- Entrepreneurship
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- Fitness training
- Rock Climbing
- Over-landing
- Surfing
Tristan Walter
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a US Navy Diver and Construction Project Manager at Liberty University. Proven track record in project execution management and risk assessment, optimizing processes to ensure compliance and quality. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, leading teams to achieve successful outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
US Navy Diver
US Navy
05.2020 - Current
- Conducted underwater repair, salvage, demolition, and inspections in the US and abroad.
- Operation of hyperbaric chambers including administration of therapeutic hyperbaric oxygen treatments.
- Supervised and trained other divers in performance of essential functions and duties of position.
- Maintained mission critical Diver's Life Support Equipment and hyperbaric facilities.
- Established and refined supply purchasing and shipment system for US Navy Det. Bahrain Dive Locker.
Construction Project Manager
Liberty University
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Communicated daily with vendors, contractors, and clients to keep project fully operational.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Read and interpreted blueprints in AutoCAD before planning or delegating days work to team of four employees.
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Inspected contractor and sub-contractor work to verify construction met quality standards and complied with building codes.
- Solicited bids from contractors and negotiated to secure best possible prices.
Architectural Designer
Liberty University
10.2016 - 12.2018
- Engaged with clients to determine needs and requirements for commerical construction projects.
- Designed floorplans and created graphic renderings and models using AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Solid Works.
- Produced detailed drawings and specifications used by contractors and engineers to build projects in accordance with all state and local building codes.
- Coordinated all architectural construction documentation and drawings for each phase of fast-track projects. Consulted with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure.
- Coached newly hired employees and interns while observing progress and delegating tasks.
Student President
Liberty University
10.2014 - 10.2017
- Established Liberty University's student chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
- Coordinated fundraising events to support chapter's financial requirements for associated projects.
- Led two teams of 5+ student engineers in the engineering, construction, and racing of human powered vehicles at ASME's annual Human powered vehicle competition.
- Interfaced with local businesses, and firms to finance student engineering projects.
- Met regularly with faculty leadership to discuss and plan chapter financing, strategic objectives, and student impact.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Liberty University
05.2015 - 10.2016
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Organized data archive of engineering specifications, drawings and specifications and maintained traceability of documents by proper filing and indexing.
- Complied with government and corporate safety policies and regulations.
- Gathered and organized documents, drawings, and specification packages.
- Interfaced and met regularly with project engineers, architects, and contractors, learning the various phases of design-build construction projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Project Management
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Economics
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2020
Skills
- Excellent communication
- Process optimization
- Project execution management
- Interpersonal skills
- Risk assessment
- Critical analysis
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Prioritization and scheduling
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop supply inventory and procurement system.
- Supervised team of 4 staff members.
- Managed multiple construction budgets of more than $250,000.
- Led over 10 projects that were all completed within budget and on schedule.
- Achieved streamlined project management by introducing MS Project for construction projects.
- Led multi-disciplinary design teams through all phases of commercial building projects.
Certification
- CPT - Certified Personal Trainer (ISSA)
- Advanced Scuba Diver (SDI)
- CPR (American Red Cross)
Interests
Timeline
US Navy Diver
US Navy
05.2020 - Current
Construction Project Manager
Liberty University
01.2019 - 05.2020
Architectural Designer
Liberty University
10.2016 - 12.2018
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Liberty University
05.2015 - 10.2016
Student President
Liberty University
10.2014 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Project Management
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Economics
Liberty University
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