Victoria DaQuano
Rock Hill,SC
Summary
Experienced electrical industry professional with a dual background in distribution and contracting. Currently manage large-scale lighting proposals while maintaining strong relationships with contractors and vendors. Earlier experience supporting electrical estimators through blueprint takeoffs and bid coordination provided a solid understanding of project workflows and the distribution channel. Now seeking to transition into a client-facing Outside Sales role to build long term customer relationships and drive new business opportunities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Quotation Specialist
Wesco
01.2022 - Current
- Modernized the proposal process by transitioning from paper files to a centralized shared drive, enabling Management, Outside Sales Reps, and Project Managers to access and track projects throughout their lifecycle.
- Pioneered the use of a quoting and project management software tool to streamline bid creation; based on personal feedback and results, it was later adopted company-wide.
- Built and maintained strong vendor relationships to consistently secure competitive pricing and product availability.
- Multi-tasking by coordinating upcoming projects and daily communication between customers and vendors while also simultaneously managing multiple high-volume bids and meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment.
- Provide value-engineered lighting alternatives to help contractors stay within budget without compromising performance or compliance.
- Collaborate with the outside sales team on customer visits to gather feedback, provide project support, and strengthen long-term relationships.
Administrative Assistant
Whisonant Electric
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Created project files for all job related documentation.
- Assisted in admin duties and project coordination.
- Maintained relationships with vendors to secure best pricing on materials.
- Tasked with performing electrical take-offs to assist the senior electrical estimators in their proposals.
- Analyzed bids from vendors to identify discrepancies or finding potential savings when available.
- Managed submittals through communication between the general contractors and distributors.
Skills
- Proposal development
- Blueprint takeoffs
- Specification review
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Pricing strategy
- Cost savings
- Commercial projects
- Negotiation
- Sales Goals
Timeline
Senior Quotation Specialist
Wesco
01.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Whisonant Electric
08.2019 - 08.2021