Bridging projects with people (www.robrasa.com)
Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Executive Director at Receptive Relations (Self-employed)
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- Project Manager and Water Resource Advisor at Pure Water for the World
- Water/Sanitation Engineering Consultant at US Peace Corps- Philippines
- Cable/Hydrographic Surveyor at Thales GeoSolutions (Pacific), Inc.
- Staff Coastal Engineer at Moffatt & Nichol Engineers
- Automation System Technician at Control Management Systems
- Education
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- The Australian National University
- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
- Chaffey College
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Robert J Kent Jr (robjkentjr@gmail.com)’s Summary
• Autonomous and innovative supervisor with excellent communication, reporting and leadership skills.
• Strong personal integrity, relates to local communities and creates trust by working for their interests.
• Dependable and consistent in supporting and facilitating team efforts to produce genuine long-term livelihood gains.
• Highly confident and persuasive team-builder, able to motivate local stakeholders to undertake and invest in sustainable programs.
• Persistent and flexible approach to bridging cultures between local communities/staff and foreign agencies.
• Meticulous and diligent observer of project costs and work schedules.
• Reliable long-term project planning and organization, ensuring dependable cost-management.
• Creative and original approach when working to solve abstract and complicated problems.
• Honours degree in Civil Engineering.
Robert J Kent Jr (robjkentjr@gmail.com)’s Specialties:
•Three years of development field experience in water resource management, sanitary landfill design and creating sustainable community livelihood projects
•Currently have a Blog reader list of 1,000+ people who contribute to projects
•Organized and facilitated Solid Waste Management (SWM) conferences, bringing together community members, education facilities, NGOs and government agencies
•Knowledgeable in applying for grants and setting up transparent micro-credit programs at the local level
Robert J Kent Jr (robjkentjr@gmail.com)’s Experience
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Executive Director
Receptive Relations (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; International Trade and Development industry)
November 2007 — Present (2 years 1 month)
I created this non-profit to bridge the needs of projects focusing in environmental and cultural development with donors from around the world who are looking for a beneficiary.
During our travels through East Asia, Central America and the Middle East, we have been seeking people and organizations that aim to improve the livelihood of their community. Using our contacts in Rotary International, US Peace Corps and the development community, we visit their projects work towards goals ranging from water and solid waste management to tourism and handicraft marketing. We believe projects that attempt to utilize their existing resources, such as culture, skills and environment, can achieve sustainable goals, and this is what we aim to promote.
With time, we hope to build a substantial database of projects and contacts for the general internet community to view and send contributions too. -
Project Manager and Water Resource Advisor
Pure Water for the World
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; International Trade and Development industry)
July 2006 — October 2007 (1 year 4 months)
I am responsible for managing three grants to install household water filters and ensure sustainability by using Spanish to educate local staff. These grants include $56,400 that has installed 340 filters, a 2nd that is starting, and writing a 3rd. Completion of these involved collaboration among the US Peace Corps, Rotary International, and local government. I managed a consensus among these entities regarding the selection of staff, determination of costs and assumption of responsibility.
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Water/Sanitation Engineering Consultant
US Peace Corps- Philippines
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; International Trade and Development industry)
January 2004 — June 2006 (2 years 6 months)
My duties were to enhance the Kabankalan communities’ understanding of environmental issues related to their management of water and solid waste. I accomplish this by introducing green charcoal, an economic alternative to sugarcane field burning; establishing 5 material recovery facilities that buy back recyclables at a neutral cost; creating an environmental impact statement template now used by 15 municipalities; and conducting education campaigns by distributing didactic information VCDs.
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Cable/Hydrographic Surveyor
Thales GeoSolutions (Pacific), Inc.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; HO; Civil Engineering industry)
July 2000 — January 2004 (3 years 7 months)
As the onsite representative for international offshore projects, I travelled to more than 40 countries. I was responsible for confident decision making while under considerably stressful conditions. I was able to identify system problems and carry out corrective actions. I was also the liaison between international job sites and my home office. This representation kept Thales abreast of upcoming work, relevant developments and new contracts through my friendly relationships with clients.
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Staff Coastal Engineer
Moffatt & Nichol Engineers
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Civil Engineering industry)
January 1998 — June 2000 (2 years 6 months)
As a staff engineer, I assisted with projects related to the design, construction or repair of airfields, roads, bridges, piers, ports, river sedimentation, wetland restoration and beach erosion. As the coastal department’s IT resource expert, I was responsible for computer maintenance and repair, anticipation of modelling needs, development of IT standards and insuring the long-term security of archived data. I also laid out the primary ACAD design files according to the job specifications.
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Automation System Technician
Control Management Systems
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Mechanical or Industrial Engineering industry)
January 1994 — June 1997 (3 years 6 months)
My primary responsibility was to install, program and repair facility HVAC automation and control systems. This involved assembling computer workstations and installing their operating systems. I also oversaw the planning and installation of communication and power lines to control units in high-rise office buildings such as TWO CALIFORNIA PLAZA. I directed the purchase of computer control systems that, through outsourcing, identification and analysis, led to significant cost savings.
Robert J Kent Jr (robjkentjr@gmail.com)’s Education
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The Australian National University
Master , Environmental Management and Development , 2009 — 2009
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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
BS , Civil Engineering , 1994 — 2000
For my senior design class, I was the project leader and rowing coach for the California State Polytechnic ASCE concrete canoe design competition. This included managing a team of thirty active members for six months, the design and construction of the concrete canoe, theme selection and presentation, and the competition races. My team placed third overall in the 1999 Southwest Regional Conference and 1st in the rowing competition. I was also the lead rower for the men’s team 1998-2000.
For my ocean engineering project, I was project leader for a DGPS bathymetric survey. My main responsibility was to arrange donations for the needed DGPS survey equipment and coordinate with the Southern California Marine Institute for the use of their research vessel. Also, to compile the data and make topographic maps using ACAD Land Developer. I presented the final report to the Port of San Pedro for consideration in a future dredging project.- Activities and Societies:
- Minor in Ocean Engineering,
Professional Engineer in Training Certificate, EIT, FE,
Chi Epsilon
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Chaffey College
General 1992 — 1995
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Robert J Kent Jr (robjkentjr@gmail.com)’s Interests:
Travel, Development, Water, Culture
Robert J Kent Jr (robjkentjr@gmail.com)’s Groups:
Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honor Society,
Rotary International, American Society of Civil Engineers, ASCE, The Rhino Fund,
American Society of Engineers and Architects, ASEA
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Robert J Kent Jr (robjkentjr@gmail.com)’s Honors:
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate. Completed March 2006.
US Peace Corps cultural and technical training as a Wat/San Volunteer. Completed April 2004.
Small ocean-craft operator license. Obtained June 1998.
NAUI Master Scuba Diver license. Obtained June 1997.
Professional Engineer in Training (EIT or FE) Certificate. Obtained April 1997.
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