Rafael J. Romero

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Sanford, FL 32771 Cell:

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Email: ab384g@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual, Mechanical Engineer with high standard of

professional experience and flexible skills in managing diverse portfolio

of projects and customers. Proven ability to manage key account

relationships and large-scale projects. Highly motivated professional with

excellent communication, negotiation and problem solving skills.

Mechanical Engineer / Pro- E / Strategic Planning / Team Leadership /

Project Management / AutoCAD / Product Development / Technical Advisor /

Visio / Glovia / Solidworks

Professional Experience:

Harbinger Sign Company, Jacksonville, FL

11 / 2011 - 05 / 2013

Project Engineer

. Coordinated with engineers, manufacturing, vendors and subcontractors

to compile a consolidated priced bill of materials

. Analyzed specifications, blueprints and bills of material and sample

layouts on 7-eleven locations

. Inspected final products for quality and proper classification for 7-

Eleven requirements using SAP software and AutoCAD

. Wrote or reviewed Operation and Maintenance Manual, field procedures,

and related technical information for final products

. Prepared detailed estimates including feasibility budget and detailed

lump sum estimates.

. Calculated production costs using labor and material pricing

schedules and data

. Ensured compliance to laws and regulations related to company costs

for US locations

. Calculated cost estimates of raw materials and subcontracted work and

labor

Gas Turbine Efficiency, Orlando, FL

03 / 2008 - 10 / 2011

Mechanical Engineer

. Designed equipment, structural and mechanical interior assemblies and

installation drawings by helping production over $500,000 over 6

months

. Provided hard bit, budget, and detailed cost estimating in proposal

and bid package submissions within 24 hours of due date with 95%

accuracy and profit margin of 25%

. Managed over 10 commercial projects cost saving average of 20%

. Ensured work was done within project estimate by visiting site

regularly for GE's skids

. Assisted the accounts department and prepared the billing documents

over 60 customers including Siemens, Progress Energy, Florida Power

Light, Nevada Power

. Managed and designed multiple engineering projects to meet deadlines

and budgetary guidelines to adhere to customer's standards having

inventory value of $100,000

Graphics Systems, Orlando, FL

12 / 2002 - 02 / 2008

Mechanical Engineer

. Provided technical assistance to local and national design teams,

architects, and clients by producing over $500,000 in sales annually

. Compiled cost of over 100 subcontractors and all indirect costs that

occurred in estimated projects saving 20% processed time and

overseeing inventory of $100,000

. Created structural support, design, and equipment installations and

modifications to comply with FAA customer specifications by saving

over 40% in inventory and using MS office and AutoCAD

. Prepared and submitted accurate reports regarding conditions,

required actions and obtained results from Fairfield to Wyndham

rebranding

Levitt and Sons, Orlando, FL

06 / 1997 - 12 / 2002

Assistant Project Manager/ Cost Analyst

. Designed over 50 sheet metal and mechanical parts to comply with

construction specifications as well as acquired hard prices and

quotations from contractors and vendors with 90% accuracy

. Developed, coordinated, and maintained all miscellaneous project and

outage schedules saving 40% of lost inventory and using JD Edwards

and AutoCAD

. Forecasted, lead, and coordinated engineering on a specific design

build project for multi-family homes and townhomes

. Helped in project technical supervision, quality assurance, materials

selection, approval procurement and transition planning establishing

85% successful rate and ordering over $250,000 in 3 months

. Scheduled and progressed over 15 reporting, manage project design

budgets, coordinate in-progress design reviews, responsible of

$150,000 in custom products

Addison Products Company, Orlando, FL

04 / 1992 - 05 / 1997

Applications Engineer

. Prepared over 20 technical and commercial bids and received over 40

assignments and bid documents using AutoCAD, Solidworks, and Visio

within 24 hours of due date and 90% accuracy for exciting and new

product lines

. Helped in project technical supervision, quality assurance, materials

selection, approval procurement, and transition planning by ordering

over $300,000 within 12 months

. Handled and prepared a list of 2,000 indirect costs those were

incurred in projects saving average of 50% in stock for small and

large products

. Created detailed drawings and related specifications and reviewed

rough sketches and drawings as well as prepared product application

procedures (manuals and specs) within 95% on time

. Helped prepare detailed estimates including feasibility, budget, and

detailed lump sum estimates for representative companies throughout

the United States

. Planned and coordinated of 5 component improvement projects in

support of customer requirements establishing 80% successful rate in

sales

Education:

Master of Business Administration, University of Phoenix, GPA 3.8, August

2011

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Option, University

of Central Florida, GPA 3.0, December 2000

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