ALEX R. COURY
ACHD #3329


Summary of Qualifications

Qualified 5 year apprenticeship and a Master Plumbers License card from Allegheny County Health Department with over 16 years of hands on experience in institutional, industrial, and commercial plumbing.
Some operating experience, mostly excavators, backhoes, and skid loaders. CDL Class A License.
Working knowledge of T-Drilling, Core Drilling, Pro Press, Fusion and Mechanical pipe processes, Ductile Iron, ADS, SDR, PVC piping.
Proficient in reading Blueprints.
DOT Qualified Gas main lines.
Act 34 and Act 151 Clearance
12 years of hands on experience in the transportation industry with a clear understanding of both the carriers and shippers requirements.
A goal oriented manager, exceptionally skilled in analyzing and problem solving while achieving excellence with continuous improvement.
Excellent reputation with customers, and suppliers as an honest, competent and reliable professional.


Employment History

1-03 Present CAT Mechanical Inc.
President
Bookkeeper and Estimator
Equipment Operator
Institutional, Industrial and Commercial Plumbing
HVAC
Design Build Systems
Process Piping.
DOT Qualified for Gas Lines


5/00 12-02 Shipley Plumbing Inc., Cranberry Twp. Pa.
Plumber-Institutional, Industrial, and Commercial Plumbing
T-Drill, Fusion Weld, Process pipe experience, site work.
New Construction, Rehab, General focus on government work in schools and other
Government buildings under reconstruction or new buildings.

3/98 - 5/00 C & L Mechanical Inc., Verona Pa.-Apprentice
Apprentice-Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Plumbing
New Construction and site work.

4/97 - 3/98 Sullivan Plumbing Inc., Braddock Pa. - Apprentice
Apprentice-Plumbing, Heating, Cooling
Water, Sewer, Gas Lines- Repaired, Replaced, Etc.
Furnace & Air Conditioner Change outs

11/93 - 1/97 Coury Trucking Company, Pittsburgh, PA - Owner
A small trucking firm that specialized in the transportation of nursery cargo and other specialized goods.
Dispatched
Sales
Negotiated and set rates
Filing quarterly reports for fuel and mileage taxes
Bookkeeping
Purchasing
Customer Service
Scheduled maintenance on equipment
Mechanic


1/92 - 10/93 Flyer Transportation Inc., Houston TX - President
A mid sized trucking company that specialized in the movement of time sensitive commodities for the airfreight and other industries.

Implemented the business plans for the initial start up and operation of the company.
Developed company policies and procedures in compliance with federal and state regulations.
Hired and trained personnel in all areas of operations.
Scheduled maintenance on all equipment.
Negotiated and set rates.
Purchasing
Sales
Customer Service
10/87 - 1/92 Alex R. Coury Trucking Company, Pittsburgh, PA - Owner/Operator
All aspects of operating sole proprietorship trucking company.

1/85 - 9/87 Jett Transportation Inc., Oakmont, PA Driver/Mechanic
Truck driver
Mechanic

2/84 - 1/85 Allegheny Construction Company, Pittsburgh, PA Carpenter/Stone mason
Crew leader
Framing and trim carpenter
Stone Mason
General remodeling

1/81 - 12/83 John Hancock Services Inc., Pittsburgh, PA Sales Associate
Serviced and maintained insurance and investment accounts
Procured new business

5/78 - 12/79 Harold Smith Construction Company, Carmel, IN Carpenters Helper, Carpenter


Education
Mon-Yough Technical -Plumbers Apprenticeship School 1997-2001
CCAC - Major - Business Finance (1980)
Carmel High School, Carmel IN (1978)





Personal or Business References: Available upon request.