Jaime McGowan
Stuart
Summary
Professional Estimator with strong problem-solving and communication abilities. Proficient in material cost estimate software and Microsoft Office. Talented in computing cost estimates for materials, labor, equipment and production activities for small- and large-scale projects. Systematic Administrative Assistant with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team-player with expertise completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Research/ Data Feed Analyst
9wood
08.2022 - Current
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database. (CRM vTiger)
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data. (Construct Connect, Dodge, Local Builder's Exchanges)
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
Construction Estimator
Figueroa RE Holdings
10.2017 - 07.2022
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Analyzed buildings to prepare estimates for build out work.
- Communicated with builders and contractors on commercial projects to deliver status updates to customers.
- Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
- Conducted site visits and provided recommendations and informed advice regarding site viability.
Administrative Assistant to the President
American Awning
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
- Generated reports and typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
- Processed invoices and expenses using QuickBooks to facilitate on-time payment.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data.
- Coordinated bookkeeping activities in QuickBooks.
- Edited subcontractor proposals, project punch lists, transmittals and memorandums for organizational support.
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
New Employee Trainer
XBOX
02.2015 - 10.2016
- Conducted new hire orientations and training sessions, and trained current employees on new equipment and procedures.
- Corrected employee behavior that did not reach accepted standards, and recognized performance that met or exceeded those criteria.
- Trained customer service representatives employees to execute tasks in accordance with applicable specifications and procedures.
- Exhibited functional familiarity with curriculum design and delivery principles and practices.
- Displayed working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
- Coordinated workshops for employees to better understand company mission, streamlining daily activities and aligning worker and company priorities.
- Monitored day-to-day activities of customer service representatives company and employees, noting areas needing improvement and implementing plans for rectification.
- Developed lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests for customer service representatives training courses.
Administrative Assistant to the CEO
Sparta Insulation
02.2012 - 10.2015
- Managed complex calendar scheduling with focus on proper allocation of executive availability.
- Contributed to smooth business operations by planning and organizing meetings and conferences.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Coordinated travel arrangements by booking airfare, hotel and ground transportation.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data.
- Used QuickBooks to produce monthly invoices, reports and other deliverables.
- Created expense reports, budgets and filing systems for management team.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Researched, proposed and implemented vendor agreements to decrease costs and improve services.
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.
Construction Estimator Intern
Sparta Insulation
02.2012 - 10.2015
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Analyzed buildings to prepare estimates for insulation work.
- Constructed budgets and estimates.
- Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks and limitations.
- Collected historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
- Utilized cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data.
- Calculated correct costs for project-specific goods and services by gathering information from team members, sub-contractors and vendors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cypress Bay High School
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Devry University
06.2023
Skills
- Construction Operations
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Construction Administration
- Construction Accounting
- Project Estimation and Bidding
- OSHA Regulations
- Process enhancement
- Verbal and written communication
- Creating Estimates
- Quickbooks
Timeline
Research/ Data Feed Analyst
9wood
08.2022 - Current
Construction Estimator
Figueroa RE Holdings
10.2017 - 07.2022
Administrative Assistant to the President
American Awning
01.2017 - 09.2017
New Employee Trainer
XBOX
02.2015 - 10.2016
Administrative Assistant to the CEO
Sparta Insulation
02.2012 - 10.2015
Construction Estimator Intern
Sparta Insulation
02.2012 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Devry University
High School Diploma -
Cypress Bay High School
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