15301 Northwest Freeway, Apt 323 Phone: 832-630-7938

Houston, Texas 77040 E-mail: damon_russ@yahoo.com

Damon Russell
Objective To utilize the skills and abilities gained through experience and education to act
as a productive member of the organization.

Education 2006 – 2008 University of Phoenix Houston, Texas

▪ MBA Business Administration/Public Administration
2002 – 2006 University of Phoenix Houston, Texas
▪ BSBA Business Administration
1999 – 2000 University of Houston Houston, Texas
▪ Chemical Dependency Counselor Certification

Skills ▪ Supervisory (10 years)

▪ Administrative Experience (10 years)
▪ Computer Software (Microsoft – Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Project)
▪ Truck Driver (Tractor Trailer, 21/5 Ton Truck, 5 Ton Truck, Hummer,
Dump
Truck)
 Confined Space Entry
 Academic Trainer
 Counseling
 Project Coordination
 Project Management

Experience Project Technician III

2009-Present City of Houston Houston, Texas
 Performed field investigations
 Collected Object Data from contractors, consultants, and general public
 Handled inquiries from general public and staff personnel
 Coordinated the implementation of contracts, projects, and plans
 Researched, reviewed, and evaluated data from field assessments
 Planned, organized, directed and reviewed operations, facilities and personnel.
 Presents information concerning the Department of Public Works and
Engineering to interested citizens’ groups on an as requested basis
 Maintained current knowledge of technological and legislative changes,
which affect activities and initiates actions, made necessary by such changes.
 Set up and maintained project files
 Coordinated, researched, and completed project scope and drawings

2008 – 2009 City of Houston Houston, Texas

Project Technician I
 Performed engineering studies for storm water drainage.
 Contract Preparation
 GIMS Corrections
  Work order Preparation
 Plotted existing storm systems and streets from field books.
 Collected Object Data from contractors, consultants, and general public
 Performed field investigations
 Facilitated specialized education activities and classes at the Cape Center
 Researched, reviewed, and evaluated data from field assessments
 Handled inquiries from general public and staff personnel
 Coordinated implementation of contracts, projects, and plans
 Served as liaison to departments, agencies, and ROWFM
 Presented information concerning the Department of Public Works and
Engineering to interested citizens’ groups on an as requested basis
 Set up and maintained project files
 Performed grief counseling with individuals and groups
 Performed inspirational addresses
 Performed crisis counseling

Truck Driver
2007 – 2008 City of Houston Houston, Texas
 Televised storm sewer lines with camera equipment.
 Plotted existing storm systems and streets from field books.
 Performed reference drawings and obtain project data from outside sources.
 Prepared, maintained and updated reports and records
 Performed engineering studies for storm water drainage
 Coordinated implementation of contracts, projects, and plans
 Set up and maintained project files
 Taught classes at the E. B. Cape Center for the City of Houston
 Performed grief counseling with individuals and groups
 Performed inspirational addresses
 Performed crisis counseling

2005 – 2007 City of Houston Houston, Texas

Laborer
 Performed engineering studies for storm water drainage
 Shot elevation grade for roadside ditching.
 Cleaned pipe ends after ditching excavations were complete.
 Flagged traffic during roadside excavations
 Surveyed prospective excavation sites with elevation instrument

2003 – 2004 HISD Houston, Texas

Crew Leader (Tractor Operator)
 Supervised a crew of 6 people.
 Planned, coordinated, and directed activities of assigned employees for 25 HISD
campuses.
 Resolved staff, operation, and equipment problems
  Trained new employees on work structure, policy and procedure
 Handled inquiries from general public and staff personnel
 Served as liaison to HISD, agencies, and staff
 Performed engineering studies for horticulture additions

2000 – 2003 Christus St. Joseph Hospital Houston, Texas

Material Services Technician
 Ordered, inventoried, and delivered pharmacy supplies.
 Maintained the incoming and outgoing shipments of medical supplies.

1999 – 2000 Various Temp Agencies Houston, Texas

Office Work/Manual Labor
 Shell Oil and Gas (Tax Department) Inputted tax information into a
computer system.
 Timberline Trucking (Delivered empty 50 gallon drums).
 Eaton Manufacturing (Warehouse work, Inventory control, Data entry).

1990-1999 Montgomery Wards Houston, Texas

Shipping/Receiving Supervisor
 Planned, coordinated, and directed activities of 21 assigned employees.
 Resolved staff, operation, and equipment problems
 Trained new employees on work structure and policy and procedures.
 Served as liaison to Management, stores, and staff
 Coordinated implementation of contracts, projects, and plans
 Prepared, maintained and updated reports and records pertaining to staff and
inventory

1987-1990 U.S. Army Several Duty Stations

Small Engine Repair Specialist (52 Delta)
 Repaired and maintained small engine equipment.
 Ordered engines and parts.
 Maintained computerized inventory.
 Reclassified (13 Bravo)

References Available Upon Request