Travis Rutledge
North Little Rock,AR
Summary
Enthusiastic person eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of [Task] and training in [Skill]. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in [Industry]. Observant Estimator with [Number]-year background in construction industry. Superior knowledge of cost analysis and business operations. Outstanding [Skill] and [Skill] talents. Practiced in handling customer relationships and preparing cost estimates for private and public construction projects.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential and Light Commercial Estimator
Ace Glass Construction
Little Rock , AR
07.2014 - 04.2020
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Communicated with builders and contractors on residential and commercial projects to deliver status updates to customers.
- Analyzed and calculated field measurements, survey plans and plot plans to create proposals and process work orders.
- Coordinated product installation and scheduled experienced crews to achieve project scopes of work.
Door Shop Buyer/Manager
Kaufman Lumber Company
Little Rock, AR
05.2005 - 07.2015
- Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Analyzed inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
- Represented company at national and regional trade shows.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies by completing [Action].
- Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
Inside Contractor Sales Support/Assistant Manager
Kaufman Lumber Company
Little Rock, AR
05.2008 - 02.2010
- Completed store opening and closing procedures by counting drawers and managing security.
- Assisted sales team with completing customer transactions and managing issues.
- Trained new associates in successful sales and performance strategies.
- Demonstrated exemplary customer service by engaging clients on sales floor.
Hardware Buyer/Door Shop Manager
One Source Home And Building Center
Little Rock, AR
04.1988 - 05.2008
- Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Kept orderly and accurate accounting records by monitoring sales documentation.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northeast High School
North Little Rock, ARBusiness English, Business Accounting, Blueprints
Pulaski Votech
North Little Rock, ARSkills
- Structural Systems
- Cost Analysis
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Quality Assurance
- Creating Estimates
- Work Orders
- Estimations and Quotes
- Staff Scheduling
- Bid Proposals
- Project Estimation and Bidding
- Delivery Schedules
- Installation Procedures
- OSHA Regulations
- Materials Take-Offs
- Vendor Relations
- Site Safety
- Timely Project Completion
Accomplishments
- Dale Carnegie
Timeline
Residential and Light Commercial Estimator
Ace Glass Construction
07.2014 - 04.2020
Inside Contractor Sales Support/Assistant Manager
Kaufman Lumber Company
05.2008 - 02.2010
Door Shop Buyer/Manager
Kaufman Lumber Company
05.2005 - 07.2015
Hardware Buyer/Door Shop Manager
One Source Home And Building Center
04.1988 - 05.2008
High School Diploma -
Northeast High School
Business English, Business Accounting, Blueprints
Pulaski Votech