Brandon Miller
Rapid Fire Protection
Rapid City,SD
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Sales Estimator experienced in logistics, warehouse supervision, and military radio logistics. Achieved profitability and customer satisfaction through accurate project cost evaluations and enhanced bidding strategies. Focused on delivering high-quality outcomes through strong communication, data analysis, and client negotiation.
Work History
Pre Construction Sales Estimator
2 Years 8 Months- Lead team in the creation of proposals and bids.
- Prepare detailed bid scopes for trade packages.
- Quantify material costs, manpower hourly costs, and sub buy-outs for assigned projects.
- Led team in creating competitive proposals and bids to secure project opportunities.
- Input and adjust quantities with a high level of accuracy.
- Assemble quantities into project management tools with a high level of accuracy.
- Prepared detailed bid scopes for trade packages, ensuring clarity and alignment with project requirements.
- Present budget and value engineering ideas to owner and design team.
- Work collaboratively with Project Manager, Superintendent, and project team to phase assigned projects.
- Review project documents.
- Participate in project team meetings, client meetings, and JSRs for duration of assigned project.
- Built and maintained customer relationships through effective phone and email communication, enhancing client satisfaction.
- Resolve client inquiries and complaints promptly using established protocols.
Fire Protection Technician
2 Years 8 Months- Install Fire Sprinkler Systems according to NFPA codes with strict quality assurance standards.
- Delivered high quality work and productivity.
- Fabrication of CPVC or Steel Piping to appropriate length and installing sprinkler heads in accordance to NFPA guidelines.
- Gained extensive experience in working with both steel and CPVC piping materials.
- Read and Interpret Blueprints.
- Communicate with Local Inspectors.
- Coordinate Scheduling of project rough in and final inspections.
- Coordinate with other trades and general contractors.
- Responded to on-call emergencies, delivering timely support to customers and minimizing service disruptions.
- Responded to service calls promptly to address customer needs effectively.
- Respond to on-call emergencies via phone communication, providing timely customer support.
- Calling monitoring companies, removing NACS, replacing batteries. To prevent alarms and Emergency Service Vehicles from arriving on-site.
- Developed customer relationships by addressing service feedback, enhancing satisfaction and ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations.
Landscaping Laborer
2 Months- Performed professional gardening to enhance landscape aesthetics and health of plants.
- Removed weeds from flower beds to enhance plant growth.
- Tree/Shrub trimming & shaping
- Spraying for weeds, pests & ailments
- Plant & Tree Delivery
- Topsoil, Compost & Rock Delivery
- Cut grass in residential yards to ensure a tidy appearance.
- Mowing & Weed Eating
- Professional Edging
- Spring & Fall Cleanups
- Raking, Leaf Blowing
- Removed plant material to maintain cleanliness and improve overall landscape appearance.
- Fertilization
- 5 Step Fertilization Program
- Tree/Shrub Fertilization
- Removed snow accumulation to prevent hazards and maintain accessibility.
- Pool Repairs
- Pool Startup
- Installed holiday lighting to create festive outdoor environments for clients.
- Spring Startups
- Installed and maintained irrigation systems for efficient water distribution. Repairs
- Irrigation Installs
- Sprinkler Blowouts
- Irrigation
- Paver Patios - Retaining Walls
- Plants & Trees . Planting Beds
- Hydroseed Sod
- Detailed Designs
- Custom Landscape
- Design & Install
- Outdoor Kitchens
- Decks. Pergolas . Pools
- Firepits & Water Features to include pool slides.
Engineering Technician
6 Months- Conducted tests on soil, asphalt, concrete, and water tables while monitoring excavations in field, office, and lab settings.
- Complete concrete testing for contractors based on ACI specifications.
- Documented observations and results in detailed reports.
- Reporting all passing and failing reports to Contractor, Subcontractor, and on site manager.
Warehouse Supervisor
2 Months- Coordinated with Contract Supervisor/Manager to ensure timely stocking of merchandise, meeting contract requirements.
- Coordinated day stock functions to maintain inventory flow.
