1. Danero Queen
Project Manager
Washington, DC 20032
dinero_queen@yahoo.com - (202) 705-3835
I am seeking a Project /Manager/Coordinator or Code Enforcement vacancy that allows me to utilize my past
military and/or civilian training and experiences in a long term position with growth opportunities and to further
my education/training as well as gain additional job required certifications.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Asst. Project Manager
Insight Global Solutions/Emcor Government Services - Washington, DC - March 2016 to Present
Responsibilities
Coordinating all internal concrete slab repairs on the Penthouse floor at the U.S.Government Accountability
Office (GAO). Primary responsibilities include observing and determining scope of repairs to concrete slab
on grade during periodic inspections. Change orders, Requests for Information (RFI's), updating blueprints/
Drawings to reflect ongoing changes, regular OSHA mandated Safety/Compliance briefings and PPE training,
daily detailed reports of work performed/targeted, updating all MSDS information, regular and real time
knowledge of all materials being used on-site. Close supervision of all labor practices and maintaining a close
working relationship with Superintendents and subcontractors to ensure continuity and cohesion throughout
the duration of the project.
Accomplishments
There was a 6 month backlog when I began less than two months ago. Since then with radical necessary
changes in scope, we are extremely confident that we will be complete with the entire scope of work no later
than July. It took the efforts of ALL involved, but there is more to do, and we are definitely on target.
Skills Used
Great organizational/scheduling methods and coordination experience both in the office and hands on
knowledge in the field/on-site that fosters great mutual understanding with subcontractors/laborers.
Site Surveyor Aide
U.S. Department of Interior / Bureau of Land Management - Washington, DC - August 2015 to Present
Responsibilities
Recovering U.S. Fish and Wildlife Refuge official land markers and government site monuments for updating
official government land site surveys. Posting signs for land boundaries and designated hunting areas and
prohibited areas as well as at recovered sites on Wildlife Refuge property. Under current contract at the Edwin
B. Forsythe Wildlife Refuge in Oceanville, New Jersey until approx. early January, 2016.
Accomplishments
Our field crew are about to complete our mission two months earlier than the projected time. We literally worked
ourselves out of a job.
Skills Used
2. Utilized standard surveying techniques such as setting up field Top Con base station each morning to
ensure continuous satellite locations and corrections for each zone. Perfected utilization of Magnetic Locator
apparatus to recover often buried, submerged and/or deteriorated monuments/markers. Have become
especially proficient at charting proposed survey lines in the field with limited technical resources.
Sr. Field Technician / Construction Inspector
GeoCapitol / GeoConcepts Engineering - Washington, DC - July 2014 to Present
Responsibilities
Geotechnical testing of soils (moisture density/nuclear gauge), concrete, structural and reinforcing steel and
post tensioning cables. Preparing detailed automated field reports and maintaining lab procedures for gauge
storage.
Accomplishments
21 year Army career soldier primarily as a 54B/74D Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Operations
Specialist (INSTRUCTOR)
Skills Used
Hazardous Materials knowledge, Design, Drafting, Decontamination Techniques, Mathematics, Functional
Inventory Maintenance, Powerpoint, Excel, Leadership Training, Army Physical Fitness Training (APFT).
Construction Inspector
Meyer Consulting Engineers - Rockville, MD - March 2012 to July 2013
Geotechnical testing of Soils (moisture density) to ensure maximum compaction, and Concrete (temperature,
slump, mix identification, monitoring batch to placement time, casting of 8" cylinders) for compressive strength
lab testing per ASTM and ACI standard specifications. Prepared detailed technical reports of tests performed,
inspections, and observations.
Chemical Operations Specialist 54B (CBRN NCOIC)
U.S. Army Reserve, 305th Psychological (Special) Operations (AIRBORNE) - Camp Springs, MD - April
2003 to October 2007
Prepared course outlines/blocks of instruction and SOP's for unit and battalion level CBRN training. Performed
PMCS on all relevant nuclear, biological and chemical detection apparatus', gas masks and MOPP gear used
in training. Coordinated all Chemical Operations inventory, prepared for inspections("IG" as well "Change of
Responsible Officer Inventory"). Maintained 100% accountability with the MARKS system. Range cadre for
unit qualification with M16A2 and the M203 while wearing gas masks. Prepared all CBRNE reports and AAR's
in regards to unit performance.
Construction Inspector
Aerotek E&E - Hanover, MD - September 2004 to November 2005
2004-05
Performed moisture-density testing, soil compaction (lifts) monitoring, slump testing, preparing concrete
cylinders for field and lab curing,
took mortar/grout samples for testing. Prepared corresponding data for field logs and lab reports. Assessed
batch plant invoices and scheduled/coordinated consequent concrete pours. Performed visual inspection and
corrective measures monitoring of all reinforcing steel
placement (spacing/ties), adhering to occasional changes to architectural plan/code specifications. Worked
on various federal government
projects such as the Unified Communications Center (Office of Homeland Security) in SE, Washington DC
and Troop Housing renovations at Andrew's AFB.
