Thomas Boswell
Conway,SC
Summary
Practical Bid / Contract specialist with strong background in sales , customer service & developing detailed estimates by analyzing project plans and requirements. Adept at defining project goals, scopes and schedules to identify exact costs. Professional in presenting data, cost and reports to clients while listening to feedback and adjusting estimate details.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Specialist
Skyline Signs LLC
Conway , SC
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Developed contractual agreements, including terms and conditions, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of government procurement regulations and practices.
- Reviewed and evaluated proposed contract documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Review and understand contract plans and specifications.
- Developed relationships with key suppliers to secure competitive pricing for bids.
- Prepared and submitted detailed technical, commercial, and pricing proposals.
- Maintained accurate records of all bidding activities including costs incurred, timelines followed .
- Determined project scope, boundaries, time frame and possible complications to produce accurate estimates.
- Analyzed blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost and labor estimates.
- Collected data and information from vendors, sub-contractors and teammates to determine exact costs for all aspects of each project.
- Analyzed project mandatories, scope and available resources to devise timelines and communicate with client on deliverable deadlines.
- Maintained confidentiality of client and prospective client information, protecting individual interests and business partnerships.
VEHICLE & TRAILER PARTS & ACCESSORIES SALES / INVENTORY MANAGER
TWP MOTORSPORTS
WALDORF
02.2021 - 12.2021
- WORK WITH CUSTOMERS TO ADDRESS CONCERNS WITH THEIR VEHICLE OR TRAILER TO HAVE THEM REPAIRED OR MODIFIED
- SELL AFTERMARKET ACCESSORIES AND ADD-ONS TO CUSTOMERS
- MAINTAIN INVENTORY AND ORGANIZE WAREHOUSE TO MEET COMPANY STANDARDS
- MANAGE DEPARTMENT BY DELEGATING DUTIES AND FOLLOWING UP WITH EMPLOYEES
- LOG DAILY DELIVERIES
- TRAIN SALES PERSONNEL AND HELP WITH TECHS ON CERTAIN PROJECTS
- CONTACT CUSTOMERS WITH REPAIR OR MODIFICATION ESTIMATES
- FILL IN FOR SALES & PARTS DEPT WHEN NEEDED TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE OF A DIFFERENT SIDE OF SALES.
CUSTOMER RELATIONS & AFTERMARKET ACCESSORIES MANAGER
UPPER MARLBORO FORD
UPPER MARLBORO
10.2019 - 02.2021
- TALK WITH EACH INDIVIDUAL CUSTOMER AND RELAY ANY CONCERNS TO UPPER MANAGEMENT
- EXPLAIN VEHICLE FACTORY WARRANTIES AND COVERAGE ON THEIR NEW VEHICLE
- SELL AFTERMARKET ACCESSORIES AND ADD-ONS TO CUSTOMERS
- INSTALL SATELLITE RADIOS IN CUSTOMERS VEHICLES
- MANAGE DEPARTMENT BY WRITING SCHEDULES
- RUN MONTHLY REPORTS ON PROFIT AND CUSTOMER PURCHASES
- TRAIN SALES PERSONNEL AND DEVELOP WEEKLY WORK SCHEDULES FOR SALES STAFF
- ENFORCE DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROCESSES FOR SALES PERSONNEL
- CSI SCORES HAVE IMPROVED 40-50% IN LESS THAN A YEAR AS A RESULT OF TRAINING SALES CREW
- SALE OF FORD MOTOR PRODUCTS MULTIPLE MONTHS WHERE I WAS AWARDED 'EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH' AND 'SALESMAN OF THE MONTH'
- FILL IN FOR SERVICE ADVISORS & PARTS DEPT WHEN NEEDED TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE OF A DIFFERENT SIDE OF SALES.
