RONALD HUGHES 2113 East Main, Belleville, Illinois 62221 618.235.0755 314.574.6209 ron.hughes333@gmail.

com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Remarkably astute, energetic, seasoned, and innovative professional, equipped wi th significant experience in design-build, building construction, and project ma nagement. Offer high-caliber qualifications in leading all phases of constructio n and renovation projects across multiple industries. Exemplify in-depth knowled ge in sales, marketing, accounting, expediting, scheduling, estimating, producti on, safety, and on-site inspection to achieve defined business objectives. Posse ss stellar reputation in directing multiple teams, projects, and locations simul taneously, along with comprehensive skills in establishing and maintaining produ ctive working relationships among cross-cultural team members associated with th e project. Proven capability in working effectively within complex, competitive, dynamic, and stressful situations. KEY STRENGTHS Operations and Project Management OSHA Regulations and OSHA Compliance Engineering and Business Administration Policy Development and Implementation Market Analysis and Research Financial Analysis and Financial Reporting Contracting and Procurement Processes Communication and Interpersonal Relations

Technical Skills: Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Open Office, Internet Explorer

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE WPCS INTERNATIONAL, INC. ~ St. Louis, Missouri Project Manager of Specialty Construction (St. Louis Operations) 2007-2010 Executed superior knowledge and abilities in providing and overseeing cost estim ation, value engineering, bid solicitation, review, evaluation and qualification of bids, preparation and presentation of proposals, negotiation and award of co ntracts, and conducting construction management. Rendered efficient service in a dministering purchase orders and change orders, establishing and monitoring budg ets, coordinating utility locates, securing permits, directing construction prog ress, providing periodic and final invoices along with documenting contract clos eout and contract termination. Directed intricate tasks, such as scheduling and supervising union carpenters, laborers, electricians, and subcontractors to achieve milestones to deliver projects in a timely, cost-effective, and safe manner. Executed exceptional managerial skills in overseeing Telecommunicat ion Projects with various clients, such as AT&T, Cricket, Crown Castle USA, Spri nt Nextel, U.S. Cellular, Verizon Wireless, and the Wireless Asset Group. Guided Wind Energy Projects which included the acquisition and inst

allation of NRG 60 and 70 Meter XHD Tall Meteorological Towers and NRG Symphonie and Symphonie Plus Data Loggers as well as the compilation, summarization, and presentation and summarization of Wind Rose Reports.

NOAH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. ~ Belleville, Illinois General Manager 1998-2007 Provided comprehensive management of business operations including General Contr acting, Demolition, Excavation, and Abatement Services. Efficiently served as cl ient liaison while conducting cost estimation, value engineering, bid solicitati on, as well as evaluation and qualification of bids. Utilized exceptional verbal and written communication skills in organizing and presenting proposals, compos ing subcontractor agreements, conducting construction management, and coordinati ng contract closeout documentation and as-built drawings. Strategically established collaborative and productive business rel ationships with clients, colleagues, contractors, engineers, suppliers, distribu tors, and vendors to attain business objectives. Resourcefully developed and completed petroleum oriented constructi on projects, such as turnkey design and installation of environmentally complian t, private and municipal, fleet fuel dispensing sites which included fuel manage ment systems and / or tank monitoring systems. Provided concise regulatory site and environmental consulting and p re-demo building reports.

EARLIER EXPERIENCE ENTERPRISE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. ~ St. Louis, Missouri Project Manager/Estimator/Sales (Petroleum Equipment and Construction) HOENER EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. ~ St. Louis, Missouri Project Manager/Estimator/Sales (Petroleum Equipment and Construction) ADCO SYSTEMS, INC. ~ Edwardsville, Illinois Project Manager (Retail Construction and Federal Government Construction) K&S ASSOCIATES, INC. ~ St. Louis, Missouri Construction Engineer

EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, School of Engineering, Major: Construction, Minor: Business Administration SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY ~ Edwardsville, Illinois

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Course Certificate, U.S. Green Building Council ~ 2010 40 Hour, HAZWOPER Health and Safety Training, OSHA ~ 1996-2010 10 Hour, Construction Industry Outreach Safety Training, OSHA ~ 2009 Business to Federal Government Mastery Program Certificate, B2G Institute ~ 2009

FlexWorks Piping Systems Installation Training, OPW ~ 2009 3000 Series Electronic Dispensers and Hydraulic Systems Service Training Course, Bennett Pump Company ~ 2007 Aboveground Storage Tank Training per STI Standard SP001, Steel Tank Institute ~ 2006 Level 1 Aboveground Tank Inspector Level 2 Aboveground Tank System Inspector

Underground Storage Tank Decommissioning Training, International Fire Code Institute ~ 2005, 2003, 2001, 1999, 1997, 1995 Underground Storage Tank Installation/Retrofitting Training, International Fire Code Institute ~ 2005, 2003, 2001, 1999, 1997, 1995 Installation Contractor Educational Seminar, Containment Solutions ~ 2004 Fuel Management Systems Technical Training Course for System Installation, FuelM aster ~ 2004 Electronics Training Certificate for Tank Sentinel and AutoStik, Franklin Fuelin g Systems ~ 2004 Level 1 Automatic Tank Gauge Installation Level 2 Automatic Tank Gauge Start-up/Programming/Warranty

Stage II Vapor Recovery Designated Person, Saint Louis County Department of Heal th ~ 2003 PolyTech Flexible Underground Piping Systems, APT ~ 2003 AutoStik Tank Monitoring Systems, EBW ~ 2002 Approved AHERA Course, Annual Building Inspector Certification, EPA ~ 1998-2009 Approved AHERA Course, Asbestos Training Course for Building Inspector, EPA ~ 19 97 Lincoln Land Community College ~ 1995 Underground Storage Tank System: Decommissioning, Certificate Underground Storage Tank System: Installation and Retrofitting, Certific ate

ACTIVITIES/AFFILIATIONS Fraternal Order of Eagles Knights of Columbus LinkedIn Petroleum Equipment Institute Steel Tank Institute / Steel Plate Fabricators Association U.S. Green Building Council - Missouri Gateway Chapter