Jake Albus
Sacramento
Summary
Geotechnical engineer with 9+ years of experience conducting field and laboratory materials testing for a variety of projects throughout Northern California. Responsible for field sampling and testing for soils and concrete and laboratory testing on concrete, asphalt, masonry, grout, mortar, and various soils. I have conducted testing for residential and commercial developments, transportation infrastructure, water infrastructure and facilities, and levees located in the greater Sacramento and Delta regions.
Overview
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Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Technician
Geocon, Inc.
Rancho Cordova, CA
05.2017 - Current
- Provided the majority of QA inspection, including in place density testing, material sampling, field observations, and field recommendations, for numerous private and public construction projects, including these Salaber projects, in the greater northern California region:
- Folsom Blvd Rehabilitation, led by Dave Compton
- SE Connector/White Rock Rd, led by Dave Compton, Brandon Barker
- Miner Ave/Stockton, led by Neil Mathieson and Aubrey Erskine
- Sunrise Blvd Rehabilitation, led by Brandon Barker
- Countryside Rehabilitation, led by Chase Alexander
Server/Cook
The Shack
Sacramento, CA
12.2009 - 05.2017
- Responsible for all aspects of serving, including bartending, bussing and dish washing, in a high volume, fast paced restaurant.
- Responsible for sections of up to 12 tables.
- Knowledgeable in a beer list of over 100 beers.
- Was responsible for all preparing and slicing of meats, cheeses, vegetables.
- Made salads and sandwiches to order in fast paced, high volume restaurant.
- Received some training on grills, fryers and soups.
Cafe Owner
Javalounge
Sacramento, CA
11.2005 - 12.2009
- Bought existing café and remodeled entire building, doing most of the work myself, including some gas, plumbing and electrical.
- Expanded menu to include fresh made sandwiches, pizza made from scratch, and refined ingredient list to include as many local and organic products as possible.
- Began hosting all-ages music and art shows: won best all-ages music venue 2 years in a row in Sacramento News and Review’s readers poll (we came in 3rd the last year).
- Was responsible for all aspects of running a business: ordering and stocking, bookkeeping, maintenance, hiring and training of employees, staying current with all licenses and fees, as well as all taxes.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA05-2017
Skills
- Soil Testing
- Concrete Sampling
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe
- Experience reading construction plans
- Strong communication skills
- Able to work independently
- Comfortable making decisions in the field
- Report Writing
- Site Investigations
Certification
Certifications
- ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician 1, No. 01402198
- Caltrans 125 AGG, 125 HMA, 231, 375, 504, 518, 539, 540, 543, 556, 557
- Nuclear Gauge
Timeline
Field Technician
Geocon, Inc.
05.2017 - Current
Server/Cook
The Shack
12.2009 - 05.2017
Cafe Owner
Javalounge
11.2005 - 12.2009
No Degree - General Studies
University of California, Davis