Darren K. Nelson

Darren K. Nelson

Fremont, California, United States
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Experience

  • Herrero Builders Graphic

    Herrero Builders

    2100 Oakdale Avenue San Francisco, CA 94124

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    2551 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Suite 248 San Ramon, California 94583-1661

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    12907 Alcosta Blvd. Unit F San Ramon, CA. 94583

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    Hayward, California, United States

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    Livermore, California, United States

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    Milpitas, California, United States

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    Antioch, California, United States

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    Milpitas, California, United States

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    Susanville, California, United States

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    Oakland, California, United States

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    Livermore, California, United States

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    Dublin, California, United States

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    Livermore, California, United States

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    Cupertino, California, United States

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    Burlingame, California, United States

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    San Jose, California, United States

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    San Francisco Bay Area

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    San Jose, California, United States

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    Oakland, California, United States

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    San Jose, California, United States

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    Cupertino, California, United States

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    Redwood City, California, United States

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    Foster City, California, United States

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    Fremont, California, United States

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    Milpitas, California, United States

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    Livermore, California, United States

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    Berkeley, California, United States

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    Livermore, California, United States

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    Milpitas, California, United States

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    San Jose, California, United States

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    San Leandro, California, United States

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    Livermore, California, United States

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    Dublin, California, United States

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    San Francisco Bay Area

Education

  • Louisiana State University Graphic

    Louisiana State University

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    Activities and Societies: Completed thirteen graduate-level classes at LSU-Baton Rouge for twelve graduate-level Construction Management class degree requirements. I was focused on the curriculum to achieve a grade point average higher than 4.0, earning an A+ in four of my courses, which resulted in a 97% or higher score in the class, in addition to the four graduate-level courses completed as an undergraduate at CSU-East Bay. All the work was completed achieving the best benefit/cost ratio for student learning outcomes.

    I chose LSU, Baton Rouge Graduate Construction Management Program because it is designed to blend engineering, business, and construction management concepts to produce a professional graduate who can manage construction processes for a win-win between the client and contractor. It also provides a path for research and a career path in academics. Further, it is an in-depth education in state-of-the-art construction specializations, including sustainable construction and materials, resilient…

    I chose LSU, Baton Rouge Graduate Construction Management Program because it is designed to blend engineering, business, and construction management concepts to produce a professional graduate who can manage construction processes for a win-win between the client and contractor. It also provides a path for research and a career path in academics. Further, it is an in-depth education in state-of-the-art construction specializations, including sustainable construction and materials, resilient construction, building information modeling, decision-making, advanced productivity, and robotics. Moreover, it was a perfect fit for the professional development path I sought during the COVID-19 pandemic. Online, so all I needed to do was focus all my time studying. I had no distractions from man-made or natural disasters, no travel or resource restrictions, and it was exactly the degree I was looking for. I highly recommend the program.

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    Activities and Societies: -University Honors Program --> 2020 GRADUATES --> Class of 2020 Graduates with Honors & Messages From Some Of Our Graduating Students --> https://www.csueastbay.edu/uhp/2020-graduates.html -Center for Student Research --> CSR SCHOLARS 2017-2018 --> Construction Management --> https://www.csueastbay.edu/oscar/past-scholars/2017-2018.html -Participant in the ASC Competition 2019 --> Graduate IPD Team -Tau Sigma Honors Society -Golden Key International Honour Society -honorsociety.org.

    -Catholic Student Association

    I was the first to complete the University Honors Program in the Construction Management Program at CSU East Bay, demonstrating a pioneering spirit and dedication. I achieved this despite the additional burden of a minor in International Business and taking four graduate-level Construction Management courses at CSU East Bay. I want to let you know that these four graduate courses were NOT applied to any graduate degree. They were undertaken as part of…

    -Catholic Student Association

    I was the first to complete the University Honors Program in the Construction Management Program at CSU East Bay, demonstrating a pioneering spirit and dedication. I achieved this despite the additional burden of a minor in International Business and taking four graduate-level Construction Management courses at CSU East Bay. I want to let you know that these four graduate courses were NOT applied to any graduate degree. They were undertaken as part of extracurricular work for my bachelor's degree, showcasing my commitment to academic excellence and my proactive approach to preparing for graduate admission. I want to thank all the professors who guided me through the process - there is a special place in heaven for you!

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    Activities and Societies: Math Learning Center, Business Club, Honorsociety.org

    In the Class of 2016, I was the only person to receive the Highest Honors for the Business Supervision/Management category. However, this business degree is the most challenging offered at Ohlone Community and the rarest in the California Community College System.

