16 0824_Fernando Bravo-Project Management & Land Development
Dobbins resume - new
1. ANDREA L DOBBINS
(561) 319-4200
alj_yoga@yahoo.com
Demonstrated achiever with exceptional knowledge of project management methodologies and best-practices. Strong
project management background combined with high level of acumen in all municipal/government functions, including
procurement. Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to manage projects and people successfully.
18+ years of progressively responsible experience in private and public sector.
Professional Qualities and
Strengths
Vendor Negotiations Team Building and Staff Leadership Risk Management
Contract Administration Articulate Communicator Budget and Cost Control
Relationship Building Vendor Compliance Grant Administration
Professional Highlights
Town of Juno Beach, Florida 2005-Present
Project Coordinator/Risk Manager
Administers Risk Management, which includes assessing risk for the town and managing the town’s insurance coverage, on
going management of the Community Rating System for flood insurance, and planning for emergency management by
working closely with other agencies including the County and surrounding municipalities.
Performs a variety of administrative and professional responsibilities in the development and implementation of
community projects, programs and services. Responsible for project management, acquisition of grant funding and
contract administration for capital improvement projects which includes bid preparation, proposals and specification for
the purchase of goods and/or services. Negotiating and coordinating for professional services for the town.
Key Contributions
• Oversees the Town’s insurance coverage and manages all claims including property/liability and Worker’s
Compensation claims. Identifies ways to mitigate risk for the town and for all employees.
• Provide leadership and direction in the development of short term and long range community projects, programs
and services. Project costs range from $10,000- $1,000,000.
• Oversees project management for the construction and implementation of municipal projects. Oversees projects
to ensure contractor and vendor compliance with time and budget parameters for each project.
• Provides professional project management advice and updates to supervisor and other government officials
through private and public presentations.
• Work with various groups, elected officials, agencies and individuals including contractors, building inspectors,
engineers, planning and zoning department and surveyors.
• Preparation of bid documents and bid solicitations from qualified contractors for various construction projects.
• Work with various governmental agencies to strategize the mitigation of flood hazards and other emergency
management situations.
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2. ANDREA L DOBBINS
(561) 319-4200
alj_yoga@yahoo.com
BellSouth, West Palm Beach Florida 2004-2005
Project Engineer
Responsible for designing telecommunications infrastructure and developing project objectives by reviewing developer’s
plans. Determined project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, identifying construction personnel
assignments, and controlling project costs.
Key Contributions
• Project manager/engineer for all telecommunication projects within specific geographical location.
• Determined project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance
standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates.
• Create construction drawings using Micro Station for new telecommunication infrastructure for commercial and
residential projects.
• Confirmed product performance by designing and conducting tests.
• Manages project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems.
• Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending
actions.
Southwestern Bell Company (SBC) Fresno, California 1997-2004
Design Engineer
Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the design of client solutions – needs assessment, engineering of systems,
utilization of cost estimating program, interaction with developers and various contractors, and CAD drawings.
Key Contributions
• Design construction plans for telecommunications infrastructure. Coordinate customer service requests as a
“Business Industry Consultant” for all commercial developments. Liaison between city and county planners, the
Fresno irrigation district and all other utility companies including power, gas and cable TV. Selected contractors to
build projects based on a formal bid process.
• Key member for a committee that facilitated the ARES program to implement a new mechanized records database.
• Trainer and mentor for new engineers
• Audit and evaluate projects as a member of the “Quality Engineering” team.
Education and Certification
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (BA) 1995
Fresno Pacific University, Fresno CA
References available upon request
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