Curriculum Vitae
Jas Pal
(714) 673-4544
SUMMARY
Accomplished and results driven individual, proficient in providing excellent customer service while focusing on
immediate results. Has a proven track record of proactive leadership and efficient project management meeting customer
expectations of superior quality, timely completion, and budget sensitivity. Highly motivated and effective team member.
EDUCATION
California State University Fullerton, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, April 2009
California Polytechnic State University, Pomona, CA
Urban Planning, September 2007
Santa Ana College, Santa Ana, CA
Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts, April 2006
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
July 2014 to August 2015
SGS North America
Project Development Manager / Business Development Manager
· Develop, assist and support in the implementation of new and current short term and long term projects
· Ensure that acceptable margins is achieved from the SGS projects that are quoted and managed
· Develop proposal strategies, and provide guidance to ensure acceptance of proposals
· Prepare for and attend trade shows and conferences
· Lead and assist the sales and operations groups in responding to requests for proposals
· Establish and track business key performance indicators in accordance with our quality objectives
· Support global team on global requests for proposals with a heavy emphasis on risk management
· Manage global projects from proposal to completion
· Participate in the development and execution of the business strategy to grow the business
· Collaborate with operational staff and sales to deliver a sustainable revenue stream with a profit margin that fits
with the company goals
· Deliver operational excellence to our customers every time
· Champion safety and quality by leading by example
· Attend sales calls in collaboration with operations and sales to better understand the customers’ needs
· Maintain general knowledge of industry inspection standards
· Research, identify and develop value added service
· Build relationships with subcontractors to create loyalty to the SGS brand
· Prepare and monitor budgets while referencing project performance against baseline models
· Generated over $1,500,000 in new revenue as well as executing current projects on hold due to proposal
requirements
November 2013 to July 2014
Paso Robles Tank Inc.
Business Development
· Develop proposals and statements of qualifications including: Layout, design, production, adhering to corporate
standards, graphics, and coordinating sub consultant teams under tight deadlines
· Attend new client meetings and various industry, networking, and membership events
· Represent Paso Robles Tank Inc. at professional and technical associations, corporate job fairs, conferences,
social events, attendance at professional society meetings and pre-proposal meetings
· Work directly with CEO to implement strategic direction for all pursuits from pre-selling to award
· Enter new accounts, contact information, follow-up activities and notes to the CEO
· Obtain permits and meet with local agencies to negotiate outstanding issues
· Call and set-up meetings with potential new clients
· Create, design and tailor Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) for targeted clients
· Generated over $500,000 of new sales in a 6 month startup period
November 2011 to November 2013
Kinder Morgan, Orange, CA
Senior Operations Coordinator
· Interpretation of detailed drawings, piping isometrics, weld maps, and welding procedures per API 1104
· Plan, manage and execution of pipeline mainline relocation and valve replacements
· Coordinate project documentation in preparation for PHMSA, DOT and State Fire Marshal Audits
· Plan, lead, and successfully complete 2 federal audits within a 6 person team resulting in zero fines and zero
recommendations
· Manage proposal content from contractors to ensure proper understanding of project requirements
· Management of various terminal upgrades
· Maintain pipeline data per API guidelines
· Contribution in developing and maintaining the company’s mechanical integrity and QA/QC specifications,
standards, procedures, and operator qualification program
· Ability to work effectively in multi-discipline and collaborative environment
· Active planning / participating in pre-job meetings, meetings with outside agencies, underground service
contractors, utility personnel and maintain proper permitting information
· Perform GIS data updates within the company’s POD’s group to ensure current pipeline data
· Directly monitor and verify contractor planning activities
· Familiarity with applicable codes, standards, and best business practices
February 2005 – November 2011
Winzler & Kelly, Santa Ana, CA
Public Works Inspector / Project Management
· Inspection and Project Management for various cities:
o City of Irvine under the supervision of Roger Ward
o City of Villa Park under the supervision of W. M. Joe O’Neal
o City of Diamond Bar under the supervision of Kim Molena
o City of San Gabriel under the supervision of Algis Marciuska
o City of Whittier under the supervision of Sunny Ng
o City of Buena Park under the supervision of Jim Ellas
· Coordinated Various Projects with the Serrano Water District.
· Ensure initial and continued competence and qualifications of contract inspectors
· Complete necessary auditable documentations for ILI surveys, pig runs, pipeline relocations, hydrotest records,
and pipeline protection personnel
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Winzler & Kelly, Santa Ana, CA
Surveyor / CAD Draftsmen
· Field and office related re-establishment of boundaries based on best provided evidence
· Established topographic surveys, easements, right of way, utility surveys, subdivision of land and reference
plans, construction survey, and mass grading
· Perform office and field surveys for cell phone towers and sites for wireless carriers
· Prepare entitlements and legal descriptions per county record and established survey
August 1998 – February 2005
SP’s Tech, Tustin, CA
Chain Man
· Responsible for Mass Grading and Slope Staking
· Prepared Construction Staking, ALTA Topographic Surveys, Boundary Surveys
· Delivered Real Estate and Property Dispute Services
· Provided Land Analysis and Legal Descriptions
· Prepared plans and real property reports, analyzed previous boundaries in existing survey records, and calculated
boundaries based on field data
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