Mark Vause
Civil Engineer
Interactive Resume
Profile
I’m a former firefighter and current business owner with a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Florida State University
About me
I am a reliable, extremely focused, and self-motivated individual with over 15 years of experience in construction and service related industries. As a former firefighter and current business owner, my background demonstrates solid communication and leadership expertise. I am comfortable training and working with professionals of all levels in multiple fields. I am proud of my background as a top performer who is energetic and ambitious. I maintain the belief that ‘excellence is the norm and not an exception and integrity is an uncompromising characteristic; this being the cornerstone to my approach with work and life. In me you will find someone with unusual dedication and a steadfast commitment to doing things better. I welcome the opportunity to discuss my background in further detail.
Details
Name:
Mark Vause
Age:
34 years
Location:
Tallahassee, Florida
Experiences
Education
“Knowledge will bring you the opportunity to make a difference.”
-Claire Fagin
B.S. Civil Engineering
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida
2021
A.A. Degree
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, Florida
2017
Emergency Medical Technician
Technical College of the Lowcountry
Beaufort, South Carolina
2010
Firefighter I & II
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, Florida
2009
High School Diploma
North Florida Christian School
Tallahassee, Florida
2006
Professional Experience
“Learning is experience, everything else is just information.”
-Albert Einstein
Owner / Operator
The Reliable Guy LLC
Tallahassee, FL
2016 - Present
Managed the rigorous full-time schedule of civil engineering school all while performing numerous renovation projects including multiple kitchen and bathroom renovations and much, much more. Check out my project gallery below for more details!
Owner / Operator
Coastal Palms LLC
Bluffton, SC
2011 - 2016
Contributed to the ground up development of a full-service landscape maintenance and design company servicing both residential and commercial clients. Initially expanding the business from 6 to 120 accounts which staffed 2 full-time maintenance crews and a full-service design crew.
Accountable for the development and implementation of strategies to protect and expand market footprint, increase awareness, elevate brand, and deepen relationships with account holders to maximize profitability.
Firefighter / EMT-B
Hardeeville Fire Dept.
Hardeeville, SC
2010 - 2014
Certified and trained fire service professional with extensive knowledge of safety procedures, emergency medical procedures, and firefighting techniques.
Acquired advanced field and team management skills.
Maintain updated knowledge of safety guidelines, firefighting techniques, treatment protocols, response requirements, and quality assurance procedures.
Inspection of buildings as required for regulatory.
Certifications
LEED Green Associate
OSHA 30 - Hour Construction
Fire Safety Officer I & II Certification
Fire Service Supervisor I & II Certification
National Pro Board Certification
First Responder Certification
Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification
Low and High Angle Rope Rescue Certification
Abilities
“The future belongs to those who learn more skills and combine them in creative ways.”
-Robert Greene
Technical Drawing Interpretation
CAD Programs Including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and
Revit.
Project Estimating & Bidding
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Job Site Safety & Supervision
Concrete Finishing
Drywall Finishing
Interior/Exterior Painting
Residential Electrical, Plumbing, & HVAC
Custom Cabinetry
Residential Irrigation Design & Installation
Framing Carpentry
Finish Carpentry
Wood & Metal Framing
Shingle, Tile, & Metal Roofing
Interior / Exterior Finishing
Brick, Block, Veneer, & Stone Masonry
Stucco
Reputation
“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently.”
-Warren Buffett
“We worked with Mark to completely remodel our home. This included major renovations of our kitchen, bathrooms, master suite, and more. Mark’s craftsmanship and attention to detail in all phases of the projects was impressive and greatly appreciated. His ability to offer design options and affectively illustrate them to us made the process much less stressful and resulted in a finished project that has met all our expectations.”
— Rob and Julia Magee
Projects
“Projects completed demonstrate what we know, but future projects will decide what we learn.”
-Dr. Mohsin Tiwana
Magee Kitchen / Living Room Renovation
This project transformed a 1970’s Kitchen and adjoining living room into beautiful, modern day space. It involved completely renovating the old with the new by adding all new drywall, flooring, kitchen cabinets, custom lighting, quartz countertops, appliances, built-in pantries, custom built doors, and a built-in entertainment center.
Semper Fi Fund Project
This project has to be my all-time favorite! I was given the opportunity to create a beautiful outdoor space that is completely assessable for a wounded warrior and his family. The project includes an oversized floating sun deck with dual custom built curved ramps and pergola built for a king, above ground garden with a CMU garden house, custom built workout area and much much more.
Visit my project gallery page and see what I’ve been up to! All projects listed on this website were completed by me throughout the years over multiple businesses. I’ve been involved in all aspects of these projects from planning and bidding, to material selection, project management, and as always, execution of the final product.
Contact me.
markvause@markvause.com
(850)631-1874
732 Pointe Ct. Apt. D
Tallahassee, Florida 32309