Jeffrey Mehling
Riverside,CA
Summary
Highly skilled cost estimator with a background in accurately forecasting project costs, identifying financial opportunities, and assessing risks. Possess strong analytical skills, adept at utilizing industry-standard software to enhance cost estimation processes. Contributed significantly to optimizing budget allocation and minimizing unnecessary expenses in previous roles, leading to more efficient project execution and profitability.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Manager
JRW Service
Riverside, CA
01.2021 - 06.2025
- Led sales team in developing strategies for market expansion.
- Coordinated sales meetings to discuss performance and set targets.
- Developed sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives.
- Trained, coached, and mentored junior sales personnel to ensure success in their roles.
- Analyzed customer data to identify trends, preferences, and opportunities for growth.
Project Manager/Quotation Specialist
Monterey Lighting Solutions LLC
Ontario, CA
10.2013 - 12.2021
- Manage projects valued to 10 million yearly with established national accounts, general contractors and other end users.
- Managed Projects consisted of lighting plans take offs, lighting controls, price negotiations directly with manufactures and/or rep agency's, submittals creation, specifying VE options, and constant communication to customer with weekly shipping schedules.
- Determined project scope, boundaries, time frame and possible complications to produce accurate estimates.
- Communicated with clients and teammates to gather information regarding project budgets, schedules and objectives and optimize plans.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service and going over and beyond for my customers.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Interacted with prospects and customers at various events, including trade shows, seminars and workshops.
- Integrated and updated our NetSuite platform to manage line coordination along with automation to allows us to manage our workload at a item level and to accurately provide updated line item reporting to our customers.
Customer Service Representative – Commercial
GAF Building Materials (Roofing Manufacturer)
Fontana, CA
06.2006 - 07.2013
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Completed voluntary customer service training to learn ways to ensure customer satisfaction and improve productivity.
- Commended for initiative, enthusiasm, intense customer focus and dependability in performance evaluations.
- Managed a high-volume workload within a deadline-driven environment with consistently meeting performance benchmarks in all areas (speed, accuracy, and volume).
- Managed high priority jobsite orders to ensure material was delivered on-time.
- Helped company attain the highest customer service ratings (as determined by external auditors) in all categories including communication skills, listening skills, problem resolution, and politeness.
Inventory Control/Quality Assurance
220 Labs
Riverside, CA
01.2003 - 04.2006
- Created, edited, and updated project manuals and technical documentation used by entire QA team.
- Analyzed project requirements to find bugs and eliminate issues.
- Ran markdown reports, managed store replenishment and analyzed buying reports.
- Performed cycle counts on daily basis to immediately spot errors and apply remedies.
- Recommended improvements to management to regulate inbound load volume based on inventory requirements.
- Provided top quality control while eliminating downtime to maximize revenue.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fontana High School
Fontana, CA5 2001
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Engineering Technology
ITT Technical Institute
Long Beach, CA01-2003
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA01-2021
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- PDF editing and tools
- Self-motivation and management
- Communication and customer service
- Problem resolution and project organization
- Relationship and operational development
- Technical troubleshooting
- Take-offs and submittals
- Lighting specifications
- Understanding of Title 24
Certification
AGI32 Certifications - Vancouver, B.C.
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
Sales Manager
JRW Service
01.2021 - 06.2025
Project Manager/Quotation Specialist
Monterey Lighting Solutions LLC
10.2013 - 12.2021
Customer Service Representative – Commercial
GAF Building Materials (Roofing Manufacturer)
06.2006 - 07.2013
Inventory Control/Quality Assurance
220 Labs
01.2003 - 04.2006
High School Diploma -
Fontana High School
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Engineering Technology
ITT Technical Institute
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
University of California, Riverside