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Edgar Herrera

Edgar Herrera

Lake Elsinore,CA

Summary

Commercial Paint Estimator / Project Manager
  • Current Role:
  • Provide accurate and timely estimates for commercial painting projects.
  • Interpret client specifications and develop detailed proposals.
  • Perform takeoffs on blueprints using specialized software.
  • Manage project budgets and control costs to ensure profitability.
  • Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
  • Oversee project execution from initial planning to final completion, ensuring high-quality standards.
  • Communicate effectively with internal teams and external clients to ensure project objectives are met.
Commercial Paint Crew Foreman
  • Responsibilities:
  • Supervised and coordinated painting crews on commercial job sites.
  • Planned and scheduled painting projects to ensure timely completion.
  • Ensured all work was performed in accordance with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Maintained accurate records of work performed, materials used, and project progress.
  • Communicated with clients to understand their requirements and provide updates on project status.
  • Trained and mentored junior painters to develop their skills and knowledge.
Corporate Sales Executive
  • Responsibilities:
  • Generated leads, made sales calls, and continuously updated the CRM database.
  • Met sales and surpassed sales targets by presenting company solutions to key decision-makers.
  • Built mutually beneficial business relationships and closed sales.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Comercial Paint Estimator / Project Manager

MC Painting
Oceanside, CA
01.2022 - Current
  • Reviews and analyses plans, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
  • Collaborates with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on estimates.
  • Develops quantity takeoffs from blueprints and drawings using computer-aided design systems or manual calculations.

Commercial Paint / Crew Foreman

MC Painting
Oceanside, CA
06.2013 - 01.2022
  • Managed 20-40-person. (up to 8 crews at a time)
  • Took possession of a job that was in deficit and took it to 25%+ earnings, consisted of 66 buildings and ended up using 57 colors. (Southbay 360 at Hawthorne Ca)
  • Worked with providers to maintain material flow for project phases.
  • Assisted with budgeting by keeping track of labor hours and expenses.
  • Helped recruit, hire and train crews for project needs.
  • Managed multiple employees in various job tasks throughout phases of project completion.
  • Monitored task completion to meet company standards for performance.
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Inspected cleanliness, organization and safety of job sites after every shift. (had to make sure every last bit of masking paper, plastic and tape was picked up)
  • Resolved employee issues, complaints and requests were taken care of promptly.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results.
  • Observed safety protocols and manufacturer's instructions when using heavy machinery and equipment.
  • Applied communication skills to interact with project general contractor, HOA and property owners.
  • Trained newly hired crew members to prepare each for job roles and site rules.
  • Supervised project to meet deadlines.
  • Enforced safety mandates and OSHA restrictions with good leadership skills.
  • Developed, pre-punch, after production, immediately to post-building, ready for GC punch walk.
  • chose, ordered and applied paint samples to new phases for approval.

Corporate Sales Executive

pisos y recubrimientos
Mexicali , BC
01.2010 - 05.2013
  • I was hired back to this company after having a very successful campaign of project specifications at engineering and architect firms, also high end neighborhood customers.
  • Closed sales consistently through strong client rapport and expert product and service knowledge.
  • Researched and analyzed new sales options, prospects and market trends.
  • Monitored client needs and competitor trends to identify improvements and recommend new products.
  • Attended company workshops and conferences to improve technical and professional skills.
  • Initiated sales process by scheduling appointments, delivering presentations and conducting tours. (presented new annual color trends, new tile styles, designs and new industrial paint products)
  • Connected with potential customers to build new corporate partnerships.
  • ordered and kept stock of specific products at our warehouse in order to comply with our previous corporate agreements.
  • Prepared and promptly sent proposals, invoices and picked up checks.
  • Exceeded sales objectives, delivered outstanding and comprehensive service to clients throughout sales process, understood client objectives and created proposals to achieve goals.
  • Followed up after each completed sale to check on satisfaction and offer additional support to maximize brand loyalty.
  • Managed complete sales process from customer presentation to order, installation and post-sale service.
  • Maintained current customer relationships by providing support, followup visits and new opportunities.
  • Identified potential sales opportunities looking for leads through on going construction sites.
  • Collaborated with executives, product vendors to strategize the best possible proposal without sacrificing profit.
  • Developed new sales opportunities through phone calls, e-mail campaigns, networking and other prospecting methods.
  • Maintained strong internal relationships and communication prior to and during sales process.
  • Coordinated meetings with manager to discuss sales goals.
  • Attended seminars to stay updated on market trends.
  • Assisted sales manager with department operations, forecasting and budgeting.
  • visited customers with failing product and warranty issues.

Corporate Sales Executive

Interceramic
Mexicali, BC
06.2006 - 01.2010
  • I was scouted out by the corporate sales senior from interceramic at my prior sales floor sales rep for pisos y recubrimientos
  • Sales reps at this company sold an average of $12,500(usd) on my last month I sold $75,000(usd) with a sales average of $50,000(usd)
  • Intercermic had a bad reputation in the area but ironically had the best had the best market conditions, I took it upon myself to revert this trend by using all available tools with great results.
  • Closed sales consistently through strong client rapport and expert product and service knowledge.
  • Researched and analyzed new sales options, prospects and market trends.
  • Traveled in numerous occasions to deferent states to assist to sales seminars, all 8 interceramic tile plants, kohler product plants, travertine quarrys, paint and specialized finish products to mention a few.
  • Trained and supervised new corporate sales staff members.
  • Actively worked on specs for new construction catalogs with new and existing customers at architectural and engendering firms by providing paint fan decks, draw downs, tile catalogs, institutional plumbing catalogs, physical samples to mention a few.
  • After the spec was chosen and input in concept catalog I had to follow up constantly so competitors wouldn't bump the spec.
  • Hosted events, venues cocktail party's and golf tournaments for our VIP customers.
  • Attended company workshops and conferences to improve technical and professional skills.
  • Initiated sales process by scheduling appointments, delivering presentations and conducting tours to our sales floor.
  • Connected with potential customers to build new corporate partnerships.
  • Prepared and promptly sent proposals, contracts, invoices and picked up checks.
  • Prepared sales reports and attended regular meetings to update staff about new sales and forecasting.
  • Followed up after each completed sale to check on satisfaction and offer additional support to maximize brand loyalty.
  • Exceeded sales objectives, delivered outstanding and comprehensive service to clients throughout sales process, understood client objectives and created proposals to achieve goals.
  • Maintained current customer relationships by providing support, updates and new opportunities.
  • Managed complete sales process from customer presentation to order, installation and post-sale service.
  • Identified potential sales opportunities.
  • Maintained strong internal relationships and communication prior to and during sales process.
  • Developed new sales opportunities through phone calls, e-mail campaigns, networking and other prospecting methods.
  • Recommended products and service solutions that drove revenue, reduced unnecessary cost and maximized growth.
  • Coordinated meetings with manager to discuss sales goals, sales forecasting and inventory max/mins.
  • Gathered feedback from customers to share with team members.
  • Attended seminars to stay updated on market trends.
  • Executed new sales strategy based on research of current market trends, industry conditions and needs and preferences of wide range of customers and prospects.

Sales Floor Representative

Pisos y recubrimientos
Mexicali, BC
01.2003 - 06.2006
  • i was offered a corporate sales position by Interceramic corporate sales senior through an incognito market study visit to our store.
  • Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
  • Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
  • Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers and enhance sales.
  • Maintained current store, product and promotional knowledge to drive consistent sales.
  • Calculated pricing, applied discounts and collected payments to process transactions.
  • Provided customers with unparalleled service and support for both in stock and back-ordered items by placing special orders and calling other stores to find desired merchandise.
  • Assisted in training of new hires on organizational procedures, policies and sales techniques.
  • Increased purchase totals by recommending additional items based on stated customer preferences and budget targets.
  • Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.
  • Improved customer service feedback scores through outstanding service.

Education

Palm Desert High School
Palm Desert, CA
1993

La Quinta Middle School
La Quinta, CA
1989

Adams/Truman Elementry
La Quinta, CA
1986

Lincoln Kindergarten
Fontana, CA
1985

Skills

  • Specialized Takeoff Software
  • Customer Relations
  • Estimate Preparation
  • Project Planning
  • Preparing Estimates
  • Value Engineering
  • Scope development
  • Report Preparation
  • Personnel Management
  • Vendor Relations
  • Safety Compliance
  • Tools and Equipment Inspections
  • Specifications Interpretation
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Job Prioritizing
  • Team Collaboration
  • Schedule Preparation
  • Worker Training
  • Work Estimation
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Supply Requisition
  • Visual Inspection
  • Corrective Action Implementation
  • Decision Making
  • Employee Safety Training
  • Safety and Compliance

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Comercial Paint Estimator / Project Manager

MC Painting
01.2022 - Current

Commercial Paint / Crew Foreman

MC Painting
06.2013 - 01.2022

Corporate Sales Executive

pisos y recubrimientos
01.2010 - 05.2013

Corporate Sales Executive

Interceramic
06.2006 - 01.2010

Sales Floor Representative

Pisos y recubrimientos
01.2003 - 06.2006

Palm Desert High School

La Quinta Middle School

Adams/Truman Elementry

Lincoln Kindergarten

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