Cheryl L. Goodwin
Chicago,IL
Summary
Professional with strong background in estimating and coordination. Skilled in cost analysis, project planning, and vendor negotiation. Focused on team collaboration and delivering measurable results. Adaptable, reliable, and driven to exceed expectations in dynamic environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Estimating Coordinator
CDO Group Inc.
01.2023 - Current
- Understanding the project requirements, determining key variables, gathering first-hand information, conducting research to gather data, forecasting, and budgeting, obtaining quotes and offers from vendors, creating and submitting estimate reports, and building a strong resume.
- Tracking project timelines and monitoring budgets to ensure they are met.
- Providing general support to business development teams as they prepare RFP documents, etc.
- Prepare commercial bids based on submitted specifications, e plans, blueprints, and RFI’s.
- Maintain electronic data files of project addenda and geotechnical engineering design changes.
Estimating Coordinator
Lynch Construction
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Receive and distribute plans and important information needed.
- Responsible for the acknowledgement, gathering, logging and tracking incoming bids and project opportunities from clients.
- Contact vendors/sub-contractors for quotes and qualifications to create a successful project team.
- Maintain and update company list qualified vendors/sub-contractors.
- Review invitations to bid for applicable scopes of work.
- Upload potential projects with plans and scopes of work into Building Connected, Plan Hub & Procure.
- Prepare the necessary bid or proposal documents for timely distribution and submission to clients.
Occupancy Specialist
Saginaw Housing Commission
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Conduct annual recertification interviews to ensure that notification if rent charges are provided at least 30 days before the anniversary date.
- Complete annual rent calculations.
- Receives “Notice to Vacate” requests and issues vouchers for program moves and portability.
- Ensure date quality and accuracy of client files and records.
Community Manager
Yes! Communities
12.2018 - 06.2021
- Collection processes for lot rents and bank loan notes through partnerships with our bank.
- Maintaining homes and grounds while exceeding budget and customer service expectations.
- Maintaining Staff and Resident relations at Saginaw Valley Estates.
- Complete Work orders and follow up with residents to ensue high level of satisfaction.
- Sales, marketing and advertising through a variety of sources such as networking, Turbo Tenant, Facebook and Craigslist.
Legal Secretary
Reyes & Bauer Law Offices
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Perform secretarial duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents.
- Prepare legal papers and correspondence, such as summonses, complaints, motions and subpoenas.
- Assisted with legal research to ensure high level of satisfaction for clients.
Leasing Consultant
BJB Properties, Inc
02.2012 - 10.2017
- Market apartment via multiple outlets such as flyers, craigslist, rent.com and housing fairs.
- Take prospective residents on tours of the buildings and use diligent follow up to maintain a 40% closing ratio.
- Complete work orders and follow up with residents to ensue high level of satisfaction.
- Greet all prospects, residents and answer phones during hours of business to maintain rapport with residents.
- Complete leasing files within a 48 timeframe and ensure that private information of prospects remains secure.
- Lead my company in tours and leases with tours being 483 and leases at 157 which lead to over 99% occupancy rate for 2016.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI01.1998
Skills
- Proficient in Excel, Outlook, Word, Lexis Nexus, Manage America, Vena, Building Connected, Precon Suite, Plan Hub and Procore
- Project scheduling
- Project estimation
- Vendor relationships
- Experience in commercial construction
- Cost estimate preparation
- Scope development
Certification
Active Illinois Real Estate Leasing License – License #473.013198
Timeline
Estimating Coordinator
CDO Group Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Estimating Coordinator
Lynch Construction
03.2022 - 01.2023
Occupancy Specialist
Saginaw Housing Commission
08.2021 - 03.2022
Community Manager
Yes! Communities
12.2018 - 06.2021
Legal Secretary
Reyes & Bauer Law Offices
05.2018 - 09.2018
Leasing Consultant
BJB Properties, Inc
02.2012 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Western Michigan University