The document is a resume for Richard M. Bates that summarizes his professional experience and education. It details his experience as a general contractor and owner of Classic Southern Home Renovations since 2002 where he managed projects and job sites. It also outlines his experience in engineering and operations roles in industries such as shipbuilding, oil refining, and engineering firms from 1994 to the present. The resume lists his education including a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Orleans.

1. 877 Marlene Dr.
Gretna, La. 70056
Phone Cell (504) 329-1783
E-mail: cshbuild@yahoo.com
Richard M. Bates
Objective Challenging engineering position in a growth-oriented organization,
which offers diverse job responsibility in engineering using my skills as a
responsible, efficient Project Manager.
Professional
experience
2002 – Present Classic Southern Home Renovations Gretna, LA
General Contractor / Owner
• Responsible for managing and directing a crew consisting of
craftsmen both technically and non-technically oriented.
• I have held a General Contractor license since 2002 Residential
& Commercial.
• Monitored residential and commercial job sites from start to
finish.
• Managed multiply commercial projects in different states. (Loves
Travel Stops, Taco Bell’s, Wendy’s, & Chick-fil-a’s)
2004 – 2007 Northrop Grumman Avondale, LA
Outside Machinist Superintendent
• Responsible for managing and directing a crew consisting of
craftsmen both technically and non-technically oriented.
• Monitored budgets and craft performance of actual versus
scheduled start and completion of all bills; reports schedule
variances with causes and probable impact, and initiates action
for correction. Maintained budget and cost performance records
for assigned area.
2002 – 2004 Simplex-Turmar Inc. Port Colborne, ON
Field Engineer and Service Manager
• Managed shipyard workers during repair and/or construction of
vessels during dry-docking. The products serviced during this period
were the Blohm-Voss stern tube seals and bearings. I handled the
overseeing of repairs to insure quality assurance. These services
were preformed throughout locations worldwide.
2000 – 2002 Orion Refinery Norco,
LA
Process Plant Operator
• As an operator I performed the operation of gasoline blending. Also,
was a voluntary on the emergency response team.
1998 - 2002 John Crane Lips Inc. Buffalo Grove,
IL
Field Engineer
• Factory trained on John Crane Stern tube and Pump Seals.
• Factory trained on Lips Fixed and Controllable Pitch Propellers.
• Managed shipyard workers during repairs. Insured the Quality
Control of all repairs was followed. The repairs were performed

2. throughout the world.
1995 - 1998 Orion Refinery Norco,
LA
Maintenance Millwright
• As a millwright I handled the repair of pumps, compressors,
turbines, and fin fans at an oil refinery.
1994 – 1995 Avondale Shipyard Avondale,
LA
First Class Outside Machinist
• As a machinist I handled the repair and new installation of pumps,
compressors, main engines, turbines, and propulsion systems.
1990 – 1994 U.S. Navy Charleston,
SC
Second Class Machinist Mate (SS)
• As a machinist mate I served on a Nuclear Powered submarine. My
duties were to operate and maintain the following: high pressure air
systems, potable water systems, hydraulic systems, atmosphere
control systems, damage control gear, and diesel generator.
Qualified Submarines.
Education University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA
Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor’s Degree
U.S. Navy Great lakes, IL
Machinist Mate “A” school
• Diploma
U.S. Navy Groton, CT
Basic Submarine school
• Diploma
U.S. Navy Charleston, SC
Auxiliary Equipment school
• Diploma
U.S. Navy Groton, CT
Advanced Auxiliary Equipment school
• Diploma
Louisiana Technical College Reserve, LA
Process Plant Technology
• Diploma