A management position

A management position where I am able to utilize my 15 years of management, engineering, consulting, and teaching career in the fields of environmental civil engineering, project management, and strategic planning in the public and private sectors.

Los Angeles County, Department of Public Works (LACDPW) – Senior Civil Engineer (1994 to Present)
My current position consists of heading the Environmental Programs Development Section and managing the solid waste fund (over 65 million dollars in annual budget) for the Los Angeles County. I have the executive oversight of more than 50 engineers and administrators, providing new programs for all 11 million residents in the Los Angeles County, managing the development and implementation of all construction environmental centers, and developing and implementing complex environmental projects.

I am responsible for preparing and administering consultant contracts involved in the construction and project delivery stages. Some of my recent senior management projects include developing a strategic plan for the Los Angeles County to address environmental issues for over 11 million residents. This includes creating and implementing recycling programs, implementing various environmental technology projects, conducting marketing and outreach projects, and giving the delegated authority to manage and audit the solid waste fund for the Los Angeles County.

Some of my former assignments included the responsibility to develop a project management framework for the Los Angeles County that is currently utilized by over 4,000 engineers. I was also responsible for managing various multi-million dollars seismic construction projects in the field of water resources, developing the sediment management strategic plan for the Los Angeles County, managing a team of traffic engineers in charge of designing and constructing traffic signals and studies, and working with various government agencies and law makers to address proposed policies and emergency planning projects.

The challenge has been developing a sustainable correct mix of technical, management, and professional skills that match market demand for the engineering management and consulting competencies. To meet this challenge, I provide staff support to executive management. I ensure implementing a team collaborate leadership.

Ph.D. in Business Administration with specialty in Information Systems
Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
(May 2001)
Inducted into National Honor Society

Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Structural
California State University, Northridge, California
(December 1996)
Inducted into National Honor Society

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Civil Engineering
California State University, Northridge, California (December 1994)
Inducted into Cum Laude, National Honor Society

Associate of Arts with Science Specialty
Glendale Community College, Glendale, California
(June 1993)

California Professional Civil Engineer
California State Board of Professional Engineers, License No. C57114

I have acquired considerable experience working with government officials, agencies, lawmakers, clients and contractors. My varied assignments have enabled me to acquire a broad range of skills in engineering, management, administration, and strategic planning. I have extensive experience in various areas including civil and environmental engineering, capital budgeting and programming, project management, labor-management and government relations. With my experience, I offer the capability of operating independently or as a member of a team. I am experienced in managing and forming department staff and also creating special teams to address issues that arose during the course of business operations.

My role as a senior manager has enabled me to develop a rich perspective of the complex array of consulting skills and technical expertise demanded in the government and private sectors. My current duties include financial administration of a 65 million dollars fund, creative direction, administration and management, long range strategic planning, negotiation contracts with contractors and vendors, managing multiple marketing activities related to environmental outreach for over 11 million residents, setting division’s policies, managing over 50 professional staff members and assigning them to programs and specific projects, and providing guidance to staff management and final approval on strategies, techniques, communications and products for clients.