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    Activities and Societies: Lobbying for government contracts to be union-signed contractors through the Local 713 Carpenters In Action.

    I completed my apprenticeship through the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and became a journeyman carpenter. Moreover, I took my journeyman carpenter knowledge further by taking 22 advanced skills training courses through the UBC Training Center while working as a carpenter. Below are some of the qualification/certification cards I earned.
    Furthermore, although I have not actually taken a tree and made a violin out of it as proof of being a master carpenter, I do possess a level of…

    I completed my apprenticeship through the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and became a journeyman carpenter. Moreover, I took my journeyman carpenter knowledge further by taking 22 advanced skills training courses through the UBC Training Center while working as a carpenter. Below are some of the qualification/certification cards I earned.
    Furthermore, although I have not actually taken a tree and made a violin out of it as proof of being a master carpenter, I do possess a level of carpentry mastery just short of whittling a violin from a tree.

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    This is a non-union carpenter apprenticeship program I was a part of for the first two years of my carpenter apprenticeship.

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    Wood Framing, Cabinetry, Painting, Door Installation.

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • Judge

    Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair

    - 1 year 1 month

    Education

    Middle through high school annual county fair.

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    Grounds Keeper Volunteer

    South Hayward Parish

    - 7 months

    Poverty Alleviation

    This church is an active conglomeration of seven different Christian denominations sponsoring all religious involvement in helping the poor with food, shelter, and government assistance navigation.

  • Blood Donor

    American Red Cross

    - 1 month

    Health

    Donated blood to the American Red Cross.

  • Volunteer Carpenter

    Carpenters Union Local 713

    - 11 months

    Social Services

    Volunteered to help construct a church in Oakland California.

Courses

  • CMGT 670: Construction Enterprise and Risk Management. Completed as an undergraduate attending CSU East Bay as a reward for the successful completion of the Center for Student Research Program.

    Graduate-Level Class

  • CMGT 675: Temporary Structures in Construction. Completed as an undergraduate attending CSU East Bay as a reward for the successful completion of the Center for Student Research Program.

    Graduate-Level Class

  • CMGT 693A: Applied Research in Construction. Completed as an undergraduate attending CSU East Bay as a reward for the successful completion of the Center for Student Research Program.

    Graduate-Level Capstone

  • CMGT 697: Issues in Construction Management. Completed as an undergraduate attending CSU East Bay as a reward for the successful completion of the Center for Student Research Program.

    Graduate-Level Elective

  • Graduate Pathways to S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

    12 hr seminar at Stanford

  • Institute of Reading Development: Speed Reading & Study Skills Program

    College Level 9 Class

Projects

  • Stanford "Car - T" Project

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    Turning the ground floor of Pod D into a makeshift positive-pressure patient room facility for germ-sensitive patient care while the Pod E renovations occur. This was accomplished by adding more HVAC ductwork and higher filtration to the system.

    Other creators

  • Stanford Pediatric Pedestrian Canopy and Adult Clinical Decision Unit Projects

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    The Stanford Pediatric Pedestrian Canopy Project is a structure built over the entrance of the Stanford Pediatrics Emergency Entrance to provide a permanent place for people to get fresh air without being exposed to the elements. It is equipped with heaters, lighting, and fire protection.

    The Stanford Adult Clinical Decision Unit Project is a section of the hospital built to house adults for 24 hours to assess if or what treatment they require. It is the Phase 2 of the Emergency…

    The Stanford Pediatric Pedestrian Canopy Project is a structure built over the entrance of the Stanford Pediatrics Emergency Entrance to provide a permanent place for people to get fresh air without being exposed to the elements. It is equipped with heaters, lighting, and fire protection.

    The Stanford Adult Clinical Decision Unit Project is a section of the hospital built to house adults for 24 hours to assess if or what treatment they require. It is the Phase 2 of the Emergency Pediatrics Department remodel.

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  • Stanford Hospital Public Spaces and Interim Egress at 300 Pasteur Drive in Palo Alto, California 94304.

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    The public space connects Stanford Pod D with waiting rooms and walkways to Pod D. The MEP was upgraded to a modern BMS system with new finishes.

    The interim egress is the elevator code upgrade of elevators 3 & 4 adding security cameras, fire smoke curtains, and a new mechanical lifting system.

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  • Stanford Hospital Complex Pod D Bed Renovation at 300 Pasteur Drive in Palo Alto, California 94304.

