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Brian L. Gresham 1941 Lake Whatcom Blvd. #171 Bellingham, WA 98229 Ph. 360-756-0996 BrianG@gresham-design.com Education Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, University of La Verne, La Verne, CA 1994 Liberal Arts Major, University of Michigan, Dearborn, Ml September 1982 to December 1983 Organizational Management Major, Purdue University, W. Lafayette, IN September 1979 to May 1982 Relevant Professional Experience November 1996 – July 2004 Principal, Technical Irrigation Services, L.C. Clarkston, MI Began company specifically with irrigation installation and maintenance directive, branched into water features as personal creative drive dictated. Individually responsible for all phases of administration, management, marketing, financial, and sales of company on the whole. Applied self taught skills in AutoCAD to aid in design process as project size increased. Utilized and refined relevant applied math theory as it related to specific design problems. Created and honed estimation and bidding spreadsheets as marketing and sales aids. Improved interpersonal communication skills with employees, clients, and business associates in general. Grew company to over two million in total gross sales, with an annual sales of over $400k, during overall tenure. February 1995 - September 1996- Commercial Service Division Manager, Marc Dutton Irrigation, Inc. Waterford, MI Scheduled and supervised workforce as required to complete assignments. Provided technical support to personnel as situations required greater range of experience. Acquisition and checked materials to specifications for specific tasks as required. Prepared budgets and financial forecasts for owner as required. Interviewed and evaluated job applicants as requested by the Human Resources Department. Implemented training programs related to both safety and production for the department under my supervision. Communicated information clearly and accurately to assist personnel in customer service functions. Evaluated employees' performance on annual and semiannual basis. Designed production planning and control systems to meet goals and maintain departmental budget. January 1988 - February 1995 Irrigation Maintenance Supervisor, Forest Lawn Memorial Parks Glendale, CA Supervised repair and maintenance of irrigation system and exterior potable systems in Glendale Park. Supervised repair and maintenance of distribution systems and associated appurtenances in all five parks. Designated On-Site Reclaimed Water Supervisor. Performed as company liaison for local municipalities and State and County Health Departments. Generated, coordinated, and supervised specifications, bids, and contracts on irrigation and distribution system repairs and improvements. Forecasted, controlled, and maintained departmental budget. Created and administered departmental safety program. Hired, trained, reviewed, and evaluated employee performance and effectively recommended appropriate personnel action. Actively participated on assigned committees: Forest Lawn Disaster Plan, Maintenance Yard Reorganization (Chairperson), etc. March 1985 - October 1987 Irrigation Repair/Install Supervisor, Gallie Lawn Sprinkler Co. Dearborn, Ml Supervised crews to install and repair residential and commercial irrigation systems. Coordinated and scheduled client appointments. Compiled, prepared, and implemented management company billing program. Devised and implemented maintenance schedules. Designed residential irrigation systems. Prepared estimates and made sales calls. May 1981 - March 1985 Irrigation Repair/Install Lead person, Foster Sprinkler Co. Farmington Hills, Ml Installed and repaired irrigation systems. Trained personnel in trouble-shooting techniques. Evaluated, coordinated, and selected appropriate personnel for on-going projects. Trained in estimation and sales techniques. May 1980 – September 1980 Irrigation Repair Technician, Alpine Landscape and Maintenance Co. San Jose, CA Worked alone in the repair and maintenance of commercial irrigation systems. Mowed, pruned, and performed general clean up with landscape maintenance crews when irrigation work was slow. Trained in pesticide and herbicide application techniques. April 1978 – June 1979 Yard and Crew Laborer, St. Johns Garden Center St. Johns, IN Worked in nursery yard stocking and maintaining plant material. Trained in terminology and characteristics of relevant plant material. Worked on landscape crew planting trees, shrubs, groundcover, perennials, annuals, and laying sod. Early introduction to irrigation repair. Assisted in yard and sold Christmas trees in Winter. Associated Professional Experience 1992 to 1995 Cities of Los Angeles and Glendale Water Reclamation Plant
Professional Development 1989 – 1995 Forest Lawn Management Training Program
February 1994 American Water Works Association
March 1992 Water Audit and Leak Detection Program
January 1992 Techpro Pump and Seal School
May 1991 C.B.I. Environmental Associates
Irrigation Association Certification Program
January 1990 Department of Water Resources - State of California
February 1984 Toro University Design School
Certifications February 1993 Candidate Certified Commercial Irrigation Designer March 1992 Water Audit and Leak Detection Associate June 1991 Certified Irrigation Manager January 1991 Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor January 1990 Master Water Auditor Affiliations January 1994 City of Los Angeles GREENBELT PROJECT June 1993 American Waterworks Association July 1990 Department of Water Resources - State of California October 1990 Irrigation Association Computer Applications - proficiency/familiarity Hardware: Built, repaired, and maintained my own computers and small network since 1992. Typical IBM compatible applications of motherboard and appropriate CPU, utilizing AT and ATX form factors. Upgrade and rebuilt in nearly every scenario possible, Motherboard, CPU, RAM, BIOS, Cache memory, Hard, Floppy, CD, DVD drives, Case and Power, Networking Devices, and Peripherals. Software: Windows XP and earlier versions, Microsoft Office (all modules), AutoCAD 2004, Autodesk Land Development, Turbo-Cad, QuickBooks Pro 2003, Print Master, PageMaker, Berkley Electronic Catalog, Spaix Euro Pump Selector program, Crane Companion-Fluid flow analysis software, DeLorme Software, Symphony, Lotus Foreign Language Abilities/Skills Two years of formal classes in high school and college along with 17 years of working with Hispanic ethnic groups has resulted in solid working knowledge of conversational Spanish. Read and write at a limited level. Volunteer Work March 2003 Clarkston State Bank, Clarkston MI Panel member for two day home improvement seminar arranged and structured by financial institution. Spoke on contractor hiring guidelines. February 2002 Pine Knob Elementary School, Clarkston, MI Assisted in layout of new commons and play area. Field measurement, verification to school district records, and digitized data into AutoCAD. Produced various phase drawings and details as required by committee. |
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