Paula Ozar

420 Peachtree Lane • Paso Robles, CA. 93446 • 805.423.4910 • ozarpaula@gmail.com

Summary

I am a motivated, organized, hard working, enthusiastic, goal-oriented person, able to multi task and work in a dynamic, fast paced environment, with excellent verbal and written communication skills and an acute ability to prioritize as necessary.  Double-checking to make sure nothing is overlooked as well as looking forward to what will be needed distinguishes me from others. I look forward to becoming part of a project management team in an entry-level position. I am able to interface with an internal team, as well as external clients, architects, and subcontractors.

 

Education

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Bachelor of Science Degree: Construction Management

GPA: 3.97 Summa Cum Laude, President’s Honors List, Sigma Lambda Chi Honor Society

 

Cuesta Community College, San Luis Obispo

Associate of Science Degree: Electro Mechanical Technology, GPA 4.0

 

Summary of Qualifications

·         Computer: ArchiCAD 13 (created complete set of plans for two-story commercial/residential combination building: sheets included in set are t-1, C-1, A1 – A-12, S-1 – S-3, M-1, M-2, E-1, and E-2), Constructor 2008 (drew four story office building floor plan), AutoCAD (created mechanical drawings for Cabinet Making Curriculum Tutorial , Excel (MS Office Certified Specialist),  Word, PowerPoint

·         Scheduling: MS Office Project, Primavera P6

·         Estimating: WinEst

·         Excellent communication and time management skills/team player

·         Able to take and give direction in a professional and positive fashion

·         10 Hour OSHA Certification

 

 

Internship, MGE Underground, Paso Robles                           

Assistant Field Engineer                                                                                     Dec. 2011 – July 2012

·         USA markings (created determined areas as per plan for underground utilities to mark their locations of gas, electrical, water, cable, phone lines, etc.) and update dig notices as needed for additional digging requirements

·         Preliminary Video-Documenting of Job Sites before any excavation commenced in order to have record of initial conditions to assure compliance with contract finish clause

·         Running Bids: Getting MGE’s bid to specified location at specified time making sure all documents are complete and correct before submission.

·         Excel:

o        Upgrading Spreadsheets to minimize task time-burden throughout Accounting Dept

o        Creating Marketing Workbooks, which enabled the Project Managers to track contact dates and information; the dates were conditionally formatted to change color after specified time had passed to make users aware of last contact date.

·         Documentation in Heavy Job (Software)

·         Filing various documents (accounting, contractual, employees, etc.)

·         Estimating Take-Offs

·         ACAS (Automated Construction of Application Signatures) with AT&T procuring and processing invoice approvals, change orders, bid documents, and purchase orders

Assistant Manager, Dan’s Economy Tire                                                        Aug. 2010 – May 2012

·         Customer service and Answer phones

·         Order inventory: tires, tubes, patches, glue, weights, equipment

 

Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity, San Luis Obispo                                          Mar. 2011 – Dec. 2011

·         Installed windows

·         Various construction tasks

 

Tutor/Note taker for Disabled Student Program and Services,

Cuesta College                                                                                                  Mar. 2011 – Dec. 2011             

·         Tutor for Math, Electronics, and Chemistry students with disabilities

·         Note Taker for students with disabilities (hand written and/or typed)

 

Woodworking Instructor Assistant, Cuesta College                                          Fall 2006 – Spring 2007

·         Co-authored manual titled “32 mm Cabinetry Instructional Guide”

·         Responsibilities included text editing, AutoCAD 2002 drawings in addition to Excel template: input – overall cabinet dimensions and raw material costs; output – materials list, cut list, hardware list, and all related costs

 

Self-Employed, Sales Associate for Mannatech Inc.                                          Aug. 2000 – Dec. 2005

·         Sales, training, customer service, advertising

·         Bookkeeping, filing, typing

 

Park Ranger Lake Nacimiento Resort Campgrounds (seasonal)              2000 – 2003

·         Responsibilities included park safety, customer service, settling campground disputes and writing reports

 

CDF / San Luis Obispo County Volunteer Fire Fighter                            1986 –1997

·         Company Administrator                                                                       1995 – 1996

·         Company Safety Officer                                                                      1992 – 1995

·         Emergency Medical Technician                                                         1987 – 2002

·         Hazardous Materials Response and Decontamination Certification

·         Coursework in Fire Command and Fire Management, Allan Hancock College

·         Fire investigation; knowledge of building types, materials, and methods mandatory

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Personal Safety Rules For Construction

1.      Construct aggressively, but provide for safety first.

2.      Initiate all actions based on current and expected building activities.

3.      Recognize local weather conditions and observe forecasts.

4.      Ensure instructions and assignments are given and understood.

5.      Obtain current information on construction status.

6.      Remain in communication with your crew, your supervisor(s), and all adjoining forces.

7.      Documentation, documentation, documentation

8.      Establish a lookout in potentially hazardous situations.

9.      Remain in control at all times.

10.  Stay alert, keep calm, think clearly and act decisively.

 

In order to avoid 99% of all workplace accidents, be vigilant to make sure that these guidelines are being followed. If not, take a moment to adjust whatever is necessary in order to see that the aforementioned protocol is in place, then resume construction.