William Prieto
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Excelled in cost estimation and cultivated strong vendor relationships, driving efficiency and profitability.Utilized advanced skills in blueprint analysis and estimate preparation to streamline project bidding processes.Achieved notable enhancements in client acquisition and operational efficiency through strategic application of expertise.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Florida Estimator
Vera Specialty Concrete
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Conduct comprehensive searches to identify potential clients actively participating in bids for concrete flooring projects, including but not limited to Sealed Concrete, Polished Concrete, Self-leveling, Colored Concrete, Terrazzo, and Epoxy floor coatings.
- Initiate and maintain contact with prospective clients to gather project specifics required for accurate estimation, including reviewing Drawings, Project Specifications, Details, and End Customer Requirements.
- Utilize advanced computational techniques to perform elaborate estimations, ensuring precision and thoroughness in cost assessments.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
- Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
General Administrator
Directs Projects & Consulting PCGCA
05.2000 - 11.2018
- Directed and coordinated business activities encompassing production, pricing, sales, and distribution, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Conducted comprehensive financial analyses to identify areas for improvement, optimize resources, and facilitate goal achievement.
- Managed a dynamic team, optimizing work schedules and efficiently assigning duties to drive productivity and performance.
- Oversaw all financial and budgetary activities, implementing strategies to enhance operational efficiency and maximize return on investments.
Director of Manufacturing
Eurociencia, C.A.** Caracas, Miranda
02.1984 - 05.2000
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve company objectives, emphasizing safety and financial performance as top priorities.
- Developed comprehensive production plans, optimizing resource allocation to ensure alignment with sales targets and organizational goals.
- Implemented robust production tracking and quality control systems, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and product quality.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, conducted training programs, and facilitated performance evaluations to foster a high-performing team.
- Increased production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing principles and streamlining processes.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
Institutional Relations Senior Manager
ANDRES FERNANDEZ Projects & Construction Company
01.1974 - 12.1983
- Represented the company in national bidding processes and spearheaded proposal preparation.
- Cultivated relationships with government agencies and financial institutions to support construction projects.
- Orchestrated logistics, procurement, and warehousing activities to streamline project execution.
- Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Universidad Catholic Andrés Bello
Caracas, Venezuela08.1969
Skills
- Cost Estimation
- Material takeoffs
- Estimate Preparation
- Project estimation and bidding
- Bid preparation
- Vendor relationships
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Florida Estimator
Vera Specialty Concrete
01.2021 - 07.2022
General Administrator
Directs Projects & Consulting PCGCA
05.2000 - 11.2018
Director of Manufacturing
Eurociencia, C.A.** Caracas, Miranda
02.1984 - 05.2000
Institutional Relations Senior Manager
ANDRES FERNANDEZ Projects & Construction Company
01.1974 - 12.1983
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Universidad Catholic Andrés Bello
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