Tara Ouellette
Globe Life
Liverpool,NY
1
Certification
27
years of professional experience
Experienced Estimator/Project Manager with strong leadership and relationship-building skills. A Highly ambitious and excellent multi-tasking individual with a pleasant personality and customer service. Dedicated to bring my experience to a team environment while continuing to learn and grow.
Work History
Licensed Life Insurance Agent
4 Months- Developed customized life insurance plans to meet diverse client needs.
- Built strong relationships with clients through effective communication and trust-building strategies.
- Educated clients on the importance of life insurance as part of their overall financial planning strategy.
Baker/Cashier Team Lead
9 Months- Operated commercial baking equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production workflows and increase efficiency.
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Operated cash registers and processed payments accurately.
- Provided excellent customer service, answering questions about products and offering personalized recommendations based on individual preferences.
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
2 Months- NYS CDL B License w/ P & S endorsements
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
PROJECT MANAGER
3 Years 2 Months- OSHA 30 certified
- Visit Job site to make field measurements
- Job site/phone meetings with GC & owner
- Review contracts
- Create Schedule of Values
- Submit monthly billing for work performed
- Create change orders and cost
- Oversee foreman and field workers
- Submit PO’s
- Coordinate deliveries and site logistics
- Conducted quality assurance checks throughout project lifecycle to maintain high standards.
- Coordinated with external vendors to ensure deliverables met project specifications.
JOB CAPTAIN
1 Year 5 Months- Coordinate with landlord and create new tenant lease plans
- Ensured client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly throughout each stage of the project.
- Verified code compliance for all design documents.
- Assisted in business development efforts by preparing proposals, presentations, and marketing materials for potential clients.
Project Manager / Estimator
5 Years 1 Month- General Contractor Quote Request Drawings
- Create Fabrication drawings using programs provided
- Prepare quotes for metal storefront and glass
- Assist in maintaining up to date material inventory
- Order material needed from vendors
- Provide credits necessary for returned or incorrect material
- Schedule fabricated jobs to meet customer deadlines
- Work closely with the team to ensure quotes and jobs are completed in a
- TO timely manner
- Daily customer service to Contractors
- Work with team to provide problem solving solutions.
PROJECT COORDINATOR / CAD OPERATOR
6 Months- Create fabrication drawings from laser templates for residential and commercial countertops
- Daily contact with home owners for additional information
- Create shop drawings from client drawings for commercial projects
- Estimate commercial jobs using programs provided
- Work closely with CNC programmers to ensure material will be cut correctly.
ARCHITECTURAL ANALYST II
3 Months- Contact local building officals for permitting requirements
- Handle requests for RFI's
- Review and approve shop drawings
- Review consultant drawings (ie Electrical , Structural, Mechanical
- Plumbing, Fire Protection)
- Prepare construction documents using 2D and 3D software
- Prepare colored presentation drawings
- Prepare material boards for approval
- Site visits
- Collect field measurements as needed
- Create As-built drawings
PROJECT MANAGER / ESTIMATOR
2 Years 5 Months- Prepare estimates / proposals for project cost for millwork/casework
- Create shop drawings submittal packages using programs provided
- Order material from vendors for job
- Review construction documents and specifications for preparing cost take offs
- Ensure budget is being met for labor and materials
- Work with accounting department to review billing for projects
- Daily contact with ARchitects to coordinate design requirements
- Review possible cost savings for clients
- Help design layouts if necesary
- Job site visits and meetings with contractors to review any site issues or construction schedules.
ARCHITECTURAL ANALYST II
9 Years 5 Months- With strong leadership and relationship- building skills
- A Highly ambitious and excellent multi-tasking individual with a pleasant personality and customer service
- Dedicated to bring my experience to a team environment while continuing to learn and grow., Visit existing tenant spaces and verify existing walls, columns, fixtures, etc
- Coordinate with landlord and create new tenant lease plans
CAD DRAFTER
1 Year 5 Months- Prepare drawings for underground telecommunications lines
- Work closely with engineering department to gather site information for drawings.
Education
Associate of Arts - Architectural Technology
Skills
Project management
Strong verbal communication
Materials preparation
Extremely organized
Customer Service
Microsoft office
Time management
Dependable and reliable
Passenger safety management
Strong salesmanship
Certification
- Licensed Life & Health Ins Agent
- Certified Osha 30
Programs
- AutoCad
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Professional
- Revit
- Fenevision
- Glazier Studio
Timeline
Licensed Life Insurance Agent
Globe Life
03.2026 - 07.2026Read More
Baker/Cashier Team Lead
Abbott Farms
03.2025 - 12.2025Read More
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
Baldwinsville Central School District
09.2024 - 11.2024Read More
PROJECT MANAGER
Raulli & Sons, Inc
03.2021 - 05.2024Read More
JOB CAPTAIN
Dalpos Architects & Integrators
01.2019 - 06.2020Read More
Project Manager / Estimator
Syracuse Glass Company
10.2013 - 11.2018Read More
PROJECT COORDINATOR / CAD OPERATOR
Stone Central
04.2013 - 10.2013Read More
ARCHITECTURAL ANALYST II
Dalpos Architects & Integrators
01.2013 - 04.2013Read More
PROJECT MANAGER / ESTIMATOR
Spencer Virnoche, Inc
07.2010 - 12.2012Read More
ARCHITECTURAL ANALYST II
Dalpos Architects & Integrators
11.2000 - 04.2010Read More
CAD DRAFTER
Telergy
06.1999 - 11.2000Read More
SUNY College Of Agriculture & Technology At Morrisville
Associate of Arts from Architectural Technology
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