Work Experience
Occupation: Civil Engineer
Employer: Varo Engineers, Inc.
http://www.varoeng.com/
July 2012 - Present
Cincinnati, OH
Occupation: Volunteer Executive Assistant
Employer: Cincinnati USA Sister City Association
http://www.cincinnatisistercity.org/
December 2011 - Present
Cincinnati, OH
Main activities and responsibilities:
Participate in the Organizing Committee for the 2012 World Choir Games
Coordinate the participation of the Portuguese speaking countries (Portugal, Brazil, Angola, Cape Verde) in the 2012 World Choir Games
Main projects: 2012 World Choir Games
Occupation: Quality Engineer
Employer: Efacec Power Transformers, Inc
http://www.efacec.com
January 2010 - August 2011
Rincon, GA
Main activities and responsibilities:
Assist Quality Manager in establishing, implementing and maintaining the Quality Management System in compliance with all applicable standards (ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001)
Plan and conduct audits, execute audit reports
Document audit findings and determine proper corrective and preventive actions
Develop an ITP (Inspection and Testing Plan) for each transformer unit
Analyze customer complaints and implement corrective and preventive actions
SPC analysis of Non-Conformity Records
Ensure that quality requirements and production schedules are achieved
Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives and 5S implementation
Develop training to build quality awareness
Assure continuous improvement methodology
Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Dimensional and visual inspection of incoming materials, both standard components and custom made parts
Ensure that all materials are conforming to drawings, specifications and contractual requirements
Issue inspection analysis reports
Issue Non-Conformity Records in case the material is not according to specifications
Organize and maintain the Material Certificates as well as all other reports produced
Main projects - 580MVA Shell type Transformer
- 500MVA Shell type Transformer
- 115MVA Core type Transformer
- 60MVA Core type Transformer
Occupation: Civil Engineer
Employer: A400 – Consultores e Projectistas de Engenharia Civil, Lda
http://a400.pt/v.eng/indexeng.htm
March 2008 - August 2008
Porto, Portugal
Main activities and responsibilities:
Project and Design of Hydraulic Infrastructures.
Analysis of Thermal and Acoustics behaviour of buildings.
Execution of Bill of Quantities, Cost Estimate and Technical Specifications for projects.
Main projects - Bom Sucesso – Design Resort, Leisure & Golf
http://www.bomsucesso.net/
Performed the necessary design and engineering tasks for licensing (permitting) of this luxury tourist resort: Licensing aspects included design of hydraulic infrastructures; analysis of thermal and acoustics behaviour of the buildings; development of bill of quantities, cost estimates and technical specifications.
- Caixa Geral de Depósitos
Redesign of hydraulic infrastructures of an existing building for new CGD bank agencies.(˜20 persons)
- Sonae office building
http://www.sonae.pt/en/home.asp
Redesign of hydraulic infrastructures of an office building to accommodate new Sonae offices (˜25 persons)
- Private apartment
Redesign of hydraulic infrastructures for a private apartment including creation of bill of quantities and technical specifications.
Education and Training
Title of qualification awarded: Master of Science in Civil Engineering – Emphasis in Civil Construction
University of Porto – School of Engineering (Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto)
http://www.fe.up.pt/si_uk/web_page.inicial
February 2008
Main subjects / occupational skills covered:
Planning, Design, Coordination, Execution and Control of:
(i) Public works, including buildings, roads, railways, bridges and viaducts, dams, water supply and wastewater treatment;
(ii) Private works, including buildings, industrial plants and infrastructures.
Main courses:
Construction Management; Infrastructures in Buildings; Thermal behaviour of Buildings; Construction Systems Technologies; Environmental and Building Acoustics; Building Pathology and Rehabilitation; Quality in Construction; Fire Safety in Buildings.
Main projects Project in Civil Construction:
Thermal analysis and design of a motel: materials selection for use in the façade and roof of the building and their functional requirements; thermal calculation; bill of quantities and cost estimate; technical specifications.
Seminar in Civil Construction (2 assignments):
1) Wood: the material and its structural applications
Properties of wood; The production of wood and its defects; Structural requirements of wood; Wood pathologies and treatments; Engineered wood; Timber framed structures; Advantages and disadvantages of wood as a material for construction.
2) Real estate appraisal
The different types of value; The three approaches to value (cost approach, sales comparison approach and income approach).
Continuing Education Course:OSHA Outreach 10 (10 hours course)
March 2011
Name of organisation providing education and training: QuickStart – Technical College System of Georgia
http://www.georgiaquickstart.org/
Continuing Education Course: Microsoft Project 2007 - Level 1 (8 hour course)
December 2010
Name of organisation providing education and training: PST – Premier Systems & Training, Inc.
http://www.pstrain.com/
Continuing Education Course: Microsoft SharePoint Services 3.0 - Level 1 (16 hour course)
November 2010
Name of organisation providing education and training: PST – Premier Systems & Training, Inc.
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