Melissa Sue Adames
Bristol,CT
Summary
Professional with proven track record in estimating, bringing strong analytical skills and strategic thinking to role. Adept at managing and leading teams to achieve project goals, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Known for adaptability in dynamic environments and results-driven approach. Expertise includes cost analysis, project management, and stakeholder communication.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Estimating Supervisor
Lauretano Sign Group
11.2016 - Current
- I manage a team of 4 estimators and 4-6 project managers. My team and I price, finding installers, and estimate GC projects as well as programs. I also negotiate pricing with installers, fabricators and sellers. In addition to pricing out the cost of signs I also find all the installers for our company around the United States and Canada. I use a few methods but I am fluent in using Sign Search Pro to find installers.
Travel Advisor
AAA Club Alliance
10.2015 - 04.2016
- I book tours, airfare, car, bus, train, and attraction tickets both in the US and International travel arrangements.
Member Consultant
AAA Allied group
05.2011 - 08.2015
- My main job was to be customer service. I also processed DMV driver’s license, ordered office books and supplies, open and closed the office. I preformed US and Canadian Travel planning, ordering and intake of foreign currency, and I processed credit applications.
Store Manager
Payless Shoe Source
09.1999 - 10.2009
- I engaged in extensive customer service. I lead a team of five to seven sales associates. I trained associates in customer service, certifying them when needed. I preformed all managerial functions including audits, opening and closing of the store, banking, filing, sales tracking including conversion and KPI reporting.
Office Manager
Total Physical Therapy
05.2000 - 12.2001
- I managed a team of three to five associates. I managed and processed all claims and produced the billing tracking sheets. I maintained all patient files a completed the reporting for the doctors evaluation and work flow sheets.
Education
B.S. - General Studies
Teikyo Post University
05.2000
A.S. - General Studies, Management
TPU
05.1997
High School Diploma - undefined
Bristol Central High School
06.1995
Skills
- I am fully trained and actively use Microsoft Office, Epicor, Seradex I am a very organized person and my best traits are; I learn quickly and proficiently and I can communicate effectively I have been the lead estimator for 5 years I am trained in customer service through Payless Shoe Source training program, and use those skills to manage and negotiate with vendors, installers, and other team members
- I have my OSHA 10 certification
- I was honored with the 2016 Lifetime leadership award from the Boy Scouts of America I am looking to enhance your company’s profitability through giving you 100% work ethic
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Accomplishments
- Collaborated with multiple teams in the development of hotel, government and amusement contracts
- Supervised team of 4-6 staff members.
- Documented and resolved contract payments or issues which led to completion of the project as well as making the customer and Program supervisor happy.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved creating a cost calculator by introducing excel spreadsheet for pricing signs and installation services.
- Resolved product issue through prototype testing.
Certification
- Team leader / Supervisor
- Certified Estimator, Lauretano Sign Group - 2018
- OSHA 10 Certified
- UL Trained / Certified
- CPR, AED, First Aid Trained through the American Red Cross - 2015- present
Timeline
Estimating Supervisor
Lauretano Sign Group
11.2016 - Current
Travel Advisor
AAA Club Alliance
10.2015 - 04.2016
Member Consultant
AAA Allied group
05.2011 - 08.2015
Office Manager
Total Physical Therapy
05.2000 - 12.2001
Store Manager
Payless Shoe Source
09.1999 - 10.2009
A.S. - General Studies, Management
TPU
High School Diploma - undefined
Bristol Central High School
B.S. - General Studies
Teikyo Post University
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