ADAM C. DURFEE

859-640-9088                   https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamcdurfee

 

Summary

 

Executive administrative assistant with experience in IT, Project Management, Production, and Purchasing. Effective with budgeting and scheduling, maintaining progress reports, and managing others. Strong administrative skills. Good at problem solving and root cause analysis.

 

Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat XI Pro, RFID and MEMS Smart Chip Technology and BCS3 software. Experienced in SalesForce, AutoCAD, MicroStation, SureTrak, Prima Vera, and Path Maker. Some experience in FORTRAN, C++, and BASIC programming language, MAPLE, and HEC-HMS. 

 

Professional Experience

 

DRS Environmental Systems – Florence, KY

Contractor - Supply Chain Coordinator – 2015-2016

·  Submit Requests For Quote to vendors and prepare quotes for program managers

·  Establish Non-Disclosure Agreements between DRS and vendors

·  Contact vendors to confirm Purchase Order receipt, follow up on past due PO’s, and expedite PO’s as needed for planning

·  Prepare and maintain sales reports and track monthly KPM’s

 

TV One – Erlanger, KY

Executive Administrative Assistant – 2013-2015

·  Supported executives as required, including scheduling meetings, maintaining files and records, ordering office supplies, and maintaining company certifications

·  Generated and maintained sales reports, sales quotes, price lists, and inventory

·  Process customer credit applications and employee expense reports, coordinate credit and repair returns

·  Assisted as needed receiving and filling orders, assembling audio/video products, and handling invoicing and payments

 

Woodmen of the World – Florence, KY

Contract Insurance Sales Agent – 2012-2013

·  Prepare customized product presentations for clients

·  Meet with clients and present product information and sales presentations

·  Handle policy changes, cancellations, payouts, rollovers

 

DHL – Erlanger, KY

Contractor - Billing Agent – 2010-2011

·  Prepare and process billing forms, documents, and correspondence

·  Respond and resolve billing issues and inquiries

·  Prepare invoices and distribute to customers

·  Research and correct incorrect and inaccurate invoices

 

Ben Hur Construction Company – Fairfield, OH

Contract Engineer – 2001, 2003-2004, 2010

·  Responsible for project management and oversight of construction on various projects. 

·  Duties included estimating, status reports, handling payroll, construction record keeping, handling construction field issues, consultant and contractor liaison, and safety coordination. 

·  Ensured that the projects were completed on time and within budget. 

·  Reviewed all drawings and specifications for estimating and project planning.  Participated in pre-construction meetings and conducted construction progress and accuracy reports. 

 

First Energy Nuclear Operating Company – Perry, OH

Civil Engineer – 2007-2009

·  Responsible for structural design of new construction and evaluation of existing plant structures for adequacy and modifications, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, licensing requirements, and standard engineering codes. 

·  Implemented and developed Engineering Change Packages for plant modifications. 

·  Involved in extensive problem solving teams to investigate plant issues. 

·  Performed inspections of structures and components.  

·  Safety Representative for Design Engineering Section, which included conducting monthly safety meetings and coordinating evaluations of safety concerns. 

·  Co-op Mentor and Coach for Design Engineering Co-ops. 

 

Tapestry Solutions – Iraq/Kuwait, Yorktown, VA

Contract Field Support Engineer – 2006-2007

·  Government secret security clearance. 

·  Responsible for initialization and integration of Logistical Command and Control applications.

·  Evaluated military missions and trained soldiers on system applications.

·  Briefed military commanders on applications and benefits of BCS3.

·  Operated and maintained multiple computers on several bases.

·  Acting liaison between the military and Tapestry Solutions.

 

CSX Transportation – Ft Wright, KY

Co-op Engineer – 1999-2001

·  Responsible for project management duties including preparation and review of plans and estimates for company and industrial projects, including track improvements and new construction, outside party track construction and services, track retirements, and land leases. 

·  Reviewed company and customer drawings for track designs, bridge designs, and created accounting estimates for projects. 

 

Education

 

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY     LEXINGTON, KY

Master of Science in Civil Engineering 2003

Cumulative GPA of 3.80

 

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering2002

Cumulative GPA of 3.50

Passed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, April 2002

 

Honors and Awards

 

·  Eagle Scout Award

·  Presidential Scholar

·  University of Kentucky and National Dean’s List for seven semesters

·  T. H. Strunk Memorial Scholarship Endowment

·  Academic Excellence Scholarship, University of Kentucky Graduate Fellowship