Name : Keith
Industry Type : Engineers
City & State : Columbia Heights, MN
Job Title Sr. Staff Engineer
Relocation Preferences : none
Objective : Work as a team player to increase productivity and profits of the company. Use my knowledge and experience and gain more profession knowledge.
Resume :  
Keith Miller




CIVIL ENGINEER


Professional Summary

Experienced creative civil engineer with a successful career spanning 20 years with demonstrated success in reinforced soil design, site development and construction applications. Documented expertise in working with the Federal Highway Department, Corp of Engineers, State DOTs, cities and commercial operations. Effective working with both senior management and front line employees to achieve organization goals. Committed team player recognized for enthusiasm, patience, integrity, and professionalism.


Areas of Expertise Include


Geosynthetic Design
Geosynthetic Materials
Structural & Civil Codes
Dry Cast Product Production
Concrete Paver Industry
Auto CAD
Technical Training
Presentation Skills
Technical Support
Excel
Technical Sales
Project Estimating
Technical Writing
Microsoft Office
Powerpoint


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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE


VERSA-LOK RETAINING WALL SYSTEMS Oakdale, MN 1995 2008

Senior Staff Engineer
Provided technical support, product development, preliminary design, estimating, design review, testing, code compliance, agency approval, specification writing.
Engineering product support included phone contact, engineering and architectural presentations, contractor installation training and design assistance. Worked with home owners, contractors, commercial developers, Engineers, Architects, DOTs, Corps of Engineers and Federal Highway.
Committee member developing industry standards and specifications for concrete segmental block retaining wall design, testing, durability and ASTM standards.
Certified trainer for segmental block retaining wall design and installation.

Extensive participation with Federal Highway, Corps of Engineers, State DOTs and commercial entities to develop structural design standards and durability standards for segmental block retaining walls. Engineering liaison with diverse agencies regarding acceptance, approval and maintenance of these approvals.
Worked to develop codes for IBC and maintained compliance with these codes.
Lead engineer for evaluation of VERSA-LOK/Miragrid Reinforced Soil Wall System by HITEC (Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center) CERF Report #40708.
Developed preliminary estimates and alternatives for proposed site layout and construction projects.
Extensive knowledge of geosynthetic products and reinforced earth design, slope stability and construction.
Researched and developed plant production quality control procedures and documentation.
Assigned work to team members to ensure timely response to customer needs.
Researched and developed technical marketing literature.
Interacted with multiple sales people both in support and advisory roles.
Prepared multiple PowerPoint presentations.
Experienced with NCMA SrWall, G-Slope, MSEW, and ReSSA design Programs.

CONTECH CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS Shakopee, MN 1988 1995

Sales Engineer
Managed a sales territory with sales in excess of $1.4 million per year. Achieved awards in profit, net sales and credit management. Products promoted and sold included corrugated metal pipe, metal and aluminum structures, geotextile fabrics, geogrids, plastic pipe and various other construction materials; over 100 products in all.
Coordinate and manage multiple product dealer accounts.
Extensive experience in product presentation and promotion to cities, state and consulting engineers.
Provided excellent customer service to maintain strong customer relationships; troubleshooter for customer questions and problems.
Extensive experience in the technical and design aspects of polyethylene, polypropylene and polyester geogrids and fabrics for use in geotechnical related problems.
Possess comprehensive understanding of the highway and municipal construction markets.
Proficient at reading plans, estimating pricing, quoting projects and closing the sale.
Very knowledgeable at writing a fair advantage product specification.


EDUCATION

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, May, 1988
B. S. Civil Engineering


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