Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Estimator / Project Manager
ITS Flooring and Coatings, Inc.
Detroit Lakes
08.2020 - 09.2024
Reviewed blueprints to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates for projects.
Determined project scope and job costs using specialized software.
Developed relationships with contractors and suppliers to secure competitive pricing.
Created a custom Excel document with Macros to enhance bidding efficiency.
Prepared detailed bids including labor, material, and equipment cost breakdowns.
Interpreted drawings to accurately estimate material quantities for jobs.
Attended client and architect meetings to discuss project timelines and budgets.
Monitored construction progress and made adjustments as necessary.
Operations Manager/Facility Manager/IT Manager/Field Service Technician
RMB Environmental Laboratories, Inc.
Detroit Lakes
03.2012 - 08.2020
Originally hired to remodel a newly acquired 32,000-square-foot building. The project covered many different fields of work, such as cabinets, flooring, painting, trim, windows, doors, HVAC, IT, plumbing fixtures, electrical components, lighting, laboratory equipment, walk-in coolers, and refrigeration.
Quickly took ownership of the project, completed the remodel, and transitioned all laboratory testing equipment into the new facility in a timely manner.
Responsible for repairing all issues and maintaining many different types of equipment and systems, including IT, HVAC, automotive, heavy machinery, plumbing, electrical, laboratory testing, grounds keeping, and recreational vehicles.
Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
Provided water and soil testing for many clients, including private organizations, general public, cities and municipalities.
Managed the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network systems.
Designed and implemented data migration from legacy systems to new databases.
Wood Finisher
Timber Roots
Detroit Lakes
05.2011 - 03.2012
Prepared and stained wood surfaces for finishing.
Mixed stains, varnishes, shellacs, oils, and lacquers to achieve desired colors or shades.
Applied finishes with spray guns, brushes, cloths, rags, steel wool pads, and other tools.
Sanded surfaces to ensure a smooth finish prior to applying any coatings.
Sales Associate / Route Delivery Driver
Nestle DSD
06.2010 - 10.2010
Loaded trucks with necessary packages prior to departure.
Delivered goods to customers in a timely and accurate manner.
Maintained detailed logs of daily route activities, including stops, pickups, and drop-offs.
Followed DOT regulations when driving commercial motor vehicles.
Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
Replenished stock on shelves as required.
Education
Digital & Exhibit Design, Psychology, Business
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN
05-2011
Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Technology
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Detroit Lakes, MN
05-2006
Skills
Construction management
Construction Cost Estimates
Bid preparation
Proposal Writing
Microsoft Excel and Word Software Proficiency
AutoCAD Autodesk
Software Installation
Server monitoring
Active Directory
Windows Server
Computer Skills
Timeline
Commercial Estimator / Project Manager
ITS Flooring and Coatings, Inc.
08.2020 - 09.2024
Operations Manager/Facility Manager/IT Manager/Field Service Technician
RMB Environmental Laboratories, Inc.
03.2012 - 08.2020
Wood Finisher
Timber Roots
05.2011 - 03.2012
Sales Associate / Route Delivery Driver
Nestle DSD
06.2010 - 10.2010
Digital & Exhibit Design, Psychology, Business
Bemidji State University
Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Technology
Director of Landside and Stone Divisions at International Flooring & Protective CoatingsDirector of Landside and Stone Divisions at International Flooring & Protective Coatings