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Page 1: Generic resume and cover letter

Anne Helene Bansley 9535 S. Bell, Chicago, IL 60643 ♦ (773) 213-9086 ♦ [email protected]

February 23, 2015

Dear Hiring Manager,

This letter is in regards to Job Announcement Number. Presently until April 2015, I am serving

in Maribojoc, Bohol Philippines as a Peace Corps Response Volunteer in disaster relief services

rebuilding after the earthquake in October of 2013 and typhoon Haiyan, Yolanda which followed

3wks later. In 1988-1991 I served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the East Province of Cameroon.

I am a supportive service worker with vast educational and hands-on experience within the fields

of construction management, community development and training.

I have a Bachelors in Architectural/Structural Engineering, Master’s in Workforce Education and

Development and have successfully completed three master level classes for Engineering

Management. My determined flexible nature, along with my educational background and

cultural sensitivity, has created a very solid foundation in getting substantial, structurally sound

projects completed. I have the ability to communicate to a vast range of people from diverse

backgrounds and have a hands-on approach to construction, project management and training.

I believe I would be a wonderful addition to your company because of my personal commitment

to encouraging and training the less fortunate in ways to improve their quality of life and

combining them for a sustainable solution.

Thank you for your consideration in giving me the opportunity to expand the work I do to serve

those in need. I look forward to discussing with you in person how I can use my skills to improve

your mission. My local Philippine phone number is 0908-358-9660

Sincerely,

Anne Bansley

Enclosures: Resume

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Anne Helene Bansley 9535 S Bell, Chicago, IL 60643 ♦ (773) 213-9086 ♦ [email protected]

Professional Statement:

Effective and resourceful international development engineer with experience in construction

management, community development, engineering design and technical training. Service

oriented facilitator in urban planning with emphasis on safety compliance, sustainability, and

education. Excellent diplomatic skills in coordinating and interacting with diverse populations on

multiple projects in less than ideal living and working situations.

Areas of Expertise

• Concrete

• Carpentry

• AutoCAD

• Scheduling

• Grant Writing

• Shop Drawings

• Microsoft Office

• Sustainability

• Site Development

• Change Orders

• Budget Manager

• Cost Estimating

• Public Speaking

• Field Inspections

• Space Utilization

• Safety Inspections

• Training Facilitator

• Program Development

• Contract Negotiating

• Handicap Accessibility

• Building Code Compliant

Professional Summary

Engineering Design & Construction Manager:

• Design, construction site supervision and contract management experience managing

construction from high rise building to grass root construction in developing countries.

• Reviewing and recommending approval of complex engineering construction drawings.

• Develop and implement policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with contract.

• Main contact with clients, contractors, architects, consultant’s, suppliers, and subcontractors.

• Work with communities and individuals to assess their needs, provide assistance, resolve

problems, or satisfy expectations. Offer alternatives to century old building practices.

• Understanding of national occupational safety standards. Actively implements occupational

safety and ADA Compliance.

• Analyzed site situations determined whether occupants needed to be relocated or if

rebuilding is a safe and viable solution.

• Ensure that environmental and sustainability issues are addressed and implemented.

• Collaborates with project administration and management about contracts and budget goals.

Technical Trainer and Facilitator:

• Developed programs and curriculum for populations of diverse (age, academic, culture)

individuals on topics related to construction, sustainability, safety, health, and culture.

• Conducted lectures on various topics in various countries in English, French, and German.

• Created assessments to identify areas of needs and adjustments.

• While being aware of the populations and its limitations various technologies were used in

presenting, communicating and assessing the diverse group of learners.

• Used cultural sensitivity when presenting to delicate audiences while encouraging the

audience to open their minds to new ways of thinking and building.

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Anne Helene Bansley Resume – Page 2

Work Experience

Disaster Relief Services, Peace Corps Response, Bohol, Philippines (11/2014 – Present 04/2015)

Worked alongside the municipalities on reconstruction efforts after a 7.2 earthquake and

numerous typhoons destroyed 80% of homes, buildings, schools and churches. Offered

training on construction techniques, relocation plans, site and building designs that would

withstand future natural disasters and compliment their eagerness to live a sustainable life.

High School Educator, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL (8/2007 – 06/2014)

Teaching expertise included: Engineering Design and Construction, Sustainability,

Drafting/Blueprint Reading, AutoCAD & Inventor, Safety Concerns, Introduction to Building

Trades and Materials, Interior Space Design, Living Considerations, Professional Work Place

Skills and Practices

Adjunct Instructor, Triton Community College, River Grove, IL (8/2013 – 12/2013)

Instructor of Applied Statics and Strength of Materials. Blackboard, Smart Board

Assistant Project Manager, Walsh Construction, Chicago Illinois (3/2006 – 6/2007)

Managed concrete operations and safety inspections on high rise construction in Chicago.

Provincial Engineer, Peace Corps, Bertoua, Cameroon (12/1988 – 2/1991)

Worked closely with Villages on analyzing specific community needs, created the plans

for the project, wrote grants for the financing, managed the moneys, then managed the

trades men, materials, schedule and construction of the project. Personally created

programs to teach villages how to build substantial structures properly from local materials.

Contractor for Various Engineering, Construction Management Firms (2/1984 – 3/2006)

Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Wilderness Log Homes, Chris Stephanos,

Hagge Construction, Tech Plan Structures and ARES D.O.E Contractor

Education

Southern Illinois University 2010

Master of Science – Workforce Education and Development

Type 9 Teaching Certificate – Technology Education

Washington State University 2001

Engineering Management Masters Level Classes (9 credits)

Environmental Engineering, Constraint Management, Operations Research

Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) 1984

Bachelor of Science – Architectural Engineering (Structural Emphasis)

Honors: Outstanding Student Achievement, Outstanding Civil Engineering Student

Community Outreach

Carpenter & Painter Contractor: Involved in home renovations

Part time Employment: Architects Assistant, Office Assistant, Tax Consultant

United Nation: founder of Adult Education Computer Classes and a Woman’s Group

Volunteer: Youth Group Leader, Parish Office Assistant, Missionary of Charity,