Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Christine Barsell

Kaysville,UT

Summary

Practical Estimating professional with strong background in developing detailed estimates by analyzing project plans and requirements. Adept at defining project goals, scopes and schedules to identify exact costs. Professional in presenting data, cost and reports to clients while listening to feedback and adjusting estimate details.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Estimator

ORE Design
Woods Cross, UT
05.2023 - Current
  • Prepares conceptual estimates based upon limited information available at the early stages of a project.
  • Attends pre-bid meetings with prospective clients as needed.
  • Develops quantity takeoffs from blueprints and drawings using computer-aided design systems or manual calculations.
  • Presented prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
  • Generated timely proposals to clearly communicate correspondence and bid clarifications.
  • Collaborates with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on estimates.
  • Reviews and analyses plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
  • Provides input into cost control processes including budget preparation and tracking.
  • Coordinates with purchasing staff to ensure timely procurement of materials necessary for successful completion of projects.
  • Produced preliminary estimates based on schematic and design development level documents.
  • Identifies potential risks associated with proposed projects and recommends strategies for mitigating those risks.

Fabricator

ORE Design
Woods Cross, UT
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Measured and marked material for cutting or shaping using measuring tools.
  • Used hand tools to position, align and secure product components.
  • Cut materials such as steel plates, tubes, bars, angles, channels using hand tools and power saws.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety policies and procedures.
  • Interpreted blueprints to determine job requirements including dimensions and tolerances.
  • Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
  • Performed grinding operations using grinders or buffers to smooth surfaces after welding.
  • Fabricate aluminum components using cutting tools, welding equipment, and other machinery.
  • Inspect completed work for conformance with specifications and quality standards.
  • Document daily activities related to fabrication processes including time spent per job.
  • Train new employees on safety procedures and proper use of machinery and tools.
  • Troubleshoot problems with machines or tools used in fabrication processes.
  • Provided on-the-job training and coaching for new team members.

Store Lead

Guitar Center
11.2019 - 05.2021
  • Assist customer in locating required instruments and accessories and sourcing them from the proper location for best quality and speedy service
  • Accurately maintain register throughout workday
  • Keeping inventory stocked and displayed with proper quantities
  • Assist customers with special orders
  • Maintaining and service all demo equipment when applicable
  • Offering advice based on customers’ needs
  • Perform opening duties by verifying till count and preparing store and customer areas for shopping
  • Perform closing duties by cleaning, and counting tills and making sure they are balanced for the night.
  • Served as a role model for other employees by demonstrating superior work ethic.
  • Regularly communicated with upper management regarding operational matters affecting the business.

Floor and Décor Outlets of America
04.2018 - 02.2020
  • Teaching customers about product and proper installation to best fit their needs and lifestyle
  • Ensuring quality customer experience in an efficient manner
  • Maintaining assigned company goals/projects within wood flooring department
  • Cleaning and organizing displays and keeping product safe and easily accessible for customers
  • Maintaining stock of inventory throughout the department
  • Finding missing stock and moving it to proper area.

Mountain Ridge Assisted Living
06.2017 - 04.2018
  • Serving Residents food in a timely manner
  • Maintaining food list to keep ingredients in stock so nothing runs out
  • Preparing food that meets the resident’s nutritional needs and satisfying taste
  • Providing exceptional customer service for the residents to feel comfortable
  • Cleaning and bussing tables in a timely manner to keep dining hall presentable
  • Practicing good communication skills between staff and residents
  • Baking delicious desserts for the residents to enjoy after their meal
  • Cleaning dishes in a speedy and efficient manner
  • Keeping dishes and silver ware supplied.

Shoe Show
11.2016 - 04.2017
  • Providing customer service to help customers have a great shopping experience
  • Practicing good sales to build relationships with customers and coworkers
  • Keeping an organized and presentable store
  • Keeping track of inventory for the most efficient service
  • Practicing teamwork to solve problems and create promotions.

Coleman’s Motor Vu Drive In
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Providing tickets in an efficient and timely manner
  • Using safe food handling to provide customers with refreshments
  • Having the best attitude to greet customers with great service
  • Directing traffic effectively
  • Practicing teamwork to solve problems and create promotions.

Education

Welding Technology -

Davis Technical College
02.2024

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Weber State University
01.2019

Diploma -

Ogden Senior High School
05.2017

Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology

Davis Technical College
Haysi, VA

Skills

  • Basic knowledge in Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel
  • Data entry (60 WPM)
  • Beginning Java
  • 4 years of training and leadership
  • Recognized consistently for providing quality service to clients
  • Fast Learner
  • Supervisor experience for 14 months
  • Preparing Estimates
  • Mathematical Problem-Solving
  • Scope Development
  • Cost Estimation
  • Value Engineering
  • Proposal Development
  • Proposal Writing
  • Excellent Communication
  • Project Coordination
  • Attention to Detail
  • Blueprint Analysis
  • Bluebeam Revu Expertise

Volunteer Experience

  • Volunteered with HOPE Community Outreach of Love to help people do yard work they are unable to do and to keep our highways and community spaces clean and safe.
  • Volunteered for the “Hot Rockin’ 4th” to provide a fun and easy environment to the community celebrating the 4th of July.

Affiliations

  • Painting
  • Table Top RPG Player
  • Reader
  • Pet Parent

Accomplishments

  • National Technical Honors Society
  • Superior Cadet 2016, 2017
  • Captain of the JROTC Rifle Team (State Champions, 2015, 2016, 2017)
  • Member of the JROTC Drill Team

Certification

  • CompTIA IT Fundamentals FC0-U61

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Estimator

ORE Design
05.2023 - Current

Fabricator

ORE Design
08.2021 - 05.2023

Store Lead

Guitar Center
11.2019 - 05.2021

Floor and Décor Outlets of America
04.2018 - 02.2020

Mountain Ridge Assisted Living
06.2017 - 04.2018

Shoe Show
11.2016 - 04.2017

Coleman’s Motor Vu Drive In
06.2016 - 08.2016

Welding Technology -

Davis Technical College

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Weber State University

Diploma -

Ogden Senior High School

Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology

Davis Technical College
Christine Barsell