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    Stanford Hospital complex at 300 Pasteur Drive in Palo Alto, California Pod D renovations comprise the original hospital. Pod D will convert and update patient rooms from semi-private to private with larger bathrooms and family areas. The total project area is 61,560 SF. As Project Engineer for Herrero Builders, I am the last person to close out the project for Stanford Planning Design + Construction.

    Other creators
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  • STEM Educational Gaming Research Group

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    Working under Dr. Fadi Castronovo, I statistically correlate test results for the Virtual Construction Simulator 4 pedagogical scheduling tool; whereas these results can facilitate a greater understanding of increasing student learning outcomes in metacognitive associations.

    See project

  • DiCE - Data-informed Construction Engineering

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    Dr. Reza Akhavian mentored me in the Center for Student Research Scholarship, intending to produce a publishable research paper from the literature review to the final draft. In addition, the DiCE team I worked on explored the possibility of integrating safety protocol into a new version of BIM.

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  • Russel City Energy Center

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    Erected, modified, and dismantled Safeway brand system scaffolding.

    Other creators
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  • International Press Building

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    Designated Project Layout Person. Job responsibilities included reading, coordinating, and transferring Blue Print design to brick and mortar construction.

Honors & Awards

  • Undergraduate Cum Laude

    Recommendation of the Faculty

    Achieved higher than 3.65 G.P.A. for all the undergraduate course work (i.e., including the 4 graduate-level classes I took not counting towards any degree).

  • Undergraduate University Honors Program

    California State University East Bay

    This program is an extra curriculum and course requirement to assist in developing a student's research process for later graduate studies.

  • Undergraduate Center for Student Research Scholar Program

    California State University East Bay

    This program culminated in me taking graduate-level construction management courses as the fruition of being mentored through the research process by Dr. Reza Akhavian as an undergraduate.

  • Golden Key International Honour Society Member

    Golden Key International Honour Society

    Exclusive privileges for members attending four-year universities.

  • Tau Sigma National Honor Society Member

    Tau Sigma National Honor Society Eta-Epsilon Chapter

    Exclusive privileges for members attending four-year universities.

  • Ted Harding Jr. Engineering Scholarship

    Laurie and Duane Phillips

    $1,000.00 Award

    The Ted Harding Jr. Engineering Scholarship was awarded to one deserving upper division engineering student (i.e., one Junior or Senior student as defined by credit hours and/or courses completed. Eligibility requirements were as follows: Have attained a Junior or Senior grade level status, at the time of application. Have a financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA or CA Dream Act. Completed an essay highlighting involvement in the Engineering department through…

    $1,000.00 Award

    The Ted Harding Jr. Engineering Scholarship was awarded to one deserving upper division engineering student (i.e., one Junior or Senior student as defined by credit hours and/or courses completed. Eligibility requirements were as follows: Have attained a Junior or Senior grade level status, at the time of application. Have a financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA or CA Dream Act. Completed an essay highlighting involvement in the Engineering department through extracurricular activities that bring benefits to others, the university, or the community. Have a strong academic performance record as demonstrated by a GPA of 3.0 or better and/or by showing significant progress toward improving GPA is preferred. Be enrolled full-time in the upcoming Fall quarter.

  • Business Supervision/Management Associate in Arts with Highest Honors

    Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges

    Earned higher than a 3.5 G.P.A. to receive Highest Honors status on my degree

  • Honorsociety.org member

    Honorsociety.org

    Exclusive privileges for academic members

  • Ohlone College Foundation HOSTS Scholarship

    Ohlone College

    $750.00 Scholarship

  • Share Your Dreams HOSTS Scholarship

    Ohlone College

    $1,000.00 Scholarship

  • Transformational Leadership Conference

    United Brotherhood of Carpenters International Training Facility

    Invited to participate in the United Brotherhood of Carpenter's pilot leadership training program

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Spanish

    Elementary proficiency

Organizations

  • Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)

    Member

    - Present

    Construction management is a professional service that provides a project’s owner(s) with effective management of the project's schedule, cost, quality, safety, scope, and function. https://www.cmaanet.org/about-us/code-ethics

  • Project Management Institute (PMI)

    Member

    - Present

    Project Management Institute (PMI) is the world's leading association for those who consider a project, program or portfolio management their profession. https://www.pmi.org/

  • Carpenters In Action (CIA)

    Member

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    The "CIA" is the Carpenters In Action; a political organization dedicated to advancing the local 713 carpenters union-sponsored infrastructure work.

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