Apple Paxton
Franklin
Summary
- Excel in time management, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring seamless operations in fast-paced environments. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills.
- Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Assistant
F. A. Wilhelm Construction Co., Inc.
Indianapolis,
10.2015 - Current
- Assist the Preconstruction Department with construction management projects by sending out bid packages and advertising
- Assist the estimating teams (Carpentry, Flooring, Steel, Masonry, Estimating, Resource Group) with bidding. Reading through specifications, addenda, and drawings to determine what the bidding requirements are including, but not limited to, requesting bid bonds, insurance requirements, licensing requirements, and advertising to obtain minority participation.
- Drafting and submitting required post bid documents on the projects where bids have been submitted.
- Drafting Purchase Orders, Subcontract Agreements, and Change Orders to send via DocuSign.
- Uploading documents in Procore for Project Owners to review.
- Badging process for projects when required.
- Assist with rectifying any permits or violation notices from the City of Indianapolis.
- Completing and submitting all prequalifications required by all Construction Managers and General Contractors for bidding and/or project requirements.
- Printing plans/specifications when required for bidding or for ongoing projects.
- Assist Project Managers with ordering supplies/materials for projects.
Paralegal
George & Sipes
Indianapolis
02.2007 - 10.2015
- Drafting legal documentation for filing of Mesothelioma, Construction Accident, Lung Cancer and Asbestos-Related Diseases, and Occupational Hazards and Toxic Exposure Cases
- Assist attorney in Court during trials, depositions, and initial consultations
- Communicate with clients at every stage of the legal process, including the initial interview and discovery process.
- Play a crucial role in the communication between the attorney and the client, ensuring that the client feels heard and understood.
- Assist in setting up the groundwork for the legal process.
- Gather information necessary for each case.
Estimating Assistant
Spurlock Construction
Indianapolis
01.1999 - 02.2007
- Assist with estimating on projects
- Ordering supplies/materials
- Issuing Purchase Orders and Contracts
- Communicated regularly with subcontractors regarding pricing information and availability of materials needed for the job.
- Calculated total costs associated with each project based on estimated material costs, labor rates, and overhead expenses.
- Provided support during negotiations with vendors in order to secure best possible pricing terms.
- Prepared detailed estimates for construction projects by researching materials, labor, and equipment costs.
- Maintained records of all past estimates for future reference when preparing new estimates.
- Facilitated pre-construction meetings to align project team on scope, budget, and timeline.
- Solicited and collected subcontractor and vendor bids or quotations.
- Maintained detailed and organized records of bid documents, correspondence and other project-specific information.
- Updated and maintained database of suppliers and contractors.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Indiana University/Purdue University
Indianapolis, IN05-2001
Associate of Applied Science - Graphic Design
International School of Business
Indianapolis09-1995
Skills
- Procore
- Excel spreadsheets, Word, PowerPoint
- Database management
- Document preparation
- Construction estimating
- Compliance management
- Bid coordination
- Client communication
- Procurement processes
- Problem solving
Certification
- Notary Public, Commission #NP0676777
Affiliations
- Volunteer at Indiana Masonic Home, Franklin, Indiana since 2021
- High School and elementary school tutor of all aspects of math including basic, algebra, geometry since 2013
Timeline
Executive Assistant
F. A. Wilhelm Construction Co., Inc.
10.2015 - Current
Paralegal
George & Sipes
02.2007 - 10.2015
Estimating Assistant
Spurlock Construction
01.1999 - 02.2007
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Indiana University/Purdue University
Associate of Applied Science - Graphic Design
International School of Business
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