Mason Gifford
Stow,OH
Summary
Outside Sales Representative with 2 years of experience in construction estimation. Proficient in detailed cost estimating, blueprint takeoffs, and bid management, successfully managing multiple projects. Demonstrates ability to negotiate with vendors and coordinate material deliveries, ensuring timely project completion. Skilled in construction quality control and conflict resolution, committed to delivering exceptional service to builders and homeowners. Young, ambitious worker looking to advance his knowledge and experience in the construction industry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Outside Sales Representative
84 Lumber
Macedonia, OH
05.2024 - Current
- Estimating/Blueprint Takeoffs including steel, lumber/framing materials, windows and exterior doors, roofing, siding, interior trim and doors, and labor.
- Managing bids for multiple projects at a time. Submitting purchase orders to vendors. Negotiating with vendors for job specific pricing. Dictating competitive pricing on material and labor estimates.
- Scheduling and Coordinating material deliveries.
- Meeting with builders and homeowners to determine project scopes, product selection, project timelines/deadlines.
- Supplying in house labor to install materials. This involves project start ups, providing specific instructions to subcontractors on details of projects, site visits, and generally aiding in the construction process to completion. Labor scopes include, framing (window and door installation), roofing, siding, and installation of interior doors and trim.
- Staying up to date on latest products, installation techniques, and current IRC building codes.
- Communicating with builders and architects to clarify project details by submitting RFI's. Supplying technical documents for submittals.
- Review work of sales coordinator including estimate entry, ordering product, and accurate cost entry.
Warehouse Associate
Grainger
Macedonia, OH
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Ensuring accurate and timely delivery of products. Accurately loading semi trucks with forklift, including all documentation. Organizing and filing daily paperwork. Optimizing standard operating procedures.
Education
Incomplete Degree - Mechanical Engineering
University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OHSkills
- Estimate analysis
- Bid management
- Vendor negotiation
- Project coordination
- Material estimation
- Customer relationship management
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Blueprint Reading
- Adaptability in negotiations
- Conflict resolution
- Customer focused-service
- Sales forecasting
- Proposal development
Timeline
Outside Sales Representative
84 Lumber
05.2024 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Grainger
09.2022 - 05.2024
Incomplete Degree - Mechanical Engineering
University of Akron Main Campus