Rutha Redmond seeks an entry-level management position and has a background in aviation administration, urban planning, and transportation safety. She has a Master's degree in Aviation & Transportation from Lewis University and is pursuing a Master's in Urban Planning and Policy from UIC. Redmond has relevant internship and work experience in procurement, field representative work, healthcare aiding, and administrative assistance for transportation, construction, and housing authority projects.

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Rutha Redmond
RUTHA REDMOND
3127 Bernice Road, Unit 6
Lansing, IL 60438
Hm. 708.889.6356 Cell 630.280.6719
ruthamredmond@lewisu.edu / rredmo5@uic.edu
OBJECTIVE: Graduate student, proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook,
Access, and Adobe, scheduling, planning, travel logistics, and accounting seeks a position in Entry-
Level Management.
EDUCATION
Masterof Urban Planning and Policy In Progress
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
Masterof Science August 2015
Aviation & Transportation, Lewis University GPA: 3.7/4.0
Bachelor of Science December 2013
Aviation Administration GPA: 3.5/4.0
Lewis University, Romeoville, IL
CERTIFICATION
Paralegal Certification June 2014
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
 Fiscal Aspect of
Management
 Human Resources Mgmt.
 Project Management
 Labor Relations
 Strategic Planning
 Transportation Safety &
Security
 Aircraft Accident Investigation
 Human Factors in Transportation
 Safety Management System
 Airport Management
 Railroad Administration
 Managerial & Financial Accounting
INTERNSHIPS
Onsite Assessor Summer 2015
EMG, Chicago, IL
 Perform Green Physical Needs Assessments (GPNAs) of Chicago Housing
Authority (CHA) residential and non-residential porfolio.
 Review building systems (structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical,
plumbing).
 Inspect residential units (finishes, appliances, lighting, and plumbing fixtures).
 Complete Property Condition Assessment (PCA) forms where quantity and
condition information was recorded on all assets that were observed.
EXPERIENCE

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Procurement Specialist May 2015 - Present
Mereo4, Chicago, IL
 Receive and record incoming Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
 Search ILS software for aviation department to identify sources
 Engage with sources to obtain pricing for required items (Request for Quotes).
 Organize data to support a sourcing recommendation.
 Build up cost and price offers in response of RFPs.
 Prepare final proposal of Mereo4 bids in response to Sri Lanka Air Force RFPs.
Field Representative - Crew Leader (Intermittent June 2014 – August 2015
United States Census Bureau, Oak Brook, IL
 Reviewed and corrected the day’s work of field representatives.
 Interviewed respondents to collect survey or census data as required for current,
on-going, one time surveys, and special censuses by personal contact or phone.
 Mapped and updated survey addresses.
Health Care Aide July 2012 – Present
Help At Home, Chicago, IL
 Monitor and report changes in environmental, physical and/or mental behavior.
 Prepare reports, presentations and flow charts.
 Monitor designated patient’s traveler's logistics.
Administrative Assistant May 2008 – April 2011
AECOM Technology, Chicago, IL (Transportation Division)
 Revised design specifications, proposals, site plans and project reviews for
Transportation and Water engineering including highway, bridge, rail, and
geotechnical.
 Maintained and updated construction documentation on CDOT, IDOT and Illinois
Tollway infrastructure projects.
 Organized and compiled project schedules, contract modifications, construction
permits, spreadsheets, and interrelated industry data.
Administrative Assistant (Consultant) July 2003 – June 2006
The Chicago Housing Authority, Chicago IL (Capital Construction Department)
 Monitored and assessed project change orders, contract modifications and
potential delays.
 Compiled and distributed data for executive reports and department presentations.
 Created and tracked quarterly project reports, charts, and spreadsheets.
Field Clerk (Temporary) February 2002 – July 2003
The Walsh Group, Chicago, IL
 Arranged construction crew schedules.
 Inspected units prior to final walk-thru
 Produced weekly reports in Prolog
 Prepared certified payroll; managed vendor invoicing and billing.
References Available Upon Request