Kara Loewenberg
Farmington ,MN
Summary
Dedicated and focused manager / estimator with 10 years of experience in the commercial construction industry. Successfully working with 20+ general contractors in the Twin Cities, responsible for accurately preparing up to 175 project estimates per month in a timely manner for projects ranging from ground up to TI's. Continuously strive for customer satisfaction.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager / Estimator
Midwest Blinds
12.2013 - Current
- Develop and maintain successful relationships with project managers, project assistants and job superintendents
- Review construction plans and accurately complete project take-off.
- Prepare and distribute submittals accurately and promptly according to approved scope of work.
- Analyze and calculate field measurements to ensure cost is on track and product is ordered accurately.
- Closely review project schedules and communicate with job superintendent and staff to ensure job completion meets deadlines.
- Clearly and effectively communicate,
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Successfully manage multiple projects ranging from $250-$250,000 from take-off to final clean.
- Understanding of the market and able to confidently provide a competitive bid.
- Review RFI's/bulletin's/memos for any changes in our scope of work and revise existing bid accordingly.
- Responsible for daily scheduling of field visits and installs for multiple technicians.
Assistant Catering Manager
Holiday Inn
05.2007 - 11.2013
- Coordinated floor and table layouts, guest numbers and overall catering needs.
- Met with clients to outline desired goals and prepared quotes for overall catering costs for corporate and social events.
- Prepared and distributed banquet event orders to all necessary staff to ensure a successful event.
- Managed events ranging from 10 - 500+ guests.
- Worked closely with chef and kitchen staff to review and meet client's specific needs.
- Secured new clients and accounts along with maintaining existing client relationships.
- Hired and trained both permanent and temporary staff members.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Booked large groups for weddings, seminars, conferences, and other events, providing best available room rates.
Sales and Catering Assistant
Hilton MSP Airport
12.1999 - 05.2007
- Maintained professional demeanor while on the phone and in person with customers.
- Gathered and prepared sales materials in preparation for sales meetings.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Supported Sales and Catering managers with various needs.
- Booked meetings from start to finish of 15 people or less.
- Distributed BEO's to all appropriate departments in a timely fashion to ensure guest needs were met.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lakeville High School
Lakeville, MN1999
Skills
- Detail orientated
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Organized
- Customer Service
- Project take-offs
- Time management; knowing how to prioritize tasks at hand
- Knowledgeable in Sage/ProCore/Building Connected
Timeline
Office Manager / Estimator
Midwest Blinds
12.2013 - Current
Assistant Catering Manager
Holiday Inn
05.2007 - 11.2013
Sales and Catering Assistant
Hilton MSP Airport
12.1999 - 05.2007
High School Diploma -
Lakeville High School
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