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Steve Sommer

Arvada,CO

Summary

Skilled Estimator with proficiency in budget development, reporting and estimation. Outstanding experience in Foodservice, Hospitality, and Senior Living industries. Highly skilled with estimating software, spreadsheets, and Salesforce packages.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Estimator

BSI Designs
08.2019 - Current
  • Reviewed floor plans to determine quantities/models of product
  • Responsible for new order processing from approved quotes
  • Responsible for quotation of Google, Sweetgreen, and Chipotle-specific projects
  • Was a primary manager and organizer of Covid-19 product initiatives
  • Designated “superuser” for Salesforce rollout
  • Facilitated testing and rollout of Salesforce for newer team members
  • Wrote work instructions for Google quotations, and assisted in work instructions in other departments
  • Assisted in training and on-boarding of new Project Coordinators
  • Previous to estimating, was a Project Coordinator, interim Google Project Manager

Project Coordinator

Hospitality Purchasing Consultants
02.2018 - 08.2019
  • Investigated new software options for quoting and budgeting for 2019
  • Quoted and budgeted items for FF&E, OS&E packages
  • Reviewed floor plans to determine quantities/orientations of items
  • Tracked purchasing funds and draw schedules
  • Created purchase orders
  • Coordinated CFA and finish approvals
  • Organized multiple bids for projects
  • Worked with hospitality, multi-family, and senior living clients

Design Coordinator/Art Consultant

ARCH Framing, Design
02.2013 - 12.2017
  • Had designed artwork packages for the following clients: Brookdale Senior Living, Atria Senior Living, Sunrise Senior Living, Dignity Health,Americare Senior Living, Hilton Head Hospital, Artifax Seating & Design
  • Developed, coordinated and executed multiple client and internal projects
  • Read layouts and floor plans to place artwork
  • Provided art consultation for clients, via discussions and presentations
  • Created S&P guidelines and training manuals
  • Managed projects from beginning to end by creating Excel pricers for production, analyzing any special materials needed, and negotiated pricing with fine artists as needed
  • Prepared and edited image files for printing using Adobe Creative Suite
  • Utilized graphic design skills to create mirrored edges for canvases and in making collages for projects
  • Prepared RFP Submission documents
  • Created license agreements with artists/photographers for use of their works for printing

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Visual Communication

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Graphic Design
  • Order Entry
  • Creative Solutions
  • Project Management
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Critical Thinking
  • Preparing Designs and Estimates
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Vendor Relationships

Certification

Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) April 2021 to April 2023

Timeline

Estimator

BSI Designs
08.2019 - Current

Project Coordinator

Hospitality Purchasing Consultants
02.2018 - 08.2019

Design Coordinator/Art Consultant

ARCH Framing, Design
02.2013 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Visual Communication

Truman State University
Steve Sommer