ABOUT ME
My name is Jake Simons. I currently live in Boulder,Colorado. I am a business mayor with a focus on entrepreneurship and expect to graduate after fall 2018. I am working at McLaughlin Construction Management as a Project Manager. My career goals are to start my own business. Outside of school I enjoy many outdoor activities. Some of my favorite are skiing, rock climbing, fishing, camping, and hiking. Of the Course Learning Goals, I am particularly interested in time management because I believe it will help me manage my days as efficiently as possible.
PERSONAL PROFILE
I’m an experienced Project Manager based in Sea Isle, New Jersey. My work is focused on producing quality homes and making a significant impact. I’m happy to apply the experience and skills I’ve obtained in my career in order to manage projects through creative problem solving and innovative thinking. I possess a strong eye for detail and can thrive independently as well as in a team environment.
WORK EXPERIENCE
LINE COOK, SYLVESTERS
June 2011Â - August 2015
Line cook with experience working in a seafood restaurant
Recognized for exceptional ability to prep all kinds of ingredients efficiently based off the recipe specifications.
Promoted very quickly through the ranks from dishwasher to line cook.
MANAGER, AQUA PRO
August 2016 - December 2016
Managed a team to power wash commercial and residential properties
Met with clients to ensure job satisfaction
Worked out a contract with Green Ride to detail 10 buses each week
PROJECT MANAGER, MCLAUGHLIN CONSTRUCTION
June 2017 - December 2017
Project manager with 1 year of experience working on multi-million dollar projects.
Coordinated workforce team of over 50 different sub contractors.
Experience in analyzing and maintaining the budget.
Knowledge of construction management software and website development.
A Valuable Skill
PROBLEM SOLVING
You Could Call Me A Pro
BRAND DEVELOPMENT
An Expert
WEBSITE DESIGN
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
What I’ve Learned
PHOENIXVILLE AREA HIGH SCHOOL
2011-2015
UNIVERSITY OF BOULDER COLORADO
2016-2017
PENN STATE UNIVERSITY, BUSINESS
2017-2018
"Do not go where the path may lead. Instead, go where there is no path and leave a trail"
Ralph Waldo Emerson
PERSONALITY TYPE
My personality type was INTJ. Introvert (3%) iNtuitive(44%) Thinking(22%) Judging(31%). My best values are a high self confidence, strategic, independent, hardworking, open-minded.
My top five work values were intellectual stimulation, economic return, way of life, achievement, and creativity.
CRITICAL THINKING
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COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY
Top Tranferable Skills
ANTICIPATING PROBLEMS
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S.M.A.R.T GOALS
Specific- Gain 10 pounds of muscle. I will accomplish it my working out 5 times a week.
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Measurable- I will be able to track my progress by using a scale and a body fat calculator
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Achievable- My goal is definitley possible. I have just read a book about weightlifting and it is reasonable to gain .5-`1 pound each week.
Results- The purpose of this is to feel better. I will be stronger and not get as tired when I am doing physical work.
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Time-bound- I hope to complete this goal by June 1, 2018.
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Specific- Graduate college with a GPA over 3.0. I will do thins by studying hard to ensure I get a good job.
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Measurable- I can keep tack of my progress by making sure i have an a or B in every class.
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Achievable- My goal is definitely achievable. I just have to keep working hard and maintain my current GPA
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Results- The benefit of accomplishing this goal is that it will help me get a better job. Also is will make my parents proud.
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Time-bound- I hope to complete this by Fall 2018.
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MY PROJECTS
What I’ve Done
A Real Success
In this plan is my education, values, and skills goals. Click Here