3. Code Enforcement Officer
District Heights Police Department - District Heights, MD - May 2002 to February 2003
2002-03
Duties included issuing local business licenses. Daily monitoring of compliance with city ordinances and
adherence to municipal, county state and BOCA codes. Performed scheduled Section 8 housing inspections
at local housing developments to ensure
tenant/management compliance. Issued commercial and residential building permits based on site plan
approval. Cited/towed vehicles for abandonment, lack of proper registration, tags and illegal parking.
Documenting reports of and investigating stolen and recovered vehicles.
Construction Inspector
Hillis-Carnes Engineering - Annapolis Junction, MD - June 2001 to March 2002
2001-02
Field tests included, sand cone testing for accuracy in moisture density analysis for maximum compaction.
Nuclear gauge moisture density
testing for expediency to cover large compaction areas in a limited time frame. Preparation of field and lab
concrete cylinders for psi
strength testing. Laboratory testing of soils for aggregate, silt, loam, clay, carbon and ground/groundwater ph
levels to accurately determine
category of soil for final proctor sheet. Maintaining log book that documents concrete trucks invoices to track/
schedule load pours, arrival
times and mix alterations (such as adding water to mix etc.). Monitored and recorded placement and
measurement of post tensioning
cables for seismic emergency preparedness (International Code) specification compliance.
Gate Supervisor
Long Fence - Capitol Heights, MD - April 2000 to January 2001
2000-01
Determined the type and amount of materials needed for each work order according to estimates of square/
linear footage. Conducted
physical audits of incoming and outgoing shipments including managing all UPS and Fedex accounts.
Performed quarterly reviews of all
purchase orders to determine cost effectiveness of current and potential accounts
54B CBRN NCOIC / 88K(Boat Operator) primarily on LCM(Landing Craft)
464th Transportation Company (Reserve) - Fort Belvoir, VA - 1996 to 1999
Ft. Belvoir, VA, 54B CBRNE NCOIC/88K Coxswain 1996-99
Trained unit personnel in CBRNE hazard recognition. Decontamination of personnel, equipment, vehicles and
vessels. Trained as an entry-level coxswain (boat operator) primarily on LCM (landing craft) vessels. Duties
included initial hands on training of 100 man
hours as deck hand and vessel security including weapons qualification on the mounted 50 cal. machine gun.
Coxswain training also
encompassed the loading and unloading of vehicles, rations, medical equipment, ordinance, weapons, combat
casualties and combat
infantry. Adherence to U.S. And International waterway laws and regulations as outlined in detail in unit and
vessel SOP's, as well as recognition of relevant markers, depth awareness and cloaked/hidden under the
surface hazards were a major (dusk to dawn) priority.
(Military reserve duty occasionally coincided with my civilian duties as an inspector with regard to my unit
responsibilities)
4. EDUCATION
Associate of Science in Building Information Modeling (BIM)
International Academy of Design & Technology (ON-LINE) - Tampa, FL
2011 to 2013
Diploma in Chemical Operations (CBRNE) 54B
U.S. Army Chemical School - Fort McClellan, AL
January 1986 to January 1997
Certificate of Completion in Administrative Specialist (71L)
U.S. Army 1031st NCO Training Academy - Fort Indiantown Gap, PA
January 1994 to January 1994
AS (did not complete due to deployment in Gulf War) in Architectural Design
Balin Institute of Technology - Vista, CA
January 1989 to January 1991
Diploma in required credit courses
Suitland Sr. High School (Class of 1982) - Suitland, MD
January 1979 to January 1982
SKILLS
Illustration (portraits,graphics,paste-up layout), Manual & AutoCAD (drafting)/Architectural Renderings),
Administrative (filing,data entry,inventory,shipping/receiving,correspondence), Commercial/Residential
Design & Building, Drywall, Ceramic Tile Installation, Intermediate Plumbing & Electrical skills, Carpentry,
Concrete/Soils/ Re-inforcement & Building Code(BOCA)) Inspection
MILITARY SERVICE
Service Country: United States
Branch: U.S. Army (active & reserves)
Rank: MSG
December 1985 to October 1997
I am certified or have been awarded the following MOS' during my military career: 54B Chemical Operations
Specialist 71L Administrative Specialist 88K Coxswain(Boat Operator) 25Q Graphics Documentation
Specialist 31U Field Communications Specialist
Commendations:
Army Service Ribbon, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal,
AWARDS
Most Talented
June 1979
Excellence in Art
June 1979
Most Outstanding Draftsman
5. June 1979
CERTIFICATIONS
OSHA
March 2016 to Present
OSHA 10 hour 14-702000432
GROUPS
American Legion
2003 to Present
I am a former post Historian and a have completed courses at the American Legion College at the Maryland
State Convention that prepares Executive Committee members for current and future posts within the
organization.
Veteran's of Foreign Wars (VFW)
January 2013 to Present
Veteran's organization dedicated to assisting combat veterans with information on benefits, housing,
employment etc.. Also, we are active in fund raising for local organizations and youth sports initiatives.