- Performing and coordinating day stock functions as required.
- Taking initiatives to learn Receiving, Storing & Handling operational job duties, so may act as back-up for absences.
- Sets production standards as assigned by supervisor or Contract Manager.
- Initiated learning of Receiving, Storing & Handling operational duties to serve as backup during absences.
- Directing and coaching people with disabilities to achieve meaningful employment as a shelf stocker.
- Proposed suggestions to enhance contract quality and production to supervisor.
- Established production standards to guide team performance as assigned by supervisor or Contract Manager.
Material Handler
7 Months- Pulled and packed orders, arranged shipments, generated shipping documents, identified and labeled parts to ensure accurate order fulfillment.
- Pulling orders and packing orders, arranging shipment of orders, generating shipping documents, identifying and labeling all parts.
- Entered transactions into computer system to maintain accurate inventory records, including price changes and credit memos.
- Trained new hires to meet quality standards, facilitating effective onboarding and integration into the team.
Material Handler
3 Years 4 Months- Operated forklift to transport materials efficiently between EVO Warehouse and production areas.
- Oversaw the loading, unloading, and checking in of raw material shipments.
- Maintained the warehouse, receiving dock, and all work areas in an organized manner.
- Identified various wood species for inventory management., accurately counted and recorded information.
- Communicated professionally and interacted with co-workers.
Radio Logistics Specialist
5 Years 10 Months- Trained 30 personnel in job-related skills and resilience techniques for harsh environments.
- Led a team in accomplishing project goals. and supervised fire support activities, target processing, and observation while using and generating computer data.
- Led, supervised, and instructed subordinates on how to succeed in the organization.
- Led and supervised fire support activities, target processing, and observation while using and generating computer data.
- Maintained and filed confidential records both numerically and alphabetically to ensure data integrity.
Education
High school diploma or GED - General Studies
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assisting
Associate of Science - Therapeutic Massage
Skills
Customer Service: Phone communication
Relationship management
Customer communication
Sales closing
Sales
Warehouse & Logistics: Freight Experience
Packaging
Order Picker
Warehouse Experience
Pallet Jack
Order Picking-
Load & Unload
Materials Handling
Shipping & Receiving
Forklift
Warehouse Management
Warehouse Supervisor Experience
Project Scheduling
Bid Quality Control
Risk Assessment
Healthcare & Medical: Construction Codes
Blueprint Interpretation
Cost Estimation
Materials Estimation
Construction Proposal Preparation
Software & Computer: Microsoft Word
Computer Operation
Computer Operation
Warehouse Management
Written communication
Client interaction
Client support
Interpersonal communication
Pallet Jack
Needs assessment
Warehouse Experience
Quality Assurance
Loss Prevention
Performance measurement
Cold outreach
Physiology Knowledge
Job cost estimating
Snow Plowing
Consultative sales
Sales techniques
Cross-selling strategies
Margin optimization
Report generation
Report generation
Loss Prevention
Loss Prevention
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Time management
Sales techniques
Certification
- ACI Certification: March 2023 to March 2028
- Driver's License: November 2021 to November 2026
- Forklift Certification: November 2022 to November 2023
Timeline
Pre Construction Sales Estimator
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
12.2023 - CurrentRead More
Fire Protection Technician
Rapid Fire Protection
12.2023 - CurrentRead More
Landscaping Laborer
Aspen Ridge Lawn & Landscape
08.2023 - 10.2023Read More
Engineering Technician
FMG Engineering
01.2023 - 07.2023Read More
Warehouse Supervisor
Black Hills Works
11.2022 - 01.2023Read More
Material Handler
Tiger Movers
10.2021 - 05.2022Read More
Material Handler
Showplace Wood Products
01.2018 - 05.2021Read More
Radio Logistics Specialist
US Army
01.2009 - 11.2014Read More
OGorman High School
High school diploma or GED from General Studies
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Lake Area Technical Institute
Associate of Science from Occupational Therapy Assisting
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National American University
Associate of Science from Therapeutic Massage
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