Rocio Herrera

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OBJECTIVE
Obtain hands on experience in the field of engineering, design, site work, and surveying, as well as an opportunity
for advancement.

EDUCATION
Delaware Technical Community College, Newark, DE Civil Engineering Technology
August 2012 Present, 3.6 GPA.
Expected graduation date: May, 2015
Delaware Technical Community College, Newark, DE Surveying and Geomatics Engineering Technology
Expected graduation date: May 2016
Paul M. Hodgson Vocational Technical High school, Newark, DE
Graduated May 2012 3.8GPA

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

HONORS AND AWARDS

Certified Surveying Technician Level 1

State of Delaware Cosmetology License
April 2012 to Present
O. P. I. Clarite and O. P. I. Axxium Class 2010
Paul M. Hodgson Vocational-Technical High School
Description: application of gel and acrylic
nail enhancements.

GIS volunteer on GIS day, Dover, 2014

Air Mobility Command Museum
Deans List, Delaware Tech, 2013 2014
Skills USA State Winner and National Competitor,
Hodgson, 2011 - 2012
National Honor Society, Hodgson, 2011 - 2012
Honor Roll, Hodgson, 2008 - 2012
Yearbook Club, Hodgson, 2008 - 2010
Locks of Love Donor, May 2011, 2013

WORK EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Brandywine CAD, Wilmington, DE CAD Operator March 2015 to Present
Description: Post water main replacements using ArcMap10.2 (GIS).
Holiday Hair, Newark, DE Stylist - October 2011 to Present
Description: perform haircuts and chemical services, schedule appointments, customer service, calculate
nightly deposit, review close-out book, time-management skills.
Fluent in Spanish

RELATED COURSEWORK
Civil and Environmental Drafting and Design Hand draft and design problems encountered in areas of Civil and
Environmental Engineering, including site analysis, site layout, grading and drainage, utility layout profiles,
erosion control and sustainable site design. Exceptional lettering skills.
Construction Materials and Methods Study how construction materials and methods are used with relation to
the overall building industry, and the application of these in design, construction, building codes, zoning
ordinances, and building loads.
Cost Estimating and Planning Preparation of material lists and take-off quantities of materials and labor costs
from plans, working drawings and specifications. Used different methods of estimating to perform
quantity take-offs. Used industry specific software for project costing and scheduling.
Hydraulics and Hydrology Apply basic principles of hydraulics related to design of pipe distribution systems.
Utilized formulas to obtain sizing and selection of pumps, flow through open channel, and hydraulic
structures. Performed rainfall runoff analysis, drainage design, and flood flow analysis.
Introduction to GIS Show the hardware and software components of GIS and reviews its different applications.
Utilize data structures, basic functions, methods of data capture and source data, nature and
characteristics of special data and objects. Covered the functions of the hardware components, typical
operations, products/applications, and differences between data models and between raster and vector
systems.

Intro to AutoCAD and Civil CAD Applications Utilize all AutoCAD and CivilCAD applications to produce land
development plans, utilize various forms of survey and design data, design and develop residential
subdivision plans, design and draft the vertical elements of a road, develop 3D models from survey data,
calculate critical design elevations, and produce structural steel framing plans.
Principles of Site Development Designed a small subdivision, considering zoning and subdivision ordinances and
governmental regulations. Performed design calculations and complete construction drawings.
Surveying Principles and Route Surveying Examine theory and practice of plane surveying including the use of
tapes, levels, and total stations. Resolve problems in triangulation, traverses, mapping, and computation
of areas, proper field procedures, and field book entries. Knowledge of highway and road design. Design
horizontal curves, cross-section areas and volumes, vertical curves with road alignments. Excellent
recordkeeping abilities and organizational skills.

ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS

Regional Building Committee Volunteer October 2013 to Present
Description: check in volunteers, database management, volunteer services, prepared letters, emails and
other documents using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software. Member of
design and engineering, masonry, and concrete crew. Operated automatic-level.
Enjoy reading, being outdoors, jogging, and contributing to the community.