Owen Philipps
Midland,TX
Summary
Adept at managing complex projects and ensuring quality assurance, my tenure at VDOT highlighted my ability to oversee budgets and maintain rigorous safety standards. Skilled in inventory management and possessing a keen attention to detail, I excel in high-pressure environments, consistently delivering successful results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Monitor
VDOT
Centreville, VA
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Worked with contractors to facilitate road work.
- Managed budget for multiple projects.
- Met with potential contractors to discuss work and days activities.
- Kept daily work diaries for the site activities.
- Performed labor interviews.
- Maintained excel spreadsheets covering yearly budgets of projects.
- Ensured safety precautions were followed.
- Operated and maintained material testing equipment.
- Reported any suspicious activity or malfunctioning equipment to supervisors.
- Ensured compliance with established guidelines for monitoring systems security protocols.
Apprentice Sommelier/Food Prep Cooking Assistant
Communion Wine Bar
Telluride, CO
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Acquired valuable knowledge and skills by working alongside a recognized master sommelier.
- Created a selection of tapas dishes and provided guidance on matching wines.
- Developed a strong understanding of hospitality and effective communication.
- Operated Various kitchen equipment.
- Adhered to appropriate Sanitation procedures.
- Kept kitchen and dining area clean and organized.
- Quality control on outgoing food.
Dishwasher/Food Preparation Worker
Wood Ear Japanese Ramen Bar
Telluride, CO
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Worked in the dish pit.
- Organized cookware and cutlery efficiently.
- Closed out after cleaning kitchen and dish pit.
- Trained in food preparations.
Ski Valet
Telluride Baseclub
Telluride, CO
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Effectively managed maintenance of client skis and snowboards in an organized manner.
- Ensured client satisfaction and provided information on the area when needed.
- Kept facilities clean and tidy.
- Ensured clients were satisfied with services and facilities.
- Kept snack bar stocked with food and drinks.
- Managed the front desk.
Construction Inspector
TXDOT
Midland, TX
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Oversaw multiple construction highway construction projects.
- Communicated effectively with multiple private contractor's ensuring fluid and efficient workflow.
- Inspected materials for quality assurance.
- Collaborated with private contractors to ensure fair payments for work items and labor.
- Performed labor interviews to verify proper safety protocol and payment to laborers.
- Verified that materials were used correctly and disposed of when need be in an environmentally safe way.
- Managed budget for multiple highway projects.
- Operated testing equipment for materials for quality assurance.
- Created and maintained work diary of the days activities.
- Ensured proper safety protocol was followed at all times.
- Visited and inspected existing roads to look for future construction projects, i.e. repair , rehab etc.
- Coordinated activities between multiple contractors working on the same project simultaneously.
Line Cook
Steamies Burger Bar
Telluride, CO
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Handled Food Preparation in adherence to food safety standard.
- Worked the burger line in efficient manner.
- Assembled salads.
- Worked food expo.
Education
High School Diploma -
Midland High School
Midland, TX05-2017
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
San Antonio Community College
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Inventory Management
- Material Inspection
- Server Communication
- Active listener
- Situational awareness
- Quality assurance and control
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Organized
- Neat and Tidy
- Highly motivated
- Back of House Operations
Certification
- CPR certified
- NASM certified
- Food Handler Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Construction Monitor
VDOT
11.2022 - 02.2023
Apprentice Sommelier/Food Prep Cooking Assistant
Communion Wine Bar
05.2022 - 09.2022
Dishwasher/Food Preparation Worker
Wood Ear Japanese Ramen Bar
05.2022 - 09.2022
Ski Valet
Telluride Baseclub
11.2021 - 04.2022
Construction Inspector
TXDOT
10.2019 - 08.2021
Line Cook
Steamies Burger Bar
05.2015 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Midland High School
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
San Antonio Community College
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