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Tad Kissling

Commerce

Summary

Cost Estimating Specialist with a strong background in cost estimation and data analysis. Managed proposals over $100 million, ensuring compliance with contracts, and timely project delivery. Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills, improving estimating processes and metrics.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Cost Estimating Specialist, Operations Estimating

L3Harris Technologies – Integrated Mission Systems
Greenville
07.2021 - Current
  • Developed and managed over $500 million in unique annual proposals for various customers.
  • Conducted thorough analysis of engineering requirements and technical drawings to determine estimating needs.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to align proposals with RFPs and contractual obligations.
  • Produced multi-million-dollar proposals under tight deadlines while maintaining high quality.
  • Managed enterprise system errors and led acceptance testing as IT Business Process Owner.
  • Presented all estimating metrics to senior management for informed decision-making.

Material Requirements Planner, Logistics

L3Harris Technologies – Integrated Mission Systems
Greenville
06.2019 - 07.2021
  • Team-management of over $5 million in materials, ensuring optimal utilization.
  • Forecasted and controlled material issuance through SAP to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Maintained relations with hardware, chemical, and telemetry gas vendors for effective VMI programs.
  • Led quarterly DCAA-sanctioned audits to ensure compliance and accountability.
  • Coordinated stakeholder discussions to identify and mitigate potential schedule or budget roadblocks.
  • Merged vendor and company metrics to enhance accountability within VMI programs.

Operations Intern

L3Harris Technologies – Integrated Mission Systems
Greenville
01.2019 - 06.2019
  • Engaged in operational functions within the supply chain, encompassing manufacturing, hangar installation, estimating, planning, and logistics.
  • Analyzed data to enhance accuracy of engineering bidding process.

Intern College Financial Representative

Northwestern Mutual
Sulphur Springs
05.2018 - 09.2018
  • Implemented direct marketing strategies to identify potential clients and arrange meetings for financial product discussions.
  • Utilized diverse software programs to create illustrations that enhanced client comprehension of financial products.
  • Ranked among the top 15 interns in the Dallas network.

Education

MBA - Business Admistration

East Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX
04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness, Finance

East Texas A&M University
Commerce, TX
05.2019

Skills

  • Cost estimation
  • Data analysis
  • Supply chain management
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Material forecasting

Timeline

Cost Estimating Specialist, Operations Estimating

L3Harris Technologies – Integrated Mission Systems
07.2021 - Current

Material Requirements Planner, Logistics

L3Harris Technologies – Integrated Mission Systems
06.2019 - 07.2021

Operations Intern

L3Harris Technologies – Integrated Mission Systems
01.2019 - 06.2019

Intern College Financial Representative

Northwestern Mutual
05.2018 - 09.2018

MBA - Business Admistration

East Texas A&M University

Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness, Finance

East Texas A&M University

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