Melinda George
Folsom,CA
Summary
20 years successful Construction Sales and Residential/Commercial Construction experience. Dedicated to achieving profitability and providing outstanding customer service. Extensive knowledge of construction materials, heavy equipment, construction methods and techniques. Seeking a position with the opportunity for growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Engineer
Leaf Inc (CONTRACT PROJECT)
San Marcos, CA
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Responsible for project document control utilizing software for project management files, including project logs, Excel spreadsheets,
- Assist in documenting that work is compliant with Caltrans Local Assistance Project
- Manual (LAPM), Caltrans Construction Manual, CEQA/NEPA, City/County/Owner
- Procedures, Policies and Ordinances
- Develop and process Contract Change Orders, process and review shop drawings
- Calculate pay quantities, process and review requests for information (RFI's) and submittals
- Handle contact and coordination between construction personnel, other
- City/County/Owner personnel, contractors, and the public
- Coordinate the completion of any necessary engineering and as-built drawings.
Superintendent
Eleven Western Builders
Rocklin, CA
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Coordinate all site construction activities and supervise up to 40 personnel
- Organize and keep on top of revisions for shop drawings, architectural drawings, civil drawings, waste water etc
- Show attention to detail to ensure finished products are ready for customer inspection and compliant to regulation for inspections
- Create, submit, and track RFIs and RFI responses to identify the scope on change orders
- Conduct daily meetings with retail clients, EWB construction team, and inspectors
- Monitored projects from planning to completion
- Inspected and reviewed projects to monitor compliance with regulations
- Conferred with senior management to discuss and resolve matters regarding work procedures and complaints.
Assistant Superintendent
Richmond American Homes
Roseville, CA
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Communicated with subcontractor production teams regarding purchase orders
- Prepared reports for California requirements according to green buildings
- Supervised trades work, coordinated inspections with City Planning Department, submitted change orders to meet building requirements, and met with homeowners
- Monitored tool and part inventories and condition and maintenance of shops to provide adequate working conditions
- Inspected and monitored work areas, examined tools and equipment and provided employee safety training to prevent, detect and correct unsafe conditions and violations of procedures and safety rules
- Counseled employees about work-related issues and assisted employees to correct job-skill deficiencies
- Conducted and arranged for worker training in safety, repair, and maintenance techniques, operational procedures and equipment use.
Project Manager
SDI Global Specialties Direct
Oakland, CA
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided turn-key solutions for CSI Division 10 product sales, distribution, and installation
- Projects included commercial, industrial, and institutional sales and installation of restroom partitions and accessories, visual display boards, lockers, and replacement hardware
- Leveraged project management software to facilitate project workflow
- Assigned tasks to appropriate resources within company
- Collaborated across teams to define goals and commitment to timelines and deliverables
- Applied project management tools and techniques, driving project-related change management.
Inside
Supply
04.2018 - 04.2020
- Developed commercial quotes for Heieck Supply at their San Francisco profit center
- Ensured client requirements were met while coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors to bring projects in on-time and on-budget
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
Sales / Project Coordinator
WHCI Plumbing Supply
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Hired as part of company plan to open 9 new locations by 2020
- Drove rapid improvements in project processes by creating and executing change orders
- Forged partnerships with outside businesses and stakeholders to grow company reputation and networks
- Facilitated team meetings to communicate workplace needs and overall progress
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive or proprietary information on behalf of project team
- Provided administrative support and workplace training to team members.
Kaman Industrial
06.2015 - 04.2017
- Responsible for sales and sales support, including servicing assigned accounts, developing new accounts, and fostering sales growth at house accounts
- Identified revenue opportunities with new and existing customers in conjunction with sales manager
- Kept stock inventories at level to facilitate sales objectives
- Aided customers in assessing needs and locating online merchandise
- Developed positive and collaborative relationships with peers, customers and company managers
- Used knowledge of company products and services to recommend solutions to customers
- Cold called potential customers to generate leads.
Inside Sales Specialist
Steven Engineering
03.2012 - 06.2015
- Sales of pneumatic, electronic, industrial automation, and control products
- Supported sales force by facilitating technical product information
- Achieved sales goals with aligned targets through execution of sales initiatives
- Identified decision makers within customer or prospect organizations to start sales process
- Developed positive and collaborative relationships with peers, customers and company managers
- Met and exceeded key performance indicator expectations while demonstrating excellent listening skills and verbal articulation
Outside Sales Specialist / Project Management
Ferguson Enterprises
09.2010 - 10.2011
- Sourced and secured new customers seeking company products and services
- Increased sales with existing accounts by upselling and introducing new products
- Supported team and team goals by actively participating in sales meetings and training programs
- Utilized sales reports and other data to recognize sales opportunities in customer buying patterns
- Collaborated with colleagues to exchange selling strategies and marketing information
- Drove sales through account development strategies and relationship-building
- Developed new business opportunities through cold calls and lead generation.
Education
LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT - STATE OF CALIFORNIA (BRE 01451030 - undefined
CPM (CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER) CERTIFICATION UC BERKELEY EXTENSION - Project Management Certificate
UC Berkeley Extension
OnlineREAL ESTATE BUSINESS CERTIFICATE (2 YEAR PROGRAM - undefined
College of San Mateo
ICC CERTIFIED BUILDING INSPECTOR (LICENSE #1061075 - undefined
Skills
- Zoom, Google Meets, Skype, MS Teams
- Microsoft Project, ProCore, BuildPro, Sage, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint),
- Versed with Civil Plans, Architectural Plans, Mechanical Plans, Topographical Plans
Certification
- ICC Certified Building Inspector
Timeline
Construction Engineer
Leaf Inc (CONTRACT PROJECT)
11.2022 - 01.2023
Superintendent
Eleven Western Builders
05.2022 - 11.2022
Assistant Superintendent
Richmond American Homes
05.2021 - 04.2022
Project Manager
SDI Global Specialties Direct
10.2020 - 01.2021
Inside
Supply
04.2018 - 04.2020
Sales / Project Coordinator
WHCI Plumbing Supply
09.2017 - 04.2018
Kaman Industrial
06.2015 - 04.2017
Inside Sales Specialist
Steven Engineering
03.2012 - 06.2015
Outside Sales Specialist / Project Management
Ferguson Enterprises
09.2010 - 10.2011
LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENT - STATE OF CALIFORNIA (BRE 01451030 - undefined
CPM (CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER) CERTIFICATION UC BERKELEY EXTENSION - Project Management Certificate
UC Berkeley Extension
REAL ESTATE BUSINESS CERTIFICATE (2 YEAR PROGRAM - undefined
College of San Mateo