erik dickson

About

An experienced, organized, and detailed manager incorporating 20 years of management experience, a B.A. degree in business economics, and a M.S. degree in environmental management. My diverse manufacturing experience and education give me a unique perspective for project management and sustainability. I have managed and trained staff and coordinated private subcontractors, architects, engineers, and government entities while maintaining schedules, budgets, and quality control. I have assisted in bidding, scope of work, and purchasing in both onsite and offsite construction.

Country

united states

City

riverside

Industry

environmental services

Skill

microsoft word, xcel, latex, powerpoint, data analysis, statistics, microsoft office, stata, r, financial analysis, analysis, management, budgets, sustainability, economics

Experience

graduate student environmental sciences

university of california, riverside

2011-9 - 2013-6 · 1 yr 10 mos

My studies have been directed toward environmental policy and resource economics with an emphasis on sustainability. I have completed graduate courses in Microeconomics, Econometrics, and Natural Resource Economics along with undergraduate courses in management, statistics, mathematics, financial management, and land use economics. Looking at welfare changes from a cost/benefit analysis and determining policy efficiency in achieving desired environmental pollution management and allocations of resources while maintaining society needs.

undergraduate student

university of california, riverside

2010-1 - 2011-6 · 1 yr 6 mos

Bachelor of Arts in Business/Managerial Economics

financial associate

thrivent financial

2007-6 - 2009-5 · 2 yrs

Advised clients on personal investment decisions, managing financial risk, and executing strategies to meet personal investment and financial goals.

senior field manager

fieldstone homes

2005-5 - 2007-6 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Oversaw multi-phase residential single family construction projects. Managed site budgets and collaborated on offsites, including utilities, streets, and site access. Analyzed and modified Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) in conformance with compliance and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit coverage requirements. Steered compliance with building standards and environmental regulations. Liaised with government agencies and officials on compliance requirements.

construction site manager

corman leigh communities

2004-1 - 2005-4 · 1 yr 4 mos

Led project teams consisting of assistant superintendents, onsite inspectors, and laborers in constructing apartment complex. Supervised infrastructure improvements, engineering inspections, architectural revisions, permit applications, plans revisions, and in-fill compacted construction.

senior field manager

centex homes

1994-1 - 2004-1 · 10 yrs 1 mo

Directed $100 million Cardinal Crest residential construction project consisting of single family homes, accounting for 20% of division profits. Strategized on engineering and architectural revisions, scheduled construction projects, and tracked budget. Managed team of customer service managers and assistant superintendents.

graduate student assistant

water science and policy center

2011-9 - 2014-5 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Coordinated seminars, forums, and special events, including securing guest speakers, organizing meetings between guests and University professors, compiling speaker biographies and abstracts, and arranging domestic and foreign travel accommodations. Collaborated on center goals, supporting critical water-related objectives involving reclamation, usage, distribution, sustainability, politics, and aquifer depletion and recharge.

Education

university of california

university of california, riverside

management

2011-1 - 2013-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Environmental Management with an emphasis on natural resource management using microeconomics to evaluate policies and best choice alternatives. Activities and Societies: Water Science and Policy Center