FORD DEALERSHIP TERRITORY MANAGER
PAUL MACHENRY
10.2017 - 10.2019
- VISIT 42 FORD DEALERSHIPS MONTHLY AND 58 EVERY 90 DAYS
- DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH OWNERS, SALES MANAGERS, DEALER PRINCIPALS, GENERAL MANAGERS, GENERAL SALES MANAGERS, PARTS MANAGERS, SALES PEOPLE AND ACCESSORY REPS DURING VISITS
- TRAIN OR INTRODUCE SALES, PARTS OR SERVICE STAFF ON NEW PRODUCTS AND PROMOTIONS RELEASED
- FOLLOW UP WITH DEALERSHIP ACCESSORY CONCERNS AND RESOLVE AS NEEDED
- DEVELOP SALES MENUS / CATALOGS TO HELP SALES TEAM PRESENT AND SELL ACCESSORIES
- HELP SET UP OR IMPROVE DEALER ACCESSORY SALES PROCESS
- TAKE INDIVIDUAL DEALERSHIP ACCESSORY ORDERS IF NEEDED DURING VISITS
- GO OVER MONTHLY OR QUARTERLY AND YEARLY DEALER PERFORMANCE REPORTS AND DESIGN DEALERSHIP HANDOUTS FOR THE FOLLOWING VISIT
- CREATING INDIVIDUAL OR MASS EMAILS TO DISTRIBUTE NEW PRODUCT INFORMATION OR DEALERSHIP STATS AND PERFORMANCE REPORTS EFFICIENTLY
- CREATE EXCEL WORKSHEETS TO SHOW POTENTIAL PROFIT ON CERTAIN PERCENTAGE GOALS
- SET UP PROFIT PRESENTATIONS BASED ON CURRENT SALES STATISTICS.
ENGINEERING TECH 1
AIRCRAFT PROTOTYPE SYSTEMS DIVISION, PATUXENT RIVER, MD & ATR
10.2014 - 10.2017
- MAINTAIN AND KEEP CONTROL OF PROJECT INVENTORY
- FABRICATE CABLE HARNESSES FOR KC130J HARVEST HAWK MODIFICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ENGINEERING DRAWINGS AND MILITARY/AEROSPACE STANDARDS
- FABRICATE HARNESS ASSEMBLIES AND PERFORM REMOVALS AND INSTALLATIONS ON C130T AVIONICS OBSOLESCENCE UPGRADE (AOU)
- FABRICATE VARIOUS POWER AND SIGNAL HARNESS ASSEMBLIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUPPLIED ENGINEERING DRAWINGS
- INTERPRET SCHEMATICS, CABLE ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS, AND WIRE RUN LISTS TO BUILD MULTIPLE PRODUCTION CABLE SETS
- COMPLETED IPC TRAINING
- DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN CONTROL OF OVER TEN PROJECTS WORTH OF INVENTORY TO INCLUDE CONNECTORS, BACKSHELLS, WIRES, RELAYS, CONTACTS AND OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
- WORKING WITH ATLANTIC TEST RANGE (ATR) TO COLLECT DATA & TELEMETRY FOR TEST FLIGHTS INVOLVING THE F-35, V-22 OSPREY, F-18 AND OTHER AIRCRAFT PROGRAMS
- SETTING UP ANTENNA OPERATIONS TRACKING DAILY FOR TEST FLIGHTS RECORDING DATA.
Education
High School Diploma -
Calvert High School
Skills
- Good customer service skills
- Active listener
- Quick learner
- Reliable
- Proficient with technology
- Good problem-solving skills
- Can actively complete tasks with a team or independently
- Adaptable to different work environments
- Organized and timely
- Strong vendor relations
- Documentation Review
- Contract compliance
- Project Management
- Document Control
- Contract oversight
- Staff Training
- Quality Assurance
Additional Information
I pride myself on Customer service and maintaining High standards for myself and my clients. I currently enjoy upgrading, repairing, and tinkering with electronics and spending time with my family. I am a hands-on person and do whatever it takes to accomplish the task given. I look forward to taking on new tasks that challenge me, trying new Ideas that can broaden my learning experiences making me a better person.
References
References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Contract Specialist
Skyline Signs LLC
10.2022 - 02.2024
VEHICLE & TRAILER PARTS & ACCESSORIES SALES / INVENTORY MANAGER
TWP MOTORSPORTS
02.2021 - 12.2021
CUSTOMER RELATIONS & AFTERMARKET ACCESSORIES MANAGER
UPPER MARLBORO FORD
10.2019 - 02.2021
FORD DEALERSHIP TERRITORY MANAGER
PAUL MACHENRY
10.2017 - 10.2019
ENGINEERING TECH 1
AIRCRAFT PROTOTYPE SYSTEMS DIVISION, PATUXENT RIVER, MD & ATR
10.2014 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Calvert High School
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