PAUL HOUPT
COCOA BEACH,FL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Dedicated and focused project management specialist with several years of experience excelling at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Flexible, detail-oriented and adaptive team player with expertise in equipment operation, staff training and development, customer service and process improvements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
REX Project Management
Hingham, MA
08.2007 - 01.2008
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
- Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Valley Quarries
Chambersburg, PA
08.2004 - 06.2007
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
Field Inspector
Kinsley Construction
York, PA
06.2003 - 05.2004
- Identified violations or deficiencies in construction projects and reported findings to appropriate personnel.
- Performed field tests on soil samples to determine suitability for building foundations.
- Monitored contractor activities throughout the duration of construction projects to ensure adherence to approved plans.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of inspection techniques, codes, ordinances and regulations.
Lift Supervisor
Whitetail Ski Resort
Mercersburg, PA
11.1990 - 03.2001
- Directed and supervised team of 135 employees in daily operations.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
Education
Police Certification - Law Enforcement
Veterans Affairs Law Enforcement Training Center
Little Rock, ARHigh School Diploma -
James Buchanan High School
Mercersburg, PASkills
- Collaboration
- Task Prioritization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Project tracking
- Technical Support
- Work flow planning
- Project Management
- Workforce training
- Project Scheduling
- Commercial construction experience
- Road Construction
- Equipment operations
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Safety Compliance
- Grading experience
- Equipment Inspections
- Expert in [Equipment]
- Staff Development
Custom
- Whitetail Ski Resort was a second job during winter
Timeline
Project Manager
REX Project Management
08.2007 - 01.2008
Heavy Equipment Operator
Valley Quarries
08.2004 - 06.2007
Field Inspector
Kinsley Construction
06.2003 - 05.2004
Lift Supervisor
Whitetail Ski Resort
11.1990 - 03.2001
Police Certification - Law Enforcement
Veterans Affairs Law Enforcement Training Center
High School Diploma -
James Buchanan High School
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