors and various subcontractors pay estimates with project administration tasks and workplace initiatives as directed by federal regulations
  • District and Area Materials Laboratories that are responsible for supplying design, construction, and maintenance staff with necessary information on availability, quality, and quantity of materials used through site assessment, quality assurance, testing, and technical assistance services related to materials used in design, construction, and maintenance of the Montana’s highways and bridges.

Medical Manager

Eagle Cliff HealthCare Community
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Maintaining and restoring health of resident patients
  • Acting as a main point of contact between residents and their families Addressing and preventing concerns from family members
  • Assists in developing, implementing and making adjustments to patient care plans as needed
  • Supervises, counsels, and provides discipline when necessary, to nurse staff to ensure the highest quality care possible
  • Ensures their unit meets federal and state regulatory standards, as well as company policies and procedures
  • Collaborates with the Director of Nursing, Nurse Practitioners and
  • Physicians to plan and maintain resident care
  • Completes admission and discharge assessments
  • Oversees and audits changes made to care plans
  • Delivers hands-on care and medicine distribution as needed
  • Audits and completes charting, evaluations, medical forms, and other administrative tasks
  • Identifies procedural problems and works with the Director of Nursing to resolve issues
  • Evaluate, prioritizes and meets the care needs of each resident

Instructor

American Herat Association
01.2009 - 01.2015
  • Master in both the cognitive skills as well as the psychomotor skills
  • Proficient in AHA materials correctly and as outlined in the appropriate Instructor Manual and Lesson Maps
  • Test students effectively
  • Maintain a high standard of ethics and professionalism when teaching AHA courses
  • Manage time, space, materials, and paperwork in compliance with
  • AHA guidelines
  • To Whom It May Concern:
  • I have known Kelli Gates in a personal capacity for several years
  • She is very personable, charismatic, and caring
  • Beyond those traits, she is highly intelligent and fast on her feet,enabling her to communicate well with a broad range of audiences
  • I have yet to meet anyone who doesn't immediately like her
  • I find her to be very adaptable to change and very creative
  • She is a hard worker, often working multiple jobs, while exploring her own entrepreneurial endeavors in her spare time
  • Her creativity and personality seem underutilized in her recent positions, which has led her to seek an employer looking to grow, expand, and put her talents to much better utility
  • Her ability to understand goals and objectives makes her an ideal candidate to improve efficiency
  • Kelli is a fast learner and adaptable to a broad range of potential occupations
  • Additionally, what Kelli brings to any workplace is a boost in morale and a positive work environment
  • Her personality is quite magnetic, even on her worst days
  • I would be happy to answer questions about my experiences with Kelli and wish her nothing but success.

Education

Project Management

University of Columbia
New York, NY

Anthropology History

Rocky Mountain College
2007

Skills

  • Planning Budgets and Scheduling
  • Resource Procurement and Allocation
  • Management
  • Team Hiring and Training
  • Leadership Performance Tracking
  • Quality Controls/Assurance
  • Supervision of Operations
  • Internal and External Communications
  • Regulations and
  • Compliance Records and Reports
  • HIGHLIGHTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
  • Consistently exceeded objectives in all positions Earn consistently high marks on
  • Performance reviews and excellent feedback from internal and external contacts Civil
  • Engineer on many key projects, including a 73M contract in Montana, a $41 billion project
  • With Salt Lake City Airport remodel, $508 million Gateway South Transmission line Team
  • Player cross-functional teams through detailed plans, in-depth training, and motivational
  • Management Successful team player in completed grade surveys and concrete paving
  • During live traffic on 10 miles of new roadway in Montana Managed mass operations and
  • The daily lives of patients in hospital care Including lifesaving measurements, difficult family
  • End of life choices and operations between health care workers and family needs Assisting
  • Doctors in daily life information while managing schedules and disputes among hospital staff
  • And concerned family members

Additional Information

  • Gained experience that transfers well to any position involving management of projects, teams, and operations. project as well as the overall vision of the organization. Hire, train, and supervise project teams. Mentor team members on best practices for project operations and services. Create schedules and assign duties for optimal coverage. Develop incentives that encourage employees to achieve goals. Monitor individual and team performance. Support Human Resource functions such as onboarding, personnel paperwork, skill development, employee relations, and reviews. Work directly with internal and external contacts that include clients, colleagues, vendors, and other business partners. Build solid working relationships while discussing needs and offering solutions. Serve as the main point-of contact and a liaison between parties.

Timeline

Building Inspector

Universal Engineering Sciences
02.2022 - Current

Materials Technician

Terracon Construction
02.2021 - 02.2022

Civil Engineering Technician

Montana Department of Transportation
04.2018 - 01.2021

Medical Manager

Eagle Cliff HealthCare Community
01.2014 - 01.2017

Instructor

American Herat Association
01.2009 - 01.2015

WAQTC Inspector

Project Management

University of Columbia

Anthropology History

Rocky Mountain College
Kelli Gates Construction Manager