Hillary Fryer
Cost Estimator
1500 Lakewood Ave APT 200 Modesto,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic Cost Estimator with over 15 years of customer service experience in the residential home building industry. Seeking to leverage my strong work ethic and customer service abilities to to fill the role of Cost Estimator at your company.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Cost Estimator
Precision Stairs, Inc
Modesto, CA
06.2011 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive bid proposals for residential projects and gained client approval on costs.
- Analyzed field measurements and architectural plans to create proposals.
- Generated new business by creating option books and other marketing materials and articulating product value to prospective customers.
- Communicated with builders and contractors on residential projects to deliver status updates to customers.
- Regularly update and maintain internal pricing programs and supplier order forms.
- Designed and implemented a new cost estimation procedures which halved turnaround time for estimates.
- Was the sole point of contact in the estimating department for over four years, and maintained builder relationships across two company divisions without drop in sales.
- Worked directly with homeowners on custom remodel work with a 95% contract rate.
- Maintained privacy and confidentiality of all information for existing and prospective clients to protect personal and business interests.
Assistant Estimator
Precision Industries DBA Precision Handrails
Modesto, CA
07.2006 - 08.2010
- Provide detailed bid packages, including assessing construction plan sets, specification acknowledgement, detailed shop drawings, and preparing contract documents.
- Assist with cold-calls, fielding new contacts, and creating and maintaining marketing materials.
- Maintain professional relationships with builders and attend networking events, which brought in 10+ new builders (25+ tracks) in under 6 months.
- Maintain professional relationships with our material suppliers and negotiate price points.
- Prepare weekly material orders and maintain shop inventory, including redesigning systems for material orders which reduced extraneous inventory by 80%.
- Assist with bookkeeping, including invoicing, check receipt, collection calls, filing mechanics liens and lien releases, and maintaining accurate accounting records.
- Assist with scheduling, including confirming schedules, managing installer workloads, managing shop schedules, and handling warranty work orders.
Education
Physics Major
University Of California Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 08.2012 - 12.2014
Physics Major
Merritt Community College
Oakland, CA 01.2010 - 05.2012
High School Diploma -
Sycamore Tree Academy
08.1999 - 05.2003
Skills
Strong math skills
Able to grasp new concepts quickly and efficiently
Organized and sensitive to deadlines
Highly focused and detail-oriented
Promote relationships built on trust, respect and honesty in the workplace
Able to display a high degree of tact and diplomacy
Excel in communicating with individuals and small groups
Flexible about exploring new paths, procedures and approaches
Open to improvement and advancement opportunities
Timeline
Physics Major
University Of California Berkeley
08.2012 - 12.2014
Cost Estimator
Precision Stairs, Inc
06.2011 - Current
Physics Major
Merritt Community College
01.2010 - 05.2012
Assistant Estimator
Precision Industries DBA Precision Handrails
07.2006 - 08.2010
High School Diploma -
Sycamore Tree Academy
08.1999 - 